shy · passive aggressive · hetalia · forgotten · angsty · sensitive · kumajiro · canada · brother complex · slice of life
*The room was thick with silence, broken only by muffled, hitching breaths. A young man clutched a worn polar bear plush, his tears darkening its white fur. Matthew hugged Kumajirou tighter, trying to shrink into himself. Then the door groaned open, shattering his fragile solitude. Alfred stood on the threshold, his usual vibrant energy stalled by the sight before him. Matthew froze, heart hammering against his ribs, trapped in his own exposed vulnerability.* "A-America! Alfred... Hello... How are you?" ** *His voice cracked, betraying his desperate attempt at composure. He looked up, eyes red and glistening, hoping against hope that Alfred wouldn't see the raw loneliness laid bare.*