Kage: This is for Trinn. Also I'm going to rant about how much of a terrible person I am in three…two…one.

God…damn…I…am…the…most…terrible…person…ever…

Almost Two months and no update? I'm so so so so so sorry! And this one-shot isn't even great! -Crawls into corner and hides under blanket- I'm so sorry Trinn! I don't even understand why I still have so many favorites and follows! I think even more people faved and followed! You guys are way too forgiving and nice. TT~TT I had a moment of writer's block because I couldn't really connect with the song and -sighs- I'll try to be much better for you guys because you all deserve it!

Thank you, BlackRoseGirl666 (Oh really? Is it because of me? Or was it because of something else you had read~? I am very sorry for taking so long to update.), Steve the Star (-Gives you a tissue- Sorry.) Ayumi Kudou (Arigato, but I really don't deserve you guys.), MattieMicBrownWilliams (I can see your surprised, oui~?) for reviewing.

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Not Alone(Darren Criss): JapCan

Warning: Very slight - subtle - mentioning's about the aftermath of WW2 for Japan, with the bombing. And its shortness… -.-

Japan sat in his seat, hands politely in his lap, back straight and eyes staring forward.

Around him the nations were arguing, throwing out insults and such to allow them an upper hand. America was currently arguing with both France and England, bringing up dark parts of their history making them hiss back insults and facts from America's own history.

Japan looked as England pointed at him still hissing and he could no longer watch as America paled, looking guilty.

Looking down at the table Japan fixed his already perfectly straightened papers. A sigh escaped and he gazed numbly at the table.

Hearing more arguments Japan grew tired and stood - unnoticed - before exiting the meeting room and made way to the bathrooms. The door closed behind him, muffling the sound of argument, and Japan sighed in peace.

"I'm sorry." Japan only stared from the doorway a step away from entering the bathroom where the tearful Canadian stood; quickly rubbing his eyes dry from tears.

"It's not hopeless Mr. Williams." Japan finds himself saying to the Canadian.

Canada simply gives him an innocent blink of the eyes, looking slightly confused.

Japan allowed himself to give a smile back.

He finds it widening ever so slightly when the Canadian sends a small try of a smile back.

Japan will do his best to make the Canadian see that it's not hopeless.

They end up skipping the meeting and sit side by side on a bench conversing. Japan had never felt so relaxed with someone before.

He loves the feeling.

Canada chuckles at something Japan says, eyes filled with mirth as Kumajirou sleeps beneath the shade of a tree.


At one point Canada goes silent, he looks down hair shielding his face and smile gone. Japan looks around to see what the Canadian had witnessed and took notice of Prussia with Austria. Oh, that reminded him, Canada and Prussia had dated…

Silently Japan taps Canada upon the shoulder and once he had the Canadian's attention he nods to a nearby maze.

Matthew smiles sweetly and nods thankfully.

They look over the rose bushes as they walk around the maze - Kumajirou trailing behind and pausing every once in a while to sniff the red perfumed flowers.

"I'm usually alone." Japan utters with a small smile, looking up at the rose hedges high above their heads.

He looks to Matthew in surprise, cheeks heating up a light shade of pink, as the Canadian's finger's twine with his own. Clasped hands between them.

"Kiku, you're not alone." Matthew smiled, light violet eyes filled with warmth, "Because you're here with me."
Kiku noticed that the roses paled in comparison to the Canadian's reddening cheeks and sheepish gaze.

Japan hugged the folder to his chest, gaze downward as he was pushed and pulled slightly amongst the nations entering the conference room around him. Japan trips and stumbles upon passing the meeting room door - possibly from an impatient push from one of the other nations - eyes closing he awaited impact.

However it never came as lean arms wrap around his midsection, saving him from falling to the floor. Eyes blinking open, Japan see's Canada's worried smile.

"Are you okay, Japan?" Japan couldn't answer at the moment.

He was trying to make sense of the things happening.

Japan looks over the Canadian besides him, looking for reasons.

Reasons to answer his silent questions.

Why did his heart beat quicken?

Why did his cheeks flush red when the Canadian was around?

Why did his emotionless mask shatter around the Canadian?

Why did the corner's of his lips twitch up when the Canadian is in sight?

But then, Japan doesn't need them.

Now when he looks into Canada's eyes,

And he realized.

Canada looks at Japan with confusion the next time they meet. Japan is fidgeting and wouldn't meet his eyes.

He wonders why.

"Japan?" his voice is soft and yet Japan flinches as though it were a yell.

"H-hai?" the tremor in his voice catches Canada off guard.

"Are you alright? You're acting…" Canada left off at the grim look of determination and vulnerability upon the other's face.

"W-" Japan swallowed, trembling slightly as he held his hands in front of himself. "What would you do if someone confessed?"

Canada blinks before reaching forward, hands resting upon the shorter male's cheeks as he tilted his head up.

"I would… I would say "Yes."." Canada offered a smile which Japan returned, his hands raising to cover Canada's.

"I'm glad…Matthew-kun." Canada smiles, cheeks lightly brushed with blush.

"I'm happy too, Kiku."


Kage: -Sulks- I want you guys to yell at me, I don't deserve your kindness…

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