Chapter 2

"You should take me to the world meeting."

Denmark looked up from his reading to glance over at his boyfriend who was sprawled out on the floor near the couch playing with a pile of assorted LEGOs. He seemed to be making a replica of Brandenburg Gate as far as Denmark could see.

"What do you mean, I should take you. It's not like we have to bring dates to meetings. Can't you just show up by yourself." Denmark paused. "Or with your brother."

"I want to show up with you," Prussia crawled across the floor closer to where Denmark was sitting and set his chin on Denmark's knee, looking up with pleading red eyes.

Denmark was about to reply when Prussia jumped up to his feet pumping his fist.

"Imagine it! You and I would barge in, arms laced together. My suit would be perfect and you'd be looking menacing in your long coat. Bring the axe. We'll be the talk of the room. It would be awesome!"

"I suppose you're right," Denmark said, setting his paper aside.

Standing up and taking Prussia by the waist and pulling him towards him he leaned down to place a kiss which was reciprocated.

"Of course I'm right. I'm-"

Denmark gave him another kiss to shut him up.

"Awesome, I know," he grinned when they pulled back teasingly. "But what gave you the idea?"

"Well, I figured news of our being together might have spread since then so I want to see first hand their reactions! We should do something completely crazy!"

"I think strolling in like that with my axe will already be pretty good. But wait they already know?"

"Well, I told all of my brothers and Austria too. I'm assuming Specs might have told Hungary and if that's the case then probably she told Japan and Italy."

The pair flopped back down on the couch, LEGOs completely forgotten on the floor due to the current conversation. Prussia folded his arms behind his head.

"Holstein was pretty amused when I told him considering the fighting we did back in the day," Prussia chuckled.

"Holy crap he's still around?" Denmark blinked incredulously. "It's been forever since I've seen him and.-"

"Yeah our other brothers don't live with us though. They keep to their parts it seems," Prussia shrugged. "So anyway how did your brothers react?"

"Oh, I didn't tell them."

Prussia sat up, dropping his arms, "What?"

"I mean, you did say we were doing this as people not nations so-"

"Exactly. I didn't say we had to alert the EU or anything but I did at least tell my brothers. I mean don't they know I came here last night or that I'm here today? Germany would be wondering where I was if I didn't tell him."

"Ah, I didn't think of it like that," Denmark remarked. "But I did tell them that you were coming over. They didn't ask any further than that."

They sat in silence for a moment before Denmark spoke again.

"I had fun though."

A pink blush came to Prussia's face as he looked away.

"Ah, me too," he said.

Because all they did was have sex. Lots of it. And then they woke up and had some more sex before eating a breakfast of rye, cheese and coffee. They had their showers, taken separately to prevent lowering their productivity, and were now relaxing in Denmark's living area before Prussia worked up the energy to go. That kind of leisurely "hanging out" with someone not in his family, or his Kingdom, was actually really refreshing.

Prussia was pretty low maintenance too Denmark had noticed. He had assumed Prussia would be annoying past a certain point but it didn't really come yet despite the white haired nation being at his place basically any time Denmark had the time for him. He was also fairly unobtrusive and clean. He cleaned up after himself and Denmark both without needing to be asked. Also he had some quiet habits that were cute, like keeping a diary. If Denmark seemed busy with some paperwork or something he didn't even try to bother him, content to tinker around with whatever Denmark had lying around the house.

It was overall very good.

"So you didn't tell them. It's not because of Norway, is it? It's not awkward or anything? He wouldn't be mad right?" Prussia asked. "Because if it is I can totally understand. You don't have to tell them right away."

"Huh? You mean it?" Denmark looked at Prussia surprised.

"Yeah, I mean I dated my brother before too, remember? "

"Germany?"

"No! Brandenburg. I'm not going to date West," Prussia rolled his eyes. "So is it Norway, huh? You can tell me."

Denmark shrugged unsure of what to say really. He appreciated Prussia's understanding but he wasn't sure if it was needed. He just didn't tell his brothers because he didn't feel the need to. They had their own lives and he had his, right? If he and Prussia got serious enough he'd tell them but for the time being he felt good to date quietly.

He pushed back the images of Norway during the time of their break up and how quickly Norway ended up joining Sweden afterwards. He didn't understand it. He was their big brother. Norway, Finland, and even Iceland in the end they all couldn't wait to get away from him didn't they? Sweden may be bigger but they didn't lack for anything with him.

Did Greenland and Faroe feel the same as well?

"Denmark?"

Denmark's eyes refocused and he found himself face to face with a concerned Prussia.

"Look, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable, really," the German frowned. "I said I wanted this to be simple."

Denmark shook his head, "No, it's fine. I'm not upset and I guess I'll tell them soon. Before the meeting at last."

Denmark scratched the back of his neck and shrugged just as Prussia turned to lean into him.

"Man, I am so tired. I feel like I barely even slept," he complained, closing his eyes and wrapping his arms around Denmark's torso.

Denmark reclined on the couch letting Prussia situate his body into a comfortable position on top of him.

"This is nice," Prussia said, pressing his face into Denmark's neck. "Do I really have to go home?"

Denmark chuckled, running his fingers through Prussia's light hair and enjoying the silky feel of it. Prussia didn't move after that and Denmark suspected he may be trying to nap. Denmark didn't find it too bad of an idea. His eyes slipped closed as well and he let his mind wander as he continued to stroke his boyfriend's hair.

He felt at peace, something he didn't expect to find with Prussia of all people.

He was aware of Prussia slipping from his arms to return to the floor and his LEGOs. Denmark didn't mind a bit. He watched for a few minutes before his eyes became heavy again and he fell to sleep.

Later he awoke to an empty room, LEGOs pushed to the side of the living room neatly but still as if someone wished to return to them soon. He stretched and called Prussia's name but heard nothing in the empty home. He glanced at his phone, seeing the flashing light indicating a waiting message.

"Don't take apart my Brandenburg Gate! It's not finished yet!"

As it stood, Denmark was beginning to think that maybe it would work out. Even if Prussia wasn't a full nation himself, he was a region of Germany now, right? Denmark was fuzzy on all of the details but he was sure he could be filled in later. The arrangement did benefit him as a person but he'd be sure to get something out of it as a nation too. He'd make sure of that.

Denmark smiled to himself as he replied to the message with one of his own.

"I wouldn't dream of it. See you at the meeting."

Prussia's reply was instant.

"BRING YOUR AXE!"

Denmark threw his head back and laughed. Yeah, this could work.

-to be continued-