I Will Be Your Knight

Chapter 15

Your focus for the next few months is on getting ready for finals. You work on essays like crazy, occasionally pulling an all nighter just to get it done. The only time you really see Ivan is when he walks you to classes or when he helps you study. He's just as busy as you, so it's hard to find free time.

You breathe a sigh of relief when the last essay is written, and another when you finish your last exam. This year of college is finally over, and you have a whole summer ahead to spend with Ivan. You're not going to think about school for the next three months. 

You spend that evening at Gilbert's house for a party he's having. Naturally, you bring Ivan with you. The two of you share a laugh when you think about the last time you went to a party with Ivan. It's one of the things that made you fall for him.

There are people all over Gilbert's house. People are dancing to the loud music inside, and others splash around in the pool outside. You say a quick hello to Feli before he's dragged into pool by some bikini clad girls. He doesn't look like he minds though. You see the Bad Touch Trio moving from crowd to crowd as they talk, flirt, and joke with people they know. Elizabeta is with them, and she has linked arms with Gilbert.

"Hey (y/n)!" Gilbert greets when he and his group walk by you. "Ivan," he greets the Russian with a nod. "Glad you two could make it."

"We wouldn't miss one of your parties," you tell him with a smile. Then you give Elizabeta a hug. "I haven't seen you in forever!"

"I know!" she says excitedly. "I've missed you." Francis joins the two of you as you squeal in excitement, and have one of those girl moments.

"I'll never really understand girls," Gilbert says as he watches the three of you. "And Francis is just as bad."

"Da," Ivan says agreeing with the albino.

You say bye to Elizabeta and Francis, and walk back to Ivan. You two decide to get some food first. If the last party had a lot of food, this party blows that one out of the water. There's literally a buffet table in Gilbert's kitchen. There's anything you can imagine on it, from burgers to a three tier cake. Speaking of burgers, you hear a familiar shouting coming your way.

"(Y/n)! Ivan! Dudes!" Alfred yells as he pushes through the crowd toward you. "Hey guys! How's it hanging?"

"We're doing fine Alfred. How are you?" you ask. His excitement is contagious, and you can't help but smile with him.

"Great!" he answers. "There's so much freaking food here!" he says eyeing the buffet table. "Not to mention all the people."

Ivan shows up behind you with two plates of food. You hadn't even realized he had left. "Here sunflower," he says handing you a plate.

You take the plate filled with some of your favorite foods. Ivan knows you so well. "Thanks Ivan."

"Aww man, I gotta get some of that food before you two eat it all," America jokes. "Those burgers have my name on them!" he shouts as he takes off toward the buffet table.

"You have very interesting friends," Ivan tells you when you sit down to eat.

"Yes, so you've told me," you say teasing. You give him a quick kiss before digging into your plate. "This is so good!"

You and Ivan eat in silence for a while. "Would you like to spend the summer with them?" he asks you suddenly.

"Who? My friends?" He nods. "Well, yes, I would. But I also want to spend time with you." This causes him to smile.

"I have something I want to ask you," Ivan says looking at you intently. "My friend who owns the house I am staying in also owns a beach house a few hours from here." You nod to show you're listening. "It's a very large beach house," he continues, "and I was wondering if you would like to stay there this summer."