GerUk/GerEng Collection

That Damn Tree Root

Originally posted to Tumblr: https://koolkat9.tumblr.com/post/655009987146498048/for-the-pairing-prompt-4-for-gereng 

Prompt: accidental brush of the lips followed by a pause and going back for another one on purpose

 A damn tree root. Of course, that was it.

It was a lovely spring day so Arthur had proposed they go for a stroll out back in the forestry area behind his house. Ludwig, never able to say no to his friend and not wanting to waste this rare, beautiful weather, agreed. As they set off, they began sharing highlights of their week to fill the silence. Normally Ludwig found casual conversation difficult, but it just seemed to flow when he was with Arthur and for that he was thankful. The whole walk had been quite relaxing, filled with laughs and stories, the cool breeze blowing just right, and the occasional chirp of a bird or buzz of a bee. That was until they tripped.

Arthur had gotten ahead of him at some point, but since they were in the middle of a conversation, he was focused on Ludwig rather than what was in front of him. As the trail became more uneven as roots from nearby trees peeked through the soil, Ludwig tried to get Arthur to focus. Most likely to grind Ludwig's gears, the Brit instead turned completely around to face Ludwig. "Aww, that's sweet that you worry. But I'm the United Bloody Kingdom, no tree root can defeat me." And, by some divine power, as soon as those words left Arthur's mouth, he fell backward to the ground. Unfortunately, Ludwig wasn't safe either. Having been traveling too close to Arthur, he ended up bumping into him and falling on top of the unsuspecting man, their lips brushing as Ludwig came down.

It barely even lasted a second, regardless, Ludwig quickly pulled away, his face and ears burning a bright red. Arthur on the other hand had an unreadable look on his face as he stared up at him. Neither spoke or moved and Ludwig, though he wanted to, could not tear his gaze away from Arthur's eyes. He had always found his friend's eyes quite beautiful, but the way the sunlight peeking through the trees hit them just right made them sparkle in a whole new way. As if drawing him in, Ludwig began leaning down once more. He was surprised when Arthur met him in the middle, capturing his lips in a gentle kiss.

Coming as a shock, Ludwig's eyes shot open wide, but as Arthur wrapped his arms around his neck, pulling him closer, he was able to relax into it, eyes slipping closed. All thoughts ceased as Arthur drew him in. His heart was beating fast, his palms were probably sweaty, and all he could feel was the soft pair of lips moving against his own. It felt absolutely wonderful, something out of a dream (and he would be lying if denied he ever dreamed of kissing Arthur). But just like a dream he soon had to "wake up" (or in this case, pull away).

"W-Was that okay?" Arthur asked, his gaze concerned and cheeks pink.

Still coming down from the high of it all, unable to put his feelings into words, he pressed their foreheads together. "Mhm."

"D-Don't pity me. You can be honest."

"What? I am!"

Arthur's gaze shifted to the side, a slight pout forming. He clearly didn't believe Ludwig's words. Figuring there wasn't much else he could do and confident Arthur must have felt the same way, he placed a kiss on his cheek. When he didn't get a reaction, Ludwig placed another kiss, this time on Arthur's ear. Still no reaction other than the Englishman's cheeks heating up even more. 'Third time's a charm' Ludwig thought, placing a light kiss on Arthur's neck.

"Gah! That tickles," Arthur exclaimed, shooting up into a sitting position, forcing Ludwig back.

"Do you believe me now?" Ludwig asked timidly.

Arthur's brows furrowed as his eyes filled with hesitancy. But that quickly changed to a mischievous glint. "I don't know. Maybe I need some more convincing."

Ludwig gulped slightly as his blush spread from his cheeks to his neck and ears. Nonetheless, he was quite content complying, leaning forward, admiring the man before him before pulling him in for another kiss. He'd kiss Arthur a hundred times if it would make his feelings known.

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