(This is an opposite world, meaning Feli is the one who doesn't remember HRE. Have fun reading the sample. )
The sky was a light orange-red color as the mailman emptied the mailbox and refilled it with letters and Ads. The streets began to wake up and begin another day in the wonderful and peaceful country of Italy. Still huddled up in his bed, A small Italian man gently squeezed his pillow as he awoke, looking saddened at the empty other half of the bed. He slowly lifted himself out of the bed and toward a dresser, slipping on his blue military pants and his black button up top. The Italian shuffled toward the bathroom, brushing his short, brown hair, being careful not to touch his very sensitive curl. As he washed his face and teeth, he could hear yelling coming from downstairs, most likely from the Italian's older brother, about the news on the television.
After being completely ready for work, The Italian made is way downstairs and to his brother, who was now cursing out words in Italian, complaining about their government in every way. "Hey, Feli, can you believe this?! Why don't we just let fucking monkeys control the government?! I bet they would run it better than these idiots have!" the brother blurted. Feliciano simply shook it off and searched for his keys. "Hey, fratello." he said, "Do you know where my keys are? I overslept." The brother laughed and replied, "Ha! If I had a tomato for every time you lost something, I'd.." He froze in thought and obtained a look of pleasure in his face.
Unable to find his keys, Feliciano knew he simply had to walk, which would take much longer and drain his energy for the day. Noticing the time on his watch, he quickly changed from a slow pace to a faster one, hoping not to catch his boss at a bad time. On his way to work, he greeted his normal friends and a few local cats, delaying his trip even more. As he walked up the driveway to the building's doors, he noticed a familiar face in a black SUV, slowly ascending out of the car and to the building. Knowing this gentleman, Feliciano gave the man a smile and a wave before walking into the building and to his workplace.
The day was dreary for poor Feli, having to read and write all day, for hours on end. The only upside was the people he could talk to and the things he could do on his breaks. His boss seemed a bit more at ease today so Feliciano felt he could try his luck and get the day off for his birthday. Before he could knock on his boss's door, he heard two gentlemen inside holding a conversation in what seemed to be German. Feli tried to look through the door's small window to see who it was. Before he could get a good look, one of the men stood up and opened the door, unknowing of Feli on the other side. Feliciano fell back and hit his head on the window to the office, knocking himself out.
As he awoke, he could feel himself being held by something hard but soft at the same time. He awoke in the arms of a young German man, his blond hair slicked back and his sparkling blue eyes dilated in fear of the accident. "Excuse me, Are you okay? I didn't see you there." The soft voice hit Feli's ears and made him blush, goosebumps forming on his arms and legs. He quickly jumped up in suprise and hollered, "Si, Si! I'm just fine, See?! No harm!", immediately regretting it after seeing all the stares he got.
The muscular German stood up before replying, "Oh thank gott, I was so worried that I had killed you for a moment. Sorry about the door, I honestly didn't see you. Uhm..." The German paused and looked around, to see every person in the office staring at them both, whispering, "Should we go somewhere more private to speak?" This notion made Feliciano's heart skip a beat, but he had no idea why he had such a reaction.
They walked into the men's bathroom and searched for people in the stalls before talking. Feliciano began to wonder why they were being so careful to be alone. He began to open his mouth to speak but was quickly stopped by the German pressing his lips against his, causing Feli's eyes to spring open wide. After what seemed to be hours, Feliciano stood there, in shock of what had just happened. A person he had just met a few moments ago has stolen a kiss from him! But the weird thing was...it didn't feel bad. Feliciano knew he wasn't heterosexual but being kissed by a stranger was still surprising.
"Oh Feli, How I have missed you!" The strange German picked up Feliciano and swung him around, acting as though they were the best of friends. Feliciano didn't know what to think; Should he run from this man or wonder what had happened between them? "uhm.." whispered Feli, "Excuse me, do I know you?" At this, the German man looked surprised and saddened by this. "You...don't remember...? Ah, it was many centuries ago though... I can't blame you... I do go by a different allias nowadays..." The man pulled off his hat and kneeled down, looking Feliciano in the eyes.
"Try to remember. My name is Germany, or Ludwig Beilschmidt. You may know me as my previous name." He paused and glared at Feliciano.
" I remember you, Italy. I know who you are. My last name was Holy Roman Empire."
(This is just a small little opening for the story. If I get enough people to want more, I'll continue. c:)