Marry Me

Chapter Four

Reiner
After that Bertholdt was a lot happier including me, I was so grateful That Bert was awake and now we have seen first hand that he can remember things... He was making jokes, laughing, he was acting like himself... Today was the day Bert could come home so all of us were super excited. Jean and Marco left super quick when they visited because we had something special planned for Bert... A super welcome home party! Everyone in the apartment complex is getting our apartment and the building all decorated. Marco went all out with the decorations, Jean tried to help, but Marco was definitely better at it. They called me about 15 minutes ago to let me know everything was almost done, and I was so excited to Bertholdt's face when he saw. I just hope he likes it... Right now he's on the bed laughing his head off at some stupid cartoons. It was nice seeing him like this, what's even weirder is that he's acting more like his old self... So does that mean he might be closer to getting his memory back? Another thing, that might be a problem down the road... I didn't tell him we are engaged... I mean I can't it's too much for him right now. He's just now trying to be with me, and be a couple, like how we used to be. But if I tell him we are engaged... He might flip out and feel overwhelmed.
"Hey, Reiner!"
I snapped out of my thoughts and turned to him.
"Yeah?"
"Do you wanna watch some tv with me?" He said with his most innocent look.
How could I say no to that cute face... I climb on the bed beside Bert and he starts to smile and take quick glances at me.
"What?" I said with a smirk.
"N-nothing it's just nice hanging out with you..."
I smiled and grabbed Bertholdt's hand.
"I like this too"
He smiled back at me and squeezed my hand
...................................... Timeskip
After we had lunch, I checked Bert out of the hospital, getting all the papers and stuff. Luckily our insurance played for the hospital expenses, cause the price was outrageous... They offered Bertholdt a wheelchair, but he said he wanted to try and walk on his own, and he did it! We walked through the doors, leaving that horrible place for good. He seemed to be walking fine, but I saw he was still a little shaky after all the fall did hurt his legs... I stood right beside him just to make sure. I unlocked the car with the remote, which made Bert jump checking all of his surroundings.
"Bert it's okay. It's my car" I said with a chuckle.
He smiled and blushed out of embarrassment. I grabbed his hand and held it, showing him a smile to make him feel better. He didn't like being embarrassed, well when he had his memory he didn't... It seems though he still is. We walked to the car hand and hand and saw a person give us a glare. Probably cause he saw us holding hands... I let out a sad sigh, and looked over at Bert and his face was almost unreadable... But I could tell he was upset. I just ignored the guy and assumed Bert would do the same. But what Bert did something that showed how different he is from the Bertholdt before...
"Yeah! We are together! We're gay do you got a problem asshole?!"
The guy's face showed complete fear as shook his head really fast and ran fast down the driveway, while Bertholdt kept cussing him out.
"Bertholdt!" I said still in shock.
"What?! He needed to get yelled at, it's not right!"
"I know I hate it too, but people like that feed off of our reactions, and they could also hurt us! Luckily that guy was a wimp or you could have gotten beat up or shot!"
"I doubt that's gonna happen..." He said looking down.
"It does happen! People try to fight back and get hurt, that's why if you're gonna fight back you better make sure the person isn't gonna kill you..."
Bertholdt looked at me like he was gonna respond but stopped... He kept his hand intertwined with mine the entire walk to the car though... Even though we were arguing...
It was an awkward car drive though... Its been about 7-10 minutes and we had about 10 more minutes until we reached the apartment. I was the one driving obviously, Bert couldn't drive until he got his memory back, the doctor didn't want him getting memory flashes. Bert was looking out the window watching the trees and people pass by quickly. I cleared my throat loudly, prepared to start the conversation.
"I'm sorry for yelling... I was just worried"
Bertholdt removed his glance from the window and to me, his face still looked like he was upset...
"No I am, I shouldn't have done that, both of us could have gotten hurt... I just got so mad I couldn't-"
I took one hand off the wheel and wrapped it around his. He looked down and smiled softly.
"You're not mad at me?"
"Of course not Bert..." I said with a smile back.
After that, the car ride wasn't bad anymore and we talked a bunch. We didn't even realize we were at the apartment. I saw how nervous Bert was and gave him a reassuring look.
"It's gonna be fine..."
He had a small smile forming as he nodded his head. We got out of the car and slowly walked towards the door. He grabbed my hand tightly and he was slowly shaking. Maybe having the party wasn't a good idea after all? Once he opened the door, the whole place was dark. I turned on the light and we were suddenly greeted with a
"WELCOME HOME"
Bertholdt grabbed onto me and I looked to see all of the apartment residents, Jean and Marco, and even Annie who was the mean girl who just moved in. Bertholdt seemed to have calmed down a bit after seeing how calm I was.
"W-what's this?"
"It's your welcome home party Bertholdt!" I said with a big smile
Everyone started firing off party poppers and cheering coming up to greet Bert, I loved it, and also introducing him to each person... But Bertholdt looked very scared and overwhelmed... This was a bad idea.. Will this be the same way once I tell him we are engaged?
...........
The party was still going, and Bert and I got separated in all the craziness, The last time I saw him was when Annie came by...
15 minutes ago...
I was still holding Bert's hand, he seemed to be really happy, but super nervous. I really regret having this party...
"H-hey Reiner, I'm really thirsty, can we get something?"
I nodded and walked over to the stand where they had all the drinks and stuff, there were alcohol and beer but I definitely couldn't give that to Bert. I poured him some soda instead and gave him the cup
"Thanks," he said softly, or maybe loudly I couldn't tell over the music blasting.
The apartment complex was huge, it could definitely have a party in it, the only problem was that it was getting a bit late and soon people that weren't at the party would start complaining...  I already told people that the party would end soon, and then we somehow ran into Annie. Bertholdt was behind me still sipping at his soda.
"I heard you're shutting down the party?" She said with a sight bit attitude to her voice.
"Yeah, people are gonna start complaining and besides Bertholdt is getting tired"
I look behind me and assumed I would see him, but he was gone. I looked back over and Annie and tried to act calm
"He's probably just getting more soda... But see ya later" I said quickly and ran off to find him...
Now
That's when I lost him, and its been about three minutes and still nothing... I'm getting really nervous. I run into Jean who has a frantic look on his face
"Have you seen Marco!?"
"No, I lost Bertholdt too!"
He looked around the place trying to look, hopefully, they have just walked off together. That was until we saw a concerned neighbor, who thought they heard muffled screams coming from the upstairs, and once we told them we were missing people the neighbor called the cops. Me and Jean ran up the stairs in a panic and to the apartment where they thought the screams were coming from. The apartment had a problem with sex offenders moving in, and has kicked most of them out, but it doesn't mean all of them are gone... I turned the doorknob and was unlocked which was already a stupid move. We walked inside slowly, but once I heard someone who sounded just like Bertholdt crying I started to run like hell Jean following me. We ran to the bedroom and slammed open the door. I barely had time to process what I saw before punching the guy grabbing Bert and Jean taking care of the other one. Soon we heard voices and saw cops enter. Jean was holding Marco and I walked over to Bert and he instantly wrapped his arms around me.
"What happened?" The one cop asked.
"These assholes just assaulted my boyfriend and my friend" Jean yelled.
The cops nodded and started to cuff the guys, who looked like they haven't showered in days and also blood on each of their faces from when we punched them. That made me smile. Bertholdt was still holding onto me his face buried in my chest. His first day home and this happens...
After the cops arrested the perverts, Jean and Marco went to their apartment Marco still looking really shaken up. The party obviously shut down and everyone went back to their apartments. Me and Bert walked back to ours, him still gripping my hand tightly... He hasn't said one word to me since it all happened. I opened the door letting Bert walk in first. He stood in the middle of the room for a second and seemed to be staring at every part. He walked over to the stand where we hold some pictures and smiled at the one. It was when we went on our double date with Jean and Marco, we decided to go to the beach because of how much Bert likes water. The picture was all of us smiling while Bert was kissing my cheek. I sat on the couch and smiled.
"That day was one of the best ones I've had with you. Even though its a lot, that's definitely one of the top five"
"I- I remember this day"
I jumped off the couch walking over to him
"What!?" I said happily
"I remember this whole day! The water, kissing you, everything!"
He jumped into my arms and I wrapped my arms around him laughing happily.
"I'm so happy you remember..."
He pulled away slowly and looked me in the eye.
"Can we just forget the last couple of hours never happened?"
I stroked his cheek softly and nodded. I leaned in for a kiss instinctively before stopping myself, just inches away from his lips.
"Sorry I guess-"
Suddenly Bert grabbed my head and pushed it forward, making my lips collide with his. At first, I didn't kiss back because of the shock but soon started to and we ended up making out on the couch. I made sure I kept my hands by my side even though it was impossible due to how hot he was when he was panting and blushing like crazy. After 3 minutes he pulled away with his lips red, and mine were probably also. I smiled brightly realizing it was our first kiss since everything has transpired.
"Wow.," I said out of breath
He just giggled cutely slowly sat up and leaned against me.
"Me remembering that day... It felt weird like I never lost that part of me..."
I played with his hair as he talked, playing with each strain.
"I love you, Reiner... I know I do now"
I was completely in shock... I never thought he would love me this quickly. Maybe its the memory but I don't care! I'm just happy he said it...
"I love you too Bertholdt... I love you so much" I said grabbing his chin and putting my lips to his...
We ended up watching a movie, cuddling on the couch and falling asleep together... Even though what happened the last couple of hours were bad, this day was definitely in the top five.. luckily it was just that the guys kissed them and groped them a bit, and that they are now going to prison. I heard all of it from Marco, and I knew Bert wasn't gonna tell me anytime soon... I don't blame him either, especially since everything his memory loss... I just hope he is one step closer to remembering everything...
Bertholdt
Once I woke up, I felt a weird feeling... Like this place was always home even though I've lost my memory. I got off Reiner's chest and stood off the couch slowly trying not to wake Reiner who was snoring peacefully... I looked on the floor and saw two rings laying on the carpet. I assumed they fell out of Reiner's pants due to all the making out we did. I blushed slightly remembering. I mean I kinda wanted it to go further than making out but after that night... I was really scared. Also, I knew Reiner did since I saw how... happy he was when we were making out... I picked up the rings and looked at them, they were beautiful... I saw an engraving and read what it said... 'R + B Forever'..... As in Reiner and Bertholdt? Me? Are these engagement rings?! I looked at Reiner and he groaned and stretched on the couch. He was rubbing his eyes slowly and kept stretching
"Reiner..."
I showed him the rings and he sat up real quick, staring at me in shock.
"What's this, and why didn't you tell me...?"
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