if there is anything he can do...?

wouldn't mind having someone to talk to to take his mind off things, although it's possible he'll doze off in the middle of a conversation.

here to listen.

smiles at him, glad he's here. "How do you think the greenhouse is going?"

smiles back. "I passed by the site earlier. It's going well; perhaps another month or so and it will be finished, aru."

hums happily. "Good~ I can't wait to start planting... sunflowers, da, of course, and maybe some other nice flowers like black eyed susans_

or daffodils... Is there anything you wanted to grow? I'm sure there will be plenty of room. Your design was for very a big greenhouse!"

chuckles. "Oh, i'll probably just plant some blossoms and orchids. I enjoy them quite a bit, aru."

grins like a little kid. "That would be nice. Yao has very good taste."

smiles shyly, amused at Russia's child like facial expressions. "Thank you... I appreciate that, aru. It will be beautiful, I'm sure."

nods happily. "I'm sure it will..." trails off, staring of into space as if he can see it already.

chuckles. "You should rest. You're falling asleep already, aru."

mumbles something incoherent, but closes his eyes. He's too tired to fight against Yao's orders.

tucks a blanket that's nearby over him, smiling. "Sleep. I'll stick around until you wake up, aru.

makes a small noise of assent and allows himself to drift of, dreaming of the sunflowers he'll soon plant.

does some tidying up before settling on a nearby couch and drifting into his own sleep.

(( Wanna timeskip, or finish it here? ))

((timeskip, please~))

wakes up several hours later, feeling much better. Looks around and sees Yao snoozing on the couch, thinks he looks utterly adorable.

mumbles in his sleep, unaware that Russia is awake.

strains to try and hear what he's saying, curious.

mumbles something about Russia and flowers.

now especially interested since his name was mentioned. Slips out of bed and quietly sneaks closer.

stirs a bit, mumbling about sunflowers and orchids. Also says Russia's name again.

somehow very embarrassed by this. Blushes a bit and reaches out to tap Yao on the shoulder lightly to wake him up.

's eyes open so they are half-lidded, looking at Russia sleepily.

he's adorably irresistible. "Good morning, sunshine~" sings, scooting closer. "Pleasant dreams?"

rubs his eyes. "Yes... thank you. Sorry I fell asleep with you here, aru..."

smiles down at. "It's no problem, I was the first to fall asleep after all." Offers him a hand to help him up.

takes it, smiling at him.

pulls him up easily, but doesn't let go. He likes how warm and soft Yao's skin is.

doesn't seem to notice, is too groggy to let go himself.

"What did you dream about?" asks suddenly, still holding his hand.

ponders for a moment. "It's a little hazy, but I believe it was about the greenhouse, aru..."

nods. "Hmm, I thought so... did you know you sleep talk, comrade?" ^__^

blushes. "W-what? I do?"

nods. 'Da. Very adorably, I might add."

looks away, face flushed red in embarrassment.

pats him on the head, chuckling to himself.

gulps. "I-I didn't say anything... strange, did I, aru?"

shakes his head. "You were just talking about flowers."

sighs in relief. "Oh... that's good, aru."

suddenly feels the need to mess with him. "Except... well, no. It didn't mean anything, right?" ^__^

's mouth gapes, blushing even deeper. "E-eh? What did I say, aru?"

enjoys seeing him flustered, and it shows. "Nothing~" he giggles. "You just kept talking about a certain someone~"

now a nervous wreck and can't look Russia in the eye, face redder than a tomato.

laughs. "Oh Yao, you're so cute when you blush like that~ That someone must really be special, hm~?"

looks down shyly. "N-noe of your business, aru."

"Aw, you do like them, don't you..." suddenly trails off, remembering it was his name Yao had said.

just stays silent.

looks at the ground, a little nervous. "Yao... do you like that person?" asks quietly.

pouts. "Perhaps... a-and if I do, aru?"

"I would be very happy... if that person is really me..." looks to the side and blushes.

bites his lip nervously. "And what would you say if I told you that it was you, aru...?"

considers, heart pounding. "I would... I would probably say that I liked you too," says slowly.

turns pink and nods. "Then it is..."

's eyes widen in surprise. "Really?" he asks, unable to believe that his affections are returned.

smiles a bit and nods again, feeling quite shy.

's cheeks are dusted with pink and he smiles too. Hugs Yao happily. "I feel the same."

sighs into his coat, letting himself be hugged for once. "That's good, aru..."

makes a noise of agreement, content to just hold him for now.

decides to be a bit spontaneous and kiss him on the cheek.

blushes, turning his head so he can give Yao a chaste kiss in return.

blushes deeply, but kisses back all the same.

pulls back after a few seconds, smiling warmly. "You are so lovely..."

licks his lips, smiling shyly. "O-oh... thank you, aru..."

brushes a stray lock of hair out of Yao's face. "You are more than welcome."