The Morning After

This story is purely for the drabbles of Arthur Kirkland (me) and Kiku Honda (Kesha) as we rp! We do NOT own Hetalia or the characters! Just the content~ Don't like, don't read! And also, thanks to those of you who favorited, tracked, and or reviewed so far!

Japan slowly opened his eyes, still in bed with Arthur. He usually woke up earlier than that but he couldn't get up. He was exhausted; completely worn out from yesterday. Images flashed through his head as he remembered what happened and blushed the lightest of pinks. He looked around the room seeing their clothes thrown haphazardly.

Arthur was sleeping until he felt Kiku move the slightest bit next to him. He smiled but didn't open his eyes. Kiku looked at him skeptically.

"Are you awake Arthur-san?" Kiku mentally hit himself. After everything that had happened last night, those were his first words?

His eyes opened and he smiled. "I could tell you were awake, love~" England wrapped his arm loosely around Kiku's waist affectionately.

Japan blushed but nuzzled his face into England's chest. He noticed they were both very warm after sleeping together. "I see…" He breathed against the other's chest.

Arthur tilted his head down to place a small kiss on his Japanese lover's forehead. "Do you feel ok?"

"I suppose so…" He blushed deeper and said in a whisper, "My lower back feels kinda sore…" still cuddling against England.

He chuckled softly as he traced meaningless patterns into Kiku's forearm. "Was it worth it?" He talked just above a whisper.

Kiku just smiled and sat up, pulling the sheet up to cover his chest. "I'll go make breakfast~"

Before he could make it any farther Arthur had begun to pull on the sheet playfully. "But Kiku~ won't you stay a little longer?"

"Arthur-san, aren't you hungry?" He began to frown.

England's smile became a soft one. "I guess I'm a little hungry…"

He looks at England and kisses his cheek. "Then let me make something for you~" Japan stretched his arm to get him kimono and placed it on. He stood up and started to walk, but fell on his face halfway from the pain in his lower back. Arthur sprang out of bed and helped him up.

"Kiku! Are you ok? You didn't hurt anything did you?" England's voice was completely worried as he helped the other sit on the bed.

"You should've gone easier… But I am fine…" He knew that it would be a bit painful but not to the extent he couldn't walk. "I'm sorry for troubling you, Arthur-san~"

"There's nothing to be sorry for. I'm the one who should be sorry…" Arthur was completely ashamed and moved a comforting hand to the other's lower back. "How about I get us something to eat?" He was the look Kiku gave him. "No, I won't cook it."

Japan sighed a bit in relief but was a little upset eh couldn't make breakfast himself. "Are you sure…?"

Arthur smiled as kissed his cheek. "I'm sure, love~ Just lie down and I'll be back as soon as possible, alright?"

"Please come home soon~" Kiku pulled him down by his right hand so he could kiss him.

"Don't worry, I will~" He quickly got dressed and straightened up before heading out the door.

Japan stayed in bed as squeezed Pochi while he waited for England, wrapping the sheets around both of them and slowly falling to sleep.

England hurried around in his car, unsure of what to get them to eat. What kind of food would Japan like? An idea suddenly came to him as he drove downtown.

Kiku had woken up not even realizing he had fallen asleep and looked around the room. "He's not here…" He couldn't help but squeeze Pochi a little bit tighter. "I miss him already…"

He drove as quickly as possible back to Japan. There was always an unbearable nagging feeling he had whenever they were apart. Arthur parked in the driveway and almost ran in the house with the food container and slowed when he came to the room.

Japan sat on the edge of the bed after hearing England come home. He had Pochi in his arms and smiled. "Welcome home, Arthur-san~" Kiku blushed lightly. He had always wanted to say that but was always too shy.

"Good to be home, love~" He kissed his cheek. "Here, I hope you like it…" Arthur had handed him the box with food.

He placed Pochi next to him and patted the other spot next to him. Kiku had opened the box. "P-Pancakes?" He smiled and laughed lightly. "It's perfect~"

"Good thing I got them then, huh?" England sat down next to Japan and snuggled into his side.

Kiku grabbed the plastic fork inside the box and ate a piece of the syrup covered pancake. "It's so good~!" His mouth was completely full and Arthur couldn't help but giggle. He took another piece and held it toward Arthur. "Say ahhh~"

Arthur leans forward and takes the pancake in his mouth. He smiles brightly and swallows. "These are delicious!" He grabs for a napkin to wipe his face off.

"Yes, the pancakes are fantastic~" Kiku smiled and took Arthur's hand. "I am sorry for making you go through all this trouble." Arthur shook his head with his mouth full of pancake and lightly squeezed Kiku's hand saying 'No problem'. Japan kissed his cheek and continued eating, giving a small piece to Pochi.

The pancakes were almost gone when Kiku picked up the last piece and placed it near Arthur's mouth. "You should have it~"

England smiled sweetly and took the last bite before leaning into Kiku and giving him the pancake. Kiku's eyes opened widely and he closed him mouth, swallowing the piece. He blushed and covered his mouth with his hands. "A-Arthur-san~?"

He smiled softly. "I wanted you to have it, Kiku."

The Japanese man lowered his eyes to Pochi, still blushing. "It would have been easier if you said you did not want it anymore…"

"I quite liked it myself. I thought I'd let us both have the last piece." Arthur smiled and kissed him softly, still tasting the syrup on their lips.

Kiku surprised him by licking the syrup from his mouth. England hummed as his lips were licked but Japan became bashful and squished Arthur's cheeks playfully. "Baka~"

Arthur had tried to pout at him playfully but his squished cheeks prevented him. Kiku slid his hands through England's soft blonde hair, letting his face go back to normal. He leaned in close to his ear so he could whisper. "Arthur-san… Close your eyes~"

When Arthur complied, Kiku trapped his lips in a soft kiss. It wasn't as passionate as when England did it, but it was enough to show his love to the other. He suddenly stood and walked to the kitchen, leaving Arthur and Pochi in the room.

When the sudden warmth of his lover's lips was gone, he opened his eyes to see Japan moving to the kitchen. "Kiku…?"

Japan had felt embarrassed to show so much affection to England and laid his head on the kitchen counter with a soft thud. Arthur came behind him and hugged him lightly; his head hovering over Kiku's ear. "What's wrong, love~?"

"Arthur-san…" He blushed and brought his head up, looking straight ahead. "Is it bad to love someone so much?" Japan's accent was strong as he spoke just above a whisper.

England had pecked a quick kiss on the other nation's cheek. "Not at all. I love you more than anything in the world~"

He slightly smiled and turned so he was facing Arthur. "Then I love you more than anyone in the universe."

Arthur smiled and pulled him into a tight hug. When he pulled back, he leaned down and lightly kissed the love bite he had left on Kiku at the hot spring. Japan had taken England's chin softly and brought him up to kiss him but pulled back when he heard the slam of a door.

China burst through the door yelling frantically. "Japan! Where the hell have you been, aru? I know you're here too England." He came rushing toward them with America a bit behind but stopped when he saw the two about to kiss in the kitchen.

Arthur had seen China mad before, but this was worse. It made matters even more drastic when America stopped beside him.

"Dude! Were you two, like, totally gonna kiss just now?" America made a stupid face that was supposed to show his disgust. "That's nasty!"

England straightened. "Why the hell are you two even here?" Japan straightened his kimono and tried to speak, but his throat was left dry.

"Correction. What do you think you're doing in Japan's place! You have no respect, aru!" China was stepping closer and closer to England. "We had a meeting yesterday and you two were nowhere to be found!"

"Why is it such a huge deal? America misses meetings all the time for God knows what! Can't a country have a day to himself?" Arthur was becoming very irritated and glared at America as he spoke.

"I do NOT miss meetings, England! Besides, we all knew you were over here being all lovey dovey and shit with Japan." He made a kissy face and England was about ready to smack him for it, but decided against it in his better nature.

"Please, everyo-" Japan couldn't finish his own words as China cut him off.

"YOU LEFT A MARK ON HIM, ARU!" China had noticed it on his neck and was on the verge of cussing England out. "What a disgrace Japan! How could you let him mark you! You're better than this, aru. Nations aren't supposed to have these… feelings!"

Japan hung his head slightly, feeling like a scolded child until England snapped.

"DON'T YELL AT HIM LIKE THAT!" Everyone became silent. "Why shouldn't a nation have the freedom to feel anything? We control ourselves, so why should we keep to ourselves?" England had looked accusingly at both the nations.

Japan could feel the tension in the room like everyone else and no one dared move or speak till China came closer to England.

"I will not accept you, you opium bastard, aru."

Japan was slightly annoyed by China's words. "China, please stop…"

England took Japan's hand in his own. "I don't care if you accept me. As long as I have Japa-… Kiku with me, I don't care what anyone else thinks of me." Japan had slightly blushed but gripped his hand tighter. He looked over to America.

"I… I never knew, England…" America stood there awestruck.

"America! Don't just side with him, aru! Don't you think it's wrong?"

America was looking down at the floor now. "I never said I sided with him. But that doesn't mean I'm on your side either…"

"Alfred…" England was confused and frowned slightly.

China sighed in disappointment. "Japan, do you really like this western country, aru?" He had forced the words out so blatantly.

Japan nodded continuously. "Yes, very much."

"Then do whatever the hell you want, but I'm staying overnight. I don't want you two all over each other more than you already have." China eyed the love bite again and stared at England again.

England just stared at him blankly and held Japan's hand a little tighter. "Fine."

Japan felt slight relief but decided to take action. "China-san, you can't stay over. You have North Korea to take care of not to mention Hong Kong. Besides, this is my home."

China stood, completely stunned as all he could do was frown. Japan looked at America and smiled. "Would either of you care for some tea?" He spoke as if nothing had happened, although England could still feel his hand tensed.

Everyone was now looking at America who had the usual smile back on his face. "I would love some tea."

"Then please, sit. I shall fix it now~" Japan hurried to the kitchen as England just smiled and looked at him as he went. China was still quiet and sat on the kotatsu, giving cold glares towards England that he ignored. Arthur was far too fixated on watching Kiku make the tea.

China couldn't take it anymore and hit his head against the table. The fact that England kept staring at his "brother" was too much. "Y-You really do like Honda?"

England snapped out of his trance and nodded. "I really do…" He looked up to see Kiku coming back with the tea tray.

"Done~" Kiku placed the tray down and handed England his cup first, then America, and following China.

Arthur smiled and took a sip of his tea. "Thank you Kiku~" Everyone then sat and quietly sipped their tea. Pochi came along and sat between Arthur and Kiku, nuzzling up and lying down.

China sipped his tea and noticed some familiar blurry eyebrows on Pochi. "Even the dog has been infected, aru."

England and Japan couldn't help but smile at one another. America started laughing obnoxiously loud. Arthur took his chance and took Kiku's hand under the table and whispered under his breath. "I love you~"

Kiku blushed lightly and slowly pulled his hand away, finishing his tea.

"I'm completely worn out, aru. Yelling at that opium jerk sure is exhausting~"

England rolled his eyes. "Maybe you guys should go?"

America nodded and rubbed his eyes. England smiled. It reminded him of how America had acted as a child.

"Kiku, may I stay here tonight?" England asked casually.

"Of course Arthur-san~" He blushed softly.

China rolled his eyes this time. "Give me a break, aru~"

AN: Hey again~! Thank you all for reading! Ok, on some of these parts, we were like mentally slapping ourselves, especially at the pancake kiss….. We hope you felt the adorableness as much as we did~! Again, neither Kesha nor I own ANYTHING! Reviews are appreciated~ :3