Chapter 5

"They shall pay dearly, da?"

Ivan's footsteps were silent as he walked down the nearest hallway. He peeked through each door he came across trying to find whoever decided it was a good idea to kidnap him. He walked from room to room, silently opening door to peek in. he passed by a few closets, bedrooms (two had obviously been used recently, and one hadn't been used for a while), a bathroom, ect. Finally he heard shuffling coming room behind a closed door at the end of the hallway. His maroon eyes flashed dangerously as he stalked over the the door, a grin on his face that would scare entire armies. He chuckled softly as he gently pushed open the door; holding his pipe ready.

As the door opened all the way a blond head came into view and light purple eyes connected with his. His iron pipe clattered loudly as it hit the floor. He couldn't hear anything as the blood rushed to his head. Matthew stood up from behind his desk, hands splayed across the curly maple desktop. He said something, unheard by Ivan, a look of worry splashed across his face. As Ivan leaned on the door frame a look of understanding came on his face.

"You forgot me." Canada did not say it like a question. Ivan shook his head in denial, but it wasn't very convincing to either of them.

Matthew looked over at him and sighed. Ivan seemed to be dazed and confused as he blinked at him sluggishly.

He sighed again. "Sit down there," He pointed to the small couch next to the wall, "and I'll go get you a glass of water. It can be a little bit shaking the first time you forget me that fast. It should wear off in a moment.

"Try not to forget me while I'm gone."' He commented dryly. He then left the room and shut door behind him.

Ivan sat down heavily in the indicated chair. I forgot him... how? I promised I wouldn't and it just happened. I couldn't even hope to control it. How? How did it even happen?

His thoughts were cut short by the clicking sound of the office door opening and closing again. He looked up to see a clear glass of water right next to his face. As he daintily held it, Matthew sat down next to him.

Matthew watched carefully as Ivan took long gulps of water. Eventually he felt his mind clear. Flashes of memories of him and Matthew flew though his mind. Once they faded to normal and the glass was empty Matthew spoke softly.

"How are you doing, Ivan?" Matthew brushed the silvery hair out of Ivan face.

"Fine." He replied stiffly.

The two sat in silence for a little while. Ivan seemed to be bitting back words; an apology. He hated to apologize.

"You don't have to apologize, Ivan, it happens all the time. Don't even worry about it." Ivan nodded and nothing more was said on the subject. The two spent the rest of the day working on paperwork in Matthew's office. It still bothered Ivan, but he shoved it to the back of his mind for awhile, and eventually the whole incident seemed to disappear between them.

"Now," He said with an overly serious look on his face a few hours later.. "To make sure you are completely better... when was the first time we met and first time we kissed?"

Ivan replied, "We met about five years ago. It was snowing...'" he said blissfully, "I hated it, but you thought it was lovely. You said so. It was quiet, but you were rather close to me so I heard it.

"I, of course, told you you were wrong. Then you convinced me otherwise without me losing my temper. Must have been the first time in the history of ever."

He flushed and continued, "We haven't... uh... we haven't kissed."

"You're right, of course." Matthew's lips turned up in a smile. "Then perhaps we should fix that, oui?" Matthew then slid on to a surprised Ivan's lap and gently pressed his lips against the other's. Ivan stiffened for a moment in surprise before slowly relaxing into the kiss.

Ivan brought one of his hands up to grip onto his waist and his fingers dug in slightly, the other tangled in incredibly soft golden hair, causing him to hum happily against his lips.

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ATTENTION: im taking a short break form this stry until i finish dolls curse because i can only handle so much plot at once. but don't worry~ I won't drop it.

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