Between the Lines [Hetalia; America/England, 4/4]

[xtwilightzx]

Title: Between the Lines
Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Character/Pairings: eventual America/England; Canada, France
Word Count: 5203 for this chapter
Warning/Spoilers: PG. Use of human names.
Summary: Sparked by a comment from Francis and prompted by how current world events have strained his and Alfred’s relationship, Arthur decides to step away

Comments

[xtwilightzx]

I'm actually glad you didn't read this on the minibang, because I ended up adding quite a few small scenes to each chapter (particularly this one), and I think they made the story stronger. So thank you for waiting XD

Arthur really had thought about the whole "falling out of love" strategy through. So to have Alfred appear in front of him, asking for the contrary - he clung to his conviction because he truly believed it was for the best. If Alfred had wavered (and didn't recover) at any point during this conversation, or if he had found out a few weeks later, I don't think Arthur's feelings would have been swayed.

In my head, Arthur's the sweet romantic, but Alfred - Alfred's the really cheesy, over-the-top romantic. Together, they are deadly. I'm really amused at the thought of what they would do if they decided to compete in the romantic department, trying to one up the other. It would be something they'd do, stupid loveable idiots that they are XD

Thank you for sticking with this story and commenting all the way! I really love reading your comments - they're always really fun and insightful ♥!