Chubby! Seven Minutes in Heaven

Germany~


Before you know it your standing in the middle of a circle formed by everyone at the party and a cloth grocery bag was being shoved in your face.
"Come on (Name) dude, pick an item!" You gave Alfred a nervous look. He just continued to stare at you with the look of an energetic puppy.
Reluctantly you shoved your hand in the bag. You weren't even sure if you were looking for anything specific, but when something cold brushed against your knuckle, you grabbed it.
When you pulled the item out you recognized it as Ludwig's cross necklace, which he always wears.
Seeing the necklace sitting in your hand, your stomach erupted into butterflies. Not wanting to see the most likely look of horror on his face, you walked straight into the closet. Once inside, you pressed your back to one of the four walls, eyes closed, and trying to control your ragged breathing.
You figured it was useless after hearing the sound of the door shutting and being locked.  After opening your eyes all you saw was black. This added to your nervousness, unknowing of where your crush is, watching you.  
"U-um Ludwig? Where are you?"  
"Over here." You let out a squeak, jumping away. That was right next to your ear!
After that you heard a chuckle. With your hand on your rapid beating heart, your eyes finally adjusted. Looking over to Ludwig you saw him already looking at you, a certain emotion held in his ice-like eyes.
You averted your gaze, blushing like mad. That look was intense! If it's not obvious enough, you have a small *cough* large *cough* crush on a certain someone standing in a dark broom closet.
He was known around school as strict, serious, and super smart. Seriously, he's the top of the class.
All of that is true, yes, but you always saw deeper than that. He is awkward around girls, blushes easily, and is kinder than most give him credit for.  Once you discovered that side of him, your heart couldn’t help but fall head over heels.
Coming back to reality you remembered the necklace you still had in your hand.
"Oh yeah! Here's your necklace." You held it out to him, the cross sitting in your palm.
He walked closer and grabbed it, brushing his hand against yours. "S-sorry it's warm and gross, m-my hands usually get really hot." You mentally slapped yourself. 'Stop stuttering idiot! He's gonna know you like him!' He just nodded with a blush on his face.
This peaked your curiosity, but then you brushed it off. I mean why would he blush anyway? It must of been your imagination.
”*cough* Um, sorry I picked your item Ludwig...” you said trying to change the subject.
He looked at you with surprise.
"Vhy vould you apologize?" You shrugged, looking to the side.
Before you know it, you feel yourself enveloped in a warm spontaneous hug. His face was pushed in your hair while yours was resting on his broad shoulders. "Y-you shouldn't feel that vay (Name)....I'm really happy you picked me..." The last part was mumbled, with his face being stuffed in your hair. You weren't able to make sense of it.  
"W-what was that last part Ludwig?"  You couldn't help but stutter. I mean your heart has been threatening to jump out of your chest ever since he started hugging you.
".....Nothing..." he squeezed you tighter. Nervously, with your heart still doing laps, you wrapped your arms around his lower torso.
This whole scene downright confused you. Why would he be acting this way? This is completely out of character for him, but it's not like you don't mind the hug.... The feeling that surrounds you makes your crush on him swell.
After standing like that for a while it was almost like he realized what he was doing when he backed away quickly; face blushed as red as sunburn. Trying to hide his obvious embarrassment he coughs in his fist, averting your gaze.
Still confused you start to ask him if he was alright when-
" Yo dudes! Times up!" The door slams open and light blinds the both of you.
Still dazed and confused, you realized your being led out by a warm calloused hand. Your face turned a whole new kind of red when you realized it belonged to Ludwig.
After being led to somewhere unknown in the living room you’re soon pushed back by a bubbly Italian hugging you around your neck.
"Vee~ (Name) it's so nice to finally meet you face to face~! I mean Germany talks about you all the time, but it’s nice to meet you!"
"Italy!" Ludwig's face couldn't be any redder. Once he saw you looking at him in shock he averted his gaze.
"I-Is that true?" ' no... it can't be... can it? No one’s ever like me before....'
He reluctantly nodded, not daring to look at you.
To be honest you were still confused with this whole ordeal. I mean...how can the guy you've had a crush on since forever like you back?  The coincidence is too ironic. Never in your wildest dreams have you thought that could happen to you.
None the less you walked up to him, with his back still turned and walked around, face to face. The both of you had blushes tainting your cheeks, but they increased when you straightened your posture and pecked him on the cheek. Man his face couldn't get any redder.
He looked down to you as you look up at him, giving the happiest smile you've had in a long time.

'Maybe....maybe someone does like me...."