I do not own Hetalia: Axis Powers, I just enjoy writing about the characters.

This is a Canada birthday fic, but it may be extended for other character's birthdays as well. This oneshot is a gift for Unara Akoni since she will cosplaying Canada in August and has been RPing with me since May. Thanks for being awesome Mattie!

Canada was not having a good day. He had been trying to get a hold of his boyfriend France all day. Most of the time he let Francis do his own thing. He was hardly clingy . . . but today was Matthew's birthday. The older man was very conscientious about special dates such as birthdays and anniversaries.

Finally he set down his phone to pick up Kumajirou instead. Sensing his master's distress, the polar bear didn't even ask his customary question. Matthew just sighed quietly and cuddled the bear while he waited for Alfred to come over. The United States of America, his twin brother, was the only other nation to remember his birthday and only because it was so close to his own.

The doorbell rang suddenly, followed by loud pounding on the maple door. Matthew, who had been dozing, tumbled off the couch in fright and hit his head on the coffee table. Grimacing in pain, he went to the door and opened it to find Alfred grinning widely enough to split his face.

"Mattie, happy birthday dude! Hey what happened to your head?"

"You scared me when you started banging on my door like that. You don't need to do that, the doorbell works perfectly fine, thank you very much! I hope you didn't damage my door. . ."

"Whoa, calm down little bro, " said Alfred loudly, interrupting the Canadian's whispered rant, "What's really wrong?"

"Fr-Francis hasn't been answering my calls or texts. This isn't like him, he never forgets my birthday."

"As the hero, it is my job to cheer you up. Go to the guest room and close your eyes. I have to get your present from my car."

Matthew shrugged and did what he was told. He just hoped it wasn't a hamster like last year. Kumajiki had not liked that little guy one bit. The small creature had disappeared less than a week later and the bear had looked unbearably (pun intended) smug.

He sat and listened as Alfred carried his gift to his room. From his grunts, it must have been quite a bit heavier than a hamster.

Several minutes later, the American walked into the guest room looking a little disturbed but no the worse for wear. "Come on Mattie. I think you will really like your present."

"It's not alive, is it?"

"Well . . ."

"Seriously Al, don't you remember what happened last . . . oh maple."

Matthew had walked into his bedroom to find Francis lying on his bed. Or more precisely, tied to the bedposts with silk ties. He was gagged with a Canadian flag and only wearing his normal rose to cover his vital regions. Maple syrup slid slowly over his body, causing the Canadian to unconsciously lick his lips. Those blue eyes met violet ones, daring him to make a move.

He eventually realized his brother was talking to him. " . . . you'd better appreciate this. He made me set all of this up for you. I really didn't need to see him naked ag – "

"See you later, Al. Thanks for the present." His voice was oddly loud.

For once, the superpower took the hint and left quickly. They could vaguely hear tires peeling out as the other nation tried to get away before he heard anything.

The younger man turned to his lover, smirking as he slowly approached the Frenchman.

"So this is why you weren't answering my calls. I think you might need to be punished for that. Good thing you are all ready," said Matthew huskily.

Francis's eyes went wide as Matthew began to slowly strip, teasing him with glimpses of skin. He worked his gag out of his mouth enough to whisper to the smaller man.

"Joyeux anniversaire mon amour."

I hope you enjoyed this! If I get some good feedback I may add in additional character scenes and may either bump up the rating to M and extend the scene or make a new oneshot for that smut. Let me know your opinions! I love getting reviews! ~Amaya