It's been a few years since Mei and Kiku have gotten together and when he told her
he needed to talk, she really didn't think it would be anything bad, maybe even a
proposal.
"Mei-chan...I don't think...we should be together...I see you more of a sister now...it
feels...wrong..." He said quietly as he looked away from her "gomen..." He added
before walking away, not wanting to hear her attempt to keep them together since he
just didn't feel anything other than sibling love. This broke her heart, she felt crushed
everywhere, heart, mind, stomach, he couldn't even stand right now and despite the
thump she made on the ground he continued to walk away
/ 1 month later /
After being locked up in her room for a month she decided to go outside, get some
real fresh air for once and possibly socialize. She knew she couldn't be trapped in
misery her whole life. Once she got dressed and did her makeup she walked outside
slug-like and lowered her head. 'Shopping should do the trick' she thought to herself
as she started to head towards the mall
/a few hours later/
She walked out of the mall with a dozen different shopping bags and finally a smile
but it faded rather quickly when all her bags dropped to the ground when someone
bumped into her
"Sorry..I didn't see you there" a calm male voice said as he tried to place the clothing
in the right bags
"I-It's fine...xièxiè for helping me pick them up..." She replied quietly as her hair
dropped to the side of her face while she also picked up the dropped items; and once
everything was put together she could feel a gentle hand move strands of her hair
behind her ear. Naturally she freaked out about this and back away
"Please don't touch me..." She said worriedly as she looked up at the man
"I'm sorry..you just...you're so beautiful..but your hair was in the way.." He explained
before handing her the bags "Do you want me to buy you a drink or something..to
make up for this?"
At the compliment she blushed faintly then shook her head, getting the idea that it
would mean more than 'making it up' to him but after looking at the kind smile he
gave her she sighed and nodded, she wanted to socialize anyways
"Alright..one drink..preferably bubble tea.." She said to the new acquaint
"Alright, bubble tea it is..lead the way?"
"Shì.." She agreed quietly before starting to walk towards the bubble tea shop. The
walk was pretty quiet, she didn't even bother to ask for his name yet and right as she
was going to he spoke up instead
"Do you need help carrying those?" He asked politely as he motioned to the bags and
immediately she handed him half, tired of holding them up but not sure why she
trusted him so easily with expensive clothing and items
"Xièxiè" she thanked as she continued to walk, soon approaching the small tea shop
"we're here" she informed him after as she pointed to the store
"It's cute.." He said before a quiet chuckle then moved ahead to open the door or her.
As she walked in she thanked him then ordered for both of them, figuring he never
tried this before she got him a simple flavour that she was quite fond of - peach green
tea. Although she felt kind I bad for not asking for his opinion, she let it slide then
waited for him to pay, though she paid half
"You didn't have to..." He told her as he took the drinks
"You said you'd buy my drink, so I bought yours" she replied before taking a sip of
hers
"Still..." He mumbled before he took a sip of his, smiling at the taste "this is amazing!"
He told the taiwanese
"Xièxiè, I'm glad you like it" she thanked through a small smile "I'm Mei by the way...I
represent taiwan" she added
"Ah..I'm Hercules, also known as Greek" he replied softly "it's nice to meet you Mei.."
"You too, Hercules. Xièxiè for buying my drink...I should go home now...see you
around, maybe"
"Maybe?" He asked with a frown, bit sure why they can't meet up again
"Sorry...we'll meet up again..." She reassured him before taking back her bags and
walking off
/ 3 days later /
She sighed and pulled herself out of bed and got dressed, going out again for another
shopping spree, not for clothing this time though, she had to buy new decorations for
her room since she was tired of the style now. As she was walking towards the store
though she ran into kiku, looking down immediately she tried to go unnoticed though
that failed when a familiar voice called her out
"Mei!" The Greek yelled as he waved her over
Looking back she realized he was accompanying kiku which she really didn't eat
considering kiku wouldn't look at her either
"Hey Hercules..." She replied as her voice cracked
"What's wrong..?" He asked as she moved closer, telling kiku to wait
"Nothing...really" she said quietly, hiding her face as she rushed away, but of course
he grabbed her hand and pulled her back
"Tell me..." He told Mei, not taking no as an answer
"Kiku..and I used to go out..for a long time..but..he broke up with me..so..can I
please leave?" She asked, looking down
"No.." He said as he walked back to kiku and told him they'd have to catch up later
then returned to Mei "lets go"
"Where..?"
"Anywhere.." He replied as he took her hand and began walking aimlessly "I'll go
anywhere you want to go..." He added
"Alright..." She said quietly as she took lead and bright him to a small park
"Do you want to talk about it..?" He asked quietly, knowing it isn't good to hold in
emotions though respecting if she didn't want to
"Bù..xièxiè..I just want to walk.." She told him after going silent and walking around
the area with him
/2 months later/
These past months the Taiwanese started getting very close to the Greek, he visited
her almost everyday even just to say hello but one day he didn't come, he texted her
and told her to meet him at the park they went to 2 months ago. She was actually
really shocked he remembered which made the meet up even better. Once she got
there she jogged up to him and gave him a hug back looking up at him, taken off by
the slight serious expression
"Is something wrong..? Why'd you bring me here?" She asked, tilting her head slightly
"Mei..Σε αγαπάω..I love you.."
After hearing it her eyes widened and she blushed faintly before looking down
"You're best friends with my ex..." She said quietly
"Why does that matter?" He asked
Unsure how to answer since it actually didn't matter considering she was talking to
kiku again she added "you're ten years older than me..."
"We're nations now..why does it matter?" He countered and before hearing another
excuse he cut her off "If you don't like me just say it Mei.."
She shook her head and teared up "I'm scared to fall in love again!" She admitted,
looking away from him only for him to move her head back in place and kiss her
gently
"I won't hurt you..." He whispered against her lips, waiting for her to choose even
though he wouldn't give up if she chickened out
At this her blush increased darkly as she closed her eyes, trying to calm her debate of
thoughts then kissed him again 'its okay to move on now...' She thought to herself as
she took his hand and raised her height, deepening the kiss