A/N: Sorry for the long wait everyone! Thank you again for the reviews and I shall try to update more often!

Disclaimer: Hetalia Axis Powers belongs to Hidekaz Himaruya. The storyline of Chobits belongs to Clamp

Alfred sat in the white chair next to the hospital bed, clutching Arthur's hand tightly. The ambulance had arrived at Ivan's house within 10 minutes of when Alfred had called. Francis had decided to stay behind with Ivan and Toris, so he could do more questioning. Alfred sighed watching the sleeping man next to him. "The doctor said that he would be okay, that he only suffered a slight concussion, but…what happened wasn't normal," Alfred thought, squeezing Arthur's hand tighter, "When I tried to explain, they looked at me like I was nuts! And…Arthur…when are you going wake up?" Alfred looked at Arthur, who was sleeping. "Come on, Arthur, it's been hours. Please, wake up! I'm begging," he said his voice getting louder, "Arthur! Wake up! Ar…"

"Alfred-san, please, you're in the hospital."

Alfred turned to see Kiku standing behind him. Alfred rose a little but didn't stand up or let go of Arthur's hand. "Kiku…what are you doing here?"

Kiku walked over to him. "I was able to contact Francis-san through Feliks with another phone and he told me you were here." Kiku looked at Arthur. "How is he?"

Alfred looked back to Arthur. "They said he should be waking up soon, but it's been a few hours and he still hasn't." Alfred's head suddenly shot back to Kiku. "Wait a minute! Kiku, what the hell was going on with you and Professor Heracles! I didn't know you were into things like that! How long?"

Kiku blushed bright red and shushed him. "Please, Alfred-san, don't yell that." He then cleared his throat a little. "Well…it's a long story…"

Alfred slowly let go of Arthur's hand, and turned completely towards Kiku. "Don't worry, I'll listen this time," he said with a smile.

"Alfred-san," Kiku said with smile. He then continued, "Well, we have been seeing each other…for about six months now."

Alfred's jaw almost dropped to floor. "Six…months…Kiku, usually I would be awarding you with burgers for keeping a relationship for so long, but…KIKU, YOU'VE HAD AN AFFAIR WITH A TEACHER SINCE THE BEGINNING OF SCHOOL!"

"Alfred-san, please," Kiku begged, blushing brighter, looking to make sure the door was closed. Alfred breathed in and out. "And yes, that is what I said."

Alfred just looked at Kiku, and then started to pouted. "How could you…keep something like this from your best friend…I thought we were friends, Kiku?"

"We are, Alfred-san. If we weren't, I would not be here with you and Arthur-san. And truthfully, I have wanted to tell you about this. I felt wrong keeping something like this from, Alfred-san."

Alfred's pout lifted. "Oh, Kiku," he said, "but then why didn't you? I know I can be a little loud…"

"A little?

"But I can keep secrets when needed, so why?"

Kiku sighed. "Well, Heracles didn't want me to tell you."

Alfred stared at the Japanese man, mouth opened. "Heracles…did…WHAT'S WITH THE FAMILIARITYY? WHY DOESN'T HE GET A –SAN AT THE END? I THOUGHT WE WERE …"

"Alfred-san! You'll wake up Arthur-san!"

"What did you think I was doing before you got here?"

"I'm sure he'll wake up soon, but please let me continue." Alfred got quiet. "Thank you. Well, you see, it was the week before Halloween." Kiku got a faraway look on his face, "I was coming back home from my last class of the day. That's when I saw him, Heracles, in the park. He was sitting on a bench, stroking one of his cats, with a melancholy look on his face. I thought he was stressed about his job, so I went on my way. Later that night, I was walking around the campus, mainly because Yao-san and Yong-san were fighting again. I passed the park. That's when I saw him there still, six hours later. I instantly knew that was not normal. I went up to him and asked him if he was okay. He told me…

"Oh, don't worry about me, Mr. Honda, I'm just having personal problems, that's all."

"I asked him if he wanted to talk about it, since I had time. He sighed, and made room for me. His cats seemed to like me instantly," Kiku said smiling, "He then told me that he gotten into a fight with his boyfriend. He then said that their relationship was a violent one, and that they always fought. I asked him why he didn't break up with him. He looked at me and smiled softly."

"I guess…I can't. In the end…I want to…but, I really can't care. No else will want me, after all."

"I couldn't believe he had said that, but I remained silent. Throughout the whole conversation, I could see that in his eyes, he wanted to let go and cry. I couldn't help but want him to cry, so in some way I could wipe his tears away. That's when I realized," Kiku looked at Alfred with a small smile, "I had fallen in love." Alfred simply nodded and urged him to go on. "Well, after a few weeks, I was finally able to summon enough courage to tell him this. He said that, even though he appreciated my feelings that we couldn't be. He told me that he was my professor, and I was his student, and even he if he did finally break up with his boyfriend, us being together would be illegal."

Alfred nodded firmly, a determined look on his face. "But…I'm guessing it worked…I saw you two kissing….or"

Kiku reached into his pocket. "Well, I was, in a way, doing a way comforting. It was also so I could convince him," he flashed a paper in front of Alfred with a big smile, "to elope with me."

Alfred knew he was going to have a headache in the morning. "You're eloping," he nearly yelled looking at the paper. It was a brochure for the Canary Islands. "But, this looks like a vacation! And what about finishing the year? You can't just drop out!"

Kiku took the brochure back. "Heracles will tell the staff that we are going on an educational trip to Greece," Kiku winked, "One small white lie won't hurt plus I will be back before the year ends. And also, when you arrive home, you will find Feliks, for I am leaving him in your care."

"You're WHAT!"

"And I must be leaving now, Heracles is waiting for me."

Kiku turned to leave. "Wait, Kiku," Alfred said. Kiku stopped. "Just…you know…next time you need something, just know you can always call me. I'll always have your back. That's what hero's do!"

Kiku smiled warmly. "Alfred-san, thank you. And best of luck with Arthur-san." Kiku bowed then went out the door.

Alfred smiled and then sighed. "Who would have thought that all of that was going on with Kiku? Poor Professor Heracles. And I guess that it's so informal between them because they're in love." Alfred looked back at Arthur, who was still asleep. "In love, huh," he said, "I guess love is different for everyone."

"Hmm?"

Alfred jumped. "Arthur, are you awake?" Slowly but surely, Arthur opened his eyes. "Arthur," Alfred nearly shouted, instantly hugging the man.

Arthur stayed still until his surroundings hit him. "Alfred," he said warmly, but then started pushing the man back, "don't squeeze so hard, you idiot!"

Alfred let go laughing. "Sorry, I'm just so happy to see that you're okay."

Arthur looked away blushing. "Alfred always has to be blunt." He turned back and smiled. "Yeah, I'm okay, slightly shaken, but okay. What happened to Ivan," he asked.

Alfred's face got serious. "I want to have him arrested, but I'm not sure he will be. Francis is with him now, since he woke up after you knocked him out…"

"Francis," Arthur said confused.

Alfred smiled, "Yeah, he's the one who helped me figure out you were missing, and he helped me find you. Oh yeah, and also," Alfred dug into his pocket. "You dropped this," he said holding out the locket. Arthur was about to take it from him when Alfred said, "No, turn around, I'll put it on you." Flushing, Arthur turned while Alfred proceeded to sit in the bed. Carefully, he wrapped the necklace around Arthur's neck till it was safely on. "Done," Al said with a smile.

Arthur looked at Alfred, smiled, and then looked down with a frown. "The whole time," Arthur began, "I was kind of scared, I guess. I was wondering when you were going to show up."

"And you doubted that I would save you? I'll always protect you, Arthur," Alfred blurted out. Arthur's face got redder and so did Alfred's. "I mean…it is my heroic duty after all."

Arthur laughed. "Whatever, you idiot hero."

Alfred laughed as well. The two of them stared at each other for a minute when Alfred said, "Arthur…can I hug you?"

Arthur looked shocked. "What's the formality? That's not like you."

Alfred looked away, "I was trying to be polite, geez!"

Alfred looked back to see that Arthur was looking at him differently. He had a look of longing in his eyes. "I guess," Arthur said, "you can."

Alfred slowly nodded and wrapped his arms around Arthur. He stayed there for a minute before he felt Arthur wrap his arms around him as well. Both stayed silent, wanting to avoid saying anything else, particularly what happened between them the night before. Instead, Arthur proceeded to hold Alfred tighter as Alfred ran his fingers through Arthur's golden hair. As they hugged, the same thought crossed both their minds:

I missed you, I'm glad I'm with you, and I don't want you to ever leave.