A/N: The first part of this chapter is Alfred's POV, but changes to Kiku's toward the end. I'll let you know when it does.

Alfred's POV

Come on! Why won't you smile or laugh? Be free! I smiled at Kiku, who distanced himself to the other end of the couch.

Last year, I'd discovered a new craving…of meat, if you know what I mean. It's not easy either, and I don't want to go through this alone. I would do anything for a partner… I need someone!

"Yo, Kiku, let's be guys here! Just out of curiosity, how many girls have you had?" I asked in hopes of breaking through the barrier of the real question I wanted to ask.

His eyes grew wide and he looked down for a moment, blushing.

I could tell that having an emotionless attitude was his thing. I couldn't help but laugh, which earned me a pout from the Japanese man.

"N-None… My life is lived with studying and books. I don't need anyone," he said confidently, crossing his arms and sealing the deal.

I laughed again, trying to be as attractive as possible with it. "Really? You don't get lonely? You little friend doesn't get…cravings?" I wiggled my eyebrows a bit and winked.

He turned tomato red. Bingo!

"I… Th-That's personal…!" he stuttered.

"Oh, Kiku-kun. That's not healthy. And you're a guy…it must hurt. I bet you get horny, too." I smirked.

He got all fidgety now. "Th-Th-That's my business…" he managed to choke out.

"We're both guys here!" I exclaimed.

"I'm not a guy. I'm a gentleman." Kiku said with pride.

I rolled my eyes. "Well, Mister Gentleman, I'm sure you do have those cravings, though." I chuckled, keeping the atmosphere humorously alive.

"Absolutely not!" He stated, crossing his arms and legs and turning away with his chin up and eyes closed.

Aww… How cute!

I quietly came up behind him and blew warm air on his neck.

Kiku let out what sounded like a squeak and jumped up. "Don't do that!" He blushed.

I chuckled. "Aww, come here, Kiku! I'm just messing with you!" I said, opening my arms, hoping the gesture would guide him into my lap and not the other side of the couch.

His facial expression hardened. "I thought you were going to teach me English…" he said, confusedly.

Whoops!

"I'm not teaching you anything until you come here!" I smirked, patting my lap.

He blushed. "On y-your lap?"

I gave a small laugh. "Why not? Unless a gentleman like you isn't up to it." I teased.

"I-I-I can handle anything!" He insisted, folding his arms and sitting on my lap. "There! See?"

He wasn't tiny, but he was so thin and small compared to me in my lap.

I wrapped my arms around his torso. He squirmed, sighed, then sat awkwardly still.

Now what do I do? Guess I'll just follow my instinct… Here goes!

I slowly leaned down a little and lightly kissed his neck.

Kiku's POV

I sat on his lap, slightly shaking. Why am I shaking? I felt a weird sensation in my stomach. What was that?

Suddenly, something warm and soft touched the back of my neck. I jumped right off his lap as my heart accelerated. "W-What was that?" I nearly yelled.

Alfred chuckled. "Just a little kiss. You should lighten up, Kiku-kun."

I-Is he gay? Well… I did think about him like that earlier… I blushed and stared down at the floor, trying to hide my face.

He stood up and walked toward me. He put his hands around my waist and gently pulled me to his chest.

For once in my life, I was completely brain-dead. My head couldn't think straight, and I didn't know how to react.

"Kiku…" He whispered close to my ear. I could feel his breath, which sent chills down my spine. "You need to relax." He said, letting go of me, reaching up to my face and kissing me.

My heart raced faster than it ever has. I felt like I was going to pass out.

Suddenly, the world started spinning. Soon after that, I felt my head hit something and everything was engulfed in darkness.

A/N: OMFG I'M SO SORRY! I completely forgot about this story until about a week ago, but I didn't have access to my home computer and there was no way I was going to risk uploading this from my school laptop. Also, this took a while to type cause my sister is an asshole and broke 3 of my fingers and cracked my wrist. But I'm usually a fast healer, so I hope I can continue this very soon. Feel free to hurt me if you want because I AM SOOOOO FUCKING SORRY DDDDX

Anywayyyy… R&R please! I'll do my best to get the next chapter up soon! n