When secrets get out

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Germany and Japan had left the café as soon as they could, taking their Italian friend to the Japanese man's house to stay for a week or more. They originally were going to take him to his own home, but he was scared to be alone and Ludwig felt uncomfortable leaving him to himself now, he wanted to make sure he was ok. Kiku was the one to suggest his place since it's a calmer and more relaxing place where they could fully talk to Feli about his dreams and watch over him.

"I'm okay, it's just some bad dream, really. I don't even remember them!" Feli cried trying to get out of the situation, sure he appreciated their concern but he really didn't want to think something was wrong with him, he wanted them to think he was happy, he didn't want to worry them with his emotions. Germany looked at his friend and sighed " we already know so just let us help you Feliciano" Of course the other two axis members didn't believe he was okay for a second after what happened in the bathroom, Germany had filled in Japan about what Italy said and how he was acting, hell even now the Italian was shaking. Japan nodded his head "we care about you, please just be honest"

The trio reached japans home and walked inside taking off their shoes, and heading to the living room, Japan left to make them all tea and Germany wrapped Italy up in a blanket on the couch. "we all rest tonight but, in the morning, we need you to talk to us" the blond sighed

This was the thing, he couldn't talk, all he knew was the fear and feeling of danger and being watched after waking up, he never remembered the dreams. How was he supposed to talk about something he doesn't remember? He was at least glad to not be home. Japan walked back into the room with tea and handed a cup to both, sitting on the chair opposite of them both, drinking his tea. The two more stoic nations discussed how long Italy would be staying there and if they would take turns watching him. They ended up deciding that he would stay at Japans for a week, each night they'd take turns comforting the Italian if he woke up from one of his bad dreams, they hoped he'd be able to talk if he had the nightmare not even a second ago.

They had all fallen asleep, the stubborn German being the last awake, making sure his friend slept.  It was now 3 in the morning when japan had been woken by the sounds of sniffling and the movement from the other asleep next to him, he fully woke realizing the Italian was crying in his sleep. Feli shifted, his brows furrowed and a scared expression on his face. "no no.... let me...o..out..no more." 

Kiku sat up and gently shook Feli's shoulders, trying to wake him. "it is okay, you are okay" he whispered. The Italians eyes shot open, he was breathing heavy and couldn't even scream just sob and whine. The black haired man pulled his friend close and pet his hair." You are safe, I'm here, Ludwig is here, nothing else, it is okay, can you speak?"
The taller of the two picked his head up, letting out a quiet cry." y...yes, I'm sorry kiku, I'm okay n..now. I was b...being chased by.... something." he shook his head not remembering anymore.
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They sat there in silence besides Italy's sniffling for a half hour before they fell asleep again, the rest of the night was peaceful. Eventually the sun rose and so did Germany, making them all breakfast he smiled at Italy's peaceful expression now. Japan and Italy woke up later and after eating breakfast they all sat on the couch chatting about nothing before Japan spoke.

He faced the Italian." For long time we thought you were happy, but this not true, please be honest.". His usually stoic face was gone, replace by a soft smile and slightly furrowed, thin, brows. He truly did care for his friend and ally. For so long he thought Italy was just a happy, oblivious guy, childish but he always made them feel better in times of need. He realized that it was Italy's time of need now, he needed them just as they needed him.
Germany nodded with a soft grunt, scooting closer to both his friends. The Aryan man had the same understanding as Japan, He cared deeply for Italy. "you make us smile even during times of war; the least we can do is help with your nightmares." 

Italy looked at both of them; he'd been sandwiched between them, it was comforting. He sighed and smiled a real smile for the first time in weeks. "Thank you, I'm so lucky to has people to care about me like you two do." He hung his head, a single tear fell silent but not unnoticed, then looked back up, smiling slightly brighter. "ill try my best to be honest, maybe the dreams will stop, I hope so at least."

For the rest of the day they watched bad movies and laughed at them together.