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Belgium/Taiwan
On the tenth day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
Figure poised, arms steady. Gentle grip, just a little pressure. Slowly...
Belgium stood poised by the counter, hand gripping the tip of a piping bag. With skills only a practised patissier could have, she gently piped the rose-coloured frosting into tiny intricate flowers onto the side of the icing-covered cupcake. Adorning the creation with a small marzipan tomato, she stood up to admire her finished work.
Grinning delightfully, she admired the two trays of exquisitely decorated cupcakes, proud of her handiwork. Flinging her flour-dusted apron to one side, she carried both trays to the living room to show its' other occupant.
"These are beautiful Belgium!" The long-hair brunette gushed. A wild curly strand of hair struck out of her head, bobbing along to her movements.
The shorter hair girl puffed out in pride, lips twitching to form a smile. "I'm glad you like it Taiwan! I spent the whole morning baking them and piping them till they look like this!"
Taiwan clasped her hands in pure delight as her eyes zoomed onto a cupcake adorned with chocolate icing and a raspberry. "They all look so good, this is by far better than any of those I have seen in France!"
"You really think so?" Belgium's expression changed to one of curiosity.
"Heh, of course!" the Asian nodded furiously. "Just looking at them makes me all hungry. Come!" She took out packets of folded cardboard boxes from her bag. "Let's pack them all before I decide to eat some."
Belgium hummed in reply before helping the female Asian set up the cardboard boxes that she had specifically asked for the occasion. The island nation had been especially helpful and mindful, getting many coloured boxes adorned with tinsel and beads. When she looked closer, there was even a small symbol of the Common Kestrel in the corner of the boxes.
When she asked, Taiwan only chuckled before shaking her head ruefully. "It's a secret where I got them from." Even after she persisted, the girl was adamant, zipping her mouth and chiding the older female to continue with her work.
Painstakingly, the two then proceeded to fill each box with a decorated cupcake, careful in not letting the icing and marzipan smudged. When the deed was done, Taiwan helped Belgium packed the boxes into a large straw-woven basket. Belgium thanked her before gently placing the heavy mass atop her coffee table.
Watching the Asian girl sigh on her sofa, Belgium asked her what was wrong.
"Would it be selfish of me," Taiwan began whimsically," if I said I wanted to eat one of those cupcakes?"
Belgium hummed before heading into the kitchen, leaving the Asian to stare curiously at her retreating figure. When she emerged, she held on a plate two cupcakes, both elegantly frosted. "Well," Belgium tilted her head cheekily. "I was planning on giving these to everyone, but I'll let you get the first two. Take it as an early Kerstmis present from me."
Needless to say, she was glomped by an ecstatic Asian female.
Icing.
Whoop! I finally got the female/female pairing I wanted. Ehh, I could see both of them bonding over sweets. Just two more left to go, are you ready? I'm celebrating Christmas early this year. Well kinda. We are not Christians but we do give each other gifts every year. My family will be celebrating on the Eve instead. Welp, at least I can wait for the countdown before opening my presents.
Common Kestrel-National bird of Belgium
Kerstmis-Dutch for Christmas
Also, I have been toying with the idea of an extra chapter. If time permits, I will release it on Christmas day itself along with the last chapter. Expect a large author's note then. Wish me time!
Except for all confirmed details, the rest of the countries' personalities are interpreted by me.
-Kaiistar