Fireworks

The moment Japan had seen America he had grabbed Eva's hand and had dragged her away. He hoped America hadn't seen him, although judging by the look on the young nations face, he had.

"Kiku? Where are we going?" Eva asked.

Good question, thought Japan.

In the end they ended up towards the front but not right in front. Japan leaned back but kept a wary eye out for America or anyone else that might recognize him.

"Kiku you okay?" Eva touched his arm.

"Huh? Oh I'm fine," Japan pushed her hand away.

"You've keep on looking like someone's going to jump out at you," she said.

"Do not," he protested.

"Do too," she grinned at him.

At that moment the lights went dark and the music started.

Japan had to admit that the fireworks were very well done. Having Eva lean on him made it even better, though he would never admit that.

He would also never admit that it was also romantic. At least, not yet anyways. There was so much he had to tell her, before America came and ruined it all, as Japan knew he would.

There was so much he couldn't tell her too.

Like how much it hurt in World War II when the American's had bombed him. How he'd felt when his superior had dumped him in the middle of that god-forsaken mountain. There was so much he couldn't tell her because she wouldn't be able to understand.

He had never meant to get this attached to her. Now, it was too late.

He was in love, completely and totally.

The finale started and Japan glanced down at Eva, her brown eyes shining with excitement. He felt his heart soar.

The show ended and people began to clean up. Japan stood, helping Eva to her feet.

"Kiku, there's something I need to ask you," Eva startled Japan out of his thoughts, which were focused on avoiding America. Can you do that when you're in the guy's country?

"What is it?" he asked her.

She took a steadying breath, "What.. what am I to you?"

Japan blinked, startled.

"Well… um," How do I answer?

"It's all right if you don't want to tell me, I'll understand," Eva said, her head down.

Japan sighed and took her hands in his.

"Kiku?" Japan looked into Eva's confused eyes.

"Don't talk," he told her, and with that he closed his eyes and kissed her.

"Ve~?" a startled Italian voice came from close by.

Japan ignored it and pulled Eva closer.

"OMG DUDES I CAN'T BELIVE YOU LEFT ME THERE!" There's America, thought Japan.

"Uh…" Germany, thought Japan.

"Give Shinitty-chan back!" China, thought Japan.

"Not unless you become one with Mother Russia," Russia teased. Japan sighed mentally.

Finally Japan pulled away, knowing he had stalled long enough.

He looked up to find himself surrounded by eleven angry nations.