50 Crazy Laws: Delaware

Summary: Oneshots that will include stories before and after 50 States. Stories of the nations, North American family, and the capitals.

America has some pretty ridiculous laws.

Lewes, Delaware

The Zwaanendael Museum was a charming building with its façade gable, terra cotta roof tiles, carved stonework, and decorated shutters colored red and white. It was like a small piece of the Netherlands withing the small American state.

Tim de Vries, the personification of the Netherlands, was impressed with how well the museum appeared on the outside. It definitely looked like a house from his country during the 17th century. He would never admit it out loud but it flattered him that the residents of this area honored his people by creating something to remember them by.

When Tim and a group of nations went to visit the Jones Household a few weeks ago everyone had been shocked to find out that America, Canada, and Mexico were parents but nothing stunned them more when they found out that their capitals were personified. At the end of their very interesting stay, America's eldest state and child, Delaware, had approached him and told him about the Zwaanendael Museum, which had been built in honor of one of his citizens, David Pierterson de Vries to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Delaware's first European settlement. Charity had invited Tim and his sister to visit the museum after her father announced that the next meeting would take place in Lewes.

"Oh Brother, it's so cute!" Belgium exclaimed, gazing at the antique-styled museum. "It's so sweet that Charity's people dedicated this place to your settlers."

"Hmph. Let's go, Emma." Netherlands said. "Delaware said she would treat us to breakfast before we go in."

As they walked towards their destination, a group of young men, possible college students, waved and winked at Tim's sister as they passed by. Emma giggled and waved back while Tim grabbed her arm and nearly dragged her away from the boys, not at all liking the way they were eyeing the Belgian's lower back.

"Don't you think those trousers are a little too tight?" He muttered once the group was out of earshot. Belgium had chosen to wear a tight pair of leather pants that she had purchased in New York City a few weeks ago.

"I bought them during our last meeting in New York." Emma gushed, turning her walk into a strut. "Aren't they cute?"

"Knock it off." Netherlands said, flatly. "I don't want any attention drawn to us."

Before Belgium could reply they were stopped by a police officer who had been standing on the sidewalk a few feet away from them.

"Excuse me, Ma'am."

"Hello, Officer." Belgium greeted. "Is everything alright?"

The officer gave a brief smile and Tim fought the urge to roll his eyes at possible another victim of his sister's charms.

"I'm sure you're not aware of this but it's against the law to wear pants that are too tight around the waist in this city." The officer said.

Belgium gasped and her hands flew to her mouth while Netherlands did a double take. It was illegal to what?!

"I am so sorry!" Emma apologized, worriedly. "I promise I was unaware of this law."

"I figured as much, so I'll let you off this once." The officer said, waving his hand. "Just make sure you wear something that isn't too tight around the waist the next time you go out in public around here."

Netherlands nearly breathed a sigh of relief. At least they wouldn't have to pay a fine.

"Thank you, Sir. I will." Belgium promised. "Have a nice day."

As they walked away from the officer, Tim told Emma to untuck her shirt to hide her figure.

When they arrived at the diner, Delaware was sitting at a table for three drinking a cup of coffee. When she spotted the pair, she waved them over.

"Good morning, Mr. Netherlands, Miss Belgium." Charity greeted before calling a waitress over. "Hey Amy, could we get two more coffees please?"

As the waitress went to retrieve their beverages, Tim didn't waste time in asking about the strange law they had learned of a few minutes ago.

"Why is it illegal to wear tight-fitting pants in your state?"

Charity blinked in surprise as she sipped her coffee, clearly not expecting that question, before setting her cup down.

"It's not illegal in my state, it's just this town." She replied. "Why do you ask?"

"While we were walking over here, a policeman stopped us and told me that wearing tight pants is illegal around here." Emma sighed, sadly. "Such a shame. I really love this pair. Luckily, the officer was very nice."

Charity smiled sympathetically. "Yeah, sorry about that. It's a stupid law, I know, but not even my father has managed to get the law revoked."

"Hmph." Tim simply picked up his menu and his sister did the same.

"What would you recommend, Charity?" Emma asked.

"Their waffles are nothing like yours so I wouldn't recommend those but they make some really good omelettes..." Charity listed.

I will take requests as long as they are not suggesting a pairing. I will be deciding the pairings but if you want me to write a one-shot about one of my mentioned pairings, I won't deny such a request.

Anyway, I apologize for the long wait for my one-shot series. I am currently using a new laptop because my last one was old and wasn't working too well. Also, I had so many ideas and didn't know where to start so I finally decided to start with writing a piece about one America's weirdest laws in one of the states. Anyway, I hope you liked this one-shot and send a request if you want!