The cruise (it became an annual thing)
We see a party with many different countries wearing their best and smiling. The narrator speaks: "The cruise parties have gained the reputation of being spectacular. There, all the nations no matter how big or small could mingle and relax without the pressures of everyday politics. Let's see what some of them are doing, shall we?"
We see Djibouti dressed in a beautiful dress with jewellery covering her hair and face. She sees Ethiopia, whose hair is especially festive for the occasion. They hug. "Nice to see you, how are you enjoying the party" Djibouti asks smiling.
"It wonderful. I believe it is the best one yet" her friend replies happy.
"I see...And where have you been? I haven't seen you since we boarded" Djibouti asks to which her friend blushes. This intrigues Djibouti who notices it straight away.
"Are you hiding something from me?" she asks leaning closer. A big drop of sweat appears on Ethiopia's temple. Djibouti gawks at her eagerly anticipating a reply.
"To tell you the truth, I was with my..." as soon as she starts a tall male with blond locks puts his head on her shoulder. Djibouti stares at him in disbelief. It's France who came back with the drinks. "Did you miss me?" he says lovingly to Ethiopia before he turns and acknowledges his former colony. "Oh, why hello" he says coldly.
Djibouti gulps and slouches. "Good evening, Sir. Long time no see" she adds nervous.
"Oh please, no need to call me that. A friend of Ethiopia's is a friend of mine. I hope you are doing well" he continues in a friendly manner, surprisingly for him, not being even a bit flirty. The girl nods and smiles nervous. "Fine, fine...I've been fine" she replies.
France looks at the champagne he brought and notices that his glass is dirty. "Oh la la, such a catastrophe! I shall get a new glass right away" he says and kisses Ethiopia on the cheek before leaving.
Ethiopia starts sipping her drink. Her friend looks at her astounded. "How?" she asks confused. Ethiopia shrugs. "Do not worry, I do not understand it myself" she tells her.
Djibouti smirks. "I always assumed he prefers chocolate, but you? When did you even met?" she asks.
"It happened recently. I was making coffee one day when he appeared out of nowhere. At first I shunned his advances but then I ran out of things to throw at him. Still he kept returning and crept in-"
Djibouti comes closer whispering to her friend: "If you are in danger blink twice."
Ethiopia laughs. "-to my heart. Do not worry, it's working. It may sound strange, but it is" Ethiopia replies giggly.
The music changes into a waltz. France returns, takes Ethiopia's hand and ask her: "Would you like to dance?"
She nods and waves to her friend. Djibouti watches them on the dance floor still extremely confused.
There's no such thing as a bad ship. Am I right?
World Academy W (present)
Leaving language club, Yasna meets up with Natalya and Ivan. They move together to the exit when Eliso walks by them. "Hey beautiful, aren't you even going to say hello?" Ivan catcalls. She takes one glance at him and hurries towards the door.
Yasna and Natalya look at him with judging eyes. Ivan sighs. He watches forward longingly: "You know, I still think about her. I would really love to take her home and..." he says heating up.
"Ivan!" Natalya interrupts embarrassed.
"...introduce her to the family" he finishes and smiles innocently. "What?...Don't look at me like that."
The two girls shake their heads.
Next scene: Outside the gate. "Hey, let's go and get something to eat" Yasna suggests. Natalya nods while Ivan declines.
"I already have plans. Sorry girls" he says and walks away. Yasna waves and adds suspicious: "Okay. But, don't do anything stupid. Stay out of trouble. You hear?"
Ivan waves not looking back. Once alone, the two students continue walking side by side.
"Wow I never saw Ivan get so excited" Yasna says. "You don't know the half of it" Natalya scoffs.
"I have to say, I expected you to act up, but you kept your jealousy under control. Good for you."
Natalya looks at her and starts to snorts. Yasna stares at her confused.
"Oh come on. I'm not that psycho" Natalya says.
Yasna is even more confused. "But what about the whole following-big-brother-wherever-he-may-be thing?"
Natalya giggles as they continue. "That's an act we like to do for others. It makes him look cooler and keeps the creeps away from me. I would say it's a fair deal."
Yasna smiles intrigued. "Unbelievable" she says smiling.
"Yeah. You wouldn't believe the amount of suitors I would have if it was discovered I'm normal" Natalya says as they stroll the empty street.
