Soon it was time for another world meeting and it wasn't long before all the nations were seated once again in the world meeting room listening to Germany list the rules.
But remarkably this time America wasn't making any 'heroic comments' and when it was his turn to suggest ideas he seemed half dazed and did so with only half the interest. It seemed as if he was on another planet altogether while only occasionally coming back to Earth. The idea he presented was much shorter and more sensible than usual as well.
Once or twice he glanced at England, who's face was trying to perform the complex act of frowning, blushing, smiling and sulking all together.
Eventually the meeting ended and all the relieved nations began filing out.
"Wait! I.. Err.. Have something to say to all of you... More like something to say in front of all of you but anyways.. Could you please wait for a few more minutes?" called out America suddenly.
Curious about what he had to say, all the nations trooped back into the room and clustered around the meeting table.
'Oh good lord. What is the git up to now?' wondered England.
America then climbed up and stood on the table.
"Amerika zat iz against ze rules." Insisted Germany.
"Please. Just this one time dude."
"Veee~ Let's see what America has to say Germany~ "
"Hmph. Ok fine. But only zis once."
"Iggy where are you?" asked America, and upon finally spotting Arthur trying to hide at the back, dragged him up on to the table.
He then kneeled down in front of England and took a deep breath.
"England, you are the bun to my burger,
The ketchup to my fries,
The mayo to my salad,
The ice cream to my latte,
The fizz to my soda,
And I really love you so…
Will you marry me?"
England's blush kept getting deeper with every sentence. He was almost paralysed with shock. He didn't know which was greater, the embarrassment or the happiness.
The majority of the nations were going 'd'awwww' in their heads or quietly chuckling behind their hand or both.
France nudged Gilbert.
"Ohonhonhon hand over ze 50 Gilbert" he whispered.
"Aww man! This is totally unawesome! You cheated! America or England probably told you. How else would you have that he was gonna propose today?!"
"Telling me would be ze last thing Amerique or Angleterre would do, besides looking at Angleterre's shocked expression, this was probably a surprize to him. As for me knowing, well big brother France is an expert in matters of l'amour is he not? Ohonhonhon~"
Grumbling, Gilbert handed over his 50 bucks.
Japan had taken out his phone and started to record the scene the second America had pulled England up onto the table before you could say 'camera'. After years of shipping the two together, this would be the most prized part of his USUK collection.
Hungary and all the members of her yaoi club were trying desperately to hold down their fangirl squeals and nosebleeds, and were taking random snapshots with their cameras every second.
China was confused as to whether he should classify this as 'cute' or 'immature'. All the same, he was eager to go back home quickly to brew himself a cup of Oolong tea to cure his headache and cuddle panda.
Russia was smiling creepily at everyone while searching for China and Lithuania.
…..And the remainder were wishing that the two lovebirds would hurry up so they could go home and sleep.
Finally coming back to his senses after what seemed like an eternity to everyone else,
"Y-yes. Cheesy git." muttered England, causing the yaoi fangirls to cheer and England to blush even harder, if that was physically possible.
America grinned so hard that his cheeks started to hurt.
"Just make him wear the ring already!" squealed Hungary, unable to control herself.
America nodded and started to look for the ring in his pocket.
"Erm.. Eheheh… I can't find it…" said America while rubbing his head after a long time of searching, causing every single nation to facepalm.
"No worries dudes! I probably left it at home. I'll go get it later," said America with a shrug.
"I guess we should be leaving aru," said China, "Panda must be so hungry.."
And with that, all the nations began to file out the door once more.
When everyone had gone, America and England climbed off the table and America gave England a big, warm hug.
"For a moment there I thought you were going to say no," said America with an awkward laugh.
"You didn't have to do that. Git" mumbled England, his face still hot.
"I gave you my word didn't I? And heroes never break their promises!" exclaimed America dramatically, pointing to himself, "Hey let's go have dinner together Iggy!"
"At McDonald's?" asked England, raising an eyebrow.
"Pfft. Of course not!"
"Then?"
"Burger King! Ahahaha. Just kidding. Somewhere special. It's a surprise. Come on Iggy"
America tugged England by the arm.
They didn't speak much on the car journey, with England mostly wondering about where they were going.
"Isn't this your house?" asked England when they finally reached.
"Yeah.. So my house isn't special?" said America with a pout.
"Er Yeah.. I was just wondering.."
When they entered, England saw that it was completely decorated with lights and stars and all sorts of other stuff. And all of them red, white or blue; the colours of their flags.
"Ya like it?" asked America sheepishly.
"Its wonderful," said England with a smile
America then took England to the table and brought out an apple pie from the kitchen.
"Did you make this yourself?" asked England.
America nodded with a slight blush.
He then pulled out England's chair for him, and England sat down while giving America a funny look.
"What?"
"Are you feeling alright America?"
"Yes. Why..?"
"Since when did you become so romantic and gentlemanly?"
"The hero was always romantic and gentlemanly."
"Because McDonald's is soo romantic," scoffed England.
"Hey! Besides, the real proposal is still left."
England tilted his head with a questioning look on his face.
America kneeled down, took out a small, velvet box from his pocket and held it open in front of England. It contained a silver ring with a sparkling emerald on it. The exact shade as England's eyes.
"Mine is an unchanging love,
Higher than the heights above,
Deeper than the depths beneath,
Free and faithful, strong as death.
"Thou shalt see my glory soon,
When the work of grace is done;
Partner of my throne shalt be;
Say, poor sinner, lovst thou me?"
Lord it is my chief complaint,
That my love is weak and faint;
Yet I love Thee and adore, -
Oh! for grace to love Thee more!
You've given me everything I could ever ask for. And never asked for. Arthur, give me this- give me, your permission to be by your side.
Always."
"How many times will you make me say yes git?!" exclaimed England, blushing even harder than before.
"As many times as it takes to make me believe that you actually love me back," said America with a laugh.
"Shut up and make me wear the ring already!"
After the ring was on England's finger and England had calmed down a bit, both of them settled down to enjoy the pie.
"It's really good," said England between mouthfuls.
"Really?" asked America with a grin, "I was worried it wouldn't turn out right.."
After some time had passed, England glanced at his hand to admire the ring on his finger. He then glanced at America's face. And then, through some sudden impulse pulled him closer and kissed him.
"Now do you believe that I love you?"
"…..If I say no, will you kiss me again?"
"Shut up and eat your pie git!"
The end.
Disclaimer: The poem is by William Cowper. No, I don't own it. or Hetalia. AN: Yayz!~ I finished the story n did not let it die xD And no im not writing the wedding sequence ._. Just use your imagination for that xD
Oh and my friend gave me that poem and those marriage lines/ coz i can't write something that mushy and romantic to save my life.
9foxgrl: thank you for the suggestion anyways :)
Thanks for reading :) PS: that mcdonald proposal xD im sorry xD i had to xP
