Chapter 2: The Morning After
Kiku wakes up the next morning to the smell of fresh baked pastries. He got up, and went to look for his clothing. "Sigh... where could my clothes have gone?" After a few minutes passed, all he could find were his Japanese flag boxers. He put on his boxers, then went inside England's closet to find a shirt. He rummaged through the hangers, until he found a black tee shirt, imprinted with the British flag. "This one is a little big, but it will do." He threw on the shirt, and headed to the kitchen.
In the kitchen, Arthur was making his signature pastry, scones. Kiku walked into the kitchen. "Oh Kiku! I put your clothes into...the...laundry", he says blushing as he turns around to see Kiku, half naked in his favorite tee shirt. "Oh! Arigato!" he says, not noticing the British man staring him down. Kiku looked behind Arthur and saw a batch of freshly baked scones. Kiku's face grows a bit paler. "Would you like some of my scones love?" He said, noticing Kiku looking at them. "...Ano…...Eto…Sure…..." Kiku said, knowing that his words and actions will be severely judged. Arthur plated one of of his scones. "Here!" he said, smiling brightly. Kiku took the plate hesitantly. It looks normal. the top is golden brown, the bottom isn't burnt. How bad can it be? Thought Kiku. Kiku took a bite of the warm scone. When the pastry came in contact with his tongue, he froze up. "Love, are you alright?", Arthur asked. The horrific scone fell onto the floor out of the Japanese's hand with a thud. Kiku then grabbed onto Arthur's arm to support himself from falling. "K-Kiku!" Arthur said with a panicked tone. "Here, sit down." He said as he gingerly sat down the unresponsive Kiku at the breakfast table. "Th-Thank you Asa. I'm alright now." exclaimed Kiku. "Are you sure?" Arthur responded. "Hai!" kiku said with a clearly fake smile. "Sigh, my scones...They're terrible aren't they?" Said Arthur, disappointed with himself. Kiku looked at Arthur, unable to deny his statement. He placed his hand on the sulking British man's shoulder. Arthur then grabbed his hand, and pulled him into an embrace. "I love you, Kiku." Kiku closed his eyes, then pulled Arthur's head towards his. He kissed Arthur, then pulled away to look at his bright cherry red face. He smiled and said, "I'll make breakfast, you make the tea." Arthur laughed. "Okay!" he said with a smile.