So, I was really (pleasantly) surprised by the amount of people who liked this. As requested, here's the next chapter, lovelies!
By the way, I'm trying to use this story to experiment with a bunch of different forms of communication between characters (like social media, texts, etc.), so if this bothers you, this might not be the story for you! Just a warning. Now, I'll shut up! Enjoy!
"Love is in the air!" France proclaimed, entering the meeting room dramatically. As usual, he looked extremely nice in a dark suit, a dark blue dress shirt, and a thin black tie, his silky hair shining and pulled back with a ribbon. "Canada, did you hear?"
Canada looked around. He and France were some of the first people in the room. Germany was setting up his PowerPoint in the front (groan), Spain and Belgium were having a conversation near the refreshments table, and a random assortment of nations were scattered around. It was still early, Canada reminded himself, and let out a yawn.
"Ah, did you stay up late, mon ami?"
Canada shook his head and yawned again. "Nope. Just tired. The meeting yesterday was way too long."
France gave a sympathetic nod. "Yes, yes, I know. If Germany weren't hosting, I think we'd all be happy to have him kicked out. But you know who did have a late night?"
Canada sipped his coffee. "Who?"
"America and Russia." Seeing Canada's raised eyebrow, France continued. "Didn't you see what happened on Twitter?"
Trying not to betray himself by laughing or smiling, Canada put on his best puzzled expression. "I don't really have social media. What happened?"
"Look." France reached into his laptop bag and pulled his phone out of one of the pockets, holding it up for Canada to see.
Canada could barely suppress his smile. "Oh, but America said he didn't post that."
France rolled his eyes. "Everyone knows he's just saying that. Oh! I'm going to go talk to Espagne. Do you mind if I sit next to you today?"
"No, go ahead," Canada replied. Once France left to go chat with Spain, though, Canada laughed. He pulled out his phone and opened Twitter, which was still logged onto America's account (when was the idiot going to realize it was Canada posting the fake tweets?), and began to type.
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United States of America / 7:51 AM
(alfredjones)
thanks ivanbraginsky for keeping me up all night, sure was fun ;)
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Principality of Liechtenstein / 7:53 AM
(lilizwingli)
Whoa, whoa, whoa, what?
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Swiss Confederation / 7:59 AM
(vashzwingli)
You disgusting swine! The world does not need to know about your sexual attractions! Why must you expose my innocent sister to such vile and
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Republic of Korea / 8:02 AM
(yongsooim)
LOL, Switzerland, YOU STUPID! You can only have 140 characters ;P I know this b/c I invented Twitter
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People's Republic of China / 8:03 AM
(yaowang)
yongsooim You are clearly the stupid one here...
"Lunch break!" Germany called. "America, please stay for a minute. I need a word with you."
"Dude!" America whined. "I'm really hungry!"
"This is not negotiable," Germany snapped.
Japan paused when he heard that and looked around the room. Canada was looking right back at him. As if by some unspoken agreement, the two countries pretended to shuffle through papers and pack up until every other person had cleared out of the room. Then they exited and stood right outside the doorway, straining to hear what Germany was going to say to America.
Not that they had to strain, because the moment Germany though Japan and Canada were gone, he began yelling.
"America! As you know, these meetings are a time of professionalism and formality. Why did you feel it was appropriate to go talking about your... um... personal life all over social media? How embarrassing!"
"I didn't!" America shouted. "That wasn't me! Someone must've hacked my account!"
Though Japan and Canada couldn't see anything, they could picture Germany nodding skeptically as he said, "Yes, all right. And pigs fly. Arschloch."
"Just you wait!" America yelled. "I'm going to prove it to you! I'm going to find out who went on my Twitter!"
Canada and Japan looked at each other, eyes wide, and walked away quickly.
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From: Republic of Belarus (Natalya Arlovskaya)
Subject: American Fuckboys
Sent: 12:35 PM
Russia, I heard you have been spending some time with America. And he is being very public about this! How dare you? I thought this connection we had was special. Something only between us. I see you do not feel the same way, but do not worry. I will make you feel that way. Even if this means removing America from the picture.
You have been warned.
"So, Canada-san, did you post the latest thing that everyone's been talking about? A tweet regarding Russia keeping our dear friend America up all night, or something of the sort?" There was a glint in Japan's eyes that Canada had never seen before. Canada laughed. He remembered about four years ago, he'd gotten horribly drunk at one of America's Christmas parties after downing too many shots. He remembered crying and dancing alone on a table and feeling untouchable. Being with Japan made him feel drunk. In a good way.
"Hey, hey, it isn't my fault. Don't blame me for trying to liven up this dreadful week." Canada held up both hands and Japan chuckled.
"Well, all right," Japan said. "Same place for lunch today?"
"Sure," Canada answered. "Hopefully we get that same waiter. You think he'd be game to play charades with us again?"
Japan snickered over that for a bit. His phone buzzed, and he jumped before reaching for it. It seemed he'd received an email from someone.
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From: United States of America (Alfred Jones)
Subject: HELP
Sent: 12:47
Someone hacked my Twitter! Please help me find out who it was!
(Do NOT reply to this email! If you type who it is, the government will see it and know, too!1!1!)
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"Oh, wow," Japan said. "America does not suspect that we wrote those messages at all. Look at this email he just sent me."
"He's on the hunt," Canada said. "We'd better watch our backs, right, Mr. Japan?"
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To: England, France, Canada
From: America
America / 1:04 PM
CAN U BELIEVE THIS?!
France / 1:06 PM
What are you talking about?
France / 1:07 PM
Oh, your romantic evening with Russia?
America / 1:08 PM
IT'S A LIE!
Canada / 1:10 PM
Huh, I don't know what to tell you, Al! Who would hack your Twitter?
America / 1:11 PM
IKR!
England / 1:13 PM
Remove me from this group hell before I kill you all.
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To: Russia
From: France
France / 1:31 PM
So, Russia, why didn't you tell me you and America were together?
Russia / 1:35 PM
Hmm? We are not. That capitalist asshole does not think I am good enough for him.
France / 1:37 PM
What do you mean?! America's been talking about your hot date all over Twitter...
Russia / 1:40 PM
Twitter? Really? I have not used that thing in years.
France / 1:42 PM
Oh my God. Well, that explains a lot...