Finding Love (China x Female Reader x Japan)

Departure

Heading out of the small enclosure with Yao holding my hand while Kiku following us close, we found all the countries standing together and talking amongst themselves.

"And that's what we'll do!" Alfred excitedly said.

"We're back, aru!" Yao called out to them as we headed towards them.

Everyone looked at us in surprise.

Feliciano shreiked out. "Oh no! Did they―"

Before he could say anything, Lovino pressed his hand on the other Italian brother's mouth. "Shut up, you bastard!"

We sweatdropped.

"What were you all talking about?" I asked.
"Oh, it's nothing, (Y/n)! We were planning to visit here someday again!" Antonio nervously explained.

Kiku smiled. "I'm glad you all enjoyed your time here. Shall we head out now? The car must be here in any minute now."

We nodded in unison and headed down the stairs.

I looked back one last time and pondered over Kiku's words.

My wish...If I were to wish, I want to wish to find love. Please, whomever is listening, I hope you would allow me to make a selfish wish for once. I'm counting on you.

"(Y/n)!!"

On hearing my name being called from the bottom of the stairs, I turned around and made my way down the steps too.

After the ride back to Kiku's home, we quickly packed up our belongings and kept the luggages in the cabs that came to take us to the airport. I looked around the house for the last time before heading out when suddenly I heard a small bark behind me.

I turned to see Pochi sitting there and frowning.

"Pochi?" I walked towards him and kneeled down.

"Are you sad that we all are going back?"
The little dog nodded.
I warmly smiled at him as I patted his head lightly.

"Don't be sad, we will surely visit you again. And Kiku will stay with us happily, so you don't have to worry about him either," I told him.

Pochi's eyes brightened up and he hopped forward to lick my face. I giggled at his little tongue's tickles.

"Miss (Y/n)," Kiku came up behind me. "We should all be going now."
"Yes!"

Waving Pochi goodbye, I stood up and walked towards the cars while Kiku walked past me to lock the house.

"Thank you, Miss (Y/n)."

I stopped as Kiku whispered those words into my ears. His soft voice felt like satin and made my heart skip a beat.

I gently shook my head to myself.

This is nothing. I'm just overthinking it. Kiku already rejected me and we're just friends now, so I shouldn't have feelings like this about him anymore.

I took in a deep breath and headed towards the car.

On my way, I saw the old lady from the neighborhood smiling at me from her gateway. I smiled back at her and gave a deep bow. She bowed back to me.

"(Y/n)! This one, aru!" Yao called out from one of the cabs.
"Coming!" I answered.

I looked back at the lady and nodded slightly before entering the cab. Yao and Alfred were already seated inside.

"Alright then!! Let's go!!! To the Hetalia Mansion!!!"