''Twas the night before Christmas
And all through the conference building
Not a creature was stirring
Except for two nations in casual conversation
The first male spoke with an Italian accent.
"Only 37 hours til this entire thing is over and we can all get on with our lives. Thank goodness"
The second, slightly smaller male looked at the Italian, curiosity filling his Finnish face
"Why do you say that Romano?"
"The whole commercialism of the thing! I'm sick of hearing Mariah Carey and Micheal Freaking Buble in November, Christmas starts in December, play the music then! One of America's stores had Christmas stuff up in October! We don't need a spooky Santa or a gleeful ghost! And don't get me started on the screaming kids that throw tantrums when their mum or dad say no when they ask for!"
By this time, saying the Italian was red faced would be considered redundant. Unbeknownst to him, his hand motions had knocked Finland's hat off his head. The blonde nation lent over to pick up the hat and once (securely) placed on his head, spoke
"Well, what about the joy of seeing excitement on kids faces when they buy gifts for their siblings or when helping senior citizens with their shopping when stores have a dedicated event for it? And spending time with family?"
The Finland looked at the Italian, now red out of embarrassment.
"Seborga is the one that deals with retail related things the best out of us three Vargases"
"Well, there's still time for family!"
"No, Seborga is doing something with the other micros and Italy is spending time with Germany, something about 'it's not you yams yyada blah blah bleh' which they allegedly told Prussia as well."
"Spain? You guys are friends right?"
"He's visiting for about an hour before going out with Prussia and France..."
"Wait so you're gonna be by yourself tomorrow?"
"Si, it's usually this way each year, sometimes we spend a couple hours together but it always seems to end in me being alone"
"Did you want me to spend time with you tomorrow then?"
"What?"
"Did you want me to spend time with you tomorrow?"
"I heard you the first time idiot! Don't you have the Nordics or someone better to spend time with? Why me?"
Finland gently cupped Romano's face in his hands bringing it to his before speaking
"Because no one deserves to be alone at this time of year"
So this story was part of a Hetalia Christmas Secret Santa for 2018. To my recipient, I hope you enjoyed! (The yams yada... part was due to autocorrect and I found it too funny to change)