Chapter 10

Alfred has been a vampire for almost a few months now, and he's getting use to all the new strict rules that Arthur had gave him to follow. As soon as the months pass by, it was getting close to Christmas, Alfred was getting excited about the holiday, but Arthur wasn't sure how to feel, he hasn't spent it with no one only with his fairy caretakers, but they don't always spend it with him because they either have their own families or it's too cold to fly to him, he didn't have a lot of friends during the holiday because Yao and Kiku went their home for the holiday with their families in Asia.

Alfred was sitting on his couch think on what to get for Christmas, but what? Sure they been together for some time, but Alfred was stumped. Then he felt a hand touch his shoulder, he looked and smiled to see it was Arthur.

"You okay?" Arthur asked worriedly.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Alfred responded with a smile.

Arthur smiled a little then sat himself next to Alfred, "Alfred," Arthur whispered.

"Hm?" Alfred hummed, and then looked at Arthur.

"Where are you going for the holiday?" Arthur asked, looking into those sky blue eyes.

"Here of course," Alfred smiled.

"What about family?"

"They probably think I'm crazy, considering Matt probably told them and facing Matt when I'm a vampire, that's a suicide mission," Alfred laughed, "What about you? I mean, don't you have other family,"

Arthur nodded, "Yes, I have a cousin, but last time I remember him, when he was a small baby, and was adopted by two half-blood vampires, I think their Swedish and Finnish,"

"Man, you probably know a lot of people from different countries,"

"Yes actually, back in the early 1900's I went to France and met a stupid frog that hangs out with a Spaniard and a Prussian, their English wasn't the best, but they kept bothering me and teasing me,"

"Awe," Alfred hugged Arthur, but Arthur pushed him away.

"It wasn't horrible teasing, just some name calling and mocking, but I punched them whenever they did it though. Besides that's in the past, but sometimes I wish I can go back though,"

"You mean before you met me?"

Arthur put his hands and shake them furiously, "o-of course not," Arthur breathed, "I mean things where easier back then, minus all the wars and conflict going on, it was simple, but now with all this technology, those video games, cell phones, computers," Arthur sighed, "I don't know,"

"Arthur, you realized without today's technology I wouldn't be able to here right now,"

"I know," Arthur said leaning against Alfred's shoulder and nuzzling against it.

Alfred chuckled, "then why are you complaining? Just because you got a bad past, but in future there is bound to be happiness waiting,"

"Wow that was actually the most mature thing you said, what happened to the git I met a few months ago?"

"He's still here Iggy, just your maturity rubs off on me," Alfred said with a smile, and then he looked over at his phone for the time, '4:48 a.m.' he sighed then looked at Arthur. "It's getting close to morning, do you want go and get some sleep,"

Arthur looked up then sighed, "I suppose," then he got up, "sleep well,"

Alfred had gotten up and followed Arthur to the door, "okay, you too," Alfred kissed Arthur as a goodbye kiss, "love you,"

"Love you too,"

"Love you more,"

"Really Alfred,"

"Oh come on," Alfred whined.

"You know I'm into those silly things, it's too cheesy,"

Alfred sighed, "okay then, get your beauty sleep,"

Arthur just frowned and turned away, "you too, you look like you need it more than me," then he smirked and walked upstairs to his flat.

Alfred puffed out his cheeks then smiled; he went back into the flat and closed the door. Alfred had sighed then took out his phone, he unlocked it and checked his messages then he had an idea.

"Have you ever tried a painting?" Alfred asked immediately.

"No… my family nor I in general were all that rich, and I don't know anyone who can paint,"

After the flashback Alfred smiled, and then he went to his contact and texted someone that knew what Arthur looked like without a picture or looking at him physically.

"Hey I need help! Do you mind coming over?"

He waited for a few moments then he finally got a reply.

"Sure! I'm not busy at the moment, I'll be over in a few~"

Alfred smiled at text then set his phone down. Then sat on the couch, he waited for the person to knock on the door. Once it did, he dashed up to the door and opened it. To show a small man with a childish smile, reddish brown curly hair, with a stubborn curl sticking out on the right side of his head, and had brown eyes.

"Hey Feli!" Alfred smiled.

"Ve~ it's nice to see you again Alfred, how's Arthur doing nowadays," the Feliciano asked and smiled brightly.

"He's doing fine, but I got a favor to ask," Alfred said as Feliciano had walked into the room and Alfred closed the front door.

"Eh? What is it?" Feliciano had asked curiously.

"I wandering if you could paint Arthur, you know?"

"Like now?"

"No, you see it's a present for Christmas, so will you help me?"

"Of course, I love helping my friends,"

Alfred smiled then hugged Feliciano, "dude you are the awesome friend that anyone would want, you know that?"

Feliciano smiled, the two of them had sat down and talked.

After a hour has passed, Feliciano frowned, "sorry to cut the visit short Alfred, but I have to go and meet up with Ludwig so we can say goodbye to Honda when he leaves to go to Japan for family,"

Alfred nodded and followed Feliciano to the door, "alright dude, have fun,"

"Oh! And I'll work on the painting as soon as I can," Feliciano smiled, "cioa~"

"Thanks and see ya," then the Italian had turned around and walked down stairs of the apartment complex building.

Alfred yawned then went to his bedroom and changed to his pajamas, went to his bed and gone under the covers and smiled to himself then drifted off to sleep.

A few weeks had passed and Arthur was getting more nervous, he didn't know what the American can possibly want.

"It's nearing Christmas really fast, what can I do?" Arthur asked no one particular.

Arthur groaned and laid back and started to think, 'he likes super heroes, but he showed me his… secret stash of comics and dolls and he had a lot of then so that won't work, he likes fast food, but then again fast food is bad present.' He sighed and sat back up.

He walked to one of the covered windows then he pulled back the black curtain and saw the dark starless sky due to all the clouds in the sky of England's daily showers. He looked up to the sky and remembered the day where he first saw the bright blue sky.

Arthur was 40 years old, but in human years he was only 4 years old; since the vampire aging process is slower than humans. He looked like and talked like any 4 year old would. He'll smile, laugh, and play with his 1 year old twin siblings Maggie and Conner, but he didn't go outside with his other siblings to play he would help his mom clean or read a children's book to pass the time. He also shared his room with his 16 year old brother Allistor.

When the Kirkland house was asleep, Arthur had woken up to a strange light that shined on his face. He never noticed the light till now. As curious as he is, Arthur gently got up from his bed so he won't make a sound so his brother won't wake up. He silently pulled out the chair underneath the desk and climbed on to the desk that was under the window. He gingerly pulled back the curtains and his eyes widened at the sky, seeing a bright blue with fluffy white clouds moving slowly in the sky.

He smiled looked at the blue sky. He put back the curtains due to the amount of light that was bothering his eyes. He rubbed his eyes and turned around and fear had stricken him. Allistor was standing behind him.

"A-Allistor I'm sorry, I-I didn't mean to get out of b-bed," Arthur stuttered.

"What yer apologizing for Artie," Allistor smile.

"H-Huh? Ah," Arthur was cut off by having Allistor picking him up and carrying him towards his bed then gently put him down.

Allistor had sat on the edge of the Arthur's bed, while Arthur was watching him then he broke the silence. "Are you going to tell on me?" Arthur asked his older brother with pleading eyes.

"No, I won't tell," Allistor said and was about to get up, but Arthur quickly went and grabbed Allistor wrist who had turned to look at his younger brother with a confused expression, "Arthur?" Allistor asked.

"You pinky promise?" Arthur asked and held out his small pinkie towards Allistor.

Allistor looked confused then it changed it to a loving expression, "yes, I pinky promise," then Allistor had wrapped his pinkie around Arthur's.

Arthur's serious expression changed to a happy one, "thanks Allistor," then he hugged his older brother, "you're the best brother ever,"

Allistor gingerly wrapped his arms around Arthur, and smiled, "yer not bad yourself," then he ruffled Arthur's hair, "alright, time to get some shut eye," with that Arthur let go of his brother and got into his covers and letting sleep take over him.

Arthur's flashback ended, he smiled. He put back the curtain so no light can get through it. Then he had gone back to the couch to think on what to get Alfred for Christmas.

It was almost Christmas and Alfred had been sitting down and playing video games. Until someone had knocked on the door, he sighed as he pause his game and went to open the do to meet with Feliciano wide smile and holding a flat medium size bag.

"Ciao! I have the painting for you and its ready~" the Italian had cheered.

Alfred eyes had brightened, "really dude? Damn that was fast,"

Feliciano had nodded and had pulled out the painting out of the bag and gave it to Alfred. Alfred had taking the painting and his eyes grew wider.

"Dude this is the greatest painting I have ever saw, you have pure talent,"

Feliciano had smiled, "I'm glad you liked it, I hope Arthur will also,"

Alfred nodded and gave the Italian a friendly hug and pulled away, "He's going to love it, thanks dude,"

"Well good luck Alfred, I have to leave for my job, have a nice Christmas Eve and Christmas Day," Feliciano had waved and walked away.

"Okay dude and you too,"

Feliciano turned his head, smiled and nodded in response and walked down the stairs. Then Alfred had close his door and hid the portrait and went back to his video gaming.

Arthur had been walking around the dark streets of London and surprised that almost every shop was open. He didn't take no mind to it as he had done some mindless shopping, with only a few shops open at this time and getting close to the holidays. After almost two hours, he had finished.

"I'm done," Arthur sighed in relief and looked at Big Ben that was clear in his view and it read '12:30' Arthur had roughly read the clock and looked at the 2 small bags in his hand, "just hope he likes it," he mumbled then took off to his flat.

Once Arthur had made it to his flat he had been greeted by a glare coming from his cat.

Arthur gave the cat the same glare, "oh come off it, I wasn't gone for that long,"

The just kept giving his owner the glare and Arthur sighed as he went to the open kitchen and gave his cat his meal. The cat followed and ate the food quietly. Then Arthur went to his room and had worked on Alfred's present.

It was Christmas Eve nighttime and Alfred thought it was weird to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas day at the same night, but he shook it off.

When he had heard a knock at the door Arthur was standing with a medium size green bag with red tissue stuff inside to hide his gift and Crumpet sitting next to Arthur obediently. Alfred smiled and stepped aside to let Arthur in. Once Arthur noticed and stepped inside the flat being followed by Crumpet. Once Crumpet was inside the door Alfred closed it, alerting Hero, who had ran into the room and spotted Crumpet and tackled the Scottish Fold.

Then Alfred turned his attention to Arthur, "Hey, glad you could make it,"

Arthur nodded, "Like I'll miss this day,"

"So why don't you set that down and come and sit with me," Alfred said taking the gift out of Arthur's hands and setting it by the small tree in the flat.

Arthur smiled and took a seat. "So… what are we going to do?"

Alfred thought for a second, "well we can wait till 12:00 so we can open the presents on Christmas day,"

Arthur rolled his eyes, "is that all you care about?"

Alfred shook his head, "no, but I get to spend with someone that I love," then Alfred gave Arthur a bone crushing hug.

Arthur tried to pull away from the other, "c-can't breathe,"

Alfred quickly let go and stared at Arthur catching his breath, "geez sorry Iggy, I didn't mean it,"

Once Arthur catch his breath he looked at Alfred, "bloody hell, at least hold back you strength when you hug me,"

"I'm sorry, what can I do to make you better,"

"Tea would be nice," Arthur said looking away.

"Ok I'll be back," Then he got off the couch and went to his open kitchen.

"Make sure you put sugar in it this time," Arthur called back.

"Yes, your Majesty," Alfred responded.

Once Alfred came back and sat down, with Arthur's tea in one hand and his own coffee in the other hand. He gave Arthur his tea, he took it out of Alfred's hand and taken a sip out of it.

Arthur and Alfred had stayed on the couch and talked with each other, until Christmas Day arrives.

When the Clock hit twelve Arthur had gave Alfred his gift. Alfred took out the red tissues and saw various items he pulled out the items one by one and saw it was Watch Dogs, a few chocolates bars, and few candy canes.

"Sorry if it's not wha-" Arthur had been cut off by a kiss, as Alfred pulled away, Arthur looked at Alfred blushing a deep red.

"Don't be sorry Iggy, you did an awesome job, besides I had been wanting to get this game for some time just didn't have the time to get it," Alfred smiled.

Arthur smiled having his blush going down slowly, "glad you like it, I suppose,"

Alfred quickly jumped off the couch startling Arthur, "okay, you don't move and close your eyes, it's you turn," Alfred announced and left the room.

Arthur sighed, but closed his eyes. Alfred came back and had put the portrait on the coffee table in front of Alfred.

"Okay open," Alfred said smiling.

Arthur opened his eyes, then gasped, "Alfred?" Arthur said then looked up at the American.

"What? Don't you like it?" Alfred asked.

"No, I love it," Arthur got up and wrapped his arms around Alfred. Arthur pulled away and looked at the portrait, "so? Who is it?"

Alfred chuckled, "well it's you actually,"

Arthur was taking back when he heard what Alfred said. He's the man in the portrait? Well then again he thought harder about it, It would be strange if Alfred gave him a painting with a person he doesn't recognize.

As Arthur was examining the portrait then he looked at the eyebrows, "you weren't joking when you said I have big eyebrows…" Arthur mumbled.

Alfred chuckled, "yeah, but it suits you,"

"Who did this by the way?" Arthur asked.

"Oh, Feli did it,"

"I didn't know he was an artist…" Arthur mumbled again.

After an hour, Arthur was sitting on the couch cross legged and Alfred on the floor leaning on the couch while playing his new game and having Arthur watch him.

"I still don't get how you can play those things," Arthur stated.

Alfred looked up to Arthur, then back to his game, once he made it to a checkpoint he sat up on the couch, "I don't get how you can't play games,"

"Well… it's a waste of time and I don't care for games, whatsoever," Arthur said and crossed his arms. Alfred had smiled and chuckled.

"Sure," then he leaned in to kiss Arthur's kiss cheek that was slowly turning pink.

Arthur looked at the portrait again, "you know my brother's told me I looked like my mother," Alfred had paused the game and set the remote on his lap, "they said I have her eyes, hair, but not the huge eyebrows. Those were my dads," Arthur chuckled. Then he laid his head on Alfred's should.

"So far only one thing had gone right in my entire life, thank you"

End!

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Hetalia belongs to Hidekaz Himaruya

Cover from Tumblr (don't know the real artist)

Plot belongs to Mochi Bounce (Me~~)

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