Germany stared at the empty bar stool, suddenly sobered from the event. His cheek was turning a deep shade of pink and the resonating sting made him very aware of what he had just done.
The look on her face was one he would never forget. Even in his haze he had noticed the change from shock to anger, her reaction completely natural for the way he was acting. He was as disgusted with his own behavior as she must have been. He wasn't even sure if she liked him…and now he looked like an idiot in front of an entire room of people.
He swallowed hard and slammed down money to pay for his drinks, trying not to run as he hastily made his way outside into the fresh air. Prussia followed not far behind him as Germany walked quickly to a fairly secluded park. By then it was dark and no one would be there.
He spun on his heels, locking eyes with Prussia angrily.
"What were you thinking?!"
"Calm down!"
"No I will not calm down! You humiliated me in front of Belle AND a crowd of people!"
"For your own good."
Germany was squared up to him, his eyes smoldering although his exterior was now back to neutrality.
"What do you mean by that?"
"In case you have forgotten, I have been around much longer than you, West. I have been there, and I know this is going to end badly."
Germany backed down slightly, breathing the cool air for a few moments.
"What do you mean?"
"It is painfully obvious how much you like that girl. The rule is there for a reason! You'll end up ruining her life or worse!"
"I wouldn't-"
"Do you not realize what could happen? What if you go to war? She would be a target. If you got attached and she left you or died you would be a useless mess! This is the worst possible thing you can do in this rebellious phase!"
Whatever he was going to say died in his throat. He cleared it and spoke again.
"I've already thought of that."
"…You have?"
"…Yes…"
"For the love of…West. You are making a mistake."
He recalled his memories of the last month and sighed. Rules, rules, rules…what was he doing? He knew all these things but…
"If that is what you want to call it."
"This isn't something for you to be stubborn about!"
"I made up my mind already."
"…Nothing I say will change your mind?"
"Nothing…"
Prussia sighed and threw up his hands.
"Fine. Do what you want, but don't expect me to put you back together later."
He started to walk away but stopped, his back to Germany.
"Just…be careful, ok?"
"Thank you, bruder."
