Germany X Reader: Asthma ~ Part 9 [FINAL]

Heaving a sigh, you collapsed on the bed and looked over at your suitcase.  You really didn't feel up to packing today...well, to be honest, you just didn't want to leave.

The past few weeks had been breathtaking in so many different ways.

You had gotten so much better physically; daily practice with Ludwig had certainly paid off. At first you had resented when he would take you aside and force you to stop, but you had to admit, he was right about you needing to rest. And, of course, there was the whole matter of him always hovering over you, which wasn't nearly as shameful as you thought it would be.

Oh, it was downright adorable. He was so protective of you-it made butterflies dance in your stomach. You were used to the strict, intense Ludwig that demanded order and yelled at anything (animate or not) that got in his way, but recently another side started showing through, and it was sweet and would laugh at all your stupid jokes.

You loved to see Ludwig laugh! It was this deep, strong chuckle that would break out over his whole face and force his head back. It was silly, but you always felt accomplished when you managed to elicit a smile from that stern face. And you were getting a lot better at doing it.

But that was all ending now. You picked up the itinerary from your bedside table. Today's date was at the bottom of the page. "FINAL DAY" was printed across the paper.

8:30: Breakfast
9:30: Clean rooms/Pack things
Check out by noon.

You had gotten to sleep in today, which was lucky, you supposed. Normally activities would start at 6:30. Well, regular actives. You looked back over your schedule, smiling at all the modifications.

Ludwig-4:30
Ludwig-4:45
Ludwig-6:10

All the different times scrawled across the paper filled you with a kind of soft nostalgia. All those times together...

Oh, You didn't want to leave. Not just the beautiful scenery of the camp, but, mien Gott, you were going to miss him.

Your last time together left you with a bittersweet pang in your heart.

"You've done very well, Frauline. I am...very proud of you." He had said. "It has been a pleasure vorking vith you, (Name). He put an uncertain hand on your shoulder. "I...I wish ve had more time together."

And that was it. You were never going to see him again. You had to pack your things and leave, while he was going to stay here. The Fall session would start, and a whole new group of people would come in, whose names had been waiting on lists, and he was going to help them, and you were both going to have to move on.

You groaned and rolled onto the pillows. Well, that was that. There was really nothing you could do about it.

*KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK*

Oh crap. It was probably someone here to yell at you to finish your packing.

"Listen, I'm not done yet. You'll have to give me a few more-What are you doing here?"

When you opened the door you and (to your surprise) found an out-of-breath Ludwig standing on your doorstep.

"(N-name)!" He huffed, "I-I hafe to talk to you!"

"Oh, come in! Is something wrong? You look like you've been running."

"Ja, I sprinted. From zhe administrative offices. I had to make sure I got to you before you left."

"Why?"

He straightened up. "I have a proposition for you, if you're villing to except it."

Your heart stopped. "What?"

Ludwig started pacing the room, talking rapidly. "Vell, before, I zhought-I zhought it was impossible zhat anyvone with a physical condition could be a great athlete. I zhought zhey vere veak, und didn't belong here."

"Zhen you came." He turned to you, eyes shining with raw admiration. "Und you're...just...amazing. Despite your condition you've made extraordinary progress, and have, I can honestly say, become one of zhe best students I've ever had zhe pleasure of vorking vith. You...you've changed me, (Name). You've changed the vay I view people."

"(Name)," Ludwig grabbed your hand, smoothing the skin with his large fingers. "I vant people like you to be velcomed into zhis camp. I haf already talked to zhe Board, und zhey vant to try it."

"Try what?"  You only had a hazy idea what was going on. (Ludwig lavishing you with such high complements didn't exactly make it easier to think coherently.)

"Open up zhis camp to asthmatics-don't turn zhem avay anymore; let people with conditions like yours be trained here. You hafe alredy proved that it's possible, und I vant to help ozhers get better, to help zhem realize what zhe are capable of, just like you have. But I can't do it alone. You know vhat it's like; I don't want to do anyzhing wrong, und I'm still not use to vorking with people with asthma. We-I-need your perspective und experience in order to make zhis happen. So please," he squeezed your hand, "help me. Come und vork here, at zhe camp."

His words touched you- you felt a lump form in your throat. "You-you're offering me a job?"

"Ja," his breathlessness had returned. "I vant you to train people vith me."

You looked over at your half packed suitcase. Lucky I didn't finish. You beamed back at him. "I would love to, Ludwig! It sounds fantastic!"

Relief broke out over his face. "Wunderbar!" he clapped your shoulders, determination already flooding his eyes. "Zhe administration has given me zhe papervork-ve can revite zhe clauses und implement your position as soon as possible. Vith zhe time it vil take for zhe Board to approve it...ve vill be able to open our doors to them vithin zhe month!"

You tried to comprehend the effects working here would have, starting with your lodgings. "So, will I just stay in this room?" you looked around at the cabin.

"Oh no, zhis is for zhe campers-you're part of zhe staff now. You vill get a room on zhe main campus."

You looked around, mentally making a note of everything you would need to bring from home. You were turned away to decide what you would keep when Ludwig coughed, trying to get your attention. You turned back to him, noticing a small blush on his cheeks. "Erm, I hafe one more...request for you. Since you are no longer a camper, zhere is no longer any rule against a...relationship between us. So, I vas vundering," he was squirming anxiously. "if you vould want to…be my girlfriend."

A million tiny, happy butterflies erupted in your stomach. You practically squealed as you jumped up and flung your arms around him.  "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!" You emphasized your agreement by sprinkling kisses over his face. "Of course I will!"

"Sehr gut!" His face was flushed deep red, beaming as he held your waist. He lifted your face up to him, kissing you with his fierce German lips. You pressed into the kiss, trying to express a month of repressed emotions until you were completely devoid of air. Ludwig noticed your shallow breathing and pulled away.

"Slow down, Bärchen."  He held you at arms length, a small smile on his mouth. "I don't vant to cause any more accidents."

"I think I can handle it."  You gasped, grinning as you launched into another love-filled kiss.