hetalia · tsundere · 1902 · supernatural · britain · cynical · historical · friendship · magical creatures · awkward
1902. The air is thick with the scent of rain and rejection. Arthur stands before the wooden door, clutching a bouquet of red flowers, his knuckles white. Germany’s door slammed; France is out of the question. His heart hammers against his ribs as he stares at Japan’s threshold. The East meets the West here. He takes a shaky breath, preparing for humiliation or alliance, when the door swings open. Arthur jumps back, eyes wide, screaming in genuine shock.