[America's eyes widen, caught by surprise, before he kisses back. It's something they haven't done in a while, and right now with all of the feelings bubbling around under America's skin it sends him reeling more than usual. It'd be nicer if they were at home, but this is still something good, at least.]
[It doesn't pave the deep cracks in England's heart or span the chasm of guilt that threatens to swallow him, but it's a reminder that America is here. Despite everything, he's here, and he still loves England even if England doesn't deserve it.
He pulls back just enough to rest his forehead against America's once he's had his fill for the moment.]
[America wants to stay like this. He does, for now. But he knows they have to get moving, and he hates everything and feels awful about why they have to hurry all over again.] Should we get ready to go? [He doesn't want to, and he doesn't move.]
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He pulls back just enough to rest his forehead against America's once he's had his fill for the moment.]
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[England doesn't want a repeat of when he split from America and Ginger and they immediately came across the Joker.]