3 years later
It was Alfreds last day of college. He had been out of state, up in Boston rather than in Florida . He was extra excited to come back to Ivan and show him his diploma.
Ivan was in his house as usual, marking papers. He was wanting to finish up some work for when Alfred got back from college.
Once he got back to his own and Ivans city, he ran to a bus stop and took the ride back a few streets away from home.
Ivan finally finished after a few hours, taking a shower to clean himself up.
Alfred first went to England, showing him his diploma and being extra happy to see him. Arthur seemed rather clingy as well as happy. It was of something was wrong but it wasn't showing much. He kept saying how proud he was of him and how much he loved him as a son.
Alfred seen through his smile, as his own faded. "What's wrong?"
" I just missed you Alfred that's all " he smiles , hugging him.
"Something's wrong..." He said, not hugging back.
" Alfred dear I'm alright hun " He continued to smile. " Have you not gone to visit Ivan yet? "
"No not yet." He smiled again the thought of Ivan made him so happy, he felt warm with his name dripping off his tongue.
" Then go on then hun " Arthur kept smiling.
Nodding, Alfred took his diploma and left the house. "Bye Artie!" He waved before running off.
" Bye...." Arthur teared up closing the door.
Alfred ran all the way to Ivans place, using the key he had gotten before going to college. "Ivan! I'm back!" He smiled wide, closing the door behind him.
Ivan was in his boxers, a red jumper that complimented his reading glasses. He hurried down over from the living room running over to him happily.
Alfred jumped into his arms hugging him tight, he was so happy it was unbearable. "I'm so happy to see you!" He screamed.
Ivan hugged him back as much as possible , lifting him off of the floor. " I've missed you so much Alfie.."
"I missed you too" he whined. Alfred kissed him happily.
Ivan kisses him back a few tears in his eyes.
"No Ivan don't cry, I see those tears" he pouted, giving him another kiss. He has gotten taller and stringer, that's for sure. His voice as well deeper. He had a brighter smile and a nice physique.
Ivan shuddered, a blush forming onto his cheeks that blended in with the tears. " I can't help it I'm really happy..." he lied..He was happy to see him but was infact upset about something.
Alfred just smiled it off, he kissed him again and hugged him tight. "I'm so happy to be back. And I'm staying here with you... Forever" he laughed.
" Urgh. .." Ivan sighs sarcastically, " Why me? " he jokes, kissing him again.
Laughing again he kissed back wrapping his arms around him. He felt something fall onto his cheek though and he opened his eyes. "Ivan. Ivan stop crying" he wiped his tears.
" I'm sorry Alfrie " he lifts Alfred onto the couch and wiped his eyes.
"Wait why?" His face filled with worry. "What's wrong?"
" I told you im just very happy you're here..." he finished wiping his tears .
"No Ivan that isn't all, what's wrong? You wouldn't be crying this hard" he sighed. His own eyes tearing.
" Yes of course..you get to live with me officially....and....well..." Ivan looked down, " It makes me happy " He goes off into the kitchen to make him some coffee. ..forgetting about the ring box on the small coffee table.
Alfred watched him leave then looked down. "......" He was confused, he leaned on the couch, then noticed the box. His face flared red as he look. "A ring box?" He thought to himself, picking it up and opening it, causing him to gasp.
It was a golden ring with ' I love you ' in Russian engraved on the inside. Yes...He was going to propose.
Alfred closed the box and put it back down as if he didn't touch it. He gulped backing away. He didn't smile but he was ecstatic. Why was Ivan so upset if he was going to propose?.... Or was he?
Ivan came back into the room with a mug of coffee handing it over to Alfred. " Are you going to show me your diploma? " he smiles weakly
