Well, here's the next chapter. Hope you like it. ^^

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Canada hesitated getting changed in the next room. His embarrassment levels grew the more he undressed and slipped the dress on. He was glad his brother wasn't here to see this. Canada knew America would make a smart remark like 'See? I told you you're such a girl!' or something along the lines of that. Once Canada had the dress fully on, he reached for the door handle but hesitated on opening it. He could feel his face growing hot with blush. He gulped and gathered up as much courage as he could possibly hold on to and opened the door. Everyone was chatting with each other until they heard the door creak open. Ukraine giggled at Canada, not because he was in a dress, but because his face had 'shoot me' written all over it. Canada put a hand on his arm, and head facing halfway down but eyes looking straight at everyone shyly his whole face turned red. His face wasn't the only one turning red though. Russia stared with great dumbfounded amusement, like a child watching a t.v. show just watching the colours and not following the storyline. Poland clapped with excitement and much joy as he stood up to stand next to Canada.

"You look SO cute in that" Poland said clapping both hands together in an 'adoring mother' kind of way.

"maple…"

"Alright Liet, it's your turn. Go put on this dress"

Poland held up a light yellow dress with white and pink flowers on the very bottom of the dress. Transparent glittering sleeves flowed down the arms of the dress. It was just as embarrassing as Canada's dress if not more. Lithuania sighed and grabbed the dress just wanting to get it over with. He walked into the change room and closed the door.

"So…" Ukraine started "How does it feel to be in a dress?"

"To be honest… it doesn't feel too bad. It's soft and comfortable to walk in" Canada answered wearing a smile that, to Russia, looked like it lit up his face into a soft light look. He almost looked like a cheerful angel.

"You should smile more…" Russia said without thinking.

"P-pardon?"

"you're always having that sad expression on your face, I want you to try and smile more"

Even though this was clearly an order from him and not a suggestion, Canada didn't mind at all. He only nodded and this time, only shyly smiled.

Russia didn't know why, but he felt he wanted to see Canada happy more often. Wait, that's not like him. He always enjoyed the troubled faces of others, especially the weak looking, but for some reason unknown to Russia, he wanted to see Canada smile, to see him laugh… to just… see him.

Russia was getting desperate to talk to Lithuania about this. According to the look Lithuania gave him in the silent room, he knew what was going on but Russia couldn't talk to him alone when Poland was hogging him.

Finally, Lithuania stepped outside the change room in his oh so girly dress. He wasn't as embarrassed as Canada seeing as he was used to this kind of treatment from Poland, but he still felt uncomfortable.

"Well then!" Poland said "Does Belarus want to try a dress?"

Lithuania blushed at the thought of her wearing a cute dress. He wanted to say 'Yes do it!' but he just kept it in only showing a blush.

Belarus just stared at Poland for a while before answering.

"…Why?"

"Cause I totally know that it would like, make Liet happy downstairs"

"P-POLAND!" Lithuania's blush grew red all over his face, his mouth hanging open and his eyes wide, eyebrows raised completely embarrassed. A dark aura formed around Russia while he kept his smile on his face. Lithuania could easily see Russia wasn't too happy with that comment.

"Will brother like it?" Belarus said completely ignoring Poland's comment.

Russia shook his head. Belarus answered with 'ok' and continued clinging onto him. Canada, watching this felt, a little hate towards Belarus. What? But why? Canada felt horrible for feeling this hate, but why? Why indeed. This wasn't like him to hate someone like this, but whenever Belarus was close to Russia… Canada put his hand on his chest near his heart. He tried to calm himself down. He managed to calm down enough to think again.

Ukraine suddenly jumped up and grabbed Canada's arm.

"Matthew, I want to know what you do for your Christmas now, pleeeeaase"

She was used to Canada enough that she knew how to pronounce his name without an accent.

Canada smiled at Ukraine.

"Alright uuum…" He said, thinking of what to say "Well, we buy gifts for each other before Christmas day, for starters, OH we decorate the place too"

If Russia had been drinking something he would have spit it out by now overhearing 'decorating'.

"No, I don't want my house to be covered in anything" He said angrily. Sitting straight up, arms crossed like a child getting ready to have a temper tantrum.

All three baltics looked scared out of their mind.

"W-we don't have to decorate this place, M-Mr. Russia! R-Right Canada?" Lithuania stuttered completely worried and afraid.

Canada felt his own share of fear just looking at Russia, but tried not to show it.

"U-uh… N-no. That's fine" An awkward smile appeared on Canada's face.

"Well" Ukraine said "let's go get the gifts then"

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Canada and Lithuania were already in their normal clothes again. Poland on the other hand, decided to dress in a white sweatshirt and a mini skirt. Canada could only stare at Poland as if he had two heads. When he realized he was staring he looked away knowing it was impolite.

"You guys should have like, worn those cute dresses I got you out in public" Poland complained.

Canada didn't notice Poland was complaining in the first place. He was distracted at the large amounts of people around. It was much more crowded than it would be if he visited the U.S. right now.

"So many people" Canada said.

"Da, There's a big sale going on in this mall. It's supposed to be to help celebrate this year's special Christmas festival. Every country can buy what they need here just for this occasion"

That was the longest sentence Canada ever heard Russia say all in one breath. Well, I don't think America would be here anyway, he wouldn't come anywhere near Russia, right?

Canada thought too soon. Before he knew it he could hear America's voice.

"Eep!" Canada yelped (quietly) and as fast as he could he hid behind a tall shelf.

"Aha! What's wrong Matvey?" Russia was highly amused by Canada's actions towards his own sibling. It was kind of similar to how Russia reacted when Belarus was around, if he could get away in time.

Russia, his sisters, the baltics and Poland only watched America walk by with France and England.

"England!" America shouted "You're a genius!"

"I'm not a genius you just need to get that lazy hamster in your head running, git"

America pouted.

"Don't make me spank you" America said pointing at England still pouting.

"GIT! I'm not a child, what would I need a spanking for!"

"Ohoho~ I can think of a few good reasons" France jumped in the conversation with one of his smart ass comments.

"You stay out of this you frog!"

Poor England, he was being harassed and teamed up against. Russia pulled Canada out of hiding and held on to him with one of his huge strong arms.

"M-Maple! R-Russia, what are you doing?"

A devious grin formed on Russia's face, apparently he wanted to see what would happen if America found Canada with him. Just as well, America DID spot them. His jaw dropped immediately. He snapped himself to his senses and puffed out his chest and marched toward Russia trying to look like the intimidating guy, even though he was smaller than Russia.

"COMMIE! What are you DOING with my BROTHER?"

England sighed and France shook his head. They headed over to where America was arguing with Russia.

"He promised to spend his western like Christmas with me for all of December" Russia said still having that grin on his face.

America was not amused. He glared at Canada folding his arms and tapping his foot irritably.

"U-um-" Russia pulled Canada closer with his arm making Canada gasp only a little in surprise.

"America…" Russia's grin grew. Canada didn't like where this was heading at all, Russia wanted to see America hurt or anything close to it, Canada knew that for sure. "Your brother belongs to me for the whole month"

"Wha… Mattie! How could you!"

"N-no! It's not li-" Russia covered Canada's mouth and walked off with him and the others.

"Have fun celebrating Christmas, America"

America, England and France could only watch in terror and fear for Canada's sake as such a frightening man walked away with an innocent.

Russia uncovered Canada's mouth as soon as they were far away enough. Canada jumped in front of Russia trying to look as angry as possible.

"Why did you say that! How could you be so mean!"

"I think he deserved it"

"Russia…" Ukraine tried to interrupt but Russia raised a hand in front of her face and told her not to interfere. So she stayed quiet.

"How could he have possible deserved that? He probably wanted to celebrate Christmas with me…"

"Since when? Tell me what he does for you on Christmas"

Canada looked at Russia astonished. "W…well, he…. Um… you see…" He couldn't think of a time America came over to celebrate Christmas with him, nobody did. If Canada wanted to be invited to a special party he'd have to ask THEM. That's the only time people would celebrate the holidays with him.

Canada hung his head down in defeat. He couldn't answer that. Russia placed his hand on Canada's head and petted him softly. He then placed his hand under Canada's chin and lifted his face to look at him.

"But you're not alone this year" Russia whispered kindly, "Remember; I'm the one who asked you to stay"

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The drama. XD