I just love Francis and Alfred's silly fighting in this chapter... And Alfred's superhero reference. Thanks to hollie the hedgehog for the question and answer for the teacher in this chapter. This chapter has a lot of Russia x England so I found this chapter hard to write and that's why there was a delay so I sincerely apologise and I am deeply regretful for my actions (I didn't say 'I'm sorry' because my friend says it a lot, like WAY too much and the words 'I'm sorry' have lost all meaning).

Tanoshimu!

Keep calm Britt. No need to start freaking out. After all they can't keep it up all lesson... Can they?

Britt was painfully aware that both Francis and Alfred were staring at her constantly like creepers. Occasionally, one would shoot a glare at his rival, making the other do the same in turn and other times they shot the teacher a look to make sure that he knew they were paying attention... When they weren't.

"So!" The teacher finished. "Miss Kirkland, which was the first dinosaur to be discovered?"

"Err..." Britt hummed, casting her mind back.

She was just about to answer when a certain 'hero' happened to step in and 'save' her, much to the anger of the young Frenchman that sat to her left.

"The answer's a Megolasaurus." Alfred whispered.

"Pardon moi? I was about to give Brittany ze answer so quit butting in you stupid American!" Francis hissed.

"You wanna fight about it Frog? I got here first so you can just hop away while me an' Britt share our upside down kiss in the rain." Alfred grinned.

"Where ze 'ell did zat come from?"

"Dude. Know your superhero films. Especially when you've got a real life hero in front of you."

"Arrogant American!"

"Foolish Frenchy."

"Why you-"

"AHEM! Mr Jones, Mr Bonnefoy I will have a word with you two, now outside! You too Miss Kirkland." The teacher yelled.

Britt sat there with her mouth wide open in shock. She hadn't even done anything and she was being sent out. It was outrageous! Just because two guys were fighting over her didn't mean that she had to be dragged into it too!

"B-but I-!" She protested.

"Now." He said sternly.

Britt stood up dramatically, practically slamming the desk and not wanting to leave the classroom but then from in front of her, a confident hand was raised suddenly: it was Ludwig.

"Vith all due respect, Brittany actually did nozing wrong." Ludwig mumbled defensively.

"Is that so? Well then Miss Kirkland, I apologise so please take your seat."

Britt sighed with relief and as she sat down. The teacher continued to speak as the two troublemakers left the room, Alfred dragging his feet and Francis with his head held high and hands in his pockets. Britt tugged the shirt fabric of the German in front of her and he turned his head, piercing her with those steel blue eyes of his.

"Thanks Ludwig." Britt beamed.

"No problem. Anyzing for a friend of Fe-"

Then Ludwig stopped himself and coughed slightly before correcting his earlier statement.

"Anyzing for a friend."

Then he turned back to the teacher, not wanting to be sent out along with Alfred and Francis. Britt giggled, for it was obvious what Ludwig had wanted to say. Alfred and Francis had a good talking to from the teacher and they were returned to their seats. They tried to make contact with Britt, but she paid no attention.

After the lesson the two boys were still persistent in talking to Britt and she was having just about enough of it.

"Yo Britt! How's it going?" Alfred beamed.

"Do not listen to 'im next time you need answers. Listen to moi instead." Francis explained.

"Dude back off will ya? I'm far smarter and I can give the answers to her." Alfred growled.

"You, smart? Zat's rich!"

"Care to say that again?"

"Bring it on you-"

"GUYS WILL YOU SHUT UP?"

Britt had stopped walking to completely explode at the two annoying boys. She had put up with quite enough of their childish bickering and she hated how they were being so protective of her. She wasn't going to stand for it anymore and as she screamed at them, they both looked back in shock and confusion.

"I'm an independent woman for God's sake! I can look after myself, alright? I don't need your constant protection!" She yelled.

Then she stormed off, leaving the two men in shock and whispering several extremely British, foul swearwords under her breath as she left. In times like this, it was always best to seek out that one place where she could find solace and tranquillity, the place where she always felt at home.

She pushed open the doors that led to her most favourite place in the whole school.

"The library." She whispered.

Sighing as a huge grin crept across her face, she stepped up to the bookshelf and began to flick through the books, a warm smile appearing on her face whenever she encountered a familiar title.

So many great books... I hope I can read all of the great ones out of there. I certainly don't want to go back to those two again. Honestly they treat me like I'm incapable of handling myself. Like I'm some helpless fragile girl. They should know better than that if they truly knew me at all.

Britt's delicate fingers brushed past all of the books softly. As she did, her mind drifted away to other fond memories that she had spent in the library. But her mind kept drifting back to one particular topic in her memory. Her fingers stopped as she looked up in thought.

Hmmm... I wonder...

Britt walked to the very end of the library, a place that not many people went. In the corner there was a series of bookshelves but Britt's destination was in the very corner, just behind the last bookshelf. She took a peek around the bookshelf and there she saw what she was looking for.

Sat on his comfy chair as usual was the same white haired boy that had always sat there whenever Britt had been to visit.

"Oh, dombray utra Britt."

"Hey Ivan." She smiled.

Britt took a seat by Ivan like she always did and let out a huge sigh. Ivan tilted his head. That was the signal for Britt to explain, so she did. She vented out all of her feelings to him, just like she always did.

Every time Britt was angry or upset, she came here. To the back of the library, behind the very last bookshelf. Ivan was always there, without fail and he was always the best listener, the only person that she could vent her feelings to. Afterwards, Ivan would say something funny, sweet or psychotic to Britt but it always cheered her up. Ivan was one of the best male friends that she had.

After she finished explaining, Ivan just sat there for a while, not coming up with a comforting line or solution at first. It was quite odd for him really, but eventually he spoke.

"Britt... You know that I hate seeing you upset...?" Ivan whispered.

"Huh? O-oh yeah Ivan..." Britt muttered.

"Good. And I don't think that these boys deserve you if they make you cry so much." Ivan explained.

"Wh-what are you trying to say Ivan?"

"I am saying that I like you better when you smile, not when you're depressed. I want to be the one to make you smile."

"I-Ivan..."

"Ya tebya lyublyu Britt."

Britt wasn't an idiot. She knew that 'ya tebya lyublyu' meant I love you in Russian. Ivan had just confessed his true feelings, confusing Britt even more.

"Ivan I..." Britt began.

"You do remember the first time we met don't you Britt?" Ivan asked.

"Yes... Of course I do..." She whispered.

-Flashback-

"Ve~ Britt! We're going to try out the cafeteria food. I hope it serves good pasta... Wanna come?" Felicia explained.

"No thanks Feli, I've got some business to attend to." Britt explained.

Yes... Today she was finally going to go, to visit the place that she'd longed for ever since she entered the Academy...

"Oh okay, have fun!" Felicia called.

Britt waved to her and walked off in the other direction, headed to the place where she would feel at home for once ever since joining. A place where she usually felt the most comfort.

Britt had entered the library. She hadn't had much spare time to go here with Felicia and Yué taking up most of her time but now she finally felt like she had to go and now that she was here, she was at peace. Casually she traced her fingers along the various book spines and walking slowly towards the end of the library.

But then she felt an odd feeling. As if someone else was there with her. Hesitating slightly, she walked towards the place where she felt the strange energy pulsing from.

"Oh hello there."

Behind the final bookshelf, seated at a comfy looking chair was a white haired boy, smiling like a Cheshire cat with his eyes closed and in his hands was a book.

"Err... Hi..." Britt said nervously.

"What is your name?" He asked.

"Brittany Kirkland. You?"

"Ivan Braginsky. How come I have never seen you before?"

"I just haven't had time with my friends stopping me and all..."

"Hmm... Friends are annoying, da?"

"I suppose so... I wish I had more time to come here..."

"When friends are holding you back... It is best to kill them da?"

He grinned so wide that Britt thought he was joking, so Britt laughed at his funny remark. After she stopped laughing, the two smiled at each other in a friendly way, though Britt had no idea that the smile she gave him would be what made him fall in love.

Sorry if this chapter was a little suckish. I hope you liked it. I thought there was something wrong but after reading it through a couple of times I figured it was fine so I guess I can't really complain about it.

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Sayonara minna-san!

~Neko