Chapter 16: Love

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About a week went by. The days became colder and more snow fell and covered the ground.

Almost everyday (Y/N) and Matthew would go out into the forest to see Kumajirou. It made Alfred kind of jealous, he wasn't sure what they were doing... Alone...

One day he decided to follow them. He saw Kumajirou and the astounding scenery. He was truly amazed. Of course he was not the best at keeping his excitement contained...

~~~Flashback~~~

"WOAH DUDE THIS IS AWESOME!!!"

 Matthew and (Y/N) jumped as they heard a voice shout from the nearby shrubbery.

"A-Alfred?" (Y/N) stuttered.

A moment went by, then they saw Alfred rise from behind the bushes. He laughed awkwardly. "H-hey guys... Hehe..."

"Alfred, what were you doing hiding in the bushes?" (Y/N) asked.

Alfred began to scratch the back of his head. "Well... I wanted to know where you two were going everyday without me..."

"O-oh... Did we make you feel left out?"

Alfred slightly nodded.

(Y/N) turned to Matthew. "Matthew, would it be okay if Alfred comes with us when we come out here?" Alfred got his usual glow back when he heard that question. "Please, Mattie!!"

Matthew smiled slightly. "Sure, it'll be nice for all three of us to come out here."

"Awesome dude!" Alfred exclaimed. He ran up to Matthew and (Y/N) and gave them a large hug.

"A-Alfred... Y-you're crushing us..." (Y/N) said with lack of breath. Alfred release both of them. "Woops, sorry..."

~~~End Flashback~~~

Since then the three of them have gone out into the forest together. (Y/N) was happier than she had ever been in her entire life. She had friends that cared for her, she wasn't being beaten by her mother's boyfriend, she was actually enjoying life.

Matthew and Alfred were happy too. (Y/N) was so different from when they first met her. She opened up more, she laughed, smiled, joked... She was happy... That's what they really wanted. They cared deeply for her... They loved her.

(Y/N) was home by herself. She was making hot chocolate for when the others got back. Suddenly, she heard the door burst open. She jumped slightly, but knew it was nothing to worry about.

"(Y/N)!" Alfred shouted as he ran into the kitchen. "(Y/N) the Winter Festival is in three days!" He said as he jumped up and down excitedly.

"Oh yeah, the Winter Festival. I had always heard other people talking about it, but I've never been to it."

Alfred immediately froze. He put both his hands on (Y/N)'s shoulders. "You've never been to the Winter Festival?!" (Y/N) shook her head.

Alfred ran back out the door, shouting "Mattie!" as he did so. (Y/N) could hear their conversation (at least Alfred's side) from the kitchen.

"(Y/N) has never been to the Winter Festival!"

There was a break. She guessed Matthew gave his response, but she couldn't hear it.

"I know! It's crazy!"

Another break, this time longer.

"Oh! Dude! That's a great idea!"

She heard footsteps coming toward her again. Alfred reappeared in the doorway, Matthew was right behind him. They came into the kitchen and stood around (Y/N).

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