Kage: I'm so so so so so so so sorry! ! T-T I haven't updated in almost a week. DX I'm a terrible person! I'll make sure the next one-shot will be long and awesome for all of you!

This is for Ayumi Kudou. I hope you enjoy and I'm so sorry for the wait! Also I'm sorry if this isn't the song that you expected but it was the only one I found with the same title…

Thank you, Ayumi Kudou (XD That does seem funny~), BlackRoseGirl666 (I'm happy you enjoyed it~!), TheNextAlice (I see~ So you must like Mashed Potatoes a lot~! XD), BlueRavenQuill (I'm glad you liked it~!), MattieMicBrownWilliams (Oh! Thank you~! ^^), ShunKazamis-Girl (Oh! No! Its not complicated at all, it's just I have a lot of requests and my own one-shots I must do before I can get to your request. I'm so sorry that it'll probably be a long wait. V.V) for reviewing.

Also I opened up a poll on my account having to do with my Maple Series. You can vote for what you want to see/see more of. If there is something that I missed and you want to see it on the poll just leave it in a review or PM me. ^^ I don't bite, I'm rather shy really.

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Open Arms (Journey): CanLiech

Warning: Fluffy~

It was a quiet and normal night; he had a warm mug of hot chocolate - with a little bit of maple syrup mixed in of course - and Kumajirou sleeping upon his lap. Matthew could say that he was content.

But then he would be lying.

The small homey building he lived in always felt so cold.

Matthew lifts his mug to his lips to drink in the hot liquid and allow it to warm him.

Though it was a cheap replacement to gain warmth.

People rarely visit him, which makes him feel very lonely.

This was also why he was confused when a knock came to his door.

Carefully moving the slumbering polar bear onto the couch cushion besides him Matthew stood to go answer the door.

Surprise filled him when he saw the small figure of Liechtenstein, she was hugging herself - Matthew was shocked to see she wasn't wearing a coat - eyes watering, and lips turning a little blue from the cold. Stumbling out of his stupor Matthew stepped away from the doorway silently inviting the girl into his home. Liechtenstein gratefully entered the nicely heated house little shakes still coursing through her body.

"Liechtenstein…" leaving off Matthew simply settled for closing the door before hurrying to get a blanket for the freezing girl. Returning - after getting the blanket and a mug full of hot chocolate - Matthew came upon the sight of Liechtenstein sitting before the fire with Kumajirou laying besides her to help get her some warmth back.

"Thank you." Liechtenstein whispered when Matthew approached giving her the mug before bundling her up in the blanket.

"It's no problem Liechtenstein." Liechtenstein gazed up at Matthew innocently the flames reflecting over her eyes.

"You can call me Lilly, Mr. Canada." Matthew blushed at the formal title before taking a seat besides the other nation.

"You can call me Matthew." the Canadian gives the other nation a shy smile. Lilly nods taking a sip from her cup a small smile coming to her own lips.

The silence is comfortable and the sound of the wood cracking is oddly relaxing.

They don't know when but the next morning they are lying besides each other - it's dark inside and Matthew blushes, apologizes and ignores the thought that their heart beats had matched.

He shouldn't set himself up for rejection.

No matter how much he wishes for a partner.

"It is okay Matthew." Lilly smiles up at the Canadian and Matthew tares his eyes away, a blush covering his cheeks.

Lilly had been so sincere. Matthew breathes out slowly willing his heart to stop skipping.

After turning on the light Matthew turns to Lilly and politely asks if she would like pancakes for breakfast.

Lilly brightens up before blushing when her stomach makes a sound obviously wanting food. Matthew smiles and enters the kitchen to get the ingredients; Lilly joins a moment later with Kumajirou - whom immediately asks for food.

Lilly smiles at the bear petting him behind his ears and Kumajirou is able to wait as he asks; "Can you do that again? It felt good."

Soon breakfast is served and a comfortable silence fills the kitchen only disturbed by the soft tings of silverware meeting glass and the slightly dull thumps of glass being placed on the wood table. Matthew clears his throat softly, gaining Lilly's attention, before beginning to speak.

"If you don't mind me asking why are you here? N-not that I don't enjoy the company! I-Its just…isn't Switzerland going to be worried?" Matthew worriedly questioned a blush coming to his face.

Lilly sighed softly before gently placing down her silverware.

"Basch has been treating me like a little girl; I suppose you could say I was growing tired of it. He wouldn't even allow me some time to spend with Hungary and Belgium…" Canada couldn't help but sympathize with the other nation.

"Well you can stay for as long as you want, I don't mind." Matthew insisted once noticing Lilly's expression of not wanting to be a bother.

"Thank you Matthew!" Lilly cheered smiling happily.

Matthew tried to ignore the way his heart skipped a beat.

…

After breakfast Matthew found that Lilly hadn't brought anything with her. She had even been only wearing her military outfit - an exact replica of Switzerland's outfit. Which was usually used for light winters. It was just her luck that Matthew hadn't gone to sleep.

"W-well you can borrow this for today. We could go out shopping…" Matthew said placing his smallest pair of jeans - with a belt in case the jean's were to large - and button up shirt on the guest bedroom dresser. Smiling over at Lilly a blush coming to his face Matthew left the room allowing Lilly her privacy.

Upon hearing the click of the door closing Lilly looked over at the dresser curiously. She smiled to herself as she picks up the shirt a blush coming to her cheeks.

It smells like Matthew… she couldn't help but think. Holding it up to herself she noticed that it would end at her waist - though it may brush the tops of her hips…

Placing the shirt back on the dresser Lilly began to remove her clothing so she could place on the cleaner borrowed items.

…

Matthew's hand was cool but yet it held a heat… a gentle tug pulled Lilly out of her thoughts as she looked up at the Canadian. Matthew smiled still holding onto Lilly's reddening hand as they entered a clothing store.

It was filled with warm - and lovely - clothing. Lilly lightly nipped at the inside of her cheek wishing that Matthew wouldn't do this for her but Matthew had smiled and insisted.

After looking around Lilly picked out only a few items, she was rather surprised when Matthew placed albeit more to the item's - and how did he know what she liked?

He was rather good at picking clothing she mused looking at the simple yet nice shirt that Matthew had purchased for her. She felt herself feel pleasantly warm and blinked.

Well that never happened before… she thought lightly placing a hand over her heart.

Despite popular belief Lilly wasn't the most innocent girl.

She knew about love and - despite what Basch thought - encounters of the sexual kind. She wasn't a naïve nation - despite her young appearance and innocent actions.

She knew of want and need, she knew of her growing feelings for the Canadian. They were certainly on good terms however with her overprotective brother around gun in tow she was never able to approach the Canadian in a more then friendly manner - not that she was as outgoing as some of her fellow female nations.

But now that she was here - without Basch, despite his good intentions, breathing down her neck - perhaps she could…?

Oh, but what if the Canadian rejected her?

It would be rather awkward if that were to happen…

Maybe she should take a walk to clear her mind?

Nothing too far, maybe a little exploration of Matthew's large wooded backyard?

Picking up a thick furred coat that Matthew had gotten her Lilly began down stairs to tell Matthew.

…

It was much more silent without Lilly to speak with. Matthew never took into consideration how lonely it was…

Shivering Matthew added more wood to the lazily burning fire. It felt rather cold - more so then he remembered. Frowning to himself Matthew couldn't help but want Lilly to return soon. He held a strange desire for holding Lilly, keeping her near. Matthew shook his head and sighed. He was being strange…

Very strange.

Thought he wished for Lilly to come back at that exact moment.

He felt himself brighten up when Lilly entered not a moment later, cheeks red and nose nipped by Jack Frost.

…

Lilly took notice of Matthew's unintentional clinginess to her. It made her want to giggle as the Canadian made sure she was happy in his home.

She rather liked it.

Until Basch had finally found her.

It had been a little over two weeks and the two kind nations relished in each day spent together - though unintentionally tip-toeing past each other both nervous over rejection from the other. It was a routine morning for the both spent with making a nice breakfast to start off the day when a loud hurried knock came to the door. Matthew - ever the gentlemen - had insisted that he grab the door while Lilly enjoyed breakfast.

Matthew expected many things - girl scouts, that kind motherly neighbor down the street whom always brought home made sweets, maybe even Alfred, Etc. - however he didn't expect a pistol in his face. An enraged Basch held the gun possibly thinking over whether to pull the trigger or not.

"Where is Lilly?" Basch had spoken evenly - though with an undertone of threat. Lilly hurriedly approached wishing for her brother to put down the gun. Basch's eyes widened and immediately he hugged the younger Germanic nation - though he continued to glare at the Canadian.

Matthew swallowed nervously before inviting Basch inside - though with the mention of a free meal the Swiss immediately agreed.

It was a rather awkward affair as they ate - Basch giving Matthew the evil eye as though having expected the Canadian to corrupt his sister in some way in hopes of having a reason to go trigger happy.

However he was albeit disappointed - though very thrilled - when he learned that the Canadian took after neither of his "fathers" or his energetic idiotic brother and was in fact a gentleman.

Though that didn't stop the Swiss from threatening bodily harm onto the Canadian if his sister ended up hurt.

Matthew was rather sad to see Lilly go.

Lilly felt the same.

…

Day's turned bland and sorrowful for the lonely Canadian. With no one except Kumajirou to talk too Matthew felt the familiar tones of gray fill his life. Matthew had long since given up hope of Lilly visiting once more; her brother defiantly wouldn't allow it.

So with a sluggish drag to his step Matthew answered the door when a soft knock came one chilly afternoon.

Expression blank Matthew's eyes were glued onto Lilly's - a warmly dressed Lilly whom had a small bag resting besides her. Her expression held a soft nervousness as she looked up at the Canadian with hope that she wouldn't be seen as rude and be rejected.

Color filled Matthew's eyesight as Lilly stood upon his porch and wordlessly he moved aside to allow her entry into his home.

Smiling Lilly - instead of directly entering - approached the Canadian and embraced him.

Matthew had never felt so happy in his life.

Kage: I feel so guilty! ! ! ! TT-TT I hope you enjoyed your one-shot Ayumi Kudou.

I'm so sorry for not updating in almost a week!

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(Its currently 6:11Am so I'm going to sleep...I pulled an all-nighter...)

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