Disclaimer: I don't own, and never will own Axis Powers Hetalia and the characters China (Wang Yao) and Russia (Ivan Braginski)
This story is told from Ivan's point of view
I am happy. My arms around the man I love, my hands clasped over his fast-beating heart. For once I know that his little heart beats quickly not out of fear, but of love.
I feel my own stony heart warm at this fact. I love, and I am loved.
After years of chase, this game, fun as it was, has come to an end. I am the winner. My prize is my Yao-Yao's love.
The room shifts slightly. I barely notice.
My Chinese lover tilts his head up towards mine, stumbling back slightly to look me in the eyes with his own honey coloured ones.
"Ivan…" he whispers, a shy smile forming on his lips.
"Yes my Yao-Yao?" I reply, deeply hoping for the kiss I'd always longed for.
He pushes me away with strength I didn't know he had. I stumble back, hitting a wall that I know wasn't there before.
"Yao?" I ask softly, confused.
"I'm sorry Ivan," the beauty says, mischief evident in his voice, "but you haven't caught me yet, aru".
He walks off laughing, the laugh haunting and malicious one moment, and sweet and happy the next.
The beauty has evaded me once again…
I only ever come close to catching him in my dreams…
