AUTHOR'S NOTE: Okay, thank you for the eight favorites and the nine follows! Did I tell you that you guys totally rock? And I think it's Prussia-awesome that this thing has been viewed more than a thousand times!(wipes tears) Wow. I love you people. I was originally planning to post this on Halloween, but I had a bunch of team projects, an English play, and a French play rehearsal. School is not working the way I planned it, and Writer's Block is capturing me. But I really hope you enjoy this! Thank you so much for reading this utter crap that isn't even fluffy or humorous!
Halloween had always been an excruciating day for Ha Eung. He had never liked the day, filled with stupid costumes and trick or treating. This just wasn't his thing. And yet, he had allowed himself to be dragged into this. "Look, Ha Eung! Don't you think this totally suits me?" Mei and Ha Yeon were giddily sifting through stupid, dorky, costumes and he just face-palmed. "Just pick anything and go." "Really?" Mei hummed as she searched the rack. "Nah, this place sucks." Ha Yeon snapped. "Well, you should have ordered from ebay or something." His twin was such a bother.
"Kiku's already ordered his costume from ebay. Geez, I should have been faster." Leon sighed, while Ha Eung just tapped his feet. "You know, I don't have good feelings about this Halloween party thing that our school has." Their school always had a dance-party for Halloween. He had managed to skip the last party, due to his injury thanks to Kiku. According to Mei, his sister hadn't minded going as Wonderwoman with the burger-eating jerk. Well, he minded that she actually had a good time without him, and he knew he had to go. He was her brother, and Yao would be flipping if anything happened to her. With hamburger jerk. And so, he too, would have to go to the party.
"Hey, Ha Eung, here's an awesome costume for you!" He glanced at the black costume with the monocle and shook his head. "No Arsène Lupin for me." "Sherlock?" "No." "Jack the Ripper?" "Nope." "Asterix?" "Never!" "Kim Jeong Un-" "Tell me you're joking." After two more hours of exhausting shopping, Mei and Leon had bought their costumes. His sister would be Fa Mulan, and his younger brother Jackie Chan. Ha Yeon seemed to have other ideas about her outfit. "I hope this means you aren't going." "Nope. We're both going, and you're going to be the hottest guy in the whole school, trust me-" The last time he trusted her, he ended up in a skirt, a wig and people thought he was a girl. He decided not to mention that.
The school never seemed to end, the following day. Mei drummed her fingers against the desk, next to a smiling Elizaveta. "I'm so excited!" The Hungarian giggled behind her hand, and Mei knew why. She had acquired a new camera, and the girl was going to film any R-rated-ahem!-compromising scenes with it. "So, what did you pick?" "I want to be Mulan! You know-" "-The Disney princess who fights! She's awesome!" Elizaveta gave her the thumbs up, then lowered her voice. "Um, about your sister and brothers, what are they wearing?" "I don't know about the twins, although Leon is going to be Jackie Chan." "No, not the twins, the other brother." Mei gulped.
It had been a bad idea to tell Elizaveta about her secret crush, during Truth or Dare. The stupid sleepover, which had consisted of Eliza's anime reruns, and Lilli's consistent talks about their siblings, had been a mistake. "Uh..." "Come on, tell me what Honda's wearing! I hope he wears a dress, he'll look supercute!" Eliza gushed, but Mei just sighed. She didn't like thinking about Kiku in a dress-that would only make Hercules like Kiku more. "Oooh, guess what Roderich's wearing today!" And so the topic moved on to Eliza's boyfriend, and Mei just nodded, and laughed along.
Matthew looked across the classroom, at his brother sleeping during class. The idiot had spent the previous day on the internet, searching for a costume that would totally appeal to his heroic side. He had advised Alfred to just wear the Superman costume, but Arthur had informed them that it had stretched in the wash, and so his brother had sat in front of the computer the entire day. Now he had acquired a costume, and was sleeping peacefully in class next to- "Miss Lee!" The Latin teacher, Romulus Vargas had called Ha Yeon out.
"Yes, sir?" The Korean looked worried, as the teacher rarely called people out during his class. Latin was the only class where you could enjoy your life, and Mr. Vargas was known for being witty, humorous and flirty. Now he sounded far from humor. "Tell Mr. Jones to get up, he's been sleeping for far too long." Ha Yeon nodded, then gave Alfred a karate kick. "Hey, what was that for!" Alfred, wiping his drool, and rubbing his eyes gave his friend a look of apprehension. Somehow, Matthew didn't like the tone of his brother's voice, but Ha Yeon whispered something and the boy laughed carelessly. He couldn't help a sense of envy.
Ha Eung, unlike the rest of his classmates was wishing that class would never end. This was all because of his sister. He was going to kill her, and take 60% of Asia Corp, and build a missile to launch at Jones and Honda. It was all her fault. He groaned as he thought about what lay in wait for him at his locker. He sincerely wished that he had chosen a simple tux and tie the previous day, just like Leon-now he was going to be the laughingstock of the entire school again. It was all her bloody fault-The bell rang. "Seriously!" And for the first time in his school career, Ha Eung stood up before class was dismissed, earning everyone's laughter.
"How was school?" Yao asked his siblings as they returned, standing in front of the house. "I have to get prepared, bye!" Ha Yeon threw her costume and cosmetics over her shoulder, bolting the door of her room. "Wonderful, nisan." Kiku smiled, noticing a box lying in wait for him. "Now, if you won't mind-" The oldest sibling nodded and Kiku left to his room as well. Leon took his clothes and walked off to the bathroom, while Mei went upstairs, to prepare with her sister. Yao heard Ha Yeon's door click open for Mei, then close once more. He gave his remaining brother a grim look. "I told you you should have chosen before Ha Yeon chose for you." "Yeah." Ha Eung dragged his feet off to his room.
"Okay, we can get this done." Mei quickly undressed, then pulled out her Mulan outfit. "Mei, are you sure you bought the right size?" Ha Yeon stared at the size. "Yes, this is Small, and I wear Small-" "-This is too small!" And it was, to her infinite horror. As Mei tried the dress on, she nearly felt the need of air. "This-thing-" "-is going to go." Her sister pulled the outfit off her, and Mei gave her a muffled 'thanks'. "Well, you can't go to the party without a costume. We need to get you something." Mei thought about it, then got an idea. "Hey, what if I just wear a traditional Hanfu, and say-" "-Genius! Now let's get started!" They got to work.
Kiku studied himself. Apparently, he was now Ciel Phantomhive from Kuroshintoji, and he enjoyed seeing his reflection in the mirror. Feli was being a tomato, while Ludwig was going to be a potato. There was a knock on his door, and as he opened it, his siblings came bickering in. "I hate her." That was from Ha Eung. "I never asked." And that was Leon. The youngest member of the family was done with his costume, but not the second youngest. "Who are you going as?" "The Death Messenger. Or Jeo-seung-sa-ja." His brother struggled with his black hanbok, and Kiku laughed at it, then leaned in to help. "Stop squirming, I'll finish it for you." "Yeah. In a million years..." At least Ha Eung wasn't trying to hit him.
When his brothers emerged, Yao clapped for them earnestly. Then, he got a better idea. "What are you doing?" "Don't tell me you're taking pictures of us!" "Nisan, please-" He just couldn't help it! Leon looked very cool in his outfit, whereas Kiku was adorable in his, looking a lot like the count of the anime he loved so much. Ha Eung-if death looked like this, Yao knew the world's suicide rate would go up. "Come on, one more picture-" "Please, gege!" There was a commotion from the room upstairs. A scream. "Do you think we need to check on them?" Kiku cast a concerned look upwards, but the others knew better. "Just, let's go. I don't want to be accused of being a pervert." So the three brothers were off. "Ah, Shinatty-chan, my siblings are all grown up." Yao hugged his beloved doll, smiling.
Natalia was one of the first people to arrive in the hall. Her outfit of Elizabeth Vatori along with Yekaterina's costume as Empress Yekaterina had been very time-consuming, yet satisfactory. "Is there anyone worth my time here?" "Natalia! Don't be so rude!" Yekaterina looked concerned, and her sister adjusted her mantle. "Do you think I look good?" "No." Her sister just laughed off-perhaps she'd spent too much time with Lee Ha Yeon, acting like that prissy cheerleader. Speaking of Lee... Natalia shook her head. You've got to be kidding me, delusional mind. She herself had spent too many evenings at the Han Estate, and she couldn't deny she enjoyed eating every so often at the place. Wang Yao was not that horrible, and the food was superb. And there was Lee Ha E-"I don't care about that loser!"
Yekaterina was giving her a very concerned look. "What loser?" Natalia gritted her teeth. This was all because of that Korean, she would string him upside down like a ham. "It's nothing, sestra. Nothing." Her sister nodded, not looking convinced. "Oh, really, it's nothing." It was all very easy to say, but no, it wasn't easy to think about. The way the boy wielded his kitchen knife, the cool look and haughtiness built like an aura around him, and those eyes filled with superiority. He's nothing like big brother! You love him, not this pathetic loser! Natalia had hated the boy before, but now she wanted to kill him for making her feel confused.
The door swung open, and Natalia turned around sharply. "Luddy, where's the fooood?" "Feliciano, please, everyone's watching us." "Ludwig-kun, Feliciano-kun, perhaps we're loud-" The three former leaders of the Axis had arrived, talking loudly to each other. Natalia caught one very familiar face. Kiku Honda, Lee's brother, looked very embarrassed in his outfit. It didn't matter. Natalia promptly power-walked towards the boy, ignoring her sister's horrified expression. "Honda!" The senior nearly jumped. "What is it, Bradinski-san?" "Where in the hell is your brother?" "Yao's at home-" "No, the idiot." Kiku blinked, then comprehension seemed to hit him. "Oh, if you're talking about Ha Eung-" "Of course I'm talking about the delusional psycho!" Feliciano quailed. "Don't tell her, Kiku! She's going to kill your little brother-" "He's here." The door opened once more, and Lee Ha Eung walked in with his brother. He immediately took in the sight in front of him, then smirked. 'You are going to die, Lee Ha Eung.' She could bet all her money that he had heard her asking for him.
Alfred sighed, he had been standing outside the Han Estate for quite a time. And it was freezing. "Dude, why is she taking so much time?" He ignored Gilbert, as he saw Ha Yeon's light turn off in her room. Soon enough he could hear the sound of heels pounding down the staircase, and Yao's voice, then the door opened. "Hi!" Mei, Ha Yeon's sister was looking stunnning in Chinese traditional clothing. "Whoa, whoa, look who's here!" "I borrowed this from Yao, isn't it pretty?" Alfred nodded, he had to admit the dress was intricate. "Who are you?" "She's a crossdresser who wants to be a man." There was a moment of silence at his best friend's appearance. He had seen Yeon wearing a hanbok, but this was...well, the upper part of the garb was too short, even though the skirt was still normal. She also had a very strange cap on her head-traditional-and was holding a pipe. Alfred opened his mouth to comment on her very short garb that was practically going to make all of the guys drool(really, Yeon? Why is your jeogori that short?) but no words came out.
"How do I look?" Alfred stuttered. "Um, uh, uh.." "Captain America, just because you were stuck in the ice for a bunch of years doesn't mean you get the excuse to say um and uh." Ha Yeon prodded at his chest with her pipe, giving him a smile. "You look very stunning." It was not his voice but someone else's. Alfred whipped around and saw Matthew. His twin, for some reason looked more sophisticated, more regal, more gentle than he could ever be. Without his glasses, wearing contacts and a Victorian outfit along with a tall hat, Matthew outshone Gilbert's costume as the Devil, along with his own. "Hi, Matthew." Was it just him, or did the Korean actually sound a little shy? "Hi, Yeon." Mei laughed behind her fan. "Anyway, what are you?" Alfred moved on, as he didn't like this situation. His brother outshining him, talking with his best friend like she was his, very unpleasant. "Hwang-jin." Ha Yeon smirked. "Who the heck is that, Lee?" Gilbert sounded curious. He knew who this lady was, he had done an essay about influential Asian Women with Yeon-Alfred grinned and opened his mouth. "A infamous femme fatale." Again. Matthew. "And who are you, sir?" "Dr. Jekyll, pleased to make your acquaintance." "Okay, enough with the introductions, let's go." Alfred snapped, turning abruptly to the car. He was going to have a serious talk with his brother about his friend.
Leon saw Natalia Bradinski giving his brother the death glare, and tugged at Ha Eung. "Man, perhaps you shouldn't provoke her-" "What did I even do?" Ha Eung shrugged off, taking a cup from the drink corner and pouring himself Grape juice. "Want a cup?" "Dude, you think Grape juice is important when Natalia Bradinski's giving you the look?" "What look?" "The I'm-going-to-bloody-kill-you-but-I-want-to-fuck-you-look?" Ha Eung chortled. "She doesn't care two hoots about me. Now, lover boy, run off to Emil. He's been waiting for you since forever." Oh. Emil stood there, near the entrance, gazing at the pair of them. Leon nodded, then walked over to Emil. "Your brother looks happy." Emil's voice was quiet, and Leon laughed. "Him? He's probably looking for someone to kill." The Nordics all burst into laughter. "Come on, this is a party. Are we here for chitter-chatter?" That came from Felix. "I suppose not." Leon took Emil's hand-his brother could manage well without him. The doors opened again, and Emil gave him a look. "Your sisters are here." "Yup, who cares?" And they were on the dance floor for once.
Ha Eung had been happily minding his own business as he stared at his brother on the dance floor when someone pushed a knife onto his throat. "You-you!" He ignored the blade, pushing it away. "Kindly take the knife away from my throat, I haven't even got a chance to drink." Natalia Bradinski snarled at him. "What do you think you are, making-" "I think of myself as worthless. Why be bothered?" Ha Eung picked up a cup, poured orange juice into it and handed Natalia the cup. "Here, drink." "I don't want your fucking orange juice, and I don't want your sympathy. Don't you even make that worthless expression at me!" Natalia crossed her arms, sheathing her blade. Ha Eung sighed, then stared at her fully in the face. "What's wrong with you, you're not acting like your usual cruel self." Natalia bit her lower lip, and lowered her face. "What's going on, didn't take your meds or something?" Something seemed to fall down with a plop on the floor. "What's happening, you aren't crying, are y-" Suddenly his cheek stung. "You fucking idiot! I wish you were dead!" Natalia glared at him, her eyes shining. The couples in the room were staring at them. "I fucking want to kill you!" And with that she stormed out. Ha Eung turned on the others in the room. "What are you staring at? Do you want me to dig your eyes out?" The others eventually returned to their dancing, as Ha Eung ran off-he was sure she'd kill someone in this rate.
"What's wrong with them?" Ha Yeon mused. "Clearly they're crazy." Alfred shook his head, staring at Ha Eung's retreating figure. "Well, thanks for bringing me!" Mei smiled as Elizaveta approached her. Sure enough, her friend had a camera. "Oh my god, that is the most hentai outift I ever saw!" Mei nearly groaned. Out of all words, why did Eliza have to say that to Yeon? "Um, thanks?" "We need to take pictures of you!" "Uh...What?" "Just three pictures! For our yearbook and school newspaper!" And for your doujinshi, Mei thought but knew better than to tell her sister. "Okay!" Her sister smiled and made a normal V-pose, but Eliza shook her head. "No, no, no!" "What, then?" "Okay, Alfred, lower that stupid shield of yours, and put your arm around her waist or something."
"No way I'm doing that!" Alfred stuttered, but Mei saw him blush. "Come on, lover boy, just one shot, it's not like you're actually going out or something." The jock grumbled like forever, and finally wrapped his arm around the girl's neck. "Okay, cheese!" Elizaveta was on the point of a massive nosebleed. "Horray, can we go now?" "Um, actually, can Matthew take a picture with Yeon?" "Sure." The other twin, to Elizaveta's shock and Alfred's distaste, struck a more intimate pose with Ha Yeon-was the Korean turning red? "Okay, say cheese!" As soon as the picture was snapped, Alfred grabbed Yeon by the wrist, his face furious. "Great, he's pissed up." Gilbert gave Elizaveta a grin. "Oooh, this is going to be perfect for my doujinshi-" "All you can think about is doujinshi when they're about to have a fight?" Roderich looked horrified.
"What was that about?" Alfred, hands on hips, towered over Ha Yeon, bellowing out loud. The people who had started to enjoy themselves after Natalia's outburst all turned toward their direction, ignoring the music. "What, me taking a photo with your brother? What's the problem with a photo?" Ha Yeon laughed casually. "A photo?" Alfred threw his Captain America shield at the wall, and the shield hit poor Toris, but Alfred, in his anger ignored it. "That stupid photo looks like some crap that should be in the cover of Maxim, not an innocent photo!" Ha Yeon snorted at him. "Look, why are you even acting like this? Do you know you sound like some kind of five year old?" "Well, you're my best friend not his!"
It was then when a hand landed on both of their shoulders. "Alfred-kun, you're acting like a toddler. Perhaps you need some air." Kiku, who had been dancing with Hercules pried the American away. "I AM NOT ACTING LIKE A TODDLER, I'M THE HERO OF OUR HIGHSCHOOL-" "And you're spoiling everyone's fun." Ludwig snapped at the boy as well, and Alfred looked ashamed. "Let's go out and have a break or something." Ha Yeon put a hand on Alfred's shoulder. "Okay." Matthew, who had been looking at the entire scene, felt contempt for his brother and guilt towards Ha Yeon.
"Hey, Bradinski!" Ha Eung was yelling at the top of his lungs, and it was very uncomfortable. His voice was at the point of breaking. "Bradinski! Come out! Where the hell are you!" It was just when he passed an empty classroom, when he saw the shadow of a familiar dress. "Bradinski, there you are!" "Go. Away." Natalia's voice sounded very dry. "Get out of that dingy place, I cannot even see you." "Leave me alone!" "Well, so sorry to bother you." Ha Eung walked into the classroom, and gave Natalia an impassive stare. "What was with that slap?" "Nothing! Just go away!" "Tell me." Natalia sighed. "Fine. I don't want to eat dinner with your family anymore." "Okay." Ha Eung nodded. He had enjoyed eating with her, talking with her, being treated like a normal human being, but he'd return to his position as a recluse. "I don't want to see you anymore." "Fine." You're not fine, and you know it. Ha Eung studied his hanbok sleeve, black. It was a good thing his hat had a brim, so that she couldn't read his expression.
As he turned, a knife hit the wall next to him. "You idiot!" He didn't get girls at all. "You wanted me to leave, you didn't want to see me at all. I'm leaving, can't you see?" In two strides, the girl had walked over. "You are a bloody fool." She prodded him on the chest, as he rolled his eyes. "Don't you see what the problem is?" "What is this problem?" "You...you make me so confused, and you have to be so cool about everything, what are you, a machine? And I'm not even sure if I can hate you! What do you think you are, playing with other people's hearts! I don't even care for you, I care about older brother and sestra and that's about it-"
Ha Eung did the unthinkable. In three seconds, he drew the girl into his arms. "What do you think you're doing, you pervert!" Natalia thrashed, and kicked him on the shin. "This is something called hugging, and this is very neutral." He sighed, then drew away. "This is not betraying your bloody brother. I do not intend on making you uncomfortable, I've had that you make people uncomfortable shit from my own sister." As he walked out onto the corridor, a hand clasped into his. "Where do you think you're leaving me?" "Excuse me?" Natalia did not look him in the eye. "The party's waiting." Ha Eung smiled, wide. "Yes, Lady Vatori. Shall we?" "Of course, villain dressed in black." As she walked next to him, Natalia smiled unknowingly.
"Wow, they're intense." Two figures hidden in the shadows conversed to each other. The taller one, namely Captain America cracked a grin at the Villainous Pair. "Poor Toris." "What do you mean, poor Toris?" The shorter one, dressed in Oriental Hanbok gave the hero a confused expression. "He's liked Bradinski for ages, but it seems your brother's going to be the one." "Oh, poor guy." The two had gone out for air, as Kiku had suggested, and they had been talking. They had not expected that. "Well, he's lucky." "What do you mean, he's lucky?" Ha Yeon furrowed her brow. "She's a psycho." "They're both crazy, but at least they got close to confessing." Alfred sighed. "Why, do you have someone in mind?" "NO, of course not!" Although she was no expert, Ha Yeon knew that the boy was lying. He had this blush in his face, and this dreamy look in his eyes.
"Okay." If he didn't want to tell her, then it couldn't be her. Their friendship would be the end of their relationship. She mentally scolded herself. He's a jock, a popular jock! Girls and boys would kill for him! Then what about all the times he had helped her, playing games together, going to karaoke? What about the day he brought her homework? They had kissed, wasn't that something? Actually, you initiated it, Ha Yeon. And it was a peck on the cheek. She'd have to give up on him, he probably thought of her as a good friend, a fling, nothing more. He must really love her, this girl. She would be okay, even if Alfred went out with this girl. Then why is he so possessive of me? He really is selfish.
Alfred looked at his friend. She looked displeased. Did she find out? She can't find out now, this is going to be awkward! I just got to be best friends with her, it's bloody unfair! "Come on, let's go inside. The others are possibly having a blast." "Yes, a blast." As they walked back in, he tried to initiate small talk, but she just wouldn't answer him. I'm not the one who was flirting with my best friend's brother! His heart started to harden. "I'm actually feeling jealous of my brothers." He turned at her words. "Why so? You're the best off!" "At least their crushes or to-be-lovers actually like them for a change." And Ha Yeon disappeared into the dance floor. Wait, what?
Kiku's eyes narrowed. There was his brother, who was actually dancing with Bradinski, his hand on her waist. He looked happy for a change. And there was his sister. "Did the twins change personalities or something?" Feliciano piped up next to him. Sure enough, Alfred was not beside Ha Yeon, who was over at the drink stands, pouring herself booze. "Is she allowed to drink?" Ludwig gazed at the rather-large-cup the junior was holding. "Okay, we need to stop her from getting plastered. Yao's going to kill me if she pukes." Hercules nodded. As they walked over to the younger Asian, someone intercepted their path. Matthew. Matthew started talking with her, then took away her cup. "Hey!" The Canadian smiled, and talked some more. Kiku sighed in relief as Matthew said something to her, and Ha Yeon nodded. Soon, they were dancing along with the other couples.
"I'm going to kill that twit." They all turned, and Feliciano smiled. "Alfreeeed!" Alfred just nodded to him, looking as if he wanted to kill someone. "Alfred-kun, what is it?" "Matthew's been a total jerk! He knows I like her, and he's been flirting with her for the entire evening! What is she to him, some toy or something?" Ludwig shook his head. "You are hopeless, aren't you?" Kiku thought this was kind of like the comics he read. It was a cheesy love triangle, only the boy was out of clues. "Hi!" Mei walked over to them, smiling a little bit too wide. "Mei, are you drunk?" His sister nodded, smiling wide. "I can see why Yeon drinks, this is super!" "Careful, your sister always gets hangovers." Ludwig gave Kiku a look of pity. "And I thought one sibling was horrible."
Hercules pulled a chair out for Mei. "Sit, you won't be able to walk straight." Mei glared at Hercules for some reason, and pouted. "No, I don't want your chair!" Why his sibling was so rude to his crush, Kiku had no idea. "Mei, please be reasonable." "Here, sit down." Ludwig pulled out another chair, and this time Mei sat, giggling at nothing in particular. "I don't think your sister likes me." Hercules whispered to Kiku. "She's being ridiculous, and drunk." Kiku managed a smile. "It's okay. It's not her fault that she's bad with handling her liquor." The Greek ruffled his hair, and Kiku, blushing, gave him a hug. "Hey, you'll ruin my Zeus outfit!" But he knew Hercules didn't mind. "This is gross." Gilbert wrinkled his face, ewwing. "Look, Luddy! Let's do that, to!" Feliciano threw his arms around the German before the other could protest. "Well, maybe we should stop. There are people having love issues here-" Kiku turned to the spot where Alfred was-no, had been. "Where is he?"
Alfred walked over to the DJ. "Yo, Al." Ralph Kirkland, one of Arthur's far relatives stood there. The guy was one of the jocks, the cool kids who were in the swim team or something. "I need your help." "What sort of help?" Alfred whispered in the teen's ear, and Ralph's body spasmed with laughter. "Really?" "Sincerely." "Wow, this kid must be worth a lot." "Just do it." "Okay, then. Drinks on the next party's on you." "Okay." Now he needed to find Yeon, before Ralph kept his promise. Alfred, in his Captain America suit searched high and low for a familiar hanbok, red silk. I found her. He rushed over, running into other couples. "Sorry, coming through." This was important.
"This is great!" Ha Yeon smiled as Matthew dipped her. It was good, good to forget about her best friend-crush- for once. To be with someone who thought she mattered. Alfred would never like her back, she should have known, she was stupid-"Yeon!" "Alfred?" Ha Yeon stopped in mid-dance. It was him, in his blue costume, out of breath, smiling. "What are you doing here?" Matthew gave Alfred a look, but Alfred ignored his brother. "Come here, I need to show you something-" "What is it?" "Come! This is very important!" "Um, I'll be right back." Ha Yeon waved at Matthew, then followed Alfred.
"Why are we going to the center stage?" "Because you owe me a dance. We were supposed to dance together, forgot it, wise girl?" Ha Yeon thought of saying yes, but no, she couldn't forget it. She had been looking forward to it. But then it really didn't matter. He didn't like her the way she did. He liked that girl from Belgium, or Yekaterina, or Mei-he had said she was pretty-or Lilli who was cute. The song stopped, and the DJ cut in. It was how parties worked. DJs made comments, the song played, and couples danced. "Okay, this is a song requested by our school's one and only hero! He said he's going to buy me booze if I play this-it's obviously for romantic purposes, but he won't tell me much!" The crowd exploded-"Who is it about?" "What's the song?" The DJ-Ralph snickered. "Oh, it's their song according to the kid." And the music was on.
"Puttin' my defenses up, cause I don't wanna fall in love, if I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack." Heart Attack. The high schoolers knew this song well enough, and the cheer went up. "Never put my love out on the line, never said "Yes" to the right guy, never had trouble getting what I want,but when it comes to you, I'm never good enough." Alfred had taken her hand, and was silently singing the lyrics. He was handsome, popular, smart when he could be. He came from a good family, and yet he had never felt good enough, whenever he went to the Han Estate. Yao always disliked him, and Ha Eung despised him. He'd never match the standards that Yeon's family had.
"When I don't care, I can play 'em like a Ken doll. Won't wash my hair, then make 'em bounce like a basketball. But you make me wanna act like a girl, paint my nails and wear high heels. Yes, you make me so nervous that I just can't hold your hand." This was Kiku's song as well. It was easy to talk to the others without the effort to charm them, but whenever he was with Hercules, he'd say something dumb, turn red, and feel like a complete idiot. He'd spent days slicing his pillows with his katana in pure embarrassment.
"You make me glow, but I cover up, won't let it show. So I'm puttin' my defenses up, 'cause I don't wanna fall in love, if I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack." As the male Korean twirled her around, Natalia felt odd. She felt full, plentiful, elated. If this was what it felt like-no, it wasn't, it couldn't be-she didn't want to fall in love with him. Even if this was true. She would lie, put up barrier after barrier-because she didn't want him to turn on her like older brother. She didn't want to get hurt.
"Never break a sweat for the other guys, when you come around, I get paralyzed. And every time I try to be myself, it comes out wrong like a cry for help. It's just not fair, pain's more trouble than love is worth. I gasp for air, it feels so good, but you know it hurts." She was good with boys, and she would always be categorized as popular. But whenever he was around, she'd say stuff that was meaningless, stupid, and he'd laugh like crazy. Loving him was trouble, for all of the jealousy she'd had to feel, the misery, the loneliness. Ha Yeon gazed into the blue eyes of her friend, singing along.
"You make me glow, but I cover up, won't let it show. So I'm puttin' my defenses up, 'cause I don't wanna fall in love, if I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack." Leon would always wonder why he'd started liking the European boy, who was mysterious and cool. He'd always known one thing for sure. He was good at pretending that he felt nothing for Emil. He was a coward, and he'd never fess up, or confess. What if he messed everything up?
"The feelings got lost in my lungs, they're burning, I'd rather be numb. And there's no one else to blame. So scared I take off and I run, I'm flying too close to the sun, and I burst into flames." Mei had always watched from the sidelines, had kept her adoration silent. It hurt that she wasn't brave. It was stinging that Kiku was family by choice. It broke her heart and ripped it out, that he loved someone else. And that someone wasn't even a girl. She picked up a glass of juice. She knew it, he was never hers.
As the song ended slowly before escalating once more, the room burst into applause. There was silence in some corners of the room, however. Such as the center where Jones and Lee were standing, or the edge where Bradinski and Lee were. The stage on which Wang and Steilsson were sitting was quiet as well. The only happy person among the Five Asian Stars of the school was Honda, who was having a tender moment with Karpusi-as Gilbert saw. He half-smiled, as he saw Heatherberry kissing the Austrian he despised. She's at least happy.
"So, what time is it?" Alfred asked Ha Yeon without quite looking at her. "Eight." "And when does this end?" "Ten?" "Good, we still have two more hours to dance." "But I told Matthew that-" "You're my date, not Matthew's. And heros don't wait forever." Ha Yeon sighed. This, she guessed was the closest she'd ever get to a confession from him. It suddenly hit her. "Hey, Al?" "Uh-huh?" "That song, why did you say it was our song?" "Because it is." And he gave her a dazzling grin, that sent her heart spinning. The things you do that make me love you.
"Hi." Mei felt a tap on her shoulder. It was Matthew. "Hurts, doesn't it?" "What?" Matthew pointed at Kiku, oblivious in his own happiness, leaning into Hercules-no, the Greek had pulled her brother close. "Well, I should have given up before. It was never supposed to be." Mei tried to smile, but she failed. "I think you should give up for her sake, too." The boy's purple eyes seemed to bore into his brother and her sister. "I'm not a coward." "I never said you were." Mei excused herself, wondering what would happen to her sister. Matthew somehow didn't seem like the quiet, polite boy she knew.
"I refuse to believe it." Yekaterina heard her brother's furious voice from the other side of the phone. She had sent Ivan a photo of Natalia dancing with Ha Eung. "He's not a bad person, and he-" "He's not allowed to be with her!" "This is really selfish of you. Don't you want Nat to be happy? And besides, he's a good influence. Natalia hasn't been bugging you, has she?" There was a long silence. "Poor Toris." Ivan's voice was calmed now. "Yes, poor Toris." Yekaterina turned off the phone, staring at her sister, who had turned an unusal shade of pink. I don't know what I'm doing, Natalia. I hope you know what you're doing. And Toris... Oh, Toris.
"Well, when do you think Hercules will tell him what he wants to hear?" Feliciano asked Ludwig, his voice excited. "I don't know." Ludwig seriously didn't know what would become of their friend Kiku. He was a person who enjoyed his privacy, and they were sure he wouldn't be grateful of them prying into his love life. "They'd make a pretty couple." He had to agree, his boyfriend was right. Kiku, who was a dog person, who was quiet, was well balanced with Hercules, the ultimate cat person. "There is one thing I know." It was Antonio, who had been passing with Lovino. "What is it?" "We are the best couple in the room!" Lovino facepalmed. "Shut up, you bastard, everyone's staring at us-" "No, they're all too busy with their own romances!" Feliciano stared up at Ludwig at these words. "Feliciano, please, this is a public place-" It was too late. They were already kissing. School rules be damned...
Yao stared at the photo. "This is why you came here?" Ivan shrugged. "It seemed like a good excuse." The photo was of his brother, and Natalia Bradinski. "Well, they are quite good together." "No, I will not permit this union, this is scandalous-" "And why? It's not like you can marry your own sister. My brother is a good person, even if he is coarse." The CEO smiled at the thought of his siblings, but Ivan's frown only deepened. "If they marry, then we become family." Isn't marriage too soon? "And?" "And we, my dear Yao, will be forbidden from marriage."
The Chinese man spat out his green tea at these words. "G...Get out! W...what do you mean by marriage!" Ivan sighed. "Well, was marriage too quick? Then we can start by dating, Yao~" "T...That's not the point!" The Russian looked heartbroken, but Yao pushed the man's expression aside. "First of all, I have no interest in you, Mr. Bradinski. Second, I have siblings that I need to take care of. Third, I AM NOT GAY!" "Really?" "Yes!" "Really?" This man didn't know how to give up, did he?
The door opened, and there were noises from the front door. "Hyung, we're back!" Thank god, Yao rushed to the hall. "How did you enjoy the party?" "I feel sick." Mei mumbled, and Yao could smell liquor from her. "You need a rest, Mei-mei. We'll talk about this in the morning." Kiku looked worried as he stared at Mei's retreating back. "She didn't look very happy. Nisan, do you think there's anything I can do?" I don't think so, since your heart belongs to another. Yao shook his head. "No, how was Her-" "It was the best time I had. But nisan, the Bradinski girl-" "We'll talk about her later. There's a guest and-" Ha Eung barged in, humming Worth It, as he shouted. "I need a drink!" "Not now-" But it was too late.
"WHY IS THE FUCKING RUSSIAN IN OUR BLITHERING HOUSE?" "Kolkolkol.." Yao sighed. "Kiku, go to bed. Where's your brother and sister by the way?" "Leon's walking Emil home, and Ha Yeon-" Before Kiku could finish his sentence, loud singing could be heard from the outside of the house. "YOU DON'T GOTTA GO TO WORK, WORK, WORK, WORK, WORK, WORK, WORK!" "Please tell me she's not drunk." "I'm home!" Kiku and Yao gaped at the sight in front of them. Ha Yeon was lugging a very drunk Alfred Jones on her back. "He's drunk. And he insisted that he walk me back.." The eldest of the family groaned. "I need to phone Kirkland, he's plastered and he's staying the night." "TROUBLEMAKER-" "Yes, yes." Ha Yeon dragged the teen into the guest room, vanishing.
"Nothing happened." Ha Eung ensured his older brother. "Yes, nothing." Kiku gave the Korean a glance. "What?" "Oh, nothing." Yao suddenly remembered something. "So, who got picked as the Best Pair in this dance?" At this Kiku prodded his younger brother. "I'm tired. I'm off-" "Young man, is there anything you're not telling me?" "It's nothing important." His brother, flushing blood-red, ran off. Yao had a good guess who the Best Pair was. "I took a picture of them." Kiku handed Yao the picture. "They look so cuuute!" Yao squealed. "Yes, indeed." Kiku turned pale, at the Russian standing behind them. "Can you please go home to your sister?" "I was just going to." And Ivan was off-not before throwing something into the house. "Is that a grenade?" The Japanese boy prodded the carefully wrapped parcel. "We'll see." Yao opened the parcel, and found candy. "Candy." "Spiked candy. Candy with love potions in them." Kiku glared at the Tootsie Pops. "Don't be so silly." However, the candy was uneaten until the following morning, when Alfred F. Jones, with a hangover, ate the candy, and was perfectly healthy.
Hwang-jin was a very famous courtesan in Korea, Joseon. She had many fans and admirers, and was known for her beauty, musical talent and brains.
Heart Attack, Worth It, Work From Home belong to Demi Lovato and Fifth Harmony.
None of the characters are mine, except for North(Ha Eung).
I hope you enjoyed this all-too-late Halloween party, although this is rather lousy.