Chapter 10~ Beach Time

Sorry for not updating and for being in hiatus! Finals came up and next is our National Achievement Test.

Disclaimer: I don't own Hetalia or any of its characters. I only own Jose and Melchora and their siblings.

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Jose sat down under the beach umbrella. He puts on some sunscreen, not that he needed it, he's used to the sun on his skin. He watched cautiously as his sister and the other nations play in the water and on the sandy ground. Melchora was swimming with Mei and Yao and Feliciano was making a giant pasta sculpture made of sand.

How is that even possible? He didn't use anything but sand, water, and a spoon. Jose wondered how that piece of pasta and fork can even stand up. You can never understand that Italy. Matthew, who was constantly hit in the head, was playing beach volley ball with his brother with Kiku and Gilbert.

Not to mention that, Lovino and Antonio were also playing in the sand with Feliciano. Mostly Feliciano and Antonio, since Lovino said that 'What are you kidding me?! I'm not a kid anymore, you idiots!' but he ended up joining them anyways. Roderich and Elizabeta were having a nice picnic on the sand. What a cute couple~ Ludwig was on the beach, standing there, making sure that everyone safe. Kinda like a life guard. A totally hot lifeguard.

It's nice to be out again in the beach. Jose was used to being at the beach. It was a refreshing time for him, since summer is coming and all. Melchora booked them here at Boracay[1] for 3 days which means, woohoo more trouble for those idiots (America, Italy, Prussia and Melchora). Jose turned on the radio and he switched to the radio station 101.9 (MOR Radio), which it began playing music along the lyrics of 'PINASmile' that was sung by Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla[2]. It went along the lines of :

'Kayang kayang kaya! Kayang kayang kaya! hey!
Kayang kayang kaya! Kayang kayang kaya! smile!

Dahil sa yong ngiti~
Nagpakita ang bahaghari~
Itago pa man sa dilim~
Araw na to'y di palalamapasin~'

It was the perfect song for a relaxing summer.

China began approaching Jose with Mei and Melchora trailing behind his back. Jose was uncomfortable with seeing China like that. Shirtless and only wearing swimming trunks. It doesn't help that China also has that feminine face of his. Jose sat quietly under the beach umbrella. China kneeled down on the sandy ground and looked at Jose.

"Why aren't you swimming with us, aru?" China asked.

"Teacher is right, aren't you getting hot under there?" Taiwan asked as well.

"Yeah, dude. It's boring to be down there all alone!" A hyper-as-hell voice added.

"Brother, please do not be rude." A softer voice tried shutting up the voice earlier. It's volume was a little bit higher than a whisper.

Jose raised his head up to look at the two unknown voices. The two men looked almost identical, the only thing separating them was the hair and the color of the eyes. You can also consider their personalities, for once. Canada and America were questioning why Jose isn't swimming along with China and Taiwan. Can't I just stay here under the umbrella and watch everyone like Germany does? Jose thought to himself. He really thought that he can actually relax for once. Melchora thinks so too.

"Jeez, don't get your boxers in a bunch. Guys, there's a good explanation for this." Melchora sighed.

"Ate, please don't . . ." Jose sat properly, getting ready to cover his sister's mouth.

"What's with the commotion over here?" A low voice was heard.

"Kesesesesesesesese! Are you guys doing something cool without the Awesome Me?" A low voice commented. It's volume was louder and a little higher than the voice earlier.

"Sumimase, if I may interrupt, is everything alright here minna-san?" A soft, comforting voice worriedly asked.

Three more voices joined the party. Melchora turned around and looked at the other three voices. Germany, Prussia, and Japan. Germany was wearing a black muscle shirt and green swimming trunks. Prussia was wearing the same thing as Germany but he was wearing a jacket and instead of green swimming trunks, he wore a maroon one. Meanwhile, Japan was wearing a white shirt with a Hatsune Miku[3] print on it, dark blue swimming trunks and some sandals. He was also carrying a camera with him. Why you ask? Because he likes to cherish moments of everyday life, that's why.

"Oh, hey Nihon-kun! We were just talking about why Kuya won't come out of the umbrella!" Melchora chirped.

"Ate . . ." Jose sighed.

"You seeeeeeee, Kuya can't . . ." Melchora scratched the back of her head. The truth is he didn't want to tell everyone about it. She would feel really bad about it. But since everybody is worried about Jose, it wouldn't be bad to tell them about it. Right?

"Hn? What about mi ijo[4]?"

Melchora jumped slightly. She was suddenly being hugged from behind by a nation who smells like tomatoes and churros. Ah, Spain. Or should we call him Papa Spain? Eh, anyways. Melchora laughed nervously. She was beginning to sweat in this heat, being surrounded by a lot of people.

"AHEM." Melchora cleared her throat. "If you guys can let me continue, PLEASE." She was getting annoyed with all these attention they're getting.

"Continue, Maria." Germany told her.

"As I was saying, The reason why Kuya didn't want to get out of the shade was because . . ." She paused. This made everyone left with the tension and excitement inside them. From too much excitement, America began puffing air out of his nose, Prussia was mumbling to himself 'C'mon! Don't leave us hanging here!' or something around those lines, Canada was patting Prussia's back, Japan was getting ready to snap a photo, and China and Taiwan were just happily waiting for it. I forgot to mention that Spain was in the same situation as the other two Asian countries.

". . . He can't swim." Melchora sighed softly. She was happy to get that out of her chest.

"Could you repeat that, aru?" China asked her.

"Wait, what?!" Taiwan added.

Melchora was definitely ticked off. Can't they just believe what she just said?!

"Jose Bonifacio Dela Cruz, my BROTHER and the OUTER ISLES OF THE PHILIPPINES, who is surrounded by water since forever, SOMEHOW does not know how to swim." Melchora repeated herself.

"Kesesesesesesesese! WHAT A LOSER!" Prussia began laughing. "A nation who's been surrounded by water for all his immortal life, cannot swim?! OH MEIN GOTT, THAT IS HILARIOUS!"

"Ehhhhhhh?! What? Jose can't swim?" Italy suddenly joined in the conversation.

"Tss. What a stupid bastard . . ." Romano stated.

"Don't be such a jerk, fratello." Italy pouted.

"I can show you guys how to swim!" Italy began stripping off his top and jumped into the water.

"You can never understand that Italy . . . " America sighed.

"Stroke, stroke, stroke . . ! Splash, splash, splash . . !"

"Excuse me demo [5]. . . Where did Bonifacio-kun go?" Japan mentioned it to everyone. Jose wasn't under the umbrella anymore but his stuff was there. His bag, radio, sunscreen, etc. was there but the one who owns it isn't. Where would Jose go? Do you think he would go back to the cottage or take a taxi back home? No? Let's see then!

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"KUYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

"Jose-kun!"

"Jose!"

"ANDREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSS!"

"His name isn't Andres, you American bastardo!"

"Mi ijo! Mi ijo Jose! Where are you, ijo?!"

"Jose! Where are you, aru?"

"Joseeee! Me and Teacher are worried about you! Come out!"

"Jose . . . Where are you . . ?"

" Oi! East Philippen!"

"Philip? Where are you — "

Germany felt something sneeze on his foot. He looked down and saw something sticking out of the sand. It was a . . . curl and a sun hairclip? Germany gently poked the curl. A muffled scream was heard underneath. He was shocked with his findings. He began digging under the sand. Melchora, Spain, Canada and China ran back to where Germany was. Melchora and China sat on the ground, panting. They were exhausted with running around the big ass beach.

"We checked the cottage and asked the fishermen over there . . . He wasn't there . . ." Melchora panted heavily.

"Any luck, aru?" China asked.

"I think so . . . Help me dig under the sand." Germany replied and kept digging under the sand.

Melchora and China exchanged confused looks and so did Canada and Spain. Melchora shrugged and began digging. The rest of them did the same thing.

"Ah! Finally!" Germany exclaimed. He began pulling out an arm from under the sand. That made the four nation's hair stand up. They shuddered in fear with 'WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?!' imprinted in their mind. Germany pulled out the rest of that arm's body, revealing Jose. He made Jose stand on his feet, making the Asian nation blush. He began dusting of the sand on Jose's hair and face.

"Jose!"

Jose felt a warm embrace. An embrace from a person he likes. Actually, from one of the persons he likes. Jose's body was stiff. He was in shock and pleasure. Mostly pleasure because, who wouldn't want a hug from their crush? A smile was drawn on Melchora's face. She was happy to see her brother. She wouldn't know what to do if she lost him. Her Kuya was there the very first day the people on their land first set foot on it. Melchora joined into the hug. This was nice. Hugging the person she cares about and that person's person he cares about. I know it doesn't make sense but it does to her.

Canada pulled away and so did Melchora. Italy ran up to them and hugged Jose tightly. Jose began to laugh. He patted Italy's head gently. Italy suggested that he would be the one to teach Jose to swim. No one agreed to it but, if it's okay to Jose, then it's okay to everyone else, then. Jose asked Italy if Canada could also teach him how to swim. Italy smiled widely and began dragging Jose and Canada to the water in front of them. Canada chuckled softly. Jose's cheeks were red as a tomato, but that doesn't matter, does it?

"I guess this ended well, then." Melchora commented while laughing at the swimming tactics Italy is teaching Jose.

"Agreed," Everyone behind her replied with a smile on their face.

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"Jose, do it like this!" Italy ordered Jose. "Stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke!"

"Do I h-h-have to do the sound effects?" Jose asked awkwardly to the Canadian beside him.

"If that's what the teacher says, then go for it, eh." Canada giggled.

"Those fools will never learn, will they?" An Austrian man asked the Hungarian girl beside him.

"I guess so, Austria. But that's how they act. We can't blame them for that, can we?" Hungary smiled while taking a bite from her sandwich.

"I guess not." Austria sighed and continued drinking his tea.

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1] Boracay - A popular beach and tourist spot in the Philippines.

2] Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla – Popular teen idols/pairing (KathNiel) in the showbiz industry in the Philippines.

3] Hatsune Miku – A popular voice synthesizer character from Vocaloid in Japan.

4] Mi ijo (Spanish) – My son

5] Demo (Japanese) – But

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Why is Austria drinking tea while at the beach, you ask? BECAUSE THERE ARE NO RULES THAT SAYS THAT YOU CAN'T DRINK TEA AT THE BEACH! HAH! Anyways, I just thought that Jose wouldn't know how to swim because why not? Just because he's used to being surrounded by water doesn't mean that he likes swimming and being in that water.

THAT'S ALL. See you guys on the next chapter!

(I suppose that the next chapter will be more about the history of twins, and so on. I guess?)

~PH (PhilippineHetalian)