Chapter 3
Arthur awoke to the loud noises outside his dorm window. He got and looked out the window, seeing that is was the festival. He saw a glimpse of a few students running around to different booths. He smiled as he changed into a pair of black jeans and a white t-shirt with the British flag on it. He put some boots on and a light jacket as he headed out of his room and out of the dorm building.
As he stepped outside, he heard laughing and talking around him. He smiled to himself as he walked around the many booths. He stopped at one that had different kinds of food and drinks. Just as he ordered a plate of fish and chips and a cup of tea, he felt a hand touch his shoulder. He turned and saw Kiku smiling at him.
"Konnichiwa Arthur-San." Arthur smiled back, his face red. "H-Hey Kiku." Arthur felt as though his mind was going out of control trying to figure out things to say to him. "So, how are you enjoying the festival so far?" Kiku looked at Arthur with curiosity. "I-It's great...g-g-greater than l-last years I'd say." Arthur felt his face get redder from embarrassment. Kiku beamed and blushed slightly. "Arigato Arthur-San." Arthur blushed even more as he looked at Kiku. He adverted his eyes and saw that his order was ready. He grabbed the hot food and drink and sat down at a nearby picnic table. Kiku sat down with him, a slight smile on his face.
They were both silent as Arthur ate. Kiku silently watched other people going to different booths, smiles seemed to be on all there faces. Arthur finished his food and looked at Kiku, his face getting red again. He gulped slightly as he tried to think of how he should tell Kiku his feelings. Kiku looked at him and smiled slightly. Arthur blushed more as he stared back at Kiku. He swallowed down the last of his courage and tried to speak to Kiku.
"Um...K-Kiku?" Kiku looked at him with slight curiosity. "Hai, what is it Arthur-San?" He gulped again as he tried his best to speak. "I-I want to t-tell y-y-you that I..." He was interrupted by the laughing of someone. He looked over and saw Alfred, who was giving him a goofy grin. He let out a sigh as he looked at the America.
Alfred walked over to them and sat down. "So what are you guys doing here?" He asked with a curious look on his face. "N-Nothing you git!" Arthur yelled at him angrily. Alfred only chuckled. "You guys should try out some of the guys, they are so awesome!" His grin that he had seemed to grow.
Arthur let out a sigh. "Alright we'll play some bloody games." Alfred smiled happily as he grabbed Arthur's hand. "Let's go then!" Kiku smiled as he stood up and went with the two.
They played games for a while. Fireworks going off as they did. Arthur smiled as he looked at the fireworks. "Very lovely fireworks." "Yeah they are." He looked over and saw Kiku smiling at him. His face got red as he looked back at the fireworks. "Hey Arthur-San..." Arthur looked over at him, his face still red. "I'm glad I got to spend time with you today." Arthur's face seemed to get redder. "Y-Yeah, m-me too." He took a deep breath. "Um K-Kiku...there's something I-I-I want t-to t-tell you." Kiku looked at him curiously. "What is it?" Arthur gulped some. "K-Kiku, I w-wanted t-to t-t-tell you t-that I..." He bit his lip as he looked into his eyes. Before he finished the rest of his sentence, he felt an arm go around his shoulder. He looked up and frowned as he looked into the eyes of Francis.
"What the bloody hell do you want frog?" The Frenchman only smiled at him. "Just wanted to watch the fireworks with you mon ami." Arthur groaned. "Well, I don't want to watch them with you frog." Francis laughed. "Alright, whatever you say Angleterre." Arthur clenched his teeth tightly as he pulled the Frenchman's arm off of his shoulder.
He sighed as he looked back at Kiku. "I'm sorry Kiku..." Kiku smiled. "It's alright Arthur-San. At least I got to spend time with you today." Arthur smiled and nodded. "Y-Yeah..." He blushed as he looked back at the fireworks that were lighting up the sky brightly.