~Hey, sorry for being away for so long. I kinda needed a break from responsibility. Anyways, here is chapter 7 for you. Enjoy!~
Chapter 7: Hold
Summary: Hong Kong goes to break the news to China.
Hong Kong sat on the elder Asian's couch, waiting for China to bring the tea in he made for anyone who decided to visit. To say said nation wasn't surprised by the sudden call for Hong Kong to come see him would be an understatement. Hong never just 'comes over to chat over tea'. It just doesn't happen.
But this certain visit was one the youngest Asian knew he had to face sooner or later. And if he kept this from his family any longer, it would just make things worse for keeping secrets.
He was pretty nervous telling his other father, England, about his and Iceland's new development. He was pretty much sweating bullets now, knowing the European nation was much more reasonable than Yao.
He smiled at the memory of Icey curled up on his father's couch, introducing his 'liquorish tea' to the Brit. Hong didn't understand why they both seemed to like the gross combination, but oh well. They were both weird countries he loved.
"I'm back with the tea, aru!" China said, interrupting Hong Kong's thoughts. He took the offered cup of oolong tea and sipped slowly, afraid if he drank too fast he might choke.
Taking a seat across from him, the elder took a drink of tea before looking back at Hong. "So, you wanted to talk aru?"
Hong Kong nodded, not trusting himself to speak yet and took a drink to calm his nerves.
China raised an eyebrow questioningly, curiosity increasing. "This is unexpected of you, aru. What brought this on?"
Still feeling incredibly nervous, he cleared his throat and hesitantly began, "Well... it's a bit complicated..."
"Complicated, aru? Did you get in trouble for playing with your fireworks again, aru?! How many times have I told you-"
"No!" Hong Kong interrupted, frustration high with increasing impatience and stress. "Like, that's not it!"
Taken aback, he stopped his rant and waited for his son to cool off. When Hong's breathing calmed, China asked gently, "Well, what is it then aru?"
Hong Kong really didn't want to do this, but seeing a bit more reason enter China's eyes, he took a deep breath and said, "It's about Iceland."
Elder nation just felt even more confused and worried, and had to ask, "Is he okay? He is not sick or hurt, is he aru?"
Iceland and China had bonded before when one of Icey's volcanos went off, and the Nordics were in war during the time. So, with Hong busy with paper work from his boss, the elder nation had reluctantly watched over him. China was surprised by how much of a good kid Icey really was, and allowed Hong to continue seeing him with all doubt erased from his mind.
Iceland was actually a good influence on his son, China concluded, which made the young lovers happy.
"Well," Hong began, "He's pregnant."
Long silence followed those words, and China just stared at his son, shock and confusion quite clear. "Um... I don't think I understand, aru. He's male... and a country..."
Hong Kong shrugged his shoulders, honestly as confused as China was about how it was possible. "We asked England to, like, make sure it was true. It is."
China sat there, motionless as he asked, "Did you two... bed, aru?"
Younger Asian blushed at what he was asking, but nodded his head in confirmation.
"Hong Kong, what have I told you about that aru?!" China yelled, tea placed on the coffee table. "I have told you to never bed someone out of marriage! It is the honorable thing!"
"How were we, like, suppose to know this would happen?! We're nations and guys! How can we marry when it, like, isn't allowed in our countries?"
China knew it was true, but it didn't matter. "You have brought shame to this family, aru!"
Hong Kong felt guilty at the words, but was angry that his father was being so unreasonable as usual. "Well, what am I, like, suppose to do?!"
"Do the right thing and MARRY HIM!"
Okay. Hong wasn't expecting that.
"Um... what?" He asked 'intelligently'.
"Marry him aru!" China huffed. "What did you think I would say aru? To leave a pregnant child to their own defenses? No aru! You made a problem, you do the right thing."
In all his life, Hong never expected to hear China say something he agreed with, let alone a reasonable thing too. He wished he brought a camera to capture the moment. "For once, I actually, like, agree."
China sighed, still unhappy but content with Hong's answer. "Then go, aru. I will tell the rest that we have a new niece or nephew coming aru."
"Don't bother." A voice from behind the sofa surprising them.
Taiwan stood up, grinning from ear to ear. "We got the message."
As soon as those words left her mouth, the other Asians came out of hiding, having been listening in.
"I thought I told you not to come until later, aru." China said, a bit confused as to how they managed to sneak their way in without him noticing.
"We thought to come an hour early today to surprise you." Grinning, S. Korea jumped up to hug Hong Kong. "We never thought our little brother would become an Oppa!"
The other Asians laughed, smiling. Even China smiled when S. Korea exclaimed "I'M GONNA BE AN UNCLE! KA-ZU!"
Maybe the hold on Hong Kong's family is actually getting stronger.
TBC...
~Aw, wasn't that sweet? You all thought China would blow up and kill Iceland? Hell no, China can be reasonable... right? Anyways, hope you liked this chapter. Sorry I was gone for so long, but I will try to put up a new chapter once every other week or maybe sooner. Depends. See ya, Friends.~
