Yet again, Ludwig found Feliciano in his bed.
He wasn't sure what bothered him more, the fact that he was there, again, or the fact that it was becoming somewhat of a comfort to him.
No, not a comfort.
A pleasure.
Something that, out loud, he said annoyed him. But inwardly, he didn't mind. At all. Not even one little bit.
What was this feeling?
His thoughts were interupted by Feliciano, who'd snuggled up against him.
"Ve, Ludwig, are you awake?" Feliciano asked softly.
"Yes, Feliciano." Ludwig replied. "What do you need?"
"Ve, I had another nightmare. About you and Kiku leaving me again." Feliciano clung to him, face buried in his neck. "I don't want you to leave me!"
Ludwig sighed. He wrapped his arm aroud Feliciano, secretly enjoying how it felt to have him close. "I won't leave you, Feli. In fact, I-" Ludwig stopped midsentence.
I, what? Ludwig though to himself.
"Ve, you what?" Feliciano asked, lifting his head up to look at Ludwig. His brown eyes met Ludwig's blue ones.
Ludwig took Feliciano's face in his hands, digging his fingers into Feli's brown hair. "I won't leave you. Ever. Because, in fact, I love you, Feliciano."
Feliciano was quiet for a moment. And for a moment, Ludwig feared his reaction.
Then, without warning, Feliciano threw his arms around him and kissed him, weaving his hands through Ludwig's blonde hair.
When he pulled away, Ludwig's cheeks were on fire. Despite that, he was smiling.
"Say, Feliciano." Ludwig asked, reaching up to pull on Italy's curl. It always stuck out. "Whats with this hair?"
"Ahhhh... Ludwig..."