Day 16: During Their Morning Rituals

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America awoke to the smell of food, slowly opening his eyes as he rose out of bed. He stretched his arms over his head and flopped them back down to his sides as he lazily puts on his fluffy slippers and starts heading downstairs. Still feeling a little sleepy, America made loud shuffling noises with his feet as he barely picked up his feet from the ground, dragging them around as he let out a long yawn. In the kitchen, Japan could be seen cooking some food for him and his boyfriend to eat. He always wakes up a lot earlier than the blond man, which America has envy for since he's much younger than Japan. 'He's so old though! How can he wake up so early!?' was the usual thought that came to his mind whenever he sees Japan wide awake in the morning. America glances over at the clock beside the stove and reads the time. It's 10:30 a.m. He let out a small scoff through his nose as he forms a small smirk over his face. 'I should still be asleep. It's way too early for me.'


Unaware of his presence, Japan kept scrambling the eggs around the frying pan as he waited for them to be the right color to eat. The sizzling sound of fried eggs always relaxes him in the morning, he's not sure why. He just likes the sound that they make as they cook up in the hot oil. Japan was stuck in his little world when he felt a pair of strong arms wrap around his waist, causing him to snap back into reality. He turns his head over to the side and forms a small smile before planting a small kiss on America's cheek, a small blush forming over America's fair skin.


"Morning sleepy head~!"


"Morning~!"


America smiled sleepily at Japan before burying his face into the crook of Japan's neck. The Japanese man giggled as he felt America's breath hit his sensitive skin, lifting his shoulder to make him get up. "America, stop! You're tickling me." America chuckled lightly as he tightened the hug more and attempted to tickle more of Japan's neck, nuzzling his face as he pressed his face against it. Japan kept giggling as he tried to get him off his neck, moving around his shoulder and poking him lightly on his side with his elbow. America lifted his head to breathe better and rests his chin on Japan's shoulder, letting out a satisfied sigh as he leaned his head against Japan's. He lightly pecked a small kiss on Japan's soft cheek as he gave him a small smile before speaking once again.


"I love you, babe~!" Japan's face flustered as the words ringed inside his ears like lovely melodies. He leans his head against America's forehead as he shifts his eyes up to look at America's face.


"I love you too~!" The pair remained like this for a while before Japan told America to go set up the table so they can start eating. Once everything was ready, Japan brought over the frying pan to the table and split the scrambled eggs evenly on each plate,  setting them on each side of the table so they can start eating. After they finished eating, the two carry on with their usual paperwork until it was time for them to relax and cuddle together.

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