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Memory 2: The First Night
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The room was quiet and it was cold. Not surprising since it was a Winter night. Young Nihon's eyes scanned the dark room, taking in the new atmosphere. The room was small for maybe a grown nation like China, but it was certainly big enough for Japan. The walls were slightly plain, colored a light tint of blue. There was light decor around the room, showing that China was prosper, but also very modest with his selection. It wasn't much of Japan's taste, but it suited him well enough. However, there was something wrong about this room...
Nihon was alone.
This was a new feeling to Nihon. Being a young nation like he is, he wasn't aware of human feelings or how to descibe them. All he knew was that he was longing for someone to be with him on this cold, dark night.
He got up from the warmth of his futon and walked to the door that led to the hallway. He opened it slightly and peeked through the crack, just to see another set of total darkness. Thankfully, it was a full moon, and the light from it shone through a curtained window, slightly lighting the hallway. Nihon slowly opened the door fully and stepped out from his room. After making sure he closed it, he walked down the freezing hallway, slightly shuddering with every step he took down on the wooden floor.
Before the young nation knew it, he was standing outside of his new brother's room. Hesitantly, he opened the door. His chocolate orbs scanned the room until he spotted his aniki's sleeping figure on the other side of the room. Nihon quietly entered the room and shut the door behind him. He tiptoed to where China was and kneeled down to study him. Young Nihon noticed that China's hair was let loose from his hair tie. He noted how it looked like water, cascading down his brother's pillow and face. Curious, Nihon touched a lock of his older brother's hair. To his surprise, it felt like silk. China muttered something in his sleep, shifting a bit. Nihon took this as a sign to leave. He carefully retreated his hand, making sure to be quiet. Once completed, he got up and turned to leave. That is, until his hand was caught.
"Nihon?" the older nation asked with a stifled yawn.
"C-Chugoku-nii..." the young nation stuttered.
China lazily sat up from his futon and rubbed his eyes. Once he was aware of his surroundings, he gave his full attention to Nihon, whose brown eyes were staring at him worriedly. China rose an eyebrow.
"Whats wrong, aru?"
Nihon stood silent and looked at the ground in embarrassment. China tilted his head in confusion until it hit him. He smiled slyly.
"Hey Nihon, are you afraid of the dark?" China teased. Nihon shook his head as China frowned.
"Are you afraid of sleeping alone, aru?" This time Nihon nodded softly. China lightly chuckled at the young nation's innocence.
"You must be cold." China assumed. The younger nation looked up at him in confusion. Then, without warning, China picked up the young Japan and placed him next to himself on his futon. China laughed at the young nation's surprised look and red face.
"Now we can both be warm and not alone, aru!" China exclaimed as he pulled Japan deeper into the covers. Nihon who was no longer shocked, soon relaxed into the warmth, drifting off into a deep slumber. China smiled at his younger brother and yawned.
It's true. The two nations weren't alone anymore. With that last thought on his mind, the older nation soon too fell asleep.
A/N: X333 So adorable! I think this was a little it longer than last time. I'm not entirely sure XD; well anyways, thank you for reading chapter 2! R&R!