A/N: Hello! So yeah as the description says: One-sided USUK! This is my first story so I'm a bit nervous but don't hesitate to tell me if I made any mistakes! Advice to improve my writing is always welcome and I should say that English isn't my native language. Please leave a review down below! I hope you enjoy and like always: Stay awesome!

Arthur was in a good mood the whole morning. Maybe it was because of the nice weather, or maybe it was because he finally had some alone time. Not that he disliked the company of others, it was just that his tea time was sacred and was most enjoyable in absolute silence. As he was pouring himself a cup of tea he could see the postman arrive at his front door. He quickly walked towards the hallway to receive his post.

As he looked through the different letters he received, he seated himself in his favourite chair. Taxes, meeting dates and letters from different countries. Nothing extraordinary. 'What have we got here?' He asked himself quietly as he saw a letter with a very interesting look to it. Its envelope was filled with little doodles. All of them were drawn with different types of pencils, colours and all were very childish looking. He had his suspicions from which person this letter originated. Arthur could only think off one person who would decorate anything like this. It had to be Alfred, also known as America.

As he gave the letter a quick look, he was a bit surprised to see that there had been a lot of sentences removed and added. As if Alfred couldn't decide what to write down.
He noticed a photo was included in the letter and as he took a better look at it a bad feeling formed in his stomach.
He started reading in the hope that feeling would disappear.

Arthur,

If you read this then I've actually had the balls to go through with this. In that case I'll probably be far away by now. There is no need in trying to find me, because I don't want to be found. I've decided to leave for a while Arthur. I'm going to hit the road and figure some stuff out. No need to worry, the States can handle themselves easily and there is of course always Matthew who can help if there is trouble.
None of the people who do know my location will tell you were I am. They promised to keep that information secret. So let's start the real reason why I wrote you this letter.

The truth is Arthur, there is a lot that I wanted to tell you. It was just never the right moment you know? I tried almost every day for the last couple of centuries but I just couldn't tell you. It was probably because I'm kind of scared you know?

You remember that Christmas evening in 2006? I got really wasted (not on purpose I swear to God) and you had to drag me home. I remember that night very snow was biting away at everything and I remember every cuss word you used. I kept on rambling about how much I loved you. I remember you laughing and saying that you loved me too. But Arthur you misunderstood.

You've always seen me as your little brother. You even called me your most trusted friend. I'm happy that I earned that trust again, because I know that we've been through some pretty bad times. But I'm happy we've learned to communicate again. We became friends and equals in the end. That was more than I ever dreamed about it.

But before I destroy this piece of paper, like I've done four times before by now, I need to tell you. Arthur the truth is, I love you. I Alfred Jones, am in love with you.

I didn't always like you in the romantic way. I've loved you as a close friend, comrade and you've always been my closest ally. You were my hero, one of the people I cared for most. Those romantic didn't appear out of thin air. No they develop over the course of many years.

I didn't want these feelings, so I've rejected them for such a long time. First because I was afraid to love another man. Later because I didn't want to love you, loving you like that felt wrong. I've struggled quite a lot with it. But at some point I managed to accept it. I looked myself in the eyes and told myself this was not just some silly little crush that would disappear. So I needed to confess. But as time continued I started losing courage.

In the end you and Francis became a thing. I thought that you would break up. That it wouldn't work out and that I would be able to tell you. But as I saw you getting closer and closer I realised something. You are really in love with him don't you?

I was angry, jealous, sad. I hated you, Francis and most of all I hated myself. Because I knew that you would never see me as more than a friend. And that hurt. But seeing you happy? It made all the pain worth it. Because seeing your smile, seeing those eyes of you big with amusement, it was worth it. Seeing you happy is the best thing ever Arthur. I love you, and if Francis makes you happy then I'm happy too.

I just couldn't lie to you anymore Arthur. Lying about this was wrong, always has been. You have to right to know the truth. I'm in love with you Arthur Kirkland, and I want you to know that I fully support your decisions. I wish both you and Francis the best of things. You both deserve it.

It's time to let you go. Only then I will be able to move on. I'll come back when I'm ready for it. And I hope that when I return we will be able to stay friends. Because this shouldn't ruin our friendship. In the end you were right Arthur. Everyone deserves happiness, even countries like us.

Goodbye,

Alfred Franklin Jones
United States of America

As the day made place for the night, stars started decorating the sky. Two people were doing two very different things. One was driving his car over an almost empty highway. His usually loud radio wasn't making any sound at the moment. He looked as the sun reached in the sky higher and higher. The other was sitting in his favourite chair. He was holding a letter and photo in his hands. His eyes were looking at nothing in particular. He was deep in thought, he looked lost.

Two very different people, walking on two very different paths. But maybe, maybe in the far future they will cross paths again. Maybe things will be different then.

Everything is possible.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read this! I hope you enjoyed this little one-shot! The image is from BaisePrinsu and is called Starry Sky. At my profile page you can find a link leading to her Deviantart account and a link to her work Starry Sky! Until next time!