I couldn't stand it any longer. My fake smiles, his lies, my positive attitude; how could I have let it get this far? I had to put an end to this. I can't go on like this.

Ludwig cant go on like this.

Ludwig had a stern look on his face as he adjusted his tie, about to leave. I had to grab him.

I have to stop him.

"L-Ludwig." I whispered, walking up to him, tears falling down my cheeks. "Y-You can't..." I grabbed his arm, pulling him back. "You can't go! I won't let you!"

My words must have shocked him, because I saw the emotion and pain in his eyes. I knew that he was confused.

"Feliciano...Italia...I did this all for you."

"Everything I do is for you."

His confession stabbed me like a blade. I hurt him; is that what he's saying? Does he really think I'm the reason for all the suffering?

Maybe he's right, I'll never know. I do know one thing, however.

He cannot go.

"Ludwig, look at yourself!" I sobbed. "You're hurting, and it's all my fault...! I can't let you continue this war! Please, don't leave!"

I felt him hold my hands, getting on one knee.

"Feliciano, you have to trust me."

"Won't you trust me?"

I got down on my knees, embracing him. "I do trust you, and that what scares me..." I cried onto his shoulder. "I won't lose you too. Please stay here. Stay with me. W-We can live together, and never have to worry about anyone else. Won't that be great...?" I was definitely choking on my sobs by now.

"Don't you want to stay with me?"

Ludwig hoisted me up onto his shoulders, leading me to our room.

He read me stories.

He sung me songs.

I've never been so happy.

And yet, I know this is the end. I know Ludwig won't listen.

But I trust him.

"Goodnight, my beloved Italia. Ich liebe dich."

Just something I wrote real quick. Short follow up is posted on my Wattpad, under the username MysticMyosotis.

With love and cookies,

MysticalMyosotis