Alfred F. Jones was a good man with a good heart. And most of the time his intentions were well meaning. This speed dating could be considered an example of that. He really did think that this would bring all the nations closer together. And if he managed to score a date at the end of this, well it wouldn't hurt either.
So far the night was going well. Everyone, for the most part, seemed to be enjoying themselves, even if they didn't show it. At each table the nations were laughing, smiling, and generally having a good time. Well, at most of the tables they were good natured. It was just Ludwig's luck that the nation sitting across from him was Lovino. I think you and I both know how well how that speed date went. Alfred sighed and shook his head. He turned back towards Toris and resumed their conversation. Soon the buzzer went off.
Alfred smiled apologetically and said, "Sorry Toris, but I gotta move on. I hope I'll see you soon!"
He walked over to the next table and sat down.
"Hey Maria, I'm glad to see that you came."
"Of course I came! I mean, I have to agree with Arthur that this idea is kinda stupid, but I love you too much to not come!"
Maria quickly realized that she pretty much said that she loved Alfred! She blushed and became very quiet. If Alfred understood what she said, he didn't let on. He took a slight notice of the girl's sudden quietness and then jumped into one of his stories from when he was a cowboy.
"….Then he had the nerve to walk into the saloon like he owned the place! But don't you worry; the boys took care of folk like him the best way they knew how." Alfred stopped to take a drink. "That's enough about my wild days in the old west, what about you? Do you have any stories for me, Maria?"
"Hmmm…. I think I might have the perfect story for you," Maria looked down at her watch. "But the minute's almost up; I don't think it'll be enough time for the whole story."
"Awww… But Maria!" Alfred whined.
"Well, if you really want to hear the story then I'll have to tell you after this is done!" Maria replied.
"Ok," Alfred's tone suddenly changed. "So later: You. Me Drinks. Sounds good to me!"
With that, the buzzer sounded and their minute was up. Before Maria could do or say anything else, Alfred got up, leaned over the table and kissed Maria on the cheek.
"Don't miss me too much, you hear?" Alfred said with a wink as he walked to the next table.
Maria blushed and wondered how much more of this she could take.
Oh Alfred, look at you being a cool kid and all smooth!
I do hope I did Alfred justice and I apologize for any occ-ness.
Let me know what you think!
Much love!
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