Tomorrow I Will Wake Up in Your Bed : Chapter 21 [End]
Title: Tomorrow I Will Wake Up in Your Bed : Chapter 21 [End]
Authors:
fernedakki
Pairing: Lukas Podolski / Bastian Schweinsteiger
Rating: PG-13 (This part)
Genre: Alternate Reality / Romance
Word Count: 1,602 Words
Disclaimer: This did not actually happen, although God knows I wish.
Summary: On Bastian’s 30th Birthday, Lukas wondered what it would be like if he's in Ibiza with his best friend tonight instead of Turkey. The next morning, he woke up to find Bastian in his bed, naked and sleeping, and he’s not in Turkey anymore.
Previous Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A/N: You can also read this on AO3. And feedbacks, pls!
Tomorrow I Will Wake Up In Your Bed: Chapter 21 [End]
"Dad, this way!"
Lukas was climbing the steep path of Monrealer Ritterschlag trekking route. The weather was very warm as the mid-summer sun shone above their heads. Louis was capering ahead, leading their way enthusiastically and was excited every time he saw new castle ruins. Bastian followed close behind him, then after the Bavarian, his chocolate-colored Labrador Retriever: Bruno.
They came here together: the four of them. Louis was old enough to trek the whole route, he's thirteen now.
Lukas followed them behind slowly, there's no need to hurry, they had all day to themselves and he wanted to appreciate every moment of it: warm weather, verdant hills, small creeks, castle ruins, and his family.
Their family.
Everything that had happened made him appreciate life more, every now and then Lukas would walk slowly and occasionally stop to look around, the world is a beauty and full of surprises, there is magic in them, you just have to look a bit more closely and believe in it.
He knew how blessed he is to have this life, the choices are yours and you're the one who decides whether to turn left or right, to choose the path for yourself. He's learnt that God doesn't give you chances, you create them yourself. Life is his and he would make every moment of it count, every minute worthwhile, wasting no more time. And everyone should know how blessed they're without having to travel to other universes to realize.
Be grateful for what you have, because life is a gift.
When he came back from the other universe six years ago, it appeared that the other Lukas had done all the hard works for him, again. During the five months that they had switched realities, the other him had pursued Bastian until eventually the blonde realized and admitted that he's also in love with Lukas.
Monika kind of knew what's going on, she might have seen it through even from the start so when Lukas told her his decision, she didn't seem really surprised by the truth.
Lukas talked to Louis about this and it took two more years before he officially divorced Monika. They didn't announce their relationship at first lest it'd affect their careers - he knew this world wasn't really ready for this kind of things despite how badly he wanted it to be differently. But after six years, both of them were about to retire and they didn't actually care about the media anymore. The world had grown up and people had been more understanding regarding the issue. When they eventually came out, he guessed people had known it already, even from the start.
They're all way smarter than him and Bastian, he reckoned.
And Louis understood, eventually, Lukas guessed that's all that mattered, he's a smart kid and wasn't brainwashed by public opinions, he had a mind of his own and though it pained him that his parents didn't love one another, he understood that we couldn't choose whom we love.
And Monika found the love of her life afterwards: Silas, the same guy Lukas met at the family Christmas in the other universe. He couldn't tell how elated he was that everything actually ended up happily. The day that Louis finally called Bastian 'tata Schweini,' was one of the happiest days of his life.
He wondered what Bastian in the other universe would be doing by now, and Louis, too. Would they have another kid together like he saw in his dream? Would Louis be playing with his little brother at the moment? What would they call him? Of course he'd let Bastian name the baby, it's his first chance for this after all...
Lukas pushed those thoughts away.
There's no point indulging in those fantasies, that life wasn't his and never would be. If he wants to have a life like that, he'd better work for it, starting from now. Maybe in a couple of years, scientists would find a way to conceive biological children of parents of the same sex, the world was having controversial arguments - mostly religious - about this right now since recently biologists announced that conceiving these children weren't far gone. Lukas hoped that it could actually happen in the not-so-far future, otherwise Bastian and he would be too old for it.
The rest of the memory from the other reality, he'd dearly kept them away in his heart.
They arrived at the end of the trail when the sun hung low in the sky. Louis didn't even look exhausted, he seemed so happy that Lukas' heart clenched as secretly hoping that the other him would take Louis here sometimes as well.
They had qualitative family time after that, they rented an apartment in the village of Monrealer so they could sleep in the forest for a couple of nights without rush. Though it doesn't matter to Lukas anyway because home is where his heart is, he had Bastian, Louis and Bruno with him right now so anywhere in the world could be home.
They had barbecue at the back garden then played games until midnight, being in late-thirties couldn't change them a bit particularly their dorkiness. When he went to bed that night, he entwined his limbs around Bastian and whispered in the blonde's - though actually grey hair had already occupied the best part of his head - ear, "goodnight, baby, see you when I wake up tomorrow."
Bastian had never known the truth of Lukas' adventure, the Pole had never told him nor Louis in this universe and he guessed the other Lukas had never said anything, too. The Bavarian snickered, "goodnight, Luki, see you tomorrow."
That night, Lukas dreamt again,
He's back in that white room with bay windows, they're having a birthday party: colorful balloons and confetti everywhere. There were so many people in the room, both adults and kids. The room was dark save for the five lit candles on a big chuck of cake which Bastian was bringing into the room. Happy birthday song could be heard and Lukas realized he's also the one who's singing it. The Bavarian put the cake down on a small table where there's a boy with blond hair and blue eyes seating. The Pole's heart skipped a beat once he realized who that boy must be.
The happy birthday song ended with "happy birthday to Abel!" accompanied by applauses and cheers.
"Happy birthday, Abel," Lukas who actually stood next to the table heard Bastian say to the smiling boy, he had Bastian's smile and nose, but other features were mostly Lukas', he realized with a swelling heart. Then Bastian looked up at him, smiling, his olive-colored eyes said a thousand words: five of them were 'I love you' and 'thank you', and he looked very blissful.
His attention was distracted for a bit as Bruno came up from out of nowhere to lick Abel's face like he wanted to say 'happy birthday' to the boy as well. Everybody laughed good-humoredly while Abel scolded and tried to push him away. It's the thirteen-year-old Louis that caught Bruno's collar and dragged him away. The young Pole looked up, his blue eyes caught Lukas' and he could actually see happiness dancing in them.
Then Lukas woke up.
"Shhh!"
He's awaken because of voices in the room, he realized. He still didn't open his eyes but using only his ears. There's a commotion beside the bed and then he heard Bastian whisper, "Louis, take him outside, he's going to wake your dad up." Bastian must be talking about Bruno.
"It's late anyway, you guys should get up," Louis said and he heard Bastian groan lazily beside him. He tried to suppress a smile that threatened to break on his face but it looked like he failed because Louis said, "Dad's already awake, Schweini."
He heard Bastian shift in bed to check whether what Louis said was true. He tried to suppress the smile again, to no avail, it appears, because the Bavarian shifted until Lukas could feel warm breaths on his ear as Bastian whispered in it,
"Open your eyes, Luki. We know you're awake."
Lukas smiled widely this time, it's no point hiding his happiness anymore. Bastian asked, "Your smile is too wide for my liking, Luki. What are you so happy about? Sweet dreams?"
Well, that's a part of it, Lukas thought. He didn't know whether his dream a minute earlier was the power of the stone letting him see either the future or the actual present of the other universe as a gift, or it might be none of those, it could be simply his pure fantasy.
Either way, he's very happy for them in that reality.
But there mustn't be any man who's happier than him this minute, not even the other Lukas.
You asked what I'm so happy about? I'm happy because yesterday I woke up in your bed, today I wake up in your bed, tomorrow I will also wake up in your bed.
And I chose this myself, God gave me life and I chose to live it the way I want. It’s never too late to change path, I decided to turn left rather than right when I reached the next crossroad, the crossroad I created myself, I choose to wake up and find you in bed next to me tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, every morning for the rest of my life.
Forever more.
"Dad!" Louis jumped onto him on the bed, Bruno barked and Bastian chuckled. Lukas laughed and then he opened his eyes.
Fin.
.
Authors:
fernedakki
Pairing: Lukas Podolski / Bastian Schweinsteiger
Rating: PG-13 (This part)
Genre: Alternate Reality / Romance
Word Count: 1,602 Words
Disclaimer: This did not actually happen, although God knows I wish.
Summary: On Bastian’s 30th Birthday, Lukas wondered what it would be like if he's in Ibiza with his best friend tonight instead of Turkey. The next morning, he woke up to find Bastian in his bed, naked and sleeping, and he’s not in Turkey anymore.
Previous Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A/N: You can also read this on AO3. And feedbacks, pls!
Tomorrow I Will Wake Up In Your Bed: Chapter 21 [End]
"Dad, this way!"
Lukas was climbing the steep path of Monrealer Ritterschlag trekking route. The weather was very warm as the mid-summer sun shone above their heads. Louis was capering ahead, leading their way enthusiastically and was excited every time he saw new castle ruins. Bastian followed close behind him, then after the Bavarian, his chocolate-colored Labrador Retriever: Bruno.
They came here together: the four of them. Louis was old enough to trek the whole route, he's thirteen now.
Lukas followed them behind slowly, there's no need to hurry, they had all day to themselves and he wanted to appreciate every moment of it: warm weather, verdant hills, small creeks, castle ruins, and his family.
Their family.
Everything that had happened made him appreciate life more, every now and then Lukas would walk slowly and occasionally stop to look around, the world is a beauty and full of surprises, there is magic in them, you just have to look a bit more closely and believe in it.
He knew how blessed he is to have this life, the choices are yours and you're the one who decides whether to turn left or right, to choose the path for yourself. He's learnt that God doesn't give you chances, you create them yourself. Life is his and he would make every moment of it count, every minute worthwhile, wasting no more time. And everyone should know how blessed they're without having to travel to other universes to realize.
Be grateful for what you have, because life is a gift.
When he came back from the other universe six years ago, it appeared that the other Lukas had done all the hard works for him, again. During the five months that they had switched realities, the other him had pursued Bastian until eventually the blonde realized and admitted that he's also in love with Lukas.
Monika kind of knew what's going on, she might have seen it through even from the start so when Lukas told her his decision, she didn't seem really surprised by the truth.
Lukas talked to Louis about this and it took two more years before he officially divorced Monika. They didn't announce their relationship at first lest it'd affect their careers - he knew this world wasn't really ready for this kind of things despite how badly he wanted it to be differently. But after six years, both of them were about to retire and they didn't actually care about the media anymore. The world had grown up and people had been more understanding regarding the issue. When they eventually came out, he guessed people had known it already, even from the start.
They're all way smarter than him and Bastian, he reckoned.
And Louis understood, eventually, Lukas guessed that's all that mattered, he's a smart kid and wasn't brainwashed by public opinions, he had a mind of his own and though it pained him that his parents didn't love one another, he understood that we couldn't choose whom we love.
And Monika found the love of her life afterwards: Silas, the same guy Lukas met at the family Christmas in the other universe. He couldn't tell how elated he was that everything actually ended up happily. The day that Louis finally called Bastian 'tata Schweini,' was one of the happiest days of his life.
He wondered what Bastian in the other universe would be doing by now, and Louis, too. Would they have another kid together like he saw in his dream? Would Louis be playing with his little brother at the moment? What would they call him? Of course he'd let Bastian name the baby, it's his first chance for this after all...
Lukas pushed those thoughts away.
There's no point indulging in those fantasies, that life wasn't his and never would be. If he wants to have a life like that, he'd better work for it, starting from now. Maybe in a couple of years, scientists would find a way to conceive biological children of parents of the same sex, the world was having controversial arguments - mostly religious - about this right now since recently biologists announced that conceiving these children weren't far gone. Lukas hoped that it could actually happen in the not-so-far future, otherwise Bastian and he would be too old for it.
The rest of the memory from the other reality, he'd dearly kept them away in his heart.
They arrived at the end of the trail when the sun hung low in the sky. Louis didn't even look exhausted, he seemed so happy that Lukas' heart clenched as secretly hoping that the other him would take Louis here sometimes as well.
They had qualitative family time after that, they rented an apartment in the village of Monrealer so they could sleep in the forest for a couple of nights without rush. Though it doesn't matter to Lukas anyway because home is where his heart is, he had Bastian, Louis and Bruno with him right now so anywhere in the world could be home.
They had barbecue at the back garden then played games until midnight, being in late-thirties couldn't change them a bit particularly their dorkiness. When he went to bed that night, he entwined his limbs around Bastian and whispered in the blonde's - though actually grey hair had already occupied the best part of his head - ear, "goodnight, baby, see you when I wake up tomorrow."
Bastian had never known the truth of Lukas' adventure, the Pole had never told him nor Louis in this universe and he guessed the other Lukas had never said anything, too. The Bavarian snickered, "goodnight, Luki, see you tomorrow."
That night, Lukas dreamt again,
He's back in that white room with bay windows, they're having a birthday party: colorful balloons and confetti everywhere. There were so many people in the room, both adults and kids. The room was dark save for the five lit candles on a big chuck of cake which Bastian was bringing into the room. Happy birthday song could be heard and Lukas realized he's also the one who's singing it. The Bavarian put the cake down on a small table where there's a boy with blond hair and blue eyes seating. The Pole's heart skipped a beat once he realized who that boy must be.
The happy birthday song ended with "happy birthday to Abel!" accompanied by applauses and cheers.
"Happy birthday, Abel," Lukas who actually stood next to the table heard Bastian say to the smiling boy, he had Bastian's smile and nose, but other features were mostly Lukas', he realized with a swelling heart. Then Bastian looked up at him, smiling, his olive-colored eyes said a thousand words: five of them were 'I love you' and 'thank you', and he looked very blissful.
His attention was distracted for a bit as Bruno came up from out of nowhere to lick Abel's face like he wanted to say 'happy birthday' to the boy as well. Everybody laughed good-humoredly while Abel scolded and tried to push him away. It's the thirteen-year-old Louis that caught Bruno's collar and dragged him away. The young Pole looked up, his blue eyes caught Lukas' and he could actually see happiness dancing in them.
Then Lukas woke up.
"Shhh!"
He's awaken because of voices in the room, he realized. He still didn't open his eyes but using only his ears. There's a commotion beside the bed and then he heard Bastian whisper, "Louis, take him outside, he's going to wake your dad up." Bastian must be talking about Bruno.
"It's late anyway, you guys should get up," Louis said and he heard Bastian groan lazily beside him. He tried to suppress a smile that threatened to break on his face but it looked like he failed because Louis said, "Dad's already awake, Schweini."
He heard Bastian shift in bed to check whether what Louis said was true. He tried to suppress the smile again, to no avail, it appears, because the Bavarian shifted until Lukas could feel warm breaths on his ear as Bastian whispered in it,
"Open your eyes, Luki. We know you're awake."
Lukas smiled widely this time, it's no point hiding his happiness anymore. Bastian asked, "Your smile is too wide for my liking, Luki. What are you so happy about? Sweet dreams?"
Well, that's a part of it, Lukas thought. He didn't know whether his dream a minute earlier was the power of the stone letting him see either the future or the actual present of the other universe as a gift, or it might be none of those, it could be simply his pure fantasy.
Either way, he's very happy for them in that reality.
But there mustn't be any man who's happier than him this minute, not even the other Lukas.
You asked what I'm so happy about? I'm happy because yesterday I woke up in your bed, today I wake up in your bed, tomorrow I will also wake up in your bed.
And I chose this myself, God gave me life and I chose to live it the way I want. It’s never too late to change path, I decided to turn left rather than right when I reached the next crossroad, the crossroad I created myself, I choose to wake up and find you in bed next to me tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, every morning for the rest of my life.
Forever more.
"Dad!" Louis jumped onto him on the bed, Bruno barked and Bastian chuckled. Lukas laughed and then he opened his eyes.
Fin.
.