I sat on a stool at the island. Across the island was the kitchen Alfred was rushing around in.

"So, what do you want to eat?" He asked, grinning.

"Well, what do you have?" I asked sarcastically, resting my elbow on the counter and my cheek in my open palm.

"U-Uh… Do you like…Ramen noodles?" He suggested, rubbing the back of his head with a toothy grin and closed eyes.

Ramen noodles? You own a mansion and a giant professional kitchen, and you want to make a pack of noodles worth less than a dollar!? "Um… Sure, why not…" I replied with a bored expression.

Now that everything was calm, I could go back to being "Kiku; the emotionless, non-English-speaking book nerd." I guess I'll just self study this part of the house then…

Opening the noisy packaging, he decided to continue the conversation. "So, you coming back tomorrow to learn some 'English'?" He turned and winked, then went back to the pan of noodles.

I saw it out of the corner of my eye, though, I didn't look until he turned back around. Humph.

"If by English you mean fucking me, then probably not." I answered triumphantly.

He grunted. "Well… can't argue there—not that I was going to! Just… I realized that I was too fast on you. I don't even know your favorite color or sexual preference or anything!" He said, sighing probably to himself.

I blinked a few times. My favorite color? I didn't even know that…

"Well, I say I'll get to know you more first before I try anything else, okay? I promise!" He stirred the noodles. "And I'll let you know everything about me, and then you can decide!" He chuckled.

"I can probably read you like a book." I said, sitting up straighter, proud being a shut-in.

"I know. Your pale skin and thin figure say so." He replied, smiling.

Eehhh?! "S-Shut up." I said childishly.

He chuckled again. "How much water do you want in it?" He asked as if he was speaking to himself.

"Uh… Just leave a little, I guess." I answered.

"Okay… Well, since you're obviously not gonna start, I will." He said, turning around to dump the broth.

Start? Start what?

"Here. I'll be simple. What's your favorite book?" He smirked, thinking his question would win my heart and make me sing to him like a canary.

"Hmm…" Think, baka! "U-Umm… I guess I'd have to say…" You read all the time! Just think of a random book!

I felt choked up. Then, something random came to my mind about music, which reminded me of The Musician's Daughter.

"The Musician's Daughter." I blurted out without really thinking.

Oh, God… Really, Kiku?!

"Really? I thought you'd say something bigger or at least part of a series, to be honest." He teased.

"It's a good book for a car ride." I snapped.

"Yeah, yeah. Okay. Well, mine is I Hunt Killers." He smiled, handing me a bowl of noodles. "It's actually really cool. You should read it sometime when you have a chance if you haven't already."

I nodded.

"Anymore questions?" I asked.

"Not until you finish your noodles!" He winked and stuck his tongue out.

I looked away, annoyed.

"Good. Itadakimasu!" I clapped and began to eat in a falsely polite way.

It was difficult using a fork, but I quickly learned how to use it easily.

I felt something and looked up in front of me slowly. "It's creepy to stare while someone's eating," I snapped.

He chuckled.

I turned in my seat, holding my bowl and ate with my back to him. I began to eat quicker to finish soon.

In the middle of slurping down my meal, there was a sudden pair of strong arms around me. I choked.

"Oh, Kiku-kun! Gomen! Did I scare you?" Alfred apologized and sat down on the stool next to me.

I swallowed and wiped small tears from my eyes. "Oh, n-no. I don't get scared. You just surprised me." I said and handed him my bowl.

He took the bowl and set it near the sink since he couldn't reach it without actually getting up.

"You know you are just too cute, Kiku-kun!" He smiled and grabbed me, hugging me tight in an awkward position.

"O-Oi! Let me go! Don't c-call me cute! I'm a boy-MAN! Stop!" I whined, not really fighting since he was twice as strong as me. Struggling would be useless.

He chuckled and softened his grip. I wiggled free just enough to look up at him. Our faces were barely touching.

This is so awkward… What did I ever do to get into this kind of situation? It's like a planned out Yaoi Manga!

"Kiku," Alfred whispered, making me catch my breath. Did he hear my thoughts? "You… You're not gay, are you..?" He said rather than asked in an almost upset way.

"Well… I'm sure you're a g-good person, but-" I almost started feeling bad…until I saw his devilish grin.

"Go on." He said, staring with his deep aqua eyes.

"I take back 'good person'." I snapped. "I don't have a preference. I find no reason for it."

"Oh come on, you're human. You at least have got to have a preference and needs." He chuckled.

I rolled my eyes, trying not to blush at what happened earlier at home. "No. Not really."

His grip loosened. "So, no needs? Nothing? You've never even cared to tough yourself or have someone touch you..?" He asked, releasing one of his arms and putting it on my leg.

I grabbed his hand to try to take it off. Suddenly, his other arm loosened off my body, and his other hand grabbed my free wrist during my distraction.

"No, and I don't plan on it now. Let go!" I said, trying to sound aggressive so he would let go.

He grinned and freed his hand and grabbed my other wrist. "Nope, I don't wanna. You need to have fun, Kiku." He leaned closer and licked my neck under my ear, which sent shivers down my spine.

Suddenly, hot air was blown into my ear, which surprised me, and I couldn't help letting a small moan escape my lips.

"What was that, Kiku-kun?" Alfred chuckled as he began to kiss my neck softly.

"Y-Y-You p-perv-" I tried to say, but his expression made me catch my breath.

Finally, he said with a seductive tone and a grin. "Why don't we go back to the bedroom?"

A/N: OMFG I AM SO FUCKING SORRY -cries and hides in a corner- I know I haven't updated in forever, and I am SO SORRY. I've had MAJOR writers' block and I've been sick a lot (I know I claim that a lot too) but my mom finally decided to take me to the doctor and we found out that I'm allergic to plastic, styrofoam, nylon, polyester, all that plastic-y kind of stuff sooo…yeeeahhhh…. If I don't update, that's probably why. TT-TT

Anyway, please R&R! Ya'll make me so happy! It's probably obvious that I'm trying to fit in some smut in here soon, too. xD