Chapter Eight

                                    

                                          
Chapter Eight
                          
AN: I know most of this probably isn't  medically accurate. Google isn't to helpful, everything's is just like  "go to a hospital." The struggles of writing 
                          
The pair  had to fight traffic to get there. Matthew bit his lip seeing the wreck.  He couldn't believe anyone was alive at all, the cars were completely  totalled. They got as close as they could before rushing to help the  officers that were already on sight. They had already started cpr on the  man they were taking.
                          
Gilbert took over cpr as the Canadian  started to assess the damage. It was mostly internal with only a few  serious cuts. He knew the man was going to need to get to a hospital and  quick. The only good thing was his airway was clear so they didn't need  to intubate. The pair stabilized his neck before transferring him to  the stretcher.
                          
"We need to move." Matthew said. The Prussian nodded. "I'll take over. You drive."
                          
Gilbert  nodded pulling back letting him take over. One of the officers offered  to go with them and help. The Canadian immediately accepted knowing he  would need all the help he could get. Matthew kept up cpr as they  started to move. He finally managed to get a heartbeat for a moment, but  it was gone soon after. He started up cpr again knowing there was  little chance it would help him. He had lost him more than once, but  managed to revive the man. They finally got to the hospital just as the  blond managed to get a strong rhythm.
                          
The doctors were already  there and rushed to take over. Matthew updated one of the nurses on his  condition as the man was carted inside. The officer followed after them.  He sighed pulling his gloves off. He noticed he had blood on his  uniform as Gilbert was at his side. The albino smiled and patted his  back.
                          
"Go clean up Birdie." The Prussian said. "I'll clean the ambulance."
                          
"Okay."  Matthew sighed walking into the hospital. He went to the on call rooms  and put on one of the extra uniforms. He put his dirty one in his bag to  wash later. The blond went back out to Gilbert to help him.
                          
"Okay?" The albino asked as he climbed into the back of the ambulance.
                          
"Yeah." Matthew sighed. "Hopefully he'll be too."
                          
"Jou  probably just saved a life." Gilbert said leaning over and kissing his  cheek. The blond didn't mind since they were hidden in the ambulance.
                          
"It's our job." The Canadian shrugged.
                          
"Best job with the best partner." Gilbert said with a bright smile. Matthew couldn't help, but smile back.
                          
-❄️" If a book about failures doesn't sell, is it a success?"❄️-
                          
A few weeks later...
                          
Matthew  yawned sleepily stirring the pancake batter. Gilbert was sitting at the  counter next to him watching and stealing chocolate chips. The pair had  been dating for almost a month. It was one of their days off and the  Prussian slept over. One of the perks of dating your partner from work  was you had the same days off.
                          
"Smells awesome, Birdie!" Gilbert  hummed as he started to cook. The Canadian smiled as the albino leaned  over and kissed his cheek. "Jou already smell like maple."
                          
"I still can't believe Birdie stuck." Matthew laughed lightly and Gilbert smiled.
                          
"I like birds and you remind me of a bird." The Prussian smiled. The blond rolled his eyes. "Jou're a cute little birdie."
                          
"Little, eh?" The Canadian asked raising an eyebrow.
                          
"Vell, taller than me, little birdie." Gilbert laughed hopping up to set the table. "So not that little."
                          
Matthew  hummed as he brought the pancakes over to the table. The Prussian was  almost drooling watching him. They sat together and shared a meal.  Kumajirou had been on Gilbert trying to get him to give him pancakes. He  knew the Canadian probably wouldn't, but the albino might. The Prussian  almost always gave in, but this time the pancakes had chocolate in  them. He felt bad for not giving him anything. After the pair got up and  Matthew started dishes.
                          
The albino was close by and about to  offer to help. He noticed the blond had left one of his pill bottles  out. Gilbert had always been curious, but hadn't asked. Matthew had  never brought it up. At first, he thought they were just vitamins, but  had noticed they were in a prescription bottle. He knew they could have  been for something simple, but he still worried not knowing. The  Prussian bit his lip and read the bottle. Diazepam? He knew it was for  insomnia, panic attacks or anxiety. He didn't want to pry, but he wanted  to know.
                          
"Hey, Birdie?" Gilbert questioned as he went over to  help him with the dishes. The Canadian looked over and raised an  eyebrow. "Vhat do jou take diazepam for?"
                          
"Oh, uh." Matthew bit  his lip. He sighed. "I have an anxiety disorder." He shrugged looking  down. He shifted nervously. "I have high anxiety and I can't really  function without it. I'm to nervous to do anything if I don't take it."
                          
"Oh, I'm sorry for asking." Gilbert said biting his lip and the Canadian smiled shyly.
                          
"No,  it's okay." The blond said leaning down and kissing his forehead. "It's  probably good that you know. Just encase I forget to get my  prescription or something."
                          
"I still feel bad. I didn't mean to make jou uncomfortable." The albino sighed.
                          
"Really,  it's okay." Matthew said reassuringly smiling. He continued the dishes  and the Prussian started to help him as well. "It's something more  people need to talk about anyways. Mental health is just as important as  physical health. I'm still able to function like a normal person, I  just need help from some meds."
                          
Gilbert smiled and pulled him down  for a kiss. "I don't think anything less of jou at all." He kissed his  nose making the Canadian laugh lightly. "Jou're still mein Birdie."
                          
"Thanks Gilly." Matthew smiled.
                          
The  pair finished dishes and went to watch tv. Gilbert laid down on the  couch and opened his arms for the blond. He smiled and settled down next  to him. The Prussian hummed wrapping his arms around him. Matthew loved  curling up and cuddling with him. He was always so warm. Kumajirou  didn't really seem to mind him either.
                          
They hadn't done anything  sexual yet. The couple had their fair share of make out sessions, but  always pulled away after. The blond had thought about pushing further,  but his nerves always got in the way. Gilbert seemed to want to go  further too, but he was very awkward about it. For as much as he talked  and flirted suggestively, he was still awkward about going further. The  Canadian thought it was cute seeing him flush and stutter.
                          
"Vhat do jou vanna vatch?" The Prussian asked flicking through some channels.
                          
Matthew  shrugged knowing he was probably going to fall asleep anyway. Kumajirou  suddenly popped up and looked at the pair. The dog whined looking for a  place to settle with them. Both smiled and moved their feet to give him  room. Kumajirou hopped up and curled up resting his head on the  Canadian's calf.
                          
"How 'bout a cooking show?" Gilbert said picking the cooking channel.
                          
Matthew  smiled seeing his Papa cooking on screen. It had been a while since  he'd seen or talked to him. He really needed to call him. He missed  Francis, but he was really busy and he didn't want to bother him.
                          
"Hmmm.  Going to be hungry again in no time." The blond hummed and Gilbert  nodded. The Prussian pressed a kiss into his hair and sighed happily.