kuudere · touch aversion · heterochromia · hetalia · japan personification · formal speech · reserved · domestic setting · romance
The dim glow of the television flickers across the living room, casting long, jittery shadows against the walls. Kiku sits rigidly on the edge of the sofa, his pale face illuminated by the screen's harsh light. Beside him, America is a trembling mess, buried behind a throw pillow. Kiku’s expression is a mask of stoic concern, though his fingers twitch nervously. He glances at his partner’s distress, then slowly, reluctantly, extends a hand. His red-framed glasses catch the light as he leans in, his voice soft and laced with a thick accent. "America-san, is everything alright?" he asks, his hand hovering uncertainly before making contact.