Me: Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the last chapter of Regret. I must warn you that this chapter sucks, my English sucks so be gentle with me. [blushes]

Alter ego: It's yours of course it sucks.

Me: [Ignores] It's been a while. I was studying for my exams and I didn't have time to update. The story didn't go exactly as I had imagined cause after such a long time I didn't remember everything I wanted to write and I forgot to take notes of my ideas. Yes even I can be stupid some times.

Alter ego: Don't believe her, she's always like that. You're stupid, stupid, stupid, STUPID!

Me: Thanks.

Alter ego: You're welcome.

Me: [Ignores again] I hope you enjoyed the story so far. That's all I had to say. You can read the last chapter now.

[backstage]

Me: Will you ever stop butting in every time I want to say something?

Alter ego: Will you ever stop making a fool out of yourself?

Me: I'm gonna kill you.

Alter ego: Just try. Wait a sec… is the mic still on?

Me: Oops yes it is. [blushes furiously]

Alter ego: You're stupid!

Me: Yes you're right… [sobs silently]

"Japan, are you ok?" France screamed shaking his friend. His face was pale and his eyes remained shut. He kept shaking him for a while but when he saw that nothing could wake the other nation, he carried him to his room. He placed him in the bed and removed his white jacket. He played with the idea if he should undress Japan but he thought that when he woke up and realized he was naked he'd probably skin him, so that was out the question.

He stared at his little friend for some time. What a fragile creature he was. He wished he could help him, but that stupid Greece was so stubborn. How could he leave a man like Japan? I mean yes he was uptight and extremely conservative most of the times, but he also had a cute side on him. The way he blushed always made you want to tease him more and France couldn't resist that. But he was his friend and France couldn't see him suffer like this. He wanted to see him smile again (he didn't smile often but yeah…) and be the energetic little man he knew. Now he had not the willpower to do anything. 'I wonder… is that how love feels like?' he thought and reminded himself to never ever fall in love. After all a miracle of nature, like France himself, shouldn't belong to one person alone.

France laughed loudly and as he did that he heard the sheets shift. He glanced towards the bed only to see Japan looking at him puzzled.

"France" he began, "are you ok, my friend?". He looked really weak and pale, he knew it'd sound cliché but he indeed looked like a ghost, or better a shadow of himself. "I'm perfectly fine but look who's talking, the guy who collapsed in my arms a few hours ago" he reprimanded him.

"Don't worry, I'm ok now. I just needed some good rest and probably I should also eat something" he said and he felt his stomach growl. France's angry look softened and smiled at the asian nation. "Then let's go eat something" he offered and rushed to help him out of the bed, but Japan stopped him. He honestly didn't want to see Greece, his Greece, flirt with that woman. What was her name again? Oh yeah Kiki, that's it! Wait a minute Kiki… sounds similar to his name, but why Greece would go out with a woman who has similar name to his? But what does it matter anyway? Greece made it perfectly clear for him to understand. No matter how he loved him, he would never leave her.

"Hey France?", France was already at the door, but turned and faced his friend, "let's not go" he pleaded. France immediately felt the fear in Japan's voice. "I see, don't worry, we'll get room service ok?" he smiled softly and picked up the phone. Kiku thanked him silently.

The next day Japan appeared in the lobby with France. Most of the countries were there checking out, so was Greece. He noticed that Greece was avoiding his gaze and that really hurt his feelings. 'So he doesn't even want to look at me. I guess it serves me right.' he thought.

France who was observing his friend reactions, got an idea. He would confront Greece and give him a piece of mind. He just couldn't do nothing and put up with it, he would never admit defeat. So he approached Greece and told him to follow him.

"Well, France what did you want to talk about? I don't have much free time, I have many problems I need to deal with at home so make it quick." Greece demanded. He really didn't want to be involved in his weird plans anymore. When will this guy stop messing with other people's life! And what was that about him and Kiku dating? He took years from my life.

"I wanna talk to you about Japan" France interrupted his thoughts. "I don't know what made you choose that woman over him, but I think you should reconsider. Japan is a real mess right now and I don't believe he can handle this. I know he looks tough and cool, but he's actually a sensitive guy inside."

Greece looked really annoyed right now. What did France know about Kiku? Of course he knew that Kiku was a very sensitive person, Greece knew him better than anyone else after all. But Kiku made his choice, he chose to deny what they had and take back all those words he told him during that sweet night they spent together.

"France I know that I'm being stubborn but I won't get back with Kiku. He refused me and then changed his mind. What does he think I am? Some kind of boomerang that he's gonna throw away and that'll come back again? I will not betray Kiki, just the way he betrayed me. I know how it feels like, I took a taste of it and it was so bitter. I don't want Kiki go through the same thing." Greece was in the verge of tears now. France had never seen the calmest guy on earth look like that and he really took pity of him. "I can't really understand how you feel, if I said the opposite it'll be a big fat lie, but I'll leave that on you. Who matters more to you: Kiki or Kiku? Just think about that and come talk to me when you decide." France patted Greece on the shoulder and left.

Who mattered more to him? Of course that would be Kiku, but he didn't know anymore. Kiku was very prude, how could someone like Kiku have a healthy relationship with him. Of course they had things in common like they were both calm and silent and loved cats but their differences were much more. What if they got back together only to break up again? No, Greece wouldn't be able handle it again, he'd definitely end up being a human wreck. He had to put an end to it quickly and protect his heart from being broken for a second time. Kiki was the safest choice for him and he'd choose the safe way. Greece smiled sadly and headed to the lobby.

When Greece returned to the lobby Kiki was nowhere to be found, but few moments later he saw her coming. "Where have you been, I've been looking for you" Greece asked looking worried. "I thought you got lost. Look, we really have to go, I don't have time to lose… things are pretty bad back home."

"I just went to the ladies' room moraki mou [1]. Let's get going then." she said and took Greece's extended hand.

On the airplane Kiki was lost in thought. She had heard all the conversation of this weird blond French guy and Heracles. From what she had heard, Heracles was in love with a man and especially that plain asian guy. And what's with the name! Kiku? So he's name is Kiku, he had black hair and dark brown eyes. She really was exactly like him except he was kinda short. Is that why Greece decided to be with her when he had turned her down so many times before? She really needed to have a talk with him.

After a few hours Greece was back at home. He could sense that something was wrong with Kiki. During the flight she wasn't herself, she didn't spend all the time chattering about the littlest things and Greece could take a good nap for the first time in a long time. That wasn't necessarily bad, it was just very weird. For some reason she looked sad and he had no idea why.

Kiki asked him to follow her inside so they could talk. Greece took a seat on the sofa and a couple of kittens sat on his lap. Kiki cleared her voice and started talking, she looked very nervous and her voice was unsteady. "Heracles, agapi mou[2], I kinda overheard the conversation you had with that French guy today…" she started. Greece didn't see that coming, he was left speechless. When Kiki saw that Greece wouldn't talk she continued: "I know that you're in love with someone else. For this reason I'd like to release you so you can go back to him". Tears filled her eyes but somehow she managed to suppress the urge to cry. She needed to be strong for this.

Greece was really dumbfounded. When he finally was able to speak he responded. "Kiki mou, I don't intent to get back with Kiku. I chose you and I'm gonna stay with you". He gave her a reassuring smile. He had to convince her that he would never leave her alone, but Kiki was furious. "How do you expect me to pretend everything's ok when we both know that your heart belongs to someone else? Do you think I deserve this kind of treatment? I never would have thought that you're a useless little coward who gives up after one rejection. Did you forget how many times I tried to make you notice me? Did I ever give up? Why do you do that to me and to yourself. We both deserve to be happy and surely I'm not gonna be happy with someone who doesn't love me. I don't wanna be with you if your heart and mind are not here with me. Just the thought that you made love to me while thinking about that guy makes me sick!" she exclaimed. How dare treat her that way?

He hang his head and took all the insults, he actually deserved it. He never thought about that and how his actions would hurt Kiki. He was only thinking about himself. He didn't want to get hurt again so he hurt two people who were precious to him. How selfishly he behaved, now he could see it clearly.

Greece hugged Kiki so tight that you'd think he'll crash her bones, she could hardly breathe. "Heracles, what are you doing?" she asked. He finally released her and looked her in the eyes. "I finally see that what I did was wrong and I want to apologize to you. I never wanted to hurt but I did it anyway. I hope you can forgive me one day for what I've done to you" he said and hugged her again.

She smiled and hugged him back and finally Kiki spoke. "I'll forgive you only if you sleep with me for one last time, and this time I want you to think only about me and not your loved little guy. Just for once make me feel special, that's all I'm asking" she pleaded and gave him a sad look. Greece could never resist that and nodded, he'd make love to her without thinking about embracing Kiku. She deserved it. This was his first and last gift to her…

Kiku was a wreck, spending his days in the bed crying his eyes out. Occasionally France would come to see him, but nothing could cheer him up. One day he heard someone knocking on his door. He really didn't want to get up but he finally gave up cause that guy was really persistent. He wore his robe and headed to the door. "Who the heck is now?" he yelled. "France, if it's you just go away".

"It's not France". He heard a voice he would recognize anywhere. He immediately opened the door and came face to face with Greece. He couldn't believe his eyes! Greece was actually at his doorstep. They spent some time there just looking at each other until Greece broke the silence. "Can I come in?" he asked.

"Of course, come in" Japan was at a loss. He led him to the living room and they both took a seat. He asked him if he wanted to drink something, Greece didn't really wanted to drink tea he didn't come for this, but he took him up on his offer anyway. Kiku went to the kitchen and returned after some minutes with two cups of tea. Greece took a sip and spoke.

"You know… I came here to… you know… ahem… tell you something." Kiku remained silent and urged him to continue. Heracles took a deep breath and started talking again. "Kiki and I…" Kiku grimaced when he heard his rival's name, but Heracles didn't seem to notice and kept talking. "Well Kiki and I… we decided that it'd be for the best to break up and go our separate ways."

Kiku dropped the cup of tea he was holding, the tears that he was trying his best to hold back filled his eyes. He couldn't dare believe what he had just heard. He'd suffered too much and had given up hope that they'd be together again. He had to make sure he heard right.

"What did you just say?" asked, his voice trembling. Heracles smiled warmly, stood up and approached the other nation. He kneeled in front of him and held the slender hands tightly in his. He brought them to his lips and kissed them softly. Kiku held his breath and shuddered when two moist, soft lips touched his hands so gently. The Greek man mumbled only three words "S' agapo, Kiku".[3]

Kiku didn't need to hear anything else, those words were what he longed for, he fell into Heracles' arms and started sobbing. Heracles smiled and hugged the small man back. He caressed his black hair and patted his back as the other nation kept sobbing in his arms. He touched his chin lightly and forced him to make eye contact with him. He smiled again and kissed Kiku's sweet lips. Kiku's eyes opened wide but just for a moment, he closed them and kissed back the man he loved more than anything in the world, he felt like melting.

When they finally part their lips, Heracles held him in his arms and carried him to the bedroom. He placed him on the bed and started kissing him again. Suddenly Heracles' skillful hand untied Kiku's robe. The Asian man panicked and shoved Heracles back. Heracles lost it for a moment but then he tied the robe back with a sad look on his face. He sighed, forced a smile on his lips and looked at his beloved man and said: "It's alright, I understand". And he did understand, he knew that Kiku was extremely shy and he was willing to wait until he was ready. He wouldn't make the same mistake again. They spent so many months away from each other because of his impatience and scared Kiku, he wouldn't repeat the same thing. But Kiku stopped him, untied his robe again and kissed him. Heracles was dumbfounded, he only said "Are you sure?". Kiku laughed at his hesitation and nodded. This was all he needed to understand…

Outside, two pairs of eyes were watching closely the happy couple. The woman sighed deeply and smiled sadly. "I guess that's it" she said and hid her face in her hands, hot tears burned her skin. Two hands closed her to a warm embrace and patted her head. It was France. "You know, you have a big heart" he said. Kiki laughed bitterly when she heard that. "Maybe, but this 'big' heart is broken now". Of course it was broken, she was glad that Heracles was happy but she loved him so much. It pained her so to see him with someone else and especially a man.

France winked at her and offered his arm. "How about we both go to my house and heal that broken heart of yours?" he said jokingly, deep down hoping that she would agree.

"Take it easy stud", she laughed it off and continued, "How about we go for a coffee first and see want happens next?". She liked this man's company. He was kinda pushy and a playboy but he was honest and fun to be around him. The few hours they spent together made her forget her sorrow a little but. "Sounds like a good idea to me. Let's do that" he answered smiling broadly. "I'm willing to wait as much as you wish, until you're ready to fall into my arms." She burst into laughter and finally took his extended arm. "I'd like to see that" she said still laughing and they took off holding each other's hand.

It was late at night when all the world was sleeping. Suddenly loud moans broke the silence waking up a certain nation. A awaken China thought someone declared war to him and hurried to take his weapons but when he heard closely his face turned white. "Oh my God aru" he thought "they're at it again aru!" He couldn't believe it! How could they be so loud and shameless? He went back to his bed and covered his head with the pillow to keep away the noise, but it didn't help at all he could still hear everything clearly. Losing his patience he yelled back and it is said that his voice was heard throughout the whole world. "Shut the hell up aru. I'm trying to sleep here aru!"

And out story ends here. What happened next is still unknown but I'm sure that everything worked out for them in the end. Of course they'd be some ups and downs, that's how life is, but true love eventually wins… I guess…

~THE END~

I'd like to thank all of you for reading my story till the end. I really admire you guys, I'd stop reading after a few paragraphs. xp

I don't own Hetalia, though I'd really love to own Prussia, he's awesome (totally off topic!).

Anyways thank you and I hope you enjoyed it. Kisses!

[1] moraki mou=my baby

[2] agapi mou=my love

[3] S' agapo Kiku=Kiku, I love you