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A field of sunflowers, a beautiful sky right over it. The sun shining its light on the flowers making them appear more radiant than the ones that Russia had only seen in pictures or flower shops. A gentle breeze flowing through the field made everything that much better. Russia's expression did not change as he stepped towards the field. He walked towards the tallest flower nearest to him. It was just as tall as he was. He removed his gloves and brushed the soft petals gently. Canada couldn't help but smile at Russia's reaction. He had never seen a real sunflower field before. Russia smiled as he took his hand off the flower. He could barely contain his excitement; he quickly slipped his gloves back on and grabbed Canada's hand before suddenly bolting straight into the field with him, running through it with a big smile on his face, laughing as if he were a five year old in candy land. The baltics watch in amazement, mostly Lithuania, who was the most stunned by Russia's reaction to just a simple sunflower field.

"I...I have never seen Mr. Russia so happy before..." Lithuania said as he gawked at his master's actions.

"Yeah..." Was all Estonia could say.

"...D-Do you think that Mr. Russia will be nicer to us after this?" Latvia asked as he looked to Lithuania for an answer.

"Well, he'll be a lot nicer to Canada now... that's for sure"

The baltics looked at each other, feeling like the only mature ones in the entire group as they watched Russia and Canada run deeper into the field.

Canada couldn't help but blush as Russia kept hold of his hand. He felt his heart beat faster, he didn't want this, but the feelings he had been trying so hard to ignore were growing each day. He kept his eyes on Russia as he continued to run.

"I-Ivan, d-don't you think this is far enough?"

"нет! I'm going to keep running until I'm lost forever in this field!"

"Eh! I-it's not that big!"

Finally, Russia slowed down then stopped where he was. Canada wondered if what he said was wrong, especially since he didn't want to ruin Russia's perfect moment.

"Ivan?" He said worried, trying to look at Russia's face.

Russia let go of Canada's hand and wrapped his arms around a bunch of flowers, hugging them gently so they wouldn't snap, as he let the soft petals brush against his cheek.

"Matvey" Russia said, his voice softer than usual and much less frightening.

"Da?"

Russia let go of the flowers and straightened himself again before turning his attention to Canada. His smile, gentle and his eyes, beautiful. Canada could feel his face burning up, the blush that showed before grew. He immediately turned away from Russia, trying not to show the giant red blush that covered his face. He hugged himself tightly as he tried to snap himself out of the feeling that was growing inside his heart. Stupid stupid, c-can't I just do a good deed for Ivan without having these emotions come back to haunt me?

Then, Canada felt Russia's arms around him. He pulled Canada's body close to his into a tight, yet comfortable hug. Canada's jaw dropped and his eyes grew, as well as the blush on his face.

"Thank you, Matvey" Russia whispered.

Canada could only let out stuttered squeaks as he tried to say something back to Russia. He couldn't let these feelings win. If he did, who knew what Russia would do? He especially did not want to do this to Russia when he was so happy. Canada tried to escape from Russia's hold, but Russia did not let go. He couldn't simply say 'please let go', that might ruin Russia's happy moment as well. Canada was stuck, he couldn't take being with Russia like this. Surrounded by beautiful sunflowers on a more than just 'perfect' day, trapped in Russia's arms, it was torture.

"Y-You're welcome... Ivan" Canada finally managed to say.

Russia let go of Canada, but only for a moment. He turned Canada around to give him a proper hug. His big warm arms around Canada's body once more, one hand on Canada's head allowing Canada to rest his head on Russia's chest. He was already warm in the winter when he hugged Canada, but now, he was much warmer, much softer, much more gentle. Canada could have fallen asleep in his arms right there, and died happy if he could have. He had never made Russia so happy before, this feeling of a brand new accomplishment came to him. He raised his arms, and gently wrapped his arms around Russia, clutching the back of his coat as he held on tightly. He closed his eyes and smiled, sad he would never be able to say what he wanted, sad he could never even whisper-

"...Je t'aime"

"Uh?"

Canada's eyes shot open as he realized what he had just said. Immediately he pushed himself away from Russia and backed away. He hoped, nay, prayed to himself that Russia didn't know what that meant.

"N-Nothing! I-I didn't say anything!" He said in a panicked tone as he stepped further back.

Russia only stared in curiosity before walking towards Canada.

"What did you just say Matvey? It was French..."

Russia didn't look mad at all, just curious as he continued to approach Canada. Suddenly before Canada could take another step back Russia grabbed his arm making Canada gasp in fear. Russia bent over until he was face to face with Canada.

"Tell me" He said, his expression calm. Canada just wanted to give up right there and then and just say it. But it wasn't that easy.

"I-It's that s-secret, the s-s-secret that I-I c-can't tell you" Canada answered.

It seemed that now, no matter what he did, everything would come right back to just that one secret he couldn't let escape his mouth again. How could he have slipped up so badly? Now for sure Russia would try to find out what it meant, what Canada had just said to him.

"hmm..." Russia straightened himself as he grinned at Canada's behaviour towards just this one simple thing, "Very well then, I will find out as soon as we go back to the hotel"

Just before Russia walk away, back to the baltics, Canada immediately grabbed his coat sleeve, stopping him from going anywhere.

"NO!" He cried, his hands shaking and his eyes pleading Russia to just stay out of it, "P-Please... Ivan, d-don't do this to me! I-I don't want our friendship to die because of something like this!"

"How can something so little as Je t'aime ruin our friendship?"

"Y-you don't even know what it means!"

"...I do not understand you Matvey, is it an insult? If so, then why would you want to hide an insult from me? Why would you be my friend if you wanted to insult me in the first place?"

"I-it's not an insult..."

Russia did not glare, he did not seem mad, but right now, he was most likely confused and hurt. Canada never felt more ashamed in his life having caused this pain to someone he cared about so much. Russia took Canada's hand once again and led him out of the sunflower field. Canada, just by saying that one thing he dared to never say, had just destroyed the most memorable moment in Russia's life. It seemed as if no matter how hard he tried he'd always mess up everything for Russia, it would be best if he were on his own again. Then, he wouldn't unintentionally hurt Russia anymore, not like this.

Once they made it out of the field, Russia just smiled at the baltics, it was that usual child like smile, but at least he didn't seem as hurt as Canada thought he was.

"Mr. Russia, I'm so glad you came back" Lithuania said, "The clouds seem to be getting darker over the city... w-we should go back to the hotel now"

"...Da" Russia said, only standing in that one place wearing a sad smile on his face.

Lithuania led the way as Russia and the others followed close behind. Canada couldn't help but feel guilty, but, at the same time he wondered why Russia would still hold his hand, even after all that had happened.

"...I-Ivan..." Canada whispered at his softest.

"Da?"

"I... I didn't... I d-didn't mean to ruin everything for you... I'm sorry"

"Matvey" Russia said as he turned his head a little to see Canada, "I'm not mad at you... not yet anyway"

"N-not yet?"

"Da, I need to know what you said first, then if I do not like it, I will be mad with you"

Canada cursed to himself, he should have kept his mouth shut. As soon as they get to the hotel, he knew for sure that Russia would try to figure it out somehow. How that would be he didn't know.

Finally, they had reached the hotel. Entering the building seemed like he was walking into a death trap. The group made their way upstairs to their rooms. Canada gulped as soon as Lithuania handed Russia his card key, telling him that Russia and Canada would have to share a room... alone, while the other three would have to stay in the room next to theirs. All Canada really wanted right now was faint, or just disappear, or just be invisible again. This all started with him just joining his brother in that stupid war, if he hadn't, he'd still be his own country, him and Russia would have never met like they did, he'd still be invisible and safe, unknown to the world still, but no... today was the day he was going to regret. Once in the room, the door closed, Russia let go of Canada's hand and headed for the phone. Canada backed away, then turned and grabbed the door handle, ready to escape.

"Matvey, don't you dare go try to leave"

Canada knew he couldn't disobey now, it would just make things worse for him.

"...C-c-can I at least wait outside the room?"

Russia nodded before speaking.

"Da, but do not go anywhere"

Russia picked up the phone and dialled the number. Canada couldn't help but feel curious to who he was calling.

"Hello France"

France? Of course him, the one person Russia knew could speak fluent French. Immediately, Canada opened the door and slammed it shut behind him. Russia only stared at the door, worried.

Meanwhile, outside the room, all Canada could do was fidget, and wait. His hands got sweaty just thinking about how mad Russia would be towards him. What will I do? I-I-f he finds out... no, papa wouldn't tell him... would he? Canada turned around and opened the door enough so he could poke his head in the room.

In the room, Russia began to chat with France.

"So~ What did you need, Russia?"

"I need you to translate something for me"

"Hmm? What is it?"

Russia looked at the door to see Canada peeking in. Canada just watched worried for his life. Just calm down... He thought, F-France won't tell him, he just can't...

"It is Je t'aime…" Russia said as he kept his eyes on Canada.

"What! Someone actually said that to you?"

"Ah? Da... what does it mean?"

Canada could only watch as Russia was so close to knowing what Canada had been hiding for so long now, whispering under his breath 'please papa, don't tell him' over and over.

"Well then... it is French for, I love you"

Russia gasped, the phone slipped from his hand and to the floor as he stood there frozen. All he could hear was France's voice repeating his name, wondering what had happened.

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Not a long chapter, but I had fun writing it. Wait till next update.