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Blank Spaces

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"Who are you?" The blonde sitting against white pillows asked blandly.

"Austria." At Switzerland's confused frown, his visitor raised a brow. "Roderich Edelstein."

"I don't know you."

Until then, Austria had somewhat forgotten the feeling of a stabbed heart. "We're... We've known each other for years."

"I don't remember."

So, that's how it feels.

"Who are you to me?"

"I don't know." Austria smiled tightly, patiently, desperately. I wonder if you ever did, either.

"Well, I guess we'll find out."

"Yes." He blinked, hope settling like an eagle roosting. "We'll fill in the blanks."

Perhaps read between the lines, too.


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Ende

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AN: Just a product of swirling thoughts and procrastination at 4 a.m.