A/N: Hope you all enjoy this because it took me a really long as time, I'm tired of looking at it _ I'm thinking there will only be one, MAYBE two more chapters. Thank you all for your continued support. As always R&R~

Things I own: A Toshiba laptop, a frequently used library card, and a giant SpongeBob plushie

Things I do not own: Hetalia.

Chapter 6:

Kiss and Tell

Blushing furiously, I look up at Su-san. Despite him paling at the bottle, he blushes profusely upon noticing my gaze. Was that a good sign; as in he was as anxious as I was about kissing? Or was it a bad sign; as if the mere thought of kissing me made him feel sick? Uncertain, I sit frozen in my spot, a million questions racing through my mind:

What now?

How do I even go about kissing Su-san?

Do I make the first move?

Does he?

Is it one of those meet me half way ordeals?

Should I just try kissing him on the cheek?

That's a kiss, right?

Oh wait, he was dared to kiss me. Kissing him on the cheek wouldn't do anything.

Why is this whole kissing business so complicated?!

Su-san and I seem to be at an impasse, neither wanting to take the first step, the air around us growing thick with tension. Noticing our seeming lack of movement, Mathias decides it is time to intervene.

"What's the hold up you two?"

"Yeah, pucker up bitches." Lukas throws in, making the others crack up laughing. Boy, isn't he just a freaking ray of sunshine? Sure knows how to make this whole situation a lot less awkward...not. Figuring it was best just to get this whole ordeal over with, I decide to make the first move.

Bracing myself, I scoot closer to Su-san who, upon noticing my movement, tenses slightly and pointedly avoids looking at me. "There has to be some way to make this easier" I think, sighing internally. Looking around, I notice Su-san's hand laying inches from mine...well that's a start. tentatively, I reach over and cover his hand with mine. Almost instantly I feel him relax as he, finally, meets my gaze. That's when I see it in his eyes: all the anxiety, the nervousness, the embarrassment, the uncertainty, the want, the hope, the love. He wanted to kiss me just as badly as I wanted him to. Feeling more confident, I lace our fingers together, moving to sit beside him to where our knees are touching. After shooting him a small, reassuring smile, Su-san slowly takes his free hand and places it gently against my cheek.

Much like he did a few nights ago, he slowly rubs his thumb across my cheek. This time, instead of there being tears, there is a red-hot blush. My face feels like it's on fire, but if he notices, he doesn't mention it. Taking in a shaky breath, trying unsuccessfully to calm my frantically beating heart, I search Su-san's eyes for what to do next. Taking the initiative, he moves his hand from my cheek to the back of my head, bringing our faces close together, his eyes never leaving mine. He stops, lips centimeters from mine.

"T'no." Su-san breathes, breath ghosting across my lips. I feel my eyes flutter close, as he finally closes the gap between us, our lips meeting in a gentle kiss. Instantly, I feel a jolt of electricity run through my body, shocking my entire system. Fireworks? More like an atomic explosion setting off something deep inside me as I eagerly return the kiss.

In the background, I hear the others catcalling us, but frankly I could care less. Su-san was kissing me!

His soft, almost velvet-like, lips glide across mine, working together in perfect synchronization. All my past inhibitions gone, I wrap my arms around his neck, pulling him closer, as his hands tangle in hair. Oh, that feels nice. It's as if my entire body had spontaneously combust into flames. As the kiss grew deeper and more intense, I felt Su-san's tongue tentatively trace my bottom lip before plunging inside. After briefly gasping at the sudden intrusion, I melt further into Su-san, our tongues sliding tenderly over one another. Disentangling his hands from my hair, Su-san slowly traces down my sides before coming to a rest on my hips. Gently tugging, he pulls me closer, easing me onto his lap to where I am straddling his waist, never once breaking the kiss. I sigh contently, hugging him even closer to me, our chests touching.

This was so much better than even my wildest of dreams. I never want this feeling to end. Su-san, apparently sharing my sentiment, doesn't seem too keen on slowing down anytime soon. As the kiss grows more heated, I run my hands over the small hairs on the back of Su-san's neck while he rubs small circles into my hips. Involuntarily, I moan softly into Su-san's mouth as a light shiver makes it way up my spine. Vaguely, I register the sound of someone loudly clearing their throat, reminding me that Su-san and I did, in fact, have an audience. Su-san, seeming to have heard as well, slows down our kiss, drawing it out till the last possible second. It was sweet and loving, making my insides feel like they were made out of jello. Reluctantly, Su-san and I pull apart, our foreheads touching, neither wanting to completely withdraw just yet. We both just stayed like that for a minute, eyes closed, panting slightly trying to regain our breathing. Su-san still has his hands on my hips, lazily tracing up and down my sides. The moment is pure bliss.

"I love you." I breathe without thinking, the statement barely above a whisper, but apparently still loud enough. I hear a sharp intake of breath, Su-san's movements stalling. Shit. Eyes flying open, I pull back to register Su-san's reaction, fearing the worst. However, instead of being met with disgust and rejection, Su-san's eyes are nothing but hopeful. Well, since the cat's out of the bag I might as well keep going.

"I love you, Su-san." I repeat. Louder. Stronger. Confident-er. All the words that I've been wanting to say for years come pouring out of me, like a dam bursting open after years of build up.

"I've loved you since we were kids, but I've always been too afraid to tell you. Hell, Lukas even arranged this whole party and made up this stupid game just so I could "get some balls in my pants and man up". This all probably comes as a shock to you. I mean, it's one thing for your best friend to turn out to be gay; but to have a gay best friend whose in love with you? That must be a whole new level of surprise, isn't it? Also, I'd totally understand if you were disgusted by me and never wanted to talk to me again. I'm sure the kiss was probably just some fluke on your part anyway, considering you were dared to do it and all. Yet, despite all of that I can't keep the truth from you any longer. And the truth is: I love you, Berwald Oxenstierna. I love how you protect me and make me feel safe. I love how comfortable I am whenever I'm with you. I love how you seem so intimidating when in reality you would never hurt a fly, let alone a person. You stand by me and believe in me like nobody ever has. You're smart. You're handsome. You're a damn good kisser, and you mean everything to me. And I know that I would be the luckiest guy, no, the luckiest person in the entire world if you could find it somewhere in your heart to give me a chance."

Su-san's eyes, which had been steadily growing wider as my speech went on, slowly clouded over. Instinctly, I froze. Su-san was...crying? In all the years I have known Su-san, I have never once seen him cry. Not even at his father's funeral when we were 10. He had just stood expressionless as he held onto his sobbing mother's hand as they lowered the casket into the ground. Yet now, there were silent tears streaming down his face clear as day. All because I told him I loved him? Feeling guilt swell up inside me I work fast, back tracking in hopes of getting Su-san to stop crying.

"Su-san, I'm sorry. I-"

Su-san interrupts me by throwing his arms around me, burying his face in my neck. Instinctly, I wrap my arms around his slightly shaking frame, holding him tightly. I'm slightly taken aback considering that Su-san is never this emotional about anything. Soothingly, I rub circles into the small of his back; just like Su-san does for me whenever I'm upset, hoping it has the same effect. It seems to do the trick because his breathing becomes steadier and the shaking stops.

"Su-san?" I ask tentatively, afraid that I might upset him again.

"Ah l've ya too." Su-san whispers in my ear, hugging me tighter. I pull back slightly holding my breath, afraid I heard wrong.

"Really?" I ask hopefully, biting my lip. Su-san straightens himself, his hold on me remaining steady. He looks into my eyes with so much love and passion that I feel like I'm going to explode with happiness. He extracts one hand from around me and places it on my cheek. I lean into him sighing contently, eyes never leaving his.

"Yah. Ah re'lly do." Su-san leans in, giving me a warm kiss. Like with the first one, I feel a jolt of electricity run through my body; from the top of my head all the way down to the tips of my toes. Now, it's my turn to cry. Tears spill out of my eyes as I return Su-san's kiss with my own. Our serenity is broken when I hear clapping from behind us. Breaking away from Su-san, I turn around and see Lukas, Mathias, and Li all grinning happily while applauding. Emil is just sitting there but I can tell that he is happy too.

"About damn time you two." Mathias speaks first, grinning cheekily. Beside him, Lukas rolls his eyes.

"Tell me about it. I thought we'd have to lock them in a closet until they finally gave in and jumped each other's bones for sure. Which reminds me. Tino, are you ever planning on getting off Berwald's lap?" Noticing our current compromising position, both Su-san and I blush deeply. After extracting otherselves from one another, I move and sit down next to Su-san closer than I had been previously. Su-san reaches over and takes my hand, instantly lacing our fingers together.

"Awww look at that! They're blushing and holding hands! How precious!" Lukas chimes, watching us with something that I would almost peg as envy, before flickering his gaze to the dane beside him. Like the true adult I am, I stick my tongue out at him before snuggling up close to Su-san, laying my head on his shoulder.

"Oh, shut up."