Warning: I think England is a bit OOC but I have a good reason for it. Believe me. Human names used.

Disclaimer: I don't own Hetalia!

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Arthur continued his walk. He doesn't care for the rain that continued to soak him. He needed to go to Alfred's house.

After a long walk in the rain, Arthur arrived in front of Alfred's front door, he knocked.

Alfred opened the front door and looked genuinely surprised when he saw Arthur there. "Arthur? What are you doing here completely soaked?"

Arthur didn't answer him instead, he walked forward and hugged Alfred. Only when he smelled hamburger and coffee Arthur allowed himself to relax. Arthur knew he'll safe with him. Although he's relaxed, his whole body is trembling.

Alfred hugged Arthur back and soothed him. "What happened?" Alfred asked Arthur but he only got silence as an answer. Although he didn't get an answer, Arthur's trembling ceased.

Alfred sighed quietly and gently lift Arthur from the floor, he doesn't care that his floor is all wet. "You need to change your clothes. It's all soaked."

Arthur only nodded to him as he put his head on Alfred's shoulder.

Alfred smiled softly as he closed his door before he proceed to his room upstairs bringing Arthur with him. Although he smiled, he was worried sick of Arthur and the silence is deafening in his ear.

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Arthur finished changing his clothes and he opened the door letting Alfred go into the room. Alfred decided to ask Arthur again. "Arthur, what's wrong? You don't speak at all…"

Arthur looked at him, Arthur put his arms around Alfred's waist and pulled him to the bed with him. He hugged Alfred closer to himself before falling asleep while saying a soft 'goodnight'.

Alfred hugged Arthur back. "Goodnight too, Arthur." He said while kissing Arthur's forehead before falling asleep.

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Alfred opened his eyes slowly. When his eyes fully opened he looked straight to Arthur's sleeping face. He carefully removed Arthur's hand from his waist. He froze when Arthur stirred and opened his eyes. "Alfred?" Arthur murmured sleepily.

"What is it?" Alfred decided to ask.

"Um… Thanks for letting me stay here last night." Arthur told Alfred, his face is red.

"No worries! It's what a hero does after all!" Alfred exclaimed.

Arthur smiled to Alfred. "I think I'll change my clothes now." He said when seeing his clothes as he go to the bathroom bringing his clothes with him.

"Okay." Alfred said as he decided to make some coffee and tea for breakfast.

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Arthur walked downstairs and find that Alfred currently drinking a cup of coffee. He looked to the table and found a cup of tea. He sat on the chair and took a sip from the tea. "It's so rare of you to make tea for me." He told Alfred while taking another sip.

Alfred blushed a little. He grinned to Arthur. "You feel better already, Arthur?"

"Yes… Thanks to you." Arthur about to say more but his phone started ringing. He grudgingly took it out and accepted the call.

"Artie! Why you didn't come back to home yesterday?" come an Irish-accented voice from the phone.

Arthur massaged his temples and try to answer it calmly. "Sorry. I went to America house yesterday."

"Ohkay… But, make sure you come back today, okay?" the voice said, saying today with more force.

"All right." Arthur didn't bother to hear the reply as he disconnected the call.

"Sorry, Alfred. Looks like I need to go back now. And your tea is good." Arthur said the last part quietly that Alfred almost didn't hear it.

"It's okay Arthur. I hope you'll get a nice trip."

"Hmph. I hope I will." Arthur said while leaving.

Alfred finished his coffee in one gulp and he gather all of the dishes, put them in the sink as he started washing them. He started to think how strange Arthur's behavior yesterday and today (although he admit, his behavior today is not as strange as yesterday).

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Arthur walked cautiously and quietly into his room. The plane ride is making his back hurt. He opened the door and that's when Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Wales showed themselves to Arthur.

Scotland hold Arthur's shoulder tightly to prevent him from running (not like it's possible with all of them around him, but he need to be cautious). Arthur knew if he doesn't bite his lip, he will scream in pain. However, that act alone make the others knew that something's wrong.

"Arthur. Show me your back." Scotland ordered.

Arthur knew better than go against that order. He reluctantly release his vest and shirt showing his bruised back, and shoulder.

They gasped except Scotland who just glared to his bruise. Silence fell to the room. Scotland decided to break the silence. "Arthur. Why you didn't told us about it?"

"What good it can do? A nation can't go against their boss."

They looked into his eyes and realize that his eyes are hollow, really different from the usual lively green eyes.

"For how long all of you suspect this?" Arthur asked them, decided to change the topic.

"How long we suspect this? I think it's almost one year." Wales answered for all of them.

"That long? Why are you suspecting it anyway?"

"You are acting strange in this past year, Arthur." Northern Ireland said. The rest of them (except Arthur) nodded, confirming it.

Arthur sighed as he massaged his temples. "Don't tell anyone about this, okay?" he 'asked'.

They looked like they wanted to protest, but Arthur silenced them. "There's nothing that you can do anyway."

They hesitantly nodded. "But, at least let us help you."

Arthur nodded. "Fair enough."

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After hours of thinking, Alfred decided he will ask someone about it. He took out his phone and dialed a certain nation's number. The call was answered on the second ring. "Hello?"

"Kiku, can I come to your house and ask you something?"

"Yes, America-san."

"Thank you Kiku!" Alfred said as he disconnected the call.

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A/N: And that is the ending for chapter 1! If any of you have critiques or suggestions feel free to tell me from the green button below! And if you give me ideas that I can put in my story I'll put it! Please R&R!