Thankfully, things went from awkward and tension-y to enjoyable in no time. Main Street was a big part of their town; filled with a variety of different shops, a few restaurants, and a pretty display of gardens and even lights during nighttime. The place was usually crowded during summer months, but it was quiet during late fall.
Kiku almost stopped dead in his tracks, seeing it all.
"This is Main Street," Alfred told him. "Where you do you want to go first?"
"I don't know, I feel like I want to stare at this place a little longer," Kiku replied, his eyes filled with awe.
"Hey, hey! Let's go in here!" Feliciano points to an antique shop. "I like this place!" He frolicked over to the entrance, taking Ludwig with him, the rest followed after them.
"This place smells nice," Kiku noted, looking around. Feliciano picked up a big floppy hat and placed it on Kiku's head.
"Look how pretty you look," he said, laughing. Kiku took a big top hat and put it on Feliciano.
"All you need is a monocle and mustache!" Alfred chuckled. Arthur walked over and placed a princess crown on Alfred. Turning around to a mirror, he frowned. "I'm not a princess," he whined.
Matthew, with a big purple bow on the middle of his head, walked to Arthur holding a big royal crown. "Look what I found," he giggled shyly. Arthur smiled and leaned down a little so Matthew could put it on him.
"You all look so stupid," Ludwig laughed. Feliciano snuck up from behind and put a fluffy pompom hat on him.
"And now you do, too," Feliciano giggled, hugging Ludwig.
"Hey guys, look over there," Kiku called, getting a mixture of "huh" and "what" replies. In front of them was a guy with a camera. Before anyone can protest, a picture was taken. The man handed the camera to Kiku. "Thanks,"
"Woah, woah," Alfred exclaimed. "Please warn us better next time!"
"What does the picture look like, anyway?" Matthew asked. Kiku looked down at the camera and opened up the file. On the left side, there was Feliciano smiling, holding onto Ludwig, who had a confused look on his face. Next to them was Kiku, posing for the picture. On the other side were Arthur and Alfred with shocked expression, not expecting the picture, and Matthew smiling and halfway hidden behind Arthur.
"Not too bad," Feliciano chirped.
"I like it," Matthew uttered.
"I look ridiculous," Arthur sighed. Kiku put the camera down.
"I meant to warn you guys, but I forgot,"
"It's okay," Ludwig replied, taking off the hat. "Let's take some more." Playing around with more hats, masks and scarves, they took more pictures. That is, until the shop owner caught onto their shenanigans and kicked them out.
"You know, this reminds me of the time when Lovino got us blacklisted from a supermarket before," Feliciano exclaimed. "He attacked someone for taking the last frozen lasagna."
"Alfred once got us kicked out of shop on the boardwalk," Arthur laughed.
"That was a long time ago!" Alfred complained.
"That was last month," Matthew giggled, Alfred covered up the boy's mouth.
"Shh."
The next store they went into was a candy shop. Instead of staying together, everyone spread out, almost like they knew exactly what they were looking for in the first place. Ludwig and Feliciano went straight to the gummies, Matthew went for the lollipops, Arthur and Alfred went for chocolates and Kiku just stared around at everything, unsure.
After minutes of countless "ohs" and "ahs", they all met at the checkout counter with bags of their findings.
"I can't wait to get cavities!" Feliciano shouted.
"Feli, please brush your teeth." Ludwig pinches his boyfriend's cheek softly. "and don't eat yourself sick." Alfred makes gagging noises at them, Arthur punches his arm.
"I got a whole ass load of chocolates that I can't wait to eat in one whole night!" Alfred boasted.
"Hey, guys, look what I found," Matthew said quietly, walking over to them, followed by two other guys.
Looking up at them, Ludwig recognized one; Francis Bonnefoy. Like Arthur, he was a senior that went to their school. The other he didn't know; a very tall and intimidating-looking guy with a large nose, though Francis was very approachable and kind, this guy seemed sketchy. He was surprised to see them there, and around little, shy Matthew.
Arthur hissed something along the lines of "God damn it Matthew we came in here for candy not that guy,"
"Woah woah," Francis spoke up in his French accent. "Ivan isn't that bad,"
"Da, I even offered to pay for Matvey's candy after stepping on his foot," Ivan added.
"Psst, whatever," he grumbled.
"I found a lemon lollipop," Matthew interrupted, holding up a large, yellow lollipop. Feliciano looked closely at it.
"That looks pretty!" he said.
"Who are those guys?" Kiku asked.
"Oh, I'm Francis Bonnefoy." Francis smiled.
"I'm Ivan, nice to meet you," Ivan said softly.
"I'm Kiku,"
"Oh you must be new, there's this amazing restaurant you must try!" Francis exclaimed, Kiku shuffled awkwardly in place. "Here, let me pay for your stuff, too!"
After paying for their things, they left the shop. Francis was going on and on about the restaurants and food when Kiku lifted up his camera and snapped a picture of him. "Woah," he looked stunned for a minute, Ivan looked at the camera from over his shoulder. "Let me see that," Kiku handed him the camera. He gave it a good look.
"Very nice," Francis started taking pictures of Kiku, then of himself and Ivan, who gave the camera curious looks, smiling like a dork. They then got Matthew to join.
"Hey, hey," Alfred calls, posing on the fountain. "Take a picture of me like this!" Francis laughed and took a few shots. Ivan ran over and posed like he was about to push Alfred in. Alfred ran behind him and did the same; only he looked like he was sincerely trying to push Ivan into the fountain.
"Luddy, I'm getting a little cold," Feliciano pulled on Ludwig's sleeve; he took his attention off the others.
"Alright, come here," he pulled Feliciano into a big hug. Feliciano snuggled into his warm chest. Snap, snap. Ludwig looked up and saw Francis aiming the camera at them. "Hey—"
"You two are too cute," Francis took another picture. "Give the camera a nice kiss,"
"I don't think so," Ludwig grumbled.
"Oh, don't be shy, Luddy," Feliciano looked up from his chest.
"Yeah, don't be shy," Francis repeated. Ludwig looked down at Feliciano, questioningly. Feliciano gave him a small kiss on his chin.
"There we go," Francis smiled. "Now stand him up on your feet like you're dancing with him."
Ludwig's face turned red while Feliciano stepped up onto his shoes. "Feli, you don't have to do that,"
"But I want to," Feliciano smiled, Ludwig smiled back at him. He leaned over and kissed him gently.
"With more passion," Francis urged. Ludwig looked over at Francis to protest, but Feliciano wrapped his arms around his neck and gave him a long, harsh kiss.
"You two are cute," Matthew murmured.
"And kinda gross," Alfred complained. "Yuck!"
"Oh shut up, haven't you ever been in love?" Francis teased at him, making a kissy face.
"Oh, quiet," Arthur intervened. "You're so annoying,"
"Arthur, Arthur," Francis put his arm around him, grinning widely. "Why don't you just make me?" Everyone went quiet, except Ivan, who silently muttered "Oohhh…" Alfred walked over and hit Francis in the arm. Francis barely flinched at the hit, laughing a little bit.
"Or I can," Alfred said, frustrated. Francis let go of Arthur and planted a kiss on Alfred's forehead. Alfred's face flushed and instantly went silent.
"Okay, who's hungry?" Francis asked, walking away from Alfred and approaching Matthew and Ivan.
"Oh, I am," Matthew looked up at Francis, smiling. Francis patted his head.
"Has anyone seen Kiku?" Ludwig asked, looking around.
"Yeah, he's over there, looking at those flowers." Feliciano points to Kiku, who is kneeled down by a garden near a bench.
"Is he… Okay?" Ivan whispered.
"Yeah, maybe just a bit overwhelmed." Ludwig sighed.
AN: I am so so so so so so so sorry I haven't updated in the longest time. I even meant to make this chapter longer but I think I might just save the rest for the next chapter. This chapter was meant to be more development of Ludwig's relationships with other people.
I don't like asking for reviews but I kinda want to know what you guys would like to happen next. I have ideas for the continuation of the story but I want some nice inspiration. Any head canons I could write? Want a certain character to have more parts? More interaction between specific characters? More USUK? Some FraCan or Ruscan or maybe Frussia? Hehehe
Tell me what you want! Thank you guys so much!