Berwald and Tino were cuddling on that day, enveloped in a blanket, uncaring about the outside world. They were watching a movie together, but Tino's thoughts were far from what was happening in the movie.

It was that day again. May 13th. It had been two years since that strange social experiment and his first kiss with Berwald. It had been one year since Berwald had asked him out on their first date. Of course they had celebrated by having a mini date night then, consisting of dinner, cuddling and the movie they were currently watching. But there was something missing. May 13th had been a day where their relationship took one step further in the past, but nothing had happened today. Tino was thinking back to before he had gone out with Berwald.

Tino had always been told that he was adorable and that his pudgy, almost baby-like face was attractive. There were a lot of people who had asked him out over his years, but none of them seemed right. None of his relationships in the past had lasted for more than a month. Instead of not being able to wait for the dates that he was going on with them, they would seem more like a responsibility to make the other happy, so Tino always broke up with them. It had gotten to the point where Tino was wondering whether he would ever find love in any of the people who he dated.

But Berwald was different.

Tino enjoyed seeing Berwald and growing closer to him. He found himself daydreaming about the Swedish man during his long working hours. When they kissed, Tino's heart fluttered with excitement like it never had before. Being with Berwald just made him so happy that he needed it and to come back for more. It was becoming almost like a basic need of his, a sturdy way to find happiness just from being with Berwald. There was only one word that could describe this feeling.

That's when Tino realized that the great relationship progress wasn't always going to happen on its own. Tino needed to make it happen.

He looked at Berwald, who was still watching the movie. "Hey, Berwald."

Berwald looked back at Tino, straight in the eye and Tino thought he was a bit scary, but that wasn't going to stop him. "Ye?"

"I love you."

Berwald stared back at Tino in surprise. "I love you too."

Tino grabbed the TV remote and shut it off. Why would they need to watch the romance of others while they had it themselves?

They leaned in for the kiss, Tino pushing Berwald onto the bed on his back and climbing on top of him. Tino reached under Berwald's shirt, caressing his ribs and slowly removing it.

Suddenly, in an unexpected motion, Berwald pushed Tino back and Tino could see that his face was that bright red color that it used to get.

When they had started dating, Tino had realized Berwald had a tendency to get super embarrassed very easily, usually when Tino did something unexpected. Sometimes it was casual flirting while other times it was a kiss that made Berwald's face turn bright red. Tino also had some issues with awkwardness too, sometimes looking into Berwald's face and the constant scowling expression on his face would make him feel like screaming. But, they had both gotten over the awkwardness eventually.

Berwald had his hand on Tino's chest, slowly pushing him away. "Are w'really going to…"

Tino jumped back to the other side of the bed, feeling his face get hot at the thought of sex. "No, I'm sorry I guess I just don't really want to, but we can cuddle some more if you like."

A strong hand grasped Tino's shoulder. "'t's noth'n to be ashamed 'f" Berwald's other hand grabbed Tino's other shoulder and gently turned him around so that their lips met. "I think cuddl'n's a great 'dea."

Tino couldn't have been happier right then and there. With Berwald at his side, it felt like anything was possible.

Author note: I hope you guys enjoy this new chapter and I'm kind of sorry that I'm not that fast at writing. It's mostly been because of school, but because of winter break, I hope to get a lot done. BTW Sealand's gonna be in chapter 5