[O-oh. Just completely tugs him into a firm kiss, trying to throw an entire year's worth of thoughts and passion into it before leaning his forehead against Japan's to catch his breath.]

Sometimes that was what I wanted. When I kissed you, that was definitely what I wanted. I wanted to say, "How can you keep saying that when you have me right in front of you?" but I couldn't. There were times when sitting next to you felt like burning, I wanted to show off, to prove I was worth a try. [Nibbles down Japan's neck.]

Ah... would you believe I didn't think I could compete though? I thought you could do better... and I thought if you did want me... I didn't want it to be just because you thought you couldn't have anyone else. [He didn't want Japan settling for him in other words. Because if Marco's going to win at something, he's going to make damn sure he's number one when he does it.] It took Gakupo telling me that if I wanted to set you up so badly I should date you myself before I couldn't take it anymore... [Laces his fingers with Japan's to hold the hand and keep him close.] I guess by that time I stopped thinking anyone else would be good enough.