Author's Note:This chapter is dedicated to Camcow because they added my story to their alert and I'm grateful! Things are going to start getting better, if only I got some reviews! I DO NOT OWN HETALIA!

The night was anything but boring and tiresome. I was on the dance floor most of the time and I didn't realize I was breathing heavy. I was actually surprised the rose buds in my hair stayed in place from dancing very forcefully around the room. A slow song begin to fill the room and people began to leave the dance floor to their tables. I didn't want this night to go to waste so I went to the middle of the room and began dancing by myself in spins. After half a minute, hands entangled my waist and turned me around for my green eyes to meet violet ones through glasses. He took my right hand and his right hand met my waist. Now I really didn't want this night to end. Other couples began to fill the area so nothing would seem akward. The tempo began to pick up and we went from slow dancing to the waltz. Where did he learn to dance?

He's the best partner I ever had lead me since my father. Gilbert has two left feet and when I pointed it out, he banned dances in Prussia at any time. He raised his arm and I spun underneath it. Bringing me back against his chest, he did the last thing I expected him to do. With his arm wrapped around the small crest at my lower back, I felt my entire upper body feel very loose that I leaned back into a dip that Miss Braginskaya told me about. She told me this was the last kind of place I would expect one from but I was bewildered by it.

He pulled me back up slowy till my torso rubbed against his. My chest would've hit him first, but the two corsets that binded me were on the same level as my stomach. I noticed his cheeks began to fill up with the lightest shade of pink and I think I knew why. He raised his arm again and I responded with another spin until I was interrupted halfway and he brought me to his chest. His lips grazed against my earlobe which sent chills up my spine. He wouldn't do it in front of all these people.

"Elizaveta..." he spoke gently. I turned my face slowly to meet his gaze and he brushed his lips against me gently as mine sized to fit his. I drew my hand to meet his cheek to keep him close but he stopped me and broke the kiss. I ran into him on purpose just to hug him close. Because of him, I am now happy with the path I have taken. He hugged me back and slowly released me as I walked off, bringing my finger tips to touch my mouth that was just taken. Gilbert never kissed me in public. Not like I wanted his kiss or anything, but he would be surprised what kind of eyes were locked on mine during meetings.

I decided to bid farewell to the rest of the party that was dancing and made my way to Roderich and my bedroom. The kiss was unforgettable! I could feel my cheeks flushed as I walked around the corner, only to see something I shouldn't have. Even if it was just for a quick glimpse, I saw Antonio cradle Lili into his arms before walking into a room. With an abrupt sigh, I continued on my way. The last thing I expected was to get lost. I would try to go back the way I came, but I didn't want to venture into the wrong room. I risked it and began running into the other hallway. I saw Maria Theresa was leaning against a wall, waiting for Francis.

"It's you again! How was that little dancing with Roderich?" she asked.

"I don't know what you're talking about... I'm actually trying to find him. Do you know where he is?" I asked.

"Yes. He's in the bathroom. You can wait for him here. I'm waiting for Francis too."

"Alright. Maria, why didn't you tell Roderich I was waiting for him the day I arrived?"

"Must've slipped my mind. Friends, okay?"

"Sounds good to me!"

Francis walked out and hugged Maria. "Oh, my little project! I see you held up very nicely!" he commented.

"Was Roderich in there?" I asked.

"Yes. He's just washing his face. Will you be alright waiting for him?" Francis confirmed. I nodded and they walked off.

The fact that he was washing his face made me a little upset. Was it about the kiss or was he just hot?

"How long have you been waiting for?" I heard a voice say. Turning around, I saw the most breathtaking sight. Roderich was leaning against the wall with his left arm, his jacket hanging over his right shoulder. His sleeves were rolled up and a black sweater vest held his torso and shirt nicely. His ruffled tie was removed and in his hand that held his jacket, the top two buttons undone.

"A... A... A while," I stuttered.

"Well Miss Elizaveta, shall we retire for the night?" he asked. I nodded and he placed a hand at the middle of my back and began to tow me away. Gasping at his touch, he realized that my back was still sore. "Do you need someone to put medicine on it?" I nodded again and we began walking towards the bedroom as he gently touched my back. He opened the door and I walked in, realizing what time it was. The clock read a quarter after one in the morning. All the servants should be asleep around this time. Walking to the nightstand, I lifted the small container that held the ointment and placed it in Roderich's hands.

"Could you help me?" I asked.

"But... Elizaveta... I can't!" he protested.

"Roderich, it cannot be any different than kissing me in the middle of the dance floor in front of hundreds of guests!"

"Vat are you talking about? I didn't kiss you. I mean, I pinned you against a vall but I never kissed you."

"Do you want to?"

"Elizaveta, don't be hasty!"

I felt the tears swelling up in my eyes and my hands met my mouth as I ran off. Something was telling me he was chasing after me but I didn't want to risk slowing down and being caught. I was all the way outside, by a fountain, before I felt a hand grip the sleeve that was on my arm. Swinging around on instinct, I crashed into Roderich's chest.

"Vy does it matter?" he yelled.

"You don't understand," I whispered with a scratchy voice. Was the spell gaining its power back?

"Vat don't I understand? And vat's happening to your voice?"

"I bet it! Just for your..." As if it wasn't hard enough to hear me anyway, my lips sealed tightly shut so I couldn't tell him.

"My vat?" he pleaded for me to tell him.

"Forget it," I tried to say and continued to walk back towards the palace. He held onto me to hold me close but we accidentally fell into the pond! The only problem was I never learned how to swim. How deep was this pond anyway? It was less of a pond and more of a pool since my feet couldn't touch the floor. Hands entangled my waist and lifted me above the water and set me on the edge of the path. I began shivering and hugged him when he landed next to me. He stood up and held me close.

"Vat do you vant from me?" Roderich asked. "I don't vant to ask you again!"

I raised my figertips to his eyelids and shut them gently. He kept them closed and sighed to himself. Standing on my toes, I reached up, my strongest desire burning in my chest. I placed my lips against his and broke it shortly after.

"Is that it?" he asked. I nodded and started walking away. He followed me just as quickly. "Ven ve get back, ve must change our clothes. And I'll help you put ointment on your back!"

When we reached the palace walls, Antonio and Lili were waiting by the doorway with towels and draped them over my shoulders and went back to their room. We walked quickly to the room along the polised floor. Once we arrived, Roderich draped the edges of the towel that were on my shoulders to over them. A maid walked in and placed her hands on the hem of my dress.

"Your highness, could you hold onto her as I do this? It's a little cold," the maid commented.

I didn't turn my head but looked at him through a side glance. He placed a hand at the back of my head and pulled me into a hug. Wrapping my arms around his torso, my face disappeared in his shoulder.

"Just a couple more days with the ointment and you should be good," added the maid before placing a warm hand on my back. She placed another hand on my back which had a drop of ointment on three of her fingers. I sqeeled to the touch and dug my nails into Roderich's back. He grunted and began stroking my hair. It calmed me down a little and he began humming the tune to the song we danced to the first time. "Alright, let it sit for about five minutes for it to dry and then I will be back to help you change for bed." I nodded and sat down on the edge of the bed, twirling my fingers in my hair. I couldn't start a conversation first, it just wasn't going to happen! If he wanted to talk, he'd have to start it first!

"So... Did you have a pleasant evening?" he asked. What kind of silence breaker is that? I nodded and walked over to the wardrobe. The doors felt like they were barred shut and I opened it with a little more force! My nightgown fell into my arms and I brought it to my chest to feel the warm satin embrace my skin.

"This night has been filled with happiness and sadness all within four hours. What could happen next?" I replied, pulling the rose buds from my hair. Hands met my own before I heard his response.

"Vy vere you sad?"

"You don't want to know."

"If I didn't, I vouldn't have asked in the first place! Just tell me!" Without saying anything, I turned to the side and kissed him on the cheek.

"You refused me. That's what upset me earlier!"

His hands met my shoulders and he pinned me against a wall again, smoldering me with his eyes. "It's not that I didn't vant to refuse you, I have to! Elizaveta, you are married! You're..."

"Dammit Roderich! I bet my voice to marry you!" I yelled. His eyes widened at my comment.

"Vy vould you do such a thing knowing there vas a chance I vouldn't love you?"

"I wanted to see if it was possible! Which leads us to an important question... Are you in love with me?"

He released an abrupt exhale before answering me. "No... No Elizaveta, I don't love you." Tears filled my eyes once more at the sound of another refusal. Than what was that talk that he had with his brother about? I heard him confess to his brother that I was his own personal damsel in distress. "Elizaveta, I'm sorry! If I had known you a little longer, I would take you as my own long before that... that monster of a Prussian prince!"

"You can! Just fall in love with me within the next... two days and I'm all yours!"

"Vat vould you vant with a creature such as myself!"

"What wouldn't I want with a beautiful and magnificent creature such as yourself?" I didn't expect an answer from him but I wrapped my arms around his neck and he cradled me into his arms. That surprised me a little bit, an unknown strength. He placed me on the bed before laying beside me and pulling me close.

"You really drive me insane! From your brown locks of hair, to your precious green eyes." He was straddling me within the next minute, his hands caressing my jawbone. He placed his lips on my forehead and then slid himself off of me and laid on his back, his arm covering his eyes. I placed my lips onto his for a brief second, or at least that's what I was inteding for. Roderich's hand met the back of my head and sat up for me to reach him better. I fell in his lap and closed my eyes as I wove my arms around his neck once more. His hands met my waist and unlatched me from him. "Elizaveta, until you are mine, that is all ve can do!"

"You said you didn't love me!"

"I... Ve need to go to bed now! Ve continue your lessons after breakfast!" He rolled onto his side, his back to me. I stood and let my dress drop at my ankles. Reaching behind me to unhook the petticoat, it also fell to the floor along with the dress. I tossed the nightgown over my head and the sleeves rested at the crest of my shoulder and hung where it would. I sat down on the bed and laid down, only to be met with an arm around my waist. I turned my head and Roderich was facing me, pulling me tightly against his chest. I smiled and fell asleep, awaiting the last two days that I have left with Roderich. I knew it was going to be a peaceful final two days and I wasn't going to let anything ruin it for me!

The next morning, I woke up with people changing me! Looking around, the bed sheets looked like hell and it looked like people were in a hurry. I was already placed in a corset and being put into an enchanted dress, similar to the one I wore last night with a matching shrug. They forced shoes onto my feet and another was doing my hair! What was the hurry? It was only ten in the morning.

"Elizaveta, thank god you're awake! There will be a visitor very soon. So hurry to the lobby! He'll be here any minute!" Lili shouted. I ran out the door and was in the lobby within half a minute. I skidded to Roderich's side. Looking to the right at what had his gaze caught was the last person I expected to come to a place like this. Especially if he despised this place so much! His silver hair and red eyes were burning with betrayal and hatred. It wasn't he who had my gaze, it was who he was holding. The small child cradled in his arms with golden locks and violet eyes, gentle and significant. To his left was the red headed boy with a single strand sticking out and brown eyes that I used to watch over when I was young and when he was smaller. To the right was the blonde haired gentleman I went to Austria for, his blue eyes filled with worry.

We stood there, very proper, as Feliciano, Ludwig, Ivan, and Gilbert made their way to eye level!