Title: El Tango de Roxanne
Fandom: Hetalia(alternate dimension where they aren't actually countries)
Theme(s): Romance, angst, comfort, drama
Pairing(s): PruCan
Summary: To be, or not to be? That.. is the question. Actually, the question with Gilbert is 'Why does Matthew never listen to me?'
Author's Notes: Dear god I'm so sorry it's taken so long. I've actually had this sitting on my computer for AGES.. and I totally forgot to post it. PLEASE FORGIVE ME. *bows a million times* Also, please review and tell me if you'd like to see a lemon scene or skip around to a proposal? (Also I'm sorry it's so short. Muse runs dry sometimes, you know?)

Gilbert had eaten more than a month's worth of missed meals already, and was doing well in physical therapy. The bullet had hit the hip and sliced clean through, so the break had been clean, but it had damaged the bone to the point where he had to get a metal joint placed to give him control over his leg again. It had taken some getting used to, but after another month or so, he was almost walking like normal. And not once had he ever separated himself from Matthew.

Matthew had seriously thought about getting a job to pay for all the hospital time that he and Gil had, but was pleasantly surprised when he heard that Gilbert had been given disability. That gave him all the time in the world to be with his new lover, and they went to the albino's physical therapy every day. He was so happy to see that Gil was trying his hardest to gain control over his body, that strong spirit of his making up for the long month he had been nearly lifeless in that coma. It was really amazing to see.

"It's a surprise, ok? Just stand over there with your eyes closed."

"Gil.. I swear if you got something.."

"..Well I did. But that's not the birthday gift that I'm giving you right now. That'll be later."

"Gilbert..!"

"Sh! Just.. just stand over there. C'mon, Mattie. Humor me."

"..Oh fine. Here, my eyes are closed."

"No peeking."

"Gil.."

"Alright, alright!" The albino let out a slight chuckle, making sure that Matt's eyes were closed nice and tight before he grabbed either arm of his wheelchair. He had been waiting for the perfect time to show Matt what he had been working on all the nights that he had stayed up past the blond falling asleep. All of this.. would be worth it to see the look on Matt's face. He made sure his grip was firm, pushing with all his strength to get up out of the chair and stand without the aid of anything around him. He shuddered, biting his lip as he walked slowly over to the other.

"Gil? It's quiet.. should I be worried?"

"You can open your eyes now.." Gilbert watched those violet blue eyes blink open and widen in shock at finding his own face so close. He waited as the other processed what he had done, and he cracked a grin when Matt's smile brightened his face.

"Gilly! You.. you walked that far.. all by yourself? Oh.. Gil..!" He let out a grunt as he was hugged, actually managing not to stagger and fall as he wrapped his arms around the smaller man's body.

"I've been practicing when I couldn't sleep. I wanted to surprise you on your birthday.." he whispered, kissing Matt's neck and pulling away a bit with blushing cheeks. "And.. you'll get your other present later. I think you'll like it."

"Oh, Gil.. I have what I want, though.. you didn't have to get me anything."

"But it makes me happy to see you smiling. I always want to see you smiling, no matter what."

"Gilly.."

Gilbert laid with his back on the bed, holding Matt's body close to his with an arm. His thumb stroked the other's shoulder softly, the silence being quite welcoming at the moment. But of course, he had to break it somehow. He shifted a bit, raising an arm and reaching under the pillow to pull out a small white box with a simple dark blue bow on top. He was pleased to see Matt's interested face look up at him.

"I did say I got you something. But.. if you're really that worried, I didn't spend any of our money on it. It's actually something a lot more expensive than anything I would have found in a store." Gil sat up slowly, shifting so that he was against the headboard, Matt in his lap. He handed him the box, smiling and motioning for him to open it. The blond slowly pulled the lid off the box, showing a small black and silver cross on a silver chain. It had a few nicks and dings decorated over it, and some of the black paint was chipped away, but you could tell it was genuine and probably a family heirloom.

"This is your lucky necklace.. you.. You would give me this?" Matt asked, turning his bewildered gaze on the other. Gil gave him a warm smile, nodding eagerly.

"It's been in my family since the days of the Teutonic Knights. When I first saw my vati wearing it, I had always wanted it. And you know.. this can be used as a promise ring.. until I can get out and get you a real ring." Gilbert's smile grew as he spoke, seeing the love in Matthew's eyes making his own heart swell. He just felt so good when he saw Matt like this.

"I don't.. know what to say. I.. t-thank you, Gilly." Matt pulled the necklace out of the box, unclasping it and turning halfway to allow the other to hook it on around his neck. He turned back to face Gil after a moment, fingers on the cross lovingly. "I'll wear it always." The sweet moment passed quickly, though, as Gilbert grabbed the other and pushed him onto his back on the bed. He smirked down at the surprised face, licking his lips slowly.

"Of course.. I have one more present for you, liebe," he whispered, leaning in and kissing Matt softly. The only struggling that went on was Matt trying to free his arms from under the other, sliding them up around Gil's neck to hug him closer. He broke the kiss after a moment, panting softly against the pale lips.

"A-ah.. I think.. I'll like t-this present.. o-oui?" Matt whispered, his eyes only open slightly and glazed over with half-hidden lust. Gil let out a low chuckle, kissing him softly again and letting out a soft purr.

"Ja.. I think you will."

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