Kage: For iivolgenchen, I'm rather surprised at myself. I was able to write it relatively quickly~

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Our Last Goodbye(Faber Drive): MapleTea Past/One-sided AmeCan

Warning: Human Au? Break-up? I believe that would be it.

It wasn't alright, despite Arthur's understanding Matthew could tell that his boyfriend wasn't okay with Alfred's constant calls and visits.

So, Matthew never pretended that nothing was wrong because this, this wasn't right.

Matthew and Alfred used to date in University, however, their relationship was toxic. There was nothing alright with pretending that nothing was wrong, it was a fight that was going on for far too long.

They would argue, Alfred would storm out and slam the door, Matthew would scream after him. Only to be ignored.

A constant thought had been; What's the use?

Finally, Matthew acknowledged that it was too late for Alfred and him.

When Alfred had returned, another fight had broke out and Matthew had screamed that they were through and Alfred had snarled back that it was fine with him as he went to his room within their dorm.

Matthew had been left in the living room, hand clapped over his mouth as he cupped his elbow. Tears had blurred his vision, but it was time that they admit it. That it was finished even when they tried to make it work, but they just made it worse. This whole relationship had been too fast, it wouldn't have last, they were done and now here they were bruised and broken-hearted.

Even when they tried to take it slow, they just lost control.

So, Matthew faced the facts and said his last goodbye. He decided to head to a place he could call home, that being to his cousin Francis. He'd get his stuff later and ask for a different room.

However, it seemed Alfred heard his escape because after he buckled himself into his seat he felt his cell phone vibrate in his pocket and upon taking it out Matthew had stared at the text staring him in the face; "Don't you still love me?"

Matthew never answered it.

So, he went to Francis, whom listened through it all, adding comments here or there when needed and finally the Frenchman placed his hands upon Matthew's shoulders, gave them a small shake and said this was for the best and it was time to admit that what he and Alfred had was finished.

Well, Matthew couldn't have agreed more.

Then, that was when Arthur came in.

It hadn't been a quick decision, it wasn't a sudden choice. In fact, it was much more slower than it had been with Alfred, taking it too fast, it wouldn't last. And look at that relationship, done. With both ending up bruised and broken-hearted.

After months of circling one another and subtle flirting, Matthew allowed himself to be taken on a date, which led to so many more dates and before the Canadian knew it. He was dating Arthur.

Then Alfred came in.

And here they were now, Arthur on one side, Matthew's boyfriend. And Alfred at the other, the ex.

Alfred wanted him back, sending texts and calling, visiting. Alfred would never change and even if Matthew felt that he missed Alfred he knew, knew, that they were done.

Matthew was able to realize that, now he had to get Alfred to realize that too.

So, Matthew, after talking to Arthur about what he needed to do and Arthur, bless him, had grabbed his hands, kissing the knuckles of one of them before stating that he respected Matthew's choice and wished him luck, made his plan.

He called Alfred, requesting that the American meet him at a nearby eating establishment so that they could talk.

Alfred agreed.

Now, here Matthew sat, across from the American whom was watching him, strangely silent and Matthew sighs, pulling back his hair into a small pony tail.

"Alfred, you have to understand why I asked you to meet me here." Matthew started, arms crossed on the table as he leaned forward.

"You want to give us another chance?" Alfred guessed, placing one of his hands over Matthew's.

Matthew remained silent for a moment, before he shook his head.

"I'm sorry, but, no, I don't." Matthew says honestly, tone gentle. His intention isn't to be callous or cruel, he wanted to get through to his ex.

"Love's the answer, it's just never free." Alfred responded, sounding desperate, his grip tightening.

"This love's a cancer, Alfred, 'cause I know it's killing me." Matthew returned, peering into Alfred's eyes. "We pretended that nothing was wrong and that wasn't alright, we always fought. Alfred, we have to realize, our relationship had gone on for way too long. We have to finally move on," Matthew felt like he was begging as he gripped Alfred's hands, hoping the other would listen. "Yes, we tried to make this work but we ended up just making it worse, it had its good times. Yes, it did. You weren't a bad boyfriend but we were done before we even started. We rushed ourselves into this and now look at us, bruised and broken-hearted." Matthew offered a smile, Alfred couldn't return it, head lowered.

"Alfred, we have to face the facts. We have to say our last goodbye." Matthew implored, gripping Alfred's forearm and trying to get the other to meet his eyes.

What he didn't expect was for Alfred to push forward and kiss him chastely. After a light pat to his hand, Alfred had stood. His eyes were wet with tears, but he seemed to finally understand.

"Goodbye, Matthew." Alfred said, taking a step back before turning and beginning to walk away.

"Goodbye." Matthew whispered.

...

Matthew used the key to get into Arthur's apartment, he felt exhausted, both physically and emotionally. Though, he held back the urge to cringe at the scent of burnt scones, walking to the kitchen and watching Arthur pull out the tray of charred scone corpses.

"Oh, I didn't expect you back so soon, love." Arthur said, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Matthew simply smiled, walking over to the Brit and embracing him.

"We said our last goodbye."

Arthur simply hugged Matthew in return, no words needed.

Kage: Woot, three updates in one day! New record? Eh, I still have more to do~

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