~Chapter 1~

~Two Sides to a Story~

"Tino, honey?"

Tino looked up at the sound of his mother's voice. The soft light of his new laptop reflected in his purple irises, so filled with curiosity, and amusement. He was eager to return to his technology, yet gazed into his mother's eyes.

"I lost my job." Her eyes closed as she averted her sorrowful eyes away from her son. "I've got a job offer in England. Pack your bags, sweetie. We leave tomorrow."

The teen froze in place as his eyes caught his mother's retreating figure, his breath catching in his throat. His laptop buzzed over and over, a tinkling sound, informing him he had a message. Yet he couldn't bear to gaze at the now harsh white light.

"What..?" He mused to himself, and then began to laugh. Of course it was a joke! He wasn't really leaving his homeland... Was he?

Nevertheless he swallowed, abandoning both his laptop and his friend on the other side. Now, they were forgotten. He pondered about how he was supposed to react. He was about to be taken away from everything he had ever known, a place where it was alright to speak in his accent. He was about to be whisked away to a foreign location full of the unknown.

Yet he couldn't be happier.

He walked into the kitchen quietly, his small white dog jumping at his feet. He inhaled slowly, then plastered on his trademark smile.

Maybe my smile won't be as much of a lie in this new place, he thought grimly.

"Mama?" He called, despite being close to her. She turned from her pots and pans, leaving them to soak in the dishwater.

"Yes, Tino?" She smiled sweetly, her own blue eyes twinkling.

"Where am I going to go to school?" He asked, catching her gaze easily. The kitchen filled with an almost tense silence, the two Finn's gazing at one another wordlessly. However, his mother easily sliced through the tension as she smiled widely, going so far as to laugh lightly.

"There's a letter on the side… Take a look!"

Intrigued, the Finn briskly walked over to the aforementioned letter, resting innocently on the kitchen table. He gasped lightly as he realised it was addressed to him. Wordlessly, he tore open the letter, praying the seal he saw on the letter was genuine.

And genuine it was. The enchanting emblem of Hetalia academy lay brazenly on the top of the letter, the subtle black and white wings instilling a fresh hope in the young Finn's heart. With eager eyes he read the letter, as if he believed it would burn without him having read it. Another gasp forced its way out of the Finn's throat, as pure delight flew across his features.

It was an acceptance letter.

His gaze snapped back up, regarding his mother suspiciously, despite the small smile that played on his lips.

"Mama! I got accepted! I-!" He neglected to finish his sentence, for favour of crushing his mother in a tight embrace. He nuzzled his nose into her corn silk hair, a short laugh of excitement rumbling through his chest. The woman squeezed her son back lightly, ruffling his short blond locks affectionately. A proud smile played across her features, small tears of joy collecting at the corners of her eyes.

"Oh, Tino! I'm so proud of you!" She exclaimed, punctuating her sentence with another small squeeze. Tino released the letter, the paper fluttering down to rest upon the floor, forgotten. The emblem peeked out from underneath the table, yet neither Finn could care at present moment.

"We're going to start a new life, honey. I love you."

Tino eagerly repeated the sentiment, his world encased in a rose-tinted glow: For the time being. A breath later and the Finns had separated from one another, yet were happier than before. Tino retreated to his seat at the computer with a glowing grin, his mother sporting much the same as she continued to wash the dishes.

"We'll pack in the morning! Say goodnight to your friend, and catch some sleep mister!" His mother laughed lightly, her words echoed by Hana's loud bark. He smiled sweetly at the screen, his heart beating a mile a minute.

"Okay mama!" He yelled, absentmindedly. Secretly, he must admit that he wanted to talk to this mysterious friend for longer. In his heart, though, he knew he had more priorities.

His lithe fingers danced over the keyboard as he pacified his worried friend with a hastily typed response, smiling at his friend's worry. His heart skipped a beat, as he remembered the cause of his excitement.

Salmiakki_Lover: Sorry, I was talking to my mama! Guess what?

NordicLionHeart: Don't worry about it. What?

Salmiakki_Lover: I got accepted!

NordicLionHeart: In Hetalia Academy? Congratulations. I'm happy for you.

Salmiakki_Lover: Ah, kiitos! That means a lot to me!

NordicLionHeart is typing…

The Finn's heart leapt at the considerate words of his pen pal. He hummed a light tune to himself as he gazed at the screen curiously. After a few moments of waiting, his thoughts turned to other social media. He had only ever had MSN, and he was quite content with the almost primitive software. The Finn wondered to himself; who was this person? He had only been talking with them for a few weeks, but had yet to see a picture of them, let alone hear their voice.

I suppose it's reassuring to know that I have at least one friend!

This thought alone made Tino giggle to himself, a light pink decorating his cheeks. Yes, it was nice to feel included.

NordicLionHeart: You must be smart to get into there. I only got through on a scholarship. Also, my mother told me I will be getting a webcam soon.

Salmiakki_Lover: Ah, that's great news! It'll be nice to hear your voice! :P

NordicLionHeart: If you can understand it. I have to go now, sleep well.

NordicLionHeart is offline

The Finn sighed softly and smiled a little bit, brushing a lock of woven platinum away from his eyes, yawning quietly. Slowly, he automatically began to shut his laptop down, the small smile still playing upon his lips. Excitement coursed through his body as he ascended the stairs to his room. Small and cosy, yes. But it was also familiar. A foreign feeling of nostalgia washed over him as his eyes trailed the room, an almost sad look taking place in the violet depths. Regardless, he walked over to his bed undeterred.

I'll leave everything behind, his mind whispered, his eyes closing slowly, but I can't bring myself to care.

He smiles faintly once more, his sunny disposition becoming more familiar again.

Hello dear readers!~ This time, I've brought a SuFin!~ Please review and leave suggestions, because they are the fuel for my writing!~ I hope you enjoyed it!~

~ForeverATeapot