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Chocolates and Confessions

Arthur decides to confess to his unrequited love at a Subway station. Knowing he'd be rejected, he decided to confess on the last second before the train doors slid close.

"I like you."

Once those three sacred words were released from his tight lips, Arthur Kirkland shoved a small box of chocolate towards Alfred's chest without looking at his expression.

His confession was planned.

Because knowing he'd be rejected, the best way to escape humiliation was to confess and jump in the subway train on the last second before the automatic doors close.

And that was what he did.

We'll be reaching the next station in three minutes.

Arthur, now on the train, never looked back at Alfred; he was afraid to see what expression the younger man had on his face.

There were many things Arthur predicted: shock, surprised… disgust… he was beginning to feel the burn of regret itching in his chest.

It was Valentine's Day.

An internationally recognized holiday, especially in the country of Japan.

It was common practice for an individual to give chocolates to their love interest, and many participated in this custom. Presenting chocolates to the person you love was equivalent to saying the words "I love you". One could simply give the chocolates and the other will automatically know what they mean, but the confession would be more special and sincere if the latter received both the words and the sweet treats.

March 14, one month after, is connected to February 14. It was called White Day, the official day where the individual will find out if their love interest will return the same feelings or not.

This was a favored holiday event that is practised by many.

And Arthur, who was in his last year of high school, decided to participate too.

Because well, it was his Senior Year, and he'll be graduating in a few months. He doesn't need to worry about showing his face in front of Alfred for that long.

Curse that American.

Curse his stupid crush.

Getting Arthur to say those lame words…

Ugh… curse that idiot.

Arthur considered his school years - starting from kindergarten to middle school - to be peaceful and productive. He was a straight A student, an active member in the community that did volunteer work, he was apart of many after school activities, and he was involved in the student body. He was a well groomed gentleman from the United Kingdom; he communicated and moved with grace, and he always maintains composure in every situation.

Yes, his time in high school are indeed peaceful.

Until a certain American came into his life.

Alfred F. Jones was a freshman when he started attending World Academy, a prestigious, respected school built in Japan that accepts international students. When the American had first laid eyes on Arthur, on that day, the green-eyed blonde never found a time where Alfred was never by his side.