Germany was going to do it.

After years of contemplating whether or not this was a good idea he finally made up his mind. On this cool summer day he was going to march up to Italy and confess his feelings to him. Yeah, that sounded much easier in the German man's mind then actually getting the courage to go and do it.

He paced back and force of his living room flowers in hand meanwhile, his older brother watch the scene pitifully. Prussia, at first thought the scene to be hilarious but after it reached the two hour mark he had began to lose interest. So he now was wondering whether or not his brother was going to grow some balls and just go to Italy.

"West if you keep pacing like that you're gonna make yourself a ditch." Prussia teased a bit. He knew his little brother not be the most confident type when it came to...feelings. Hell, even Prussia wasn't the most confident person when it came down to expressing how he felt. Of course though he was never going to admit that out loud. But at this point he felt that Germany was overthinking the situation too much. Germany in the meanwhile was most definitely overthinking. Every possible scenario raced through his head. What if Italy was disgusted? What if he decided that he never wanted to speak to him again? Germany didn't know how he could possibility survive a rejection like that.

Prussia not liking being annoyed groaned and got up from his spot on the couch and grabbed his little brothers arm causing Germany to flinch from the unexpected touch.

"West are you really going to waste your time here until finally you convince yourself not to do it." Prussia hold on his brother loosened up. "I could already see it. All these 'What If' scenarios going through that hard headed brain of yours."

"I w-"

"Let me finish" Prussia backed from Germany and sat back down on the couch his arms folding. "You could do one of two things here." He raised a finger. "One, you could live the rest of your immortal life regretting not telling Italy how you really feel. Or…" He raised a second finger. "Two you could march up to Italy's house right now like the proud and confident German man that I know and tell him how you feel."

Germany looked hesitant still. Prussia sighed and closed his eyes but soon he patted the seat next to him. Germany took noticed and with the flowers still in hand took a seat next to his older brother. "Germany, look I may not be the wisest or...smartest guy here." Prussia rolled his eyes when he heard the other man snort. "Okay I've done some pretty stupid things in my time."

"Understatement but go on."

Prussia willed himself not to yell at the smart ass comment and continued. "But what I do know is that...our immortal lives are not promised." Germany looked towards his brother. He knew what Prussia meant…

"Everyday I wonder if I'll wake up tomorrow." Prussia sighed. "And maybe one day maybe not now or even in a hundred years you'll feel the same way."

Prussia felt his brothers hand on his shoulder but he quickly shook it off. "Like I said our lives are not promised so do you really want to regret not saying anything to Italy for suddenly either of you to disappear."

"You make a good point brother…"

"Of course I do!" Prussia began pushing Germany off the couch. "Now go before I make Gilbird attack you."

Germany of course rolled his eyes at his brother. How this man could go from serious to childish in less than five seconds was beyond him.

"Fine fine." Germany got up from the couch and went to grab his jacket. "I'll be back then…"

Before he walked out the door however Prussia called for him again. "Oi! And West?

"Ja?"

"If...it doesn't go well...I'll be here...with beer."

Germany smiled. "Ja. Thank you brother."

And with that he stepped out the house and began his journey to the italians house. To say this was the longest drive to the Italians man's house was an understatement. Germany felt as if time itself began to slow down. He could feel his heart beating and his palms sweating the closer he got to the Italian's house. He looked over to the flowers in the passenger seat. He had made sure he had gotten Italy's favorite ones. He had spent the entire morning going from store to store looking for the surprisingly rare flowers.

He looked back to the road and saw the turn to Italy's house. Again it felt as if his heart would burst any moment now. He found himself pulling into the driveway of the Italians home and find himself getting out of his car grabbing the flowers and walking to the front steps of the house. This was the moment. He almost couldn't believe it. He was finally going to tell Italy how he felt after years of longing he was finally going to confessed to the Italian man. He was finally going to pour his heart out tell him how he loved him. How every time he looked at him he felt his whole world get brighter. How everyday every moment with him took his breath away. He finally was going to tell him how his smile outshined the sun itself. And how he would want to spend the next hundre-no the next thousand years holding his hand.

He pressed the doorbell and adjusted the flowers in his hand. The door opened and Italy was confused at first as he spotted the flowers first, but soon he grinned when he saw who was holding them. "Germany! You came to visit me!" Italy said happily, it had felt like forever since he last got to spend time with Germany. "Come in! I was just making lunch right now and you have to stay for a siesta!" Italy was about to turn but was stopped when the other man replied. "Wait! I...uh actually...I wanted...wanted to say...I have something important to tell you…I've been meaning to tell you this for a long time now."

"Oh?" Italy cocked his head to the side confused a bit.

"Yes, well...Italy." Germany started to freeze up. His heart sounded even louder than before. "Italy…" He closed his eyes and remembered what Prussia had told him. If not now then he would regret not ever saying anything. Who knows what could happen. Tomorrow is not promised for them.

"Italy. I love you." Germany suddenly said. Not believing the words coming from his mouth. He felt a weight lift off his shoulders. How he longed to have said those words out loud. Yet, he couldn't bring himself to look at italy. Not until he said everything his heart held. "I've loved you since...since you first smiled at me. Everytime I'm with you I feel like I don't have to worry about anything. I feel light...like air."

Germany felt his grip on the flowers tighten a bit. "Ever since you popped up in my life I've have never been more happier. I've learned to not take everything so seriously, I've learned that it's okay to listen to my heart. You've taught me that. My life hasn't been the same with you in it. It's been crazy, it's been ridiculas, it's been idiotic sometimes and unbelievably frustrating...but...but it's also been extraordinary with you in it. You with your annoying crying and simplistic way of thinking. You have single handedly changed my life without my permission. And I couldn't be more grateful about it. I...I know sometimes I scare you or seem a little bit mean...because I don't know what to do with myself when I am around you. You leave me speechless…" Germany finally looked at the other man and tried to read Italy's eyes but for the first time since he'd know him he couldn't read Italy's usual expressional eyes.

It felt like a lifetime before finally Italy responded. "Germany…" Italy smile had disappeared and suddenly Germany felt his heart stop. "Germany...I...never knew..." Italy nervously looked around for a moment and bit his lower lip as if he was looking for the right words until finally he sighed. He slowly walked over to Germany who stiffened up feeling the other man's warm hand on his cheek. He held himself back from leaning into it when Italy softly caressed him. It wasn't until upon closer inspection he noticed the tears in Italy's eyes.

"Germany...I can't imagine my life without you." Tears began to pour down. "But...no matter how much I want to...I...I can't love you the way you love me."

If one listened closely you would hear the German's man heart breaking. It didn't crack...no...it shattered. What he feared the most had happened. He could feel his own tears build up he swallowed but he felt a lump in his throat. He didn't notice it but the flowers shook as his hands did. Italy who had notice the change in Germany pulled back his hand and put his hand over Germany's.

Italy looked down his own heart in pain for Germany. He didn't want to hurt his best friend like this. It crushed him. "I'm sorry Germany...but my heart…" Italy paused taking a shaky breath. "But my heart still loves Holy Rome."

Germany took a sharp breath in pulling away from Italy he dropped the flowers as he did. Italy flinched and closed his eyes. Not only was Germany having his heart broken but now...now he found out that it was because Italy was in love with someone else. Holy Rome…

"Im so sorry Germany. I hope you could understand...I...I made a promise to him. It'll hurt too much if I broke it now." Italy tried to wipe the tears away but only more threaten to spell. He tried to move forward, to reach out to the other man. But Germany only shook his head and back away not wanting to hear anymore. How could Italy possibly want him to understand something so...so heartbreaking for him. He couldn't take anymore he had to get away. It hurt. His heart hurt too much. Without another word he turned away from the Italian and raced away from him flowers forgotten on the floor.

He could hear Italy call out for him. He willed himself not to look back as he got in his car and drive away. He didn't remember the drive back to his house. All he knew however was the moment he walked in and saw his brother he couldn't stop himself from bursting out into tears. Prussia who was hoping Germany had good news was shocked when he saw his brother burst out crying. Almost immediately his brotherly instincts kicked in and he pulled his younger brother into a hug holding him tightly.

"It's okay West...it's okay."

Should probably work on TOH but I have writer's block right now and I wanted to write something to help get out this funk.

Anyway tell me whatcha guys think!

~CP