Chapter 15: What Would You Like?

Soon it was February, and everyone met up in Italy for a World Conference, which the girl was more than happy to greet everyone, but then noticed that Egypt wasn't present. She had heard about the riots that went on in Cairo and Egypt wasn't able to attend to the meeting to recover the turmoil that went on. She was working on a get well gift as the meeting went on, which were also concerned for Egypt's well being, but mostly about the political standpoint, which as nations have to focus on things like that.

But she was also working on her Valentines for everyone as she hoped Egypt will be well enough for her to give to him in person.

"Hey Fern-Lui!" Sealand called out, already bored with the meeting, which was almost done for the most part.

"Sealand! Be quiet during a meeting!" England called out.

"It's almost done anyway! You British Jerk!"

England groaned as the meeting went on.

Sealand went up and sat down next to the girl. "What's up?"

"I'm just making a get well gift for Egypt. And I'm thinking about what to make for Valentines." She said as she continued to sketch out something that resembled the pyramids.

"Oh right! It's that time of the year, huh? What would you like for Valentines?"

"Could you please lower your voice, Sealand? I'm right here you know." She said calmly, eyes not leaving the sketch she's working on. "And Valentines isn't my birthday, so you shouldn't worry about getting anything special for me."

"But I want to give you something really cool."

She blushed and giggled. "That's very thoughtful of you, but I got all I need right now." She said with a happy smile on her face.

Sealand though wasn't content. "Why do you have to sound like an old woman?"

"Inside voice." She said with a bit of a sigh.

"And a goody-goody. Is there anything about you that isn't?"

"Do you want to repeat of what happened at America's Christmas Party?" She said with a look that said 'drop it already'.

"You're not going to live that one down, are you?"

"I saved you from not being invited to parties ever again." She pointed out as she looked at her sketch a bit, studying it for a while, before adding a bit more shading to some areas. "And to answer your question as to why I sound like an old woman is because I was taught to be a lady by my strict aunt and uncle."

"That must suck."

"Keeps the peace and order."

"Goody-Two-Shoes-Old-Lady."

She blushed as she tried hard not to punch the annoying boy. 'Not like you would understand.' She thought.

Unknown to the two, both TRNC and Latvia looked at the two with different expressions.

Latvia looked hurt and a bit dejected, tears threatening to come out, and this time not out of fear of Russia.

TRNC glared at Sealand, gripping the seat to keep himself from going over and shove the young, loud micro-nation away from the girl. In a way it surprised him how strongly he felt towards Sealand when talking to the girl he admitted he liked a lot that it surprised him, but he knew it was a normal reaction that can only be settled through talking. But it didn't mean he didn't like it how Sealand seemed to be all over the girl.

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When the meeting was adjourned, TRNC immediately went up to the two. "Hello." He said with confidence. "What's going on?"

The two looked at the other and the girl smiled happily.

"Hey TRNC! Sealand and I were talking about Valentines. Would you like to help make some for everyone?" She said as she got up and waited for the other to answer, which she was really glad to have some kind of distraction.

The de facto state lost all confidence the moment she looked at him happily and said the first two words. "Uh… sure…" He said as he could feel his face starting to get warm.

She looked around and saw Latvia standing some feet away, as if debating whether to join or leave. "Latvia! Come join us! We need your opinions as well!"

Latvia was taken aback by the invitation, but he went up to the group, followed by Wy and Seborga who were curious about what was going on, followed by Cyprus who wanted to know what his little brother found so interesting.

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"Something's going on over there." America said with a chuckle.

"As long as it keeps that child quiet, I don't really care what they're planning." England said as he gathered his notes.

"I do hope Ejipoto -san is doing okay." Japan said.

"I do too." America said with a sigh. "Last time I saw him he didn't seem like himself, and the last time we talked it sounded like he was strained or something."

"Of course he would be." Germany said. "His people have been on opposing sides in regards to his boss's retirement."

America sighed. "I know… That guy has been around for a long time… I never did feel comfortable around him when he and my boss have a discussion."

Germany knew how that felt as he gathered his notes and looked to see that Italy was napping, even though he was the host for today's meeting. "Italy!" He said, loud enough for the other to jump up and salute.

"Yes Commander!" Italy said before he realized where he was. "Oh, whoops." He said with a laugh.

Germany shook his head as the kid group dispersed and the girl went up to them. "Ready to go?"

She nodded as she followed her parents to the car when she heard her name and looked to see TRNC running up to her. "Yes?" She said with a curious tilt of her head.

"I…" TRNC started, but then lost his voice once more as his mind was working faster than his mouth. "I was wondering if there's anything you would like for Valentines?"

She blinked and shook her head. "Like I told Sealand, I already have all I need. You don't have to do anything special."

His face started to burn from both embarrassment and the thought that Sealand asked the same question angered him. "Okay… I just thought I'd ask."

She smiled and gave him a kiss on each cheek. "You're very sweet for being thoughtful." She said as she left with a 'later' and joined her parents to the car.

TRNC's mind became a mush as he watched the girl enter the car and wave at him, which he returned as he watched her being driven out of the parking lot before he spun in place. 'I definitely didn't see Sealand get a kiss on each cheek like I did!' He thought happily before he saw Latvia, who was smiling. "Hi…"

"H-Hello…" He said as he walked towards the other. "You like her, don't you?"

TRNC blushed as he looked away. "Is it that obvious?"

"I think a few know, but others…" He said as he left the last part hanging when Sealand came out with a lot of energy. "I'm happy for you though. And to be honest I'm relieved."

"Relieved?" He asked but his question wasn't answered as Sealand suddenly grabbed the nation and they ran towards who knows where. "What did he mean by that?" He asked himself as his brother came up and said something about trying out some Italian ice cream, and of course Turkey and Greece were having a staring contest as they walked out.

That's about it for today everyone. I'm still working on chapter 16, which is the one I was working before all this craziness went on. It's one of those Valentine's things, but since I'm not a huge fan of the day... I'll just leave it at that. But! Hopefully I would get it done sometime this weekend. If not, oh well.

I hope you enjoyed these chapters, and... later!