The Rare Pair Files (Hetalia)

Author: Ashynarr

Summary: Since there are a lot of rare pair that are, well, rare, I decided to dedicate a little side collection of all the ones I write from here on out, however often I end up doing so. Mostly America or Canada centric pairings.

Disclaimer: Hetalia's not mine.

Warning: CanLiet, canonverse

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Matthew stopped just inside his front hall, inhaling deeply as he shut his eyes. A smile tugged at his lips as his eyes opened again, pushing away some of the exhaustion he felt after the last week or so of meetings and trade disputes and politics. He tossed his things to the side of the hall, stopping in the doorway to watch his boyfriend merrily hum as he worked on dinner, apron dutifully over his clothes.

It only took a minute for Toris to realize he was there, jumping a bit before relaxing and smiling again. "Oh! I didn't hear you come in."

"You should have told me you were stopping by," Matthew replied, stepping forward to accept a kiss to the cheek. "I would have brought home something nice."

"I was visiting Alfred today, actually," The brunet explained, turning back to his cooking. "We discussed some trade, I helped him move and clean a few things, then he offered me a ride up here with Tony when I mentioned I hadn't had a chance to visit you in a while."

"Guess I'll have to thank him later, then." The Canadian looked over the food. "What's that, by the way?"

"It's a dish from my place," Toris replied, pulling one of the pans from the stove as a timer dinged. "I thought you might like it."

"Smells interesting," Matthew agreed, stepping back after planting a fast kiss to the Lithuanian's head so that he could finish in relative peace. "And I've liked pretty much everything else you've made me so far."

By the time the food was ready, Matthew had actually worked up a decent appetite, the lighter atmosphere and welcome guest more than enough to wash away the worries of the last few weeks. He kissed his boyfriend again as he got his food, grinning as the other sat down next to him. "It's nice to see you again."

"I missed you too," Toris replied with a small smile of his own, taking a bite of his food and watching as Matthew sampled his dish.

"This is really good," The Canadian complemented, drawing a wider smile and a flush that the younger Nation found wonderfully adorable. "Thank you for making it; I probably wouldn't have bothered on my own."

"Long week?" The European asked understandingly.

"Very long," Matthew sighed. "Politics is a pain sometimes, isn't it?"

"It is our job," Toris replied, resting a hand on his boyfriend's. "But nothing says you can't take a break to relax and recharge, right?"

"Mmm, I just might do that," Matthew replied, turning his hand so they could mesh fingers. "Do you have any free time saved up?"

"A few days," The Lithuanian replied thoughtfully. "What were you thinking of?"

"Well, if you were up to it, we could head out west and find a nice hotel to stay in; maybe near some trails to wander, or even see if we can spend some time at some hot springs."

"All of those sound nice," Toris decided after a moment to think. "I'll have to call my boss tomorrow and ask, but I don't think there's anything big happening that requires me in Europe next week."

"It's a date then?"

"I suppose so."

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AN: Just a short thing cause I wasn't really sure what else to do... But hey, cute fluffy ship that doesn't get a lot of attention!