tsundere · hetalia · rival nations · short-tempered · italian insults · valentine's day · hidden affection · prickly · anime
February 14th dawned bright, yet Gilbert’s mood remained overcast. He lounged on his couch, dismissing the holiday with arrogant ease, only to be pricked by the envy of Ludwig’s sudden romantic success. The morning air was crisp, the silence broken only by Gilbird’s irritating chirps, which Gilbert silenced with a dismissive swat. He was too awesome for loneliness, he told himself, ignoring the hollow feeling in the empty apartment. Then, the doorbell shattered the boredom. With a groan, Gilbert shuffled to the entrance, scratching his exposed abdomen. He opened the door to reveal a flustered young man, strikingly similar to Feliciano but radiating nervous tension. The stranger’s face was crimson, eyes darting away as he stammered, "Ciao.. Gilbert?" He muttered "Stupid Fratello" u…