Wow, barely *checks watch* 7 hours and I've already started another story! You've probably already guessed what it was by the title, hopefully… I will be making a series of oneshots, all about Iggychu. Yes, it is my OTP. 30 oneshots, each one focusing on Iggychu. The first one will be… holding hands! Remember, the first step in any relationship is holding hands. No seriously. It helps. A lot.

Agh, I can't believe I'm late for the 30 day challenge! Well, I'll just post 3 today to make up for it!

Why are you listening to me go on pointlessly for all eternity? Go on, read the story!

Rating: T

Genre: Romance

Characters: England, China

Summary: Iggychu, the Opium Pairing, The Tea Family, or the Tea Pairing. These are all names for the adorable and tsundere pairing of England/China. Get ready, because there will be a new oneshot about this couple every day for an entire month!

Holding Hands

"Bloody hell America. You only told us that we were going on a trip to your place. The least you could have done was tell us we were going to the Gulf of Mexico!" England was, at the moment, arguing with America about a certain vacation. Well, in a way, the vacation wasn't really a vacation…

"I hate to agree with Angleterre, but the least you could have was told us about this. It's certainly magnificent, but I do not really like being dragged to somewhere you insisted we go."

America replied, almost shouting, "But dudes, we're on a cruise liner! I got every one of us first-class tickets for the cruise, shouldn't you be happy? Look, even the commie's enjoying himself!" He gestured over at Russia, who was indeed sunbathing while sitting on a deck chair. The nation's coat had mysteriously disappeared, but his scarf was still wrapped around his neck. He was happily mumbling something about sun while clutching a sunflower, and then started humming an odd song in Russian.

America, England, France, Russia, and China were all on a cruise ship. That's right, a cruise ship. Apparently, America had gotten first class tickets for the Allies and called everyone in an excited rush, telling them to pack up and meet him at New Orleans or something terrible would happen. It just so happened that everyone was bored enough to just see what in the world America had in mind. They just saw what America had in mind.

Besides the obvious fact that America basically shoved them onto the ship, most of the nations there were having an amazing time. America quickly zipped off to the all-you-can-eat buffet, where he was practically inhaling the food. Russia was still sunbathing, refusing to take off his scarf. France had wandered off to one of the ship's pools. No more information needed.

England was on the deck, not having moved a muscle, leaning on the railing of the ship. He rather enjoyed the ocean, always being reminded of his memorable times as a pirate. Yes, he loved the rush of the wind through his hair (though it felt a bit odd without his hat), the salty ocean spray, and the barely noticeable rocking of the ship that very few could even sense.

However, a slight groan broke that little flashback. England glanced behind him to find China leaning against a wall. Like England, he hadn't budged, but it was for a different reason. While China was quite comfortable on a ship in the past, he was now 4000 years old. China was the not the same active young empire he was 3000 years ago, and it was showing. Considering how it was a few millennia since he's even stepped foot on a ship, China developed a bit of seasickness.

"China, do you need some help?" The said nation glanced at England, who had walked over to where China was standing/leaning. Luckily for the both of them, China and England's relationship had improved quite a lot since the Opium Wars. China opened his eyes, nodding. Unknowngst to the elder nation though, England's heartbeat sped up just the tiniest bit. He took just a single second to stare at China's golden amber eyes before offering a hand.

When the Asian country grasped England's hand and shakily stood up, he sighed, saying, "Aiyaa, I'm not the same country I was back then. I just need to focus on one thing, but that's been a bit hard." Like England, he was a tad bit nervous about what to do around England. Yes, it was for the same reason.

Of course, at this point, England had that brilliant idea men in his country were known for.

He took China's hands with both of his own, shocking the nation. "Then focus on me."

I hope this was good. First impressions are good. By the way, did anyone catch that Doctor Who reference? It's really hard to spot. At least, it was for my friend. Try to find it!