Chapter 1
Tino looked up at the big building. Hetalia academy was bigger then he'd heard.
It only has four floors. No big deal, is what Lukas had said.
Yes Lukas, it's as small as the hole in the wall at the thrift shop, he thought.
He shrugged. He honestly couldn't wait to go inside. He couldn't wait to make new friends! He was a kind, sweet and gentle person, and it was hard for him to lie. But making friends was easy! Lukas said everyone was nice in this school.
He had known Lukas and Emil forever, but now, he was transferring to their school. Sure he was nervous, but he was also excited. He began to bounce on his feet.
"Um, hey kid; you ever gonna cross the street? You've been standing here for like, ten minutes."
Tino turned around to see an annoyed blonde behind him. The blonde had one…..weird looking eyebrow raised, and a frown on his face. What the fuck was up with those eyebrows?
"Oh, sorry!" Tino smiled nervously. "I didn't know I was blocking your way."
"It's alright. Hey, you new here?"
"Um, yes."
"Ah. Welcome to Hetalia high. I'm Arthur." The Brit held his hand out to shake. Tino beamed and shook it roughly, making Arthur flinch. "Hi! I'm Tino!"
"Uh, yes. I see." Arthur pulled his hand away. "Well, the little white figure is on the sign now. We can cross."
"Ah, yes!" Tino smiled. "Let's go!"
The two began to cross the street, and Arthur gave a small grin. "You excited to be here, Tino?"
"Yes. My friends Lukas and Emil tell me it's great here."
"Oh, you know Lukas and Emil? I'm good friends with them."
"Really? Cool!" Tino beamed. He looked away for a minute, playing with his fingers. "Does that mean, we can be friends too?"
"Oh, um, sure I guess." Arthur shrugged. "Why not?"
Tino beamed. "Thanks!" he smiled. Arthur admired his enthusiasm.
"You're a happy little guy aren't you?" Arthur asked. Tino nodded swiftly. Arthur and Tino made it to the entrance of the school and walked in. Once inside, Tino's eyes widened to the amazing hallway. It was clean, lockers up and down the halls. He watched as many teens walked by. This school was definitely big, no doubt.
"Where's your locker?" Arthur asked. Tino flinched. He dug into his backpack swiftly and pulled out a small piece of paper. "Um, locker 251?"
"Oh! That's next to mine and Vladimir's. Follow me." Arthur lead the way to the lockers. Eventually they made it to their lockers, and Arthur had opened his to reveal strange books on mythology and witchcraft. Tino rose an eyebrow curiously. He wondered why Arthur had that. Oh well.
"Hey Tino." A familiar voice sounded behind him. He turned around swiftly and smiled when he saw the familiar face of Lukas, Emil behind him.
"Lukas!" He cried, pulling him into a hug. Lukas squeaked in surprise, while Emil snickered at the scene. It was weird, he barely ever laughed. Tino released Lukas from the hug, laughing nervously. "Sorry, Lukas. I forgot you don't really like physical contact."
"It's alright." Lukas said, "You excited?"
"Of course!" Tino smiled happily. "I already made a friend!"
Lukas stared past him, recognizing the Brit behind Tino. "Hey Arthur."
"Hello Lukas." Arthur replied. The tiny group was quiet for a moment, then the sudden ring of the bell sounded, and the hall was full of rushing kids, struggling to get to their classes on time.
"Well," Lukas began, "Tino, do you know how to get around here?"
"Yeah, I have my program." He said, pulling out a piece of paper. "I have history first."
"Wonderful, I'm in that class." Lukas stated. He gave a glance to Emil, "Heh, heh. Emil has Algebra. Sucker."
"Shut up," Emil snarled, "Or I'll get Mr. Puffin to peck you again."
"If you call me big brother I'll stop. It's negotiation." Lukas crossed his arms with a grin. Emil just snorted and rolled his eyes. Tino giggled a little at the scene the two brothers were putting on. He turned around, realizing Arthur had gone. "Oh, I guess he went to class. We better hurry up before the second bell rings."
"I agree. Being late for Algebra sucks. She locks you out and doesn't let you in." Emil growled angrily. "See you guys." Emil began to walk off down the hall. Tino waved.
"Well," Lukas began, "History class is on the third floor. Follow me."
"Ok!" Tino smiled. The two made their way up the stairs. Suddenly, up mid-flight, Lukas put his arm in front of Tino, stopping him. "What's wrong?"
"Wait for him to walk by."
"Who?"
"Him."
Tino looked up. A tall, blonde teenager with glasses was at the top of the staircase, moving to the next flight ahead to the fourth floor. Tino gulped. He looked a little scary. Tino watched as the tall teen made his way upstairs, not even glancing at them. Finally he had disappeared upstairs, and Lukas let out a small sigh. "Ok, we can walk now."
The two continued their way upstairs until they reached the third floor. Tino's curiosity got the best of him. "What was all that about?"
"Huh?"
"You know, stopping me like that."
"Oh. Well, that guy you saw, he's….sort of scary. He's kind of an outcast since he doesn't talk so much. Also, like I said, he's kinda scary. No one really talks to him." Lukas explained with a shrug. "Also, even if you try to talk to him, he just plain out ignores you."
Tino rose an eyebrow. "No one talks to him?"
"No one."
"What's his name?"
Lukas sighed. "His name is Berwald Oxenstierna."
Tino was already interested. An outcast? Tino always felt bad for people like that. Poor guy had no friends.
"Oh for the love of god Tino walk faster. Hurry up before Mathias finds us."
"Mathias?"
"I'll explain later. Walk."
"Ok then." Tino pondered at who this Mathias guy was. Finally they made it to their history class, right before the bell rang. Phew! Made it just in time. The last thing he needed was to be late on his first day here. He watched Lukas walk to a desk and take a seat next to a tall, blonde teen. Damn, the teen looked like he was ready for anything. Had his pencils and binder out and everything. He seemed prepared. He also looked super serious. Not as serious as Berwald did though.
"Ah, you must be our new student." Tino turned to the teacher, who had walked up to him. "You're name is Tino right?"
"Yes miss." He answered.
"Welcome. You may take a seat net to Feliks over there." She nodded to a desk by the window. Tino looked, and the kid 'Feliks' was sitting by the window desk, a pout on his face and…apparently he was texting under the desk. And….this kid was wearing a skirt. A fucking skirt. What the fuck? Tino walked over to the desk and took a seat next to the kid. Immediately Feliks turned to him and grinned. "Hey newbie. It's totally nice to meet you. I freakin' love new kids. It's like, so cute how they get lost on their first day. I'm Feliks by the way."
"Hi. I'm Tino." Tino smiled nervously. The kid seemed nice. He watched as Feliks returned to his phone under the desk.
"Um, maybe you should put that away?"
"Like, why?"
"I don't know; because we're in class, and what if you get caught?"
"Aw, new kid's already looking out for me. How cute." Feliks smiled, "Fine, I'll put it away. You and I are totally gonna be friends newbie."
"Ok. I like new friends." Tino smiled. Feliks rose an eyebrow with a smirk. "You're a happy little guy aren't you?"
"That's what Arthur said."
"Oh you already know Arthur? He's an interesting guy, but his cooking totally sucks. He like, brought in some scones he made for everyone in Living Environment class, and a few kids actually threw up. Gross right?"
"Yes."
"Hah. You're honest newbie."
Tino smiled. Eventually the lesson began to start, and he began to take his notes. Wow! Two new friends already! He was happy he was fitting in so well. However, he couldn't get his mind off that Berwald kid. Why was he known as an outcast? Because he was quiet? Tino just forgot about it and began to concentrate on his work.
After a while the bell rang, and they escaped the classroom into the rushing hall. Looked like a fucking highway. Tino looked at his program. He had Living Environment class next.
"Ohmigod Tino. We're in like, the same class next!" He didn't even notice Feliks had looked at his program over his shoulder. Tino flinched and jumped away, panting a little.
"Sorry, hon. Did I scare you?"
"A little." He admitted, a little intimidated. Feliks chuckled. "Don't worry, newbie. I can't wait to introduce you to Liet."
"Liet?"
"It's a nickname I gave to my totally best friend Toris. He's in our next class. Come on, hurry." He tugged on Tino's arm. Tino followed, waving goodbye to Lukas. Lukas had Algebra next, sadly. Well, they couldn't have all their classes together.
Feliks pulled Tino through the bustling hallway.
"Ohmigod, Tino! Move to the side!" Feliks grabbed him and pulled him to the lockers. Tino flinched, wondering what the hell was going on. "What's wrong?" he asked, a little annoyed. Feliks shushed him swiftly. "He's coming."
"Who?"
"Berwald."
Again with this? What's the big deal? Tino thought. He watched as Berwald passed them, as stern looking as ever. He did look a little scary, that was true. He noticed a few kids move away from him, and give him strange looks and glares. Poor guy. However, he did seem to know how to ignore them.
Finally Feliks removed them both from the wall. "Phew! That was so totally close. He scares the shit out of me."
"Well…"
"Oh come on. He's terrifying! Doesn't even talk! The only time I ever hear him talk is when a teacher calls on him."
"Oh."
"That's right." Feliks grinned, "Now, like, to our next class! Oh you're gonna love Liet. He's such a nice guy." Feliks continued to pull him through the hall. Tino smiled nervously. Well, at least his first day was going well so far!
Author's note!
I feel like this started off terribly. I'm so sorry if you are disappointed. Anywho, it'll get better over time. I freakin' love writing with Tino, Berwald and Feliks. Their like, totally amazing. XD
See you in the next chapter :3
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