Iceland was never a very curious person. He was usually quiet and somewhere off to the side, not really paying much attention to anything. He never tried to involve himself in anyone's private matters. The main reason why was: it had never interested him. Nothing about today's gossip or deep dark secrets really sounded appealing to him. It was all so boring. So when a new transfer student managed to peak Iceland's interest, that made him a bit confused… The student didn't do anything special but it's more of what he…didn't do. He wasn't lively and over-the-top, like most of the students wanted. He was calm. He simply walked in front of the class, gave a quick bow and sat down where the teacher said to. His name was Hong Kong, and he was the younger brother of upperclassmen, China. It had been a few months since he arrived and the hype of the new student had died down. Everyone started to leave him alone, figuring out that he wasn't going to do anything 'exciting' any time soon. He just read, drew and listened to music sometimes. So why would he of all people, get Iceland's attention?
The bell rang, signalling the end of class. Iceland quietly gathered his things and walked out the door, heading towards the Newspaper club. Though Hetalia High was a school only for countries, they had what most human high schools had. There were clubs, report cards and school dances (which Iceland assumed was to make sure this school didn't seem to stick out from the normal ones nearby) and his brother, Norway was in Newspaper club. And for some reason, Norway insisted that Iceland walked home with him every day. Despite how many times his brother bailed on him for a number of reasons, Iceland agreed. He didn't mind having to walk home with his brother; he just hated the waiting part… When he reached the Newspaper club, he saw Hong Kong and China standing outside talking. They were speaking in Chinese so, Iceland couldn't understand them. China seemed to be apologizing for something, franticly bowing as Hong Kong just stood there, occasionally nodding.
"I wonder what they're talking about…" As Iceland disregarded that thought and kept walking forward, he saw Norway leaning against the clubroom's doorframe. He seemed to be staring off into space, his expression didn't change much but Iceland knew his brother.
"Hello." Iceland said, pulling Norway out of his daydream. Norway looked down at him with same blank expression as ever.
"Hey…"
"Are you ready to go now?" he replied, adjusting the bag strap on his shoulder.
"No, I can't. I have to stay a little later, sorry."
Iceland shrugged, "No problem." He turned on his heels, looking back, "So, I'll see you at home?"
Norway grabbed Iceland by the shoulder, "No, we're still walking home together."
Iceland frowned in confusion, "But I thought you said-?"
"You'll wait for me at the library." Norway concluded, Iceland sighed in reply. Yup, Iceland definitely didn't like the waiting part…
"Oh, you're going to stay late aru?" Norway and Iceland turned around to see China behind them.
"Yeah, I still have another article to write." Norway replied.
"Well, I see who won that rock-paper-scissors battle over the latest mystery story aru!" China laughed.
Norway smirked slightly, "Yes well, England was a worthy opponent." He gestured to Iceland, "This is my little brother, Iceland." Iceland nodded politely, uttering a small hello.
China smiled brightly, "It's nice to meet you aru!" He put his hand on Hong Kong's head, pulling him closer, "And this is my little brother, Hong Kong aru."
Hong Kong bowed politely to the two, "It's a pleasure to meet you."
Norway raised his eyebrow, "Well that's impressive…" He glanced down at his brother who was looking up at him questionably, "I can't do that without you whining or shrugging me off."
Iceland frowns, "Then maybe that's a sign saying you shouldn't try." He looked back to the others to see Hong Kong was staring at him. A light blush brushed Iceland's cheeks as he quickly looked away. Why this boy's gaze made Iceland's heart beat faster didn't matter to him, he just didn't want to make eye contact. Norway seemed to notice this and changed the subject, which Iceland was grateful of.
"So, Yao, are you heading home now?" Norway continues.
China smiles nervously, "Sadly, no, I still have an article to finish. Hong Kong is waiting for me today though."
"Oh. Well, why doesn't he just wait with Iceland?" Iceland froze instantly upon hearing his brother's proposal. He would be waiting alone with Hong Kong? Sure, Iceland was curious about the boy but he never had the nerve to talk to him! Iceland took back what he said before about being grateful to Norway…!
China looked at Iceland then back at Norway, "Could he…?"
Norway nodded, "Yeah. Iceland was just going to the library, they can sit together."
China glanced at Hong Kong for a second before replying, "…But Kaoru doesn't really talk too much."
"Neither does Týr; they'll be a perfect match." Norway assured emotionlessly while makes China smile in reply.
"Alright! Hong Kong, go to the library with Iceland. I'll be there in 20 minutes or so, okay?"
"…Sure." He replied somewhat half-heartedly and turns to Iceland, "Shall we?"
"Y-yeah… Sure." Iceland stuttered out. With that reply, Hong Kong nodded and started towards the library. Iceland hurried to follow after Hong Kong with a slight blush on his cheeks, felt like his face was on fire. Norway and China could see it and were smiling about it (though Norway's face appeared blank, he was). Though Iceland couldn't care less about that right now, something more important happened: Hong Kong actually talked to him!