14. Endeavor (verb) : to attempt (something, such as the fulfillment of an obligation) by exertion of effort
America glared at Kumajiro while he held a plate of pancakes in his hands.
"Can you say Canadia, Kumajiro?" America asked, balancing a plate of Canada's signature pancakes just out of the polar bear's reach.
"Who?" Kumajiro replied, cocking his head to the side.
"URGH! I mean, I can't really say it's an easy feat. I forget my bro too sometimes too, but you're his pet!" America grit his teeth in frustration and repeated his earlier question. "Can you say Canadia! You know, the name of the guy who feeds you." America rubbed his temples, endeavoring to make the polar bear memorize his brother's name.
"What are you doing here America?" Canada walked out of their bedroom and yawned while rubbing his eyes. "Are you kidnapping Kumakichi?" He glared at America and his polar bear.
"It's Kumajiro dude! I was just trying to get this guy to memorize your name, because you're always so sad about him forgetting you!" America exclaimed with a bright smile. "I've been saying this for a while! Alright polar bear, say Canadia." America instructed the bear while pointing at Canada.
"Who?" Kumajiro tilted his head to the side, puzzled as he didn't know how to answer America.
Canada laughed half-heartedly, not sure whether to be touched that his brother cared, or upset that he didn't get his name right. "Uh… America. My name is pronounced as Canada." Canada corrected his brother in a quiet whisper.
"Really? Anyway dude, this is way too hard. Even if I bribe this guy with pancakes it's like he's brain dead or something!" America set the plate of pancakes on the table.
"It's fine. Here you go Kumagama." Canada picked up the plate and fed it to his bear.
"Dude! It's Kumajiro! What's up with you two?" America wondered aloud, then forgot his goal as soon as he spotted another plate of pancakes meant for him. Canada simply rolled his eyes at his brother, who was already shoveling pancakes into his mouth.
"At least I'm not the only one who's name is forgotten." Canada smiled and flipped more pancakes for himself. After all, he still needed to have his breakfast and he knew that America would likely finish his plate in a few minutes.
Author's Note: I am so sorry for the late update. I'm not dead, just buried in test work. I haven't given up on this story and I don't plan to. Both me and my lovely beta was terribly busy. (Finished mid terms though, yay!)
Really, I'm so ecstatic this story has gotten a lot of follows! I honestly never thought anyone would read my story, you have no idea how much I'm thankful for you guys reading this not so great story XD
I'll try to write chapter 15 as soon as I can. Anyways, thanks again for reading this story!
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