Ch. 11: Movies and Setting Plans

"Sorry about that," Maddie said walking back over to Alfred.

"It's okay," he said smiling. "Let's eat." They both picked up their fork and took a bite. Maddie noted that Alfred did after her.

She smiled. "You don't have to listen to Papa, you know," she said.

"Oh... Okay." They fell silent. After a while of eating, Alfred spoke again. "Where's your mom at? I've met your dad but not your mom."

Maddie was silent for a while, sadness filling her features. "My mom died when I was seven," she said quietly.

"Do you remember how?"

She nodded. "Yeah. She died of cancer."

"I'm sorry," Alfred said hugging Maddie. "If it'll make you feel better, I don't have my mom around either. She didn't die but she and dad aren't together anymore." Alfred sighed thinking about his mom.

He looked a lot like her. Same blond hair, same blue eyes, same skin tone, and even the same smile. From what Arthur said, Alfred even acted like her- loud and obnoxious.

"What made them split, if you feel comfortable telling, that is?"

"I don't mind. They split when I was 12- three years ago. It was because they wouldn't get along because their personalities often clashed. They tried working it out for my sake 'cuz who would want to have their only son have no mom or no dad. They couldn't handle it anymore and divorced. Dad took custody of me. I haven't seen mom since." Alfred smiled sadly.

"I'm sorry," Maddie said quietly. "I guess we really don't know each other, huh?"

"Yeah. Now that we're dating, I'd like to know you," Alfred said rubbing his nose against Maddie's.

"As do I," she said smiling. "Ask me a question and I'll answer."

"Okay... How long have you know Gilbert and Mathias?"

"Gilbert and I were childhood friends. We always were with each other. In- what was it- sixth grade, Mathias moved to our school from Denmark. Gilbert friended him. I wasn't too sure if I could trust him, but Gilbert was fine with him so I was too."

"Ahh. Now you ask me!"

"How long have you lived in Hetalia?"

"Most of my life. When mom and dad were still together, back when I was six or seven, we lived in Louisiana. Dad says when I get angry- like really angry- I break into a southern accent because of it."

Maddie laughed. "I would love to hear it." Alfred grinned.

"Hey pretty lady. Ain't you lookin' rather fine tonight!" Alfred said breaking into his accent. Maddie blushed as her stomach did a summersault.

"Impressive," she said nodding. "Anyway, I'm done eating. Are you?"

"Yup, yup!"

"Okay. I'll take your plate back. If you want, you can choose a movie from over there." She pointed to a DVD case by the flat screen 49 inch television.

"Okay!" Both stood up. Alfred went to the case while Maddie walked into the kitchen. After putting the dishes where they needed to go, she walked back out to see Alfred setting a disc on the table.

"What did you choose?" she asked picking up the movie case. "Silent Hill 2? You sure you want to watch it? It has a lot of gore and stuff."

Alfred nodded. "Yeah! If you get scared, I'm right here." Maddie laughed, putting the disc in the DVD player. She and Alfred sat on the couch, Maddie leaning against Alfred's right side while Alfred had an arm around her shoulder. It reminded Maddie of Katniss and Peeta in Catching Fire when they had that talk with Caesar about what they've been doing since the Games.

As the movie progressed, Maddie grew more and more relaxed in Alfred's arms. Even though he jumped a little after every few minutes, she eventually fell asleep.

Alfred felt Maddie come more relaxed to the point he heard her soft snores signaling she had fallen asleep leaning against him. Alfred watched Maddie for a while. She looked relaxed, almost in bliss. Alfred rubbed her shoulder and she turned in her sleep, now laying on Alfred's lap.

Alfred quit watching the movie, fully intending to watch the sleeping girl in his lap. He played with her hair.

"You like her a lot, oui?" Alfred looked over and found Francis leaning against the kitchen door frame. It connected the living room and the kitchen.

Alfred nodded. "Yes. I really do. She's beautiful," he said honestly looking back down at her.

"She really cares for you, Mr. Jones," Francis said taking a seat in a chair across from Alfred and Maddie. "But I'm going straight to the point:

"Do not hurt her. Do not break her heart. Wait for her to break up with you. Do not use her to fulfill your sexual desires. Do not lay a hand on her without her permission. Treat her how your parents taught you. Treat her as an equal. You are not better than her. Understand?" Alfred nodded. "Good. Now I have to go to bed. Good night." He got up and left.

Alfred looked at Maddie one last time before lying down next to her and falling asleep.

"Do you understand the plan Mathias?" Gilbert asked after going through it for a second time.

"Yes. We crash their 'date' on Saturday, get Alfred out of the picture, and knock common sense into Madeline," Mathias confirmed. Gilbert nodded.

"Correct. Any means necessary, Mathias. Remember. Any means necessary."

We're back! It was kind of a let down when no one reviewed last chapter, but oh well! I don't want to sound like a review-whore... Anywho, Um, tell us what you think? And yes, Alfred's bad southern accent is bad... I feel bad about it 'cuz I actually have southern blood in me... I guess I'm like Al in a way- when I get really mad, I tend to speak in a sothern accent. I don't intend that to happen, it just... does. Anywho, we hoped you liked it and continue reading! Til next time~! ~Love-Peace-Anime

PS; I know the story doesn't seem like it's getting anywhere, but trust me, it all adds up in the end~