Disclaimer: I do not own anything affiliated or having to do with Hetalia, nor do I own Hetalia itself. The credit of owning/creating Hetalia goes to Himaruya Hidekaz. I just own the story idea.
A/N: holy damn I am so sorry I wanna cry. I kept changing the story cuz I didn't like it and I got lazy and busy but I am finally updating. This is what I finally settled on. Enjoy, and again, I apologize for how late it is ;; like omfg I feel sad
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Rated T for curse words
Chapter 5
~ Hungary ~
I ran up the dirt road to the crossing, slowing down once I got to the actual cross-road to avoid further injuries. I didn't mention it to Gil, but when we fell, his arm smashed into my side and forced me to land on my hip. I still have a huge bruise!
When I realized no one was coming, I started to run again to the right. The school house was a little past the marketing area.
I don't think the bell for dismissal rang yet because there were no children. I also could faintly hear someone talking inside the building. It was about 7 more minutes before the bell rang, then joyous, squealing children started to run out of the building in a mob form. I didn't see Ludwig yet. Maybe he was one of the kids who waited so he didn't get trampled.
"Hey, Ludwig," I called.
His head turned to face where I was calling. He walked over to me. "Why are you here, Daniel?" he inquired.
"I have a favor to ask of you," I said, "There's a little girl who works at Roderich's house, but she doesn't have many friends. I figured I would ask you because you're about the same age as her. Do you think you could try to be friends with her? Or, would you consider it, please?"
Ludwig nodded his head. "Perhaps I will come over with Gilbert someday."
"Thank you, Ludwig," I smiled at him, "I have to go now, have a nice day." With that, I ran off back home.
When I arrived back to the manor, I saw that Roderich had returned.
"Elizabeta, I need to speak with you." He had something in his voice that sounded annoyed. If he's gonna complain about how I am dressed, I'm leaving again.
"Yes?" I walked over to the staircase where he was standing.
He inhaled deeply, then sighed, "My parents have heard about Gilbert's surprise visit, and remember him from my childhood. They would like to have Gilbert and his brother over for dinner tonight. I told them I didn't think it was a good idea, but they wouldn't change their minds."
What?! It's bad enough that Gilbert unexpectedly showed up last time, but to plan his company is asking for it. Do Mr. and Mrs. Edelstein not know how obnoxious Gilbert is?
"What am I supposed to do?! Pretend 'Daniel' is out of town?!" I snapped, "I can't be switching back and forth the whole time!" I probably shouldn't be yelling at Roderich about this, but I am so pissed off.
"My parents and I would appreciate it if you wore a nice dress tonight. I will send a lady up to help you in a moment. Right now I am going to contact Gilbert." He's completely ignoring my question.
"How do you know he's not busy?" I shot back.
"Elizabeta, please, you sound like you're eleven again. I know Gilbert won't be busy because he's lazy, I've known him longer than you have."
I ran past him, up the stairs, two steps at a time. I could hear him talking to a woman downstairs about helping me. I sped off to my room and slammed the door. If Gilbert finds out I was lying to him, he'll never talk to me again. He lightens my mood, and sometimes I forget I have an arranged marriage. He seems like he is a good friend, too. And Ludwig might make friends with Feliciano. It would be lovely to see Feliciano interacting with another kid.
After I sat down in the window seat, there was a knock on my door. A feminine voice outside of it said, "Miss Elizabeta, it's me, Fela."
Felicija is a Polish girl that I have befriended while living here. She is very nice, but obliviously immature and childish at times she shouldn't be. I nicknamed her Fela because calling her Feli would be confusing.
I watched as she opened the door. "Hey, 'Lizbeta. So, um, Roderich, like, told me to come up here and help you put on one of those dresses with, like, so many skirts."
Today she was wearing the dress she usually wears. The bodice had elbow length, loose, frilly sleeves; but, they got tighter at the end so it created the bubble sleeve effect. She wore a black corset over it. Her skirt was shin length, colored a baby pink. At the waist of the skirt, there was bright flower designs embroidered onto lace. The dress was pretty in a simple way. She herself was just simply beautiful, as well. Short blonde hair to her chin, big green eyes, and a petite face with a small mouth.
"What's the matter, Liz? Pist about something?"
How rude of me, I've been silent the whole time. I probably have a look on my face, too.
"I... never mind. Just come help me put these absurd skirts on," I sighed, standing up and storming off to my closet.
"Okie," she said in the carefree tone she always used. If she's on some kind of drug that allows her to act like this, I want a lifetime supply of it.
I settled on a pale olive green dress. The bodice had a pretty pastel yellow lace and ribbon pattern down the front. From what I could tell, the actual skirt was fanned into four layers. I mean honestly, Mrs. Edelstein, you could have gotten me some simpler formal dresses. The ones I have now are a pain in the ass, and if I show up in a 'casual' dress for dinner, everyone will flip out.
Fela was taught which skirts go first, and how to make it more comfortable. I just guess and throw them on.
"How many petticoats do you want today? Or do you, like, want the... crinoline," she asked.
"I only want two petticoats, please. I hate the crinoline." The crinoline is a metal cage that goes over the first petticoat to make the outer petticoat look huge, and add even more large-ness to the actual dress.
I waited for Fela to emerge from the closet with the two petticoats. She dropped them on the floor and started to loosen and unfasten my corset I wore today. She always ends up tying them really tight even though I remind her not to.
"Arms up," she chimed before she wrapped the corset around my torso. She tied it up in front then went behind me.
"Felicija, don't you dare tie that as tight as you always do," I scolded. Not even a minute after I said it, she put her foot up to my back and yanked on the strings. Any air that was inside me was forced out all at once. That girl was unquestionably strong under ridiculous circumstances.
"Whoops."
"BASZD MEG, FELA, I TOLD YOU NO!" I shouted.
I chased her around the room trying to smack her when she was in reach. I hit her a few good times and left a hand print on her arm. She laughed any time I tried to hit her.
"Get over here and do your job before I pass out and leave you to explain to Roderich what happened."
She giggled as she picked up the petticoats. After both were tied around my waist she helped me into my dress.
"Do you, like, want me to fix your hair or something? I could totally do that if you want me to."
"Sure." I sat down on the bench at my vanity and she got to work. She sectioned off a part of my hair on either sides of my head and braided them. Once they were tied off she pulled them, along with the rest of my hair, into a high ponytail. She braided the ponytail and wrapped it into a bun. When she was done pinning and securing everything, Fela released a satisfied 'hmpf.'
"Thank you, Felicija." I let out a sigh.
"You gonna tell me what's the matter anytime soon? 'Cause, like, I don't want Roderich to lock me up or something for procrastinating my work too much"
I smiled slightly. "Roderich's parents invited a guy over for dinner that I have some personal issues with. I really don't want to attend it, but I just have to."
"Oh, sorry, 'Lizbeta. Hope that goes okay. Imma be downstairs somewhere if you need me again," Fela said, "Powodzenia."
I watched her walk out and leave my door cracked open. This was going to end terribly. There is no way in hell that me, Gilbert, Ludwig, and Roderich and his parents can all sit harmoniously at a table, and converse like normal people. Something bad is bound to happen, and I can feel it.
I took a deep breath and stood up. I kicked my shoes off to the side of the room. I decided to play a game with myself: See How Long it Takes for Rodreich to Notice I'm Not Wearing Shoes.
I opened my door and padded down the stairs. I didn't see Rodreich, yet, but Mrs. Edelstein was in the foyer. Rodreich looks just like her. Sometimes I have to double take if I'm far away because I think it is Roderich in a dress. I don't know how much he looks like his real father. When Mrs. Edelstein had Roderich, his father left. Even though he is illegitimate to his stepfather, they share the same last name because his mother got remarried to his uncle (his biological father's brother.)
"Hello, Elizabeta. Gilbert and Ludwig should arrive soon."
I smiled politely and and nodded my head. I was about to turn to leave but the front door opened. Roderich stepped in while holding the door for the Beilschmidts as they entered.
"Aahh, Mrs. Edelstein! I haven't seen you in a while. You look lovely this evening," Gilbert exclaimed, obviously trying to make a good impression on her, just in case his childhood feats start to flood back to her.
"Why thank you, I haven't seen you in a good while either. Willkommen," she greeted, "And you, Ludwig, last time I saw you, you were so short. You're getting taller." She rested her hand on his shoulder.
Roderich walked over to me and looped an arm around my waist. I blushed at his rare gesture and shyly put my hand on his shoulder. I'm supposed to pretend this is a happy engagement, right? I hope Gilbert wouldn't ask any stupid questions about me while in the presence of Mrs. Edelstein.
"I have to go find my husband, it might take a bit, he's studying something for work. Make yourselves at home!" Mrs. Edelstein hurried up the stairs towards the office.
Thank the Lord she didn't stick around for Gilbert's true nature to show through.
"So, Lizzy, where is your brother? I need to apologize to him for something," he trailed off.
Oh fuck, I didn't even think of that. "He...-"
"He won't be attending us this evening because he isn't here at the moment," Roderich blurted. I gave his shoulder a small squeeze in a silent thank you.
"Okay then, why don't you give us tour, huh, Roddy? Ludwig hasn't been here before." Gilbert probably knows this place like the back of his hand, and is just trying to annoy Roderich.
They started bickering about something while I absent mindedly looked at one of the paintings on the wall. I saw Feliciano out of the corner of my eye. She was half hidden behind the wall in the archway. I looked at her directly and motioned with my finger for her to come closer. She skipped over from her hiding place to stand next to me.
I released Roderich and squatted down next to her and whispered to her, "That boy right there is Ludwig. He's the one I told you about. Go say hi!" She gave me a nervous look.
I brushed her off into his general direction. He was standing behind Gilbert, who was still arguing over some stupid subject with Roderich. Government I think?
Ludwig looked at her then me. I think he he got the general idea of what was going on. Ludwig, from what I have witnessed, seems like a pretty smart kid. I wouldn't be surprised if he figured out I was the one outside of school who talked to him. And if he was smart enough, he wouldn't say anything to Gilbert.
"Why don't we go sit down at the table and wait for your parents," I suggested to Roderich. More like demanded kindly. "Feliciano, you can show Ludwig around, and when you're done, bring him to the dining room," I continued.
Mr. Edelstein was seated at the head of the table, his wife to his right, and Roderich to his left. I was seated next to Roderich with Gilbert across from me and Ludwig was to his right. I still pray to Isten that he doesn't say anything about "my brother."
Fela made some kind of a soup, it's really good even though I don't know what it is. We ate mostly in silence for the first minute but then Roderich spoke up, "Gilbert, have you attended any type of school in the past years?"
"Nein, why would I do that? I'm too smart for that. PLUS the nearest school house for my age level is like two miles away and I don't want to walk that far every morning."
I rolled my eyes at his ridiculous excuse. So far Roderich hasn't said anything about my not wearing shoes, so that's a point for me.
Everything for me was going just dandy until Mrs. Edelstein said, "Oh, that's nonsense! I have an offer for you. Elizabeta is tutored here at the house. If you would like, I can have you schooled here. How about you trial it at first. Every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer from 9-3. And if you decide you don't want to continue, just tell me and be on your way." No, Mrs. Edelstein, if only you knew what was going on!
Kurva életbe. If he takes to that offer I might as well just go ahead and profess my secret. I am tutored the same days, and in the summer as well. My parents requested that I have top education while living here.
Gilbert spoke up, "Sounds like a good opportunity."
I got a nervous dropping feeling in my stomach and Roderich must have detected it somehow because he looked over at me. I kept my head high and tried to compose myself.
"It would be good to have you around again, Gilbert," said Mr. Edelstein, "Ludwig is welcome to tag along, too. I see he has acquainted Feliciano. It would be good for her to socialize more." He smiled at Ludwig.
Gilbert smugly glanced in my direction and then replied, "Alright. It'll be good for me to catch up on my schooling."
I scooted my chair back and said as calmly as I could, "E-excuse me for a moment, I need to step outside. I'm over heating in this dress." I really was just hot out of anxiety and nervousness but I needed a reason to excuse myself.
"Elizabeta, put shoes on please," Roderich chided. I guess he won the game after all. I ignored him and walked out of the room. I heard his mother tell him to go see if I was alright, but he said something about having my own space.
I walked out into the main foyer and headed towards the library where the garden's foyer was. I opened the door and rushed out. The air temperature was nice. There was a gentle breeze adding to the niceness of it. It was partially cloudy, and it wasn't completely dark out yet. The sky was still a light purple-y color and only a few stars were visible. I sat down on the bench in the middle. The same one I was sitting on when Gilbert showed up.
How am I going to convince that little shit that Daniel won't be there. He's at school two miles from here? No, because then he would stick around and wait even though Daniel would never show up. He's out of town? No that's a risky one, he could ask someone he shouldn't about it.
Maybe I should just tell him that I'm only one girl. And I dress like a boy because I thought it would keep Rodreich from marrying me. And what happened when I was little between our families. And apologize to him for lying the whole time. But he might get angry because I didn't tell him what was going on. And I really like Gilbert even though we haven't known each other for long. I can tell he is a good person.
Perhaps it isn't the best idea that I stick around him more than is necessary. I can't fall in love with him, but I can't marry Rodreich either.
A/N: hi *gets shot multiple times* I kept changing this story because I didn't like how I set it up. But I made it better now! I feel so relieved now that it's out.
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Notes:
Uhm yeah like half way through writing this I realized Hungary's birthday/wedding day is June 8. I had it written down as Aug 20. My source musn't have been as updated/correct as I thought it was. I don't even remember where I found it. I apologize for that, but I'm just gonna leave it.
I AM GOING TO GET BACK ON SCHEDULE I PROMISE!
Also! I used Hima's nyo!Poland because I ran out of ideas for a lady and I really didn't want an oc. I used a name for her that sounded similar to Felicks and meant the same (happy, lucky). I am so happy Papa Hima rose again.
I needed parental figures for Rodreich so think of/look up nyo!Austria, give her some age lines and a little more tiredness in the eyes and that's basically what I picture hos mom. I wanted him to look like his mom because I didn't want to describe his stepfather too much, but basically a tall guy with aged brown hair, and let's sayy... ice blue eyes and looks mid 50s. And about the Mrs Edelstein and original Mr Edelstein: I was having a hard time picturing a guy that looked like Rodreich but not so much like his mom, so I was like, hey why not.
Heee hee my plot is starting to go along smoothly now that I have sorted things out.
Translations:
German:
Willkommen- welcome
Hungarian:
Baszd meg- fuck me/you
Kurva életbe- fucking hell
Polish:
Podowzenia- good luck
Oki doki loki I think that's all.
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