A/N: Disclaimer: I own nothing except the plot maybe, which takes part in an AU world.


The Kirkland brothers had just arrived at their apartment after their day at the park with Kiku. The two blondes had said their goodbyes to Kiku after the whole confession fiasco on Arthur's part. The older Kirkland brother had been too embarrassed to be in Kiku's presence any longer.

"I can't believe I said that! Peter, tell me what do I do now?!"

"And I can't believe you suck this much at wooing Kiku, jerk Arthur! I wasted one whole day of my life that I could have spent with Kiku for you to court Kiku like a real British gentleman. You were supposed to be all lovey-dovey with Kiku at the end of the day. But nooo, you didn't even kiss him! I'm sooo very disappointed in you!", Peter huffed, repeatingly throwing pillows at Arthur from his place on the couch in the Kirkland's apartment.

Arthur sighed again, what felt like the millionth time as he caught the pillows thrown at him one after the other.

Their plan to woo Kiku into marrying Arthur had been perfect. At least in Peter's opinion. Arthur wasn't so sure. Well, at least he got to hug Kiku without the Japanese man shying away. That had to mean something, right? Not that Arthur worried about Kiku's opinion of him on a daily basis. No, he just liked to please Kiku. That is all.

'Maybe I should go and look if Kiku is home already. And apologize for leaving him so suddenly in the park.', Arthur thought, while he half listened to Peter's continuous rambling.

With that in mind the blond stood up from his place on the old worn-out armchair next to the couch. And then made his way to the front door of the Kirkland apartment.

"Where are you going Arthur?! I'm not done with you yet!", he heard Peter shout after him.

"I'm going to Kiku's apartment. I'll be right back."

Arthur was ready to open the front door, with his hand on the door handle, when the doorbell rang. Confused, the blonde opened the door only to find Kiku in front of it. And Arthur's heart skipped a beat. Gosh, Kiku was just so beautiful. Not that Arthur had any romantic feelings for the black haired male. Arthur just enjoyed being near Kiku, looking at Kiku, listening to Kiku, possibly kissing Kiku...

"What are you doing here Kiku?"

"You left your picnic blanket at the park Arthur-san."

And a moment later Arthur found himself covered in a blue and red checkered picnic blanket. By the time the blond got the blanket off of his head, Kiku had already moved to his own apartment next door.

"Kiku wait!", Arthur called after the Japanese man, right when Kiku was about to open his front door.

"What is it Arthur-san?", Arthur watched Kiku turn back around towards him.

'Geez, Arthur think fast or Kiku will leave.', Arthur reprimanded himself. He couldn't let Kiku leave now. He still needed to apologize for leaving Kiku alone at the park. But his tongue worked faster than his mind and he Arthur heard himself blurting out:

"Tomorrow is Halloween. So will you join us for the festivity? Not that I'm doing this for you or me, I'm asking you for Peter's sake."

Arthur had the urge to hit himself for that. He wanted to apologize not invite Kiku the second time today. Arthur didn't even know if Kiku celebrated Halloween. For all the blond knew Kiku could possibly not know what Halloween was. Or Kiku could possibly hate being with Arthur. So Kiku would surely decline the invitation.

"I would love to."

Arthur almost gaped at Kiku's soft smile and blushed cheeks and his heart beat faster at Kiku's reply.

'Think Arthur think!' It took a moment for Arthur to collect himself enough to respond.

"Great! So let's say you'll come over at 16 o'clock? Is that okay with you? Not that I care if you're with us. But we need some help with the decorations."

Arthur lost himself at Kiku's giggles. Kiku laughing was just such a beautiful sight.

"16 o'clock is fine Arthur-san, don't worry. Do I need to bring something with me?"

Still awestruck Arthur said the first thing that came to his mind concerning Halloween.

"You just need to wear a costume. Not that I care what you would wear tomorrow but Peter loves dressing up for the occasion. So we two at least will be wearing costumes. That's why it would be great if you would wear one too."

"Alright. Then I'll see you tomorrow, Arthur-san."

"Yes. Until tomorrow Kiku."

"Bye.", the two said in unison.

And with that Kiku went into his apartment and Arthur closed the front door behind himself. Arthur sighed, his back leaning against the front door. He let himself slide down and with a thud the blond landed with his butt on the floor. Arthur sighed again, burying his hands into his hair.

"How did it go with Kiku, jerk Arthur?", Arthur heard from above him and looked up to find Peter hovering over him.

"I think we need to go buy some costumes Peter. I just invited Kiku for Halloween."