A/N: eeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. ThAnk yOU again Kassie K for reviewing. Yes I know the suspense just flared har har ahr hehehe har har. There will be some more Prussia POV but first, (lemme take a selfie [omg no I'm kidding]) some things need to clear up in Hungary's view. And perhaps later on I will put a certain side character's POV in there. ********couuuuuuuugghhhhh nyopoland* I apologize for this lateness in updating.
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Chapter 6
~ Hungary ~
I even made a damned promise to Roderich that I would tell him. I just didn't know I had to fulfill it this soon. I have until Tuesday to think of some way to persuade Gilbert that it isn't worth trying to find Daniel. Today is Friday, so... Saturday, Sunday, Monday to think about it before he shows up.
I sat on the bench for about thirty more seconds before I heard someone approach me. I turned around and saw Roderich standing behind me. I looked up at him with a displeased look.
He sighed and said, "I know your not happy about thi-"
I cut him off, "Of course I'm not happy about it! Why do I have to be put in this situation?! Why couldn't we just be left how we both wanted it? As much as I care about you, Rodreich, I do not want to marry you. I want to leave that a free choice in my life." He looked a little taken aback by what I confessed to him. I really do love Roderich, but not in a matrimonial or relationship sense.
There was a brief moment of silence. The night's summer breeze blew loose strands of hair and my bangs across my face. Roderich spoke up, "Elizabeta, I have grown to love you more than you care to think. At first I thought it was completely ridiculous and I did not want to marry you, but as you've been living here, I have decided that I do indeed want to marry you and be with you forever. I don't care about the political reasons or family problems involved anymore." That was highly unexpected.
I just stared into his eyes, feeling bad for him. He loves me, and truthfully wants to be married, and most likely have children. But I can't return that same love. I took in a deep breath and looked guiltily at the ground, averting his gaze.
"How about we go inside. I don't want your mother to freak out. I just had to get out before I said something dumb or started to panic. Is there really no way of backing him out of this? I do think Gilbert is a nice guy but he is utterly obnoxious, and in the situation I am in now would probably end up bad for the both of us."
"Alright, Elizabeta, let's go back inside." Completely avoided what I was implying, damn him. I got up and started to walk to the door before him, but he grabbed my wrist and caught up to me. He offered his arm and I hesitantly took it.
When we arrived back inside Mrs. Edelstein immediately asked, "Are you alright, Herzchen?"
"Yes, I am just fine. I was a little overheated, I think..."
"Glad to hear you're okay," she smiled.
I sat back down in my seat across from Gilbert and flashed him a polite smile. That little shit just wants to piss of Roderich. I should have told him to bug off while I had the chance. Why do I always end up in situations like this?
Brief conversation was exchanged between everyone while we finished the soup Felja made us. It eventually drifted to how Gilbert's life has been. This I was interested in because I actually haven't been very nosy with him.
"I have been well. Nothing too exciting." I swear if he says something about me I am going to cut his vocal chords out. "I have been pretty lazy the past years. Mom and dad aren't around to tell me what to do, so I chill out most the time." Good way to get Mrs. Edelstein worried, jerkwad, now she's going to offer even more to you.
"Are you sure you don't need anything? I would love to help you and your brother with anything," Mrs. Edelstein offered.
"Nein. I don't want to be a burden." What an ass. I wanted to hear about his life, not hear him pretending to be a nice civilized human.
"Elizabeta, tell Felicija that we are done, and she can begin clearing the table," Mr. Edelstein spoke up. Mr. Edelstein never particularly liked Felicija. He finds her annoying and lazy so he always loads her up with the house work.
I scooted my chair back and proceeded to the kitchen area where Felja should be. She was, in fact, sitting on the counter helping herself to her leftover soup.
"Get off the counter, woman, what if Mr. Edelstein saw you? You'd be kicked out back in that hell hole of a city. And who knows if Gabija would go with you," I sassed.
"Oh chill 'Lizbeta," she giggled, "remember, my name means 'lucky,' so like, don't worry."
"Well, anyway, he wants you to clean off the table. I would help but I have a guest," I rolled my eyes, "I swear if I left him alone with them for more than one minute with those people..." Shit. " 'Kay bye, Felja, go clean things bye."
I hurried out again and saw that everyone had migrated out of the dining room. Átok mindet!
As I walked out into the foyer, I could hear Gilbert's voice echoing from in the library. Thank God he was loud enough so I could hear what was said. It sounded like he was talking about something "awesome" because that word sprang up in almost every sentence. I think our definitions of awesome are quite different, but as long as he hasn't said anything about my other personification, it's good.
I entered with a smile and sat next to Roderich. The library had a desk, many bookshelves, and a little sitting space with two sofas and two chairs. The sofas were supposed to sit two, and are called love seats but I refrain from calling them that for specific reasons, but you can probably fit three people on them. Ludwig wasn't in the room so I assumed he was with Feli, but I asked anyway, "Where did Ludwig go?"
Gilbert responded, "He's with the little Italienische Mädchen."
That makes me happy, Feliciano is socializing! "Poor girl doesn't have any friends her age. Ludwig can visit in the future, yes?"
"Ja, why not, Ludwig isn't much of a social butterfly."
'Yes' was all I could think. Feli would have a friend, and I'm sending her to school in the fall. I sound like an over-protective mother.
"Oh sch- oops, it's later than I thought it was. I need to let the dogs in heheh... They'll probably eat me alive."
"Well, it was lovely to see you again, Liebling," Mrs. Edelstein said. Pfft... Liebling.
"Good seeing you, as well, Mrs. Edelstein."
Mr. Edelstein rose from his chair and shook Gilbert's hand. "Good speaking with you, Mr. Edelstein." Smart ass. Mr. Edelstein was a usually silent man, but he could definitely talk. Ass-hat was trying to make a joke.
"I'll go find Ludwig and Feliciano." I made an excuse before Gilbert would do something stupider.
I walked back out into the foyer and saw them disappear behind a corner followed by giggles and then Felicija running after.
What did they do this time?
I trotted into the room I could hear them in. Felicija was on top of Feliciano trying to pry something from her hands, Ludwig off to the side looking like he wanted to help but didn't know what to do.
"Felicija!"
She, Feliciano, and Ludwig all turned to face me. Feli was still laughing and was holding on to a cookie. Or... cookie pieces, more like.
"But 'Lizbeta, she stole a cookie."
"Dear Isten above, Felja, hush. Ludwig, it's time for you to leave. Gilbert has to let the dogs in."
"Okay." He walked over to Feliciano and she hugged him.
"Ciao, Ludwig!" So cute! Ludwig looked liked he wanted to explode, he was so flustered.
"Now, clean this up before Mr. Edelstein sees all the crumbs."
Feliciano and Felicija headed back to the kitchen and I walked Ludwig back to the front of the foyer. Gilbert and Rodreich were waiting by the door. Mr and Mrs Edelstein must have gone back upstairs already. Poor Roderich looked like he was having his ear talked off.
"Here's Ludwig," I interrupted Gilbert.
"My parents wish you well, Ludwig, as do I," Roderich said and Ludwig nodded.
"Aren't you gonna wish me farewell, dear polite Roderich?"
"Yes, yes, Gilbert, good bye, don't get yourself killed." Gilbert must really annoy Roderich for him to say something like that.
"Thank you, friend," Gilbert responded as if it was normal between them. I have to find out more about them two.
"And Elizabeta," he dared, "I hope to see you soon." He gently grabbed my hand and kissed the top of my knuckles. I looked over to Roderich who was silently glaring daggers into Gilbert.
I squeaked then smiled, "Th-ank you, Gilbert." I patted Ludwig on the head. "Auf Wiedersehen, Ludwig. Gilbert."
As soon as they were out the door I turned to go up to my room. I will go to Gilbert's house tomorrow as Daniel to clear up suspicions. Gilbert is expecting Daniel to show tomorrow, isn't he? The problem is that Ludwig probably figured out Daniel isn't a real person. I silently begged him not to tell, but I don't know if he picked up on it.
~Prussia~
I can't believe Mrs. Edelstein offered me free education, haha one more excuse to go annoy Roddy and Lizzy. Well more like try to acquaint Lizzie. And that Polish lady makes some damned good food. From what I've heard they have a really small group of ladies working there because they're so cheap, and the girls that work there work for free or little pay. But I would work there, living in a big house like that hell yeah! When I got home the dogs were so anxious to get inside. They tracked all kinds of mud into the house. I had Lud wipe it up this morning. Speaking of Ludwig...
"Oi, Ludwig," I called out for him from my room, he was in the den reading some weird book on people skills.
"Ja, Bruder, what do you want...?" He distantly responded.
"Come here! I need to ask you something!" Do I really wanna ask my 11 year old younger brother these questions? It's going to be so awkward, but hey he reads books on weird stuff, maybe he can answer my questions. He walked in my room and sat on the edge of the bed. Gilbird hopped out of the open cage door and fluttered up to my head.
I gotta make it sound not as obvious. "So, what would you do if you were attracted to a girl but she's twins with someone and they are identical?" There. That shouldn't be too obvious.
Ludwig facepalmed and sighed.
"WHAT?"
"Gilbert, what is that supposed to mean? You like Elizabeta but she looks identical to her brother? She's engaged, you know that right?" Scheiße he caught on.
"Well yeah, but maybe she wants a friend with benefits. But does that mean I'm bisexual, because if Elizabeta and Daniel are identical, I like both of their faces. OH what if I ask Daniel if he is into guys. Same face, ja? Daniel is pretty level headed so maybe he'll understand." That made Lud shudder.
"Maybe I'll understand what because I'm level headed?" Oh fuck how did he get in here?! I swear the door was locked, or I thought I locked it, maybe.
"Oh yeah um, let's go for a walk in the woods, huh? Lud we'll be back later bye," I rushed. I dragged a confused Daniel out of my room, into the hall, and out the door.
"Gilbert, what..." Daniel questioned.
"Don't worry about it for a little bit, okay?" I still had his wrist in my grip. We ran through the trail I had worn into the earth over the years. Past the brush where I found Gilbird. Oh wait is he with me, or did he jump off? He's okay I guess.
When we made it to the clearing just outside the woods a let go of Daniel and bent over to catch my breath. He did the same. I eventually collapsed into the grass and just laid there in the afternoon sun. I heard Daniel sit down next to me.
"What's up your arse this fine afternoon," he asked.
"Well, I've been having an argument with myself for a little while. I decided to ask Lud about it, but I was interrupted." I fake coughed "Daniel" at the end and made him giggle. Like, not laugh, but giggle.
"Maybe I could help," he offered.
"Uhhh maybe, heheh..."
"I've been wondering about the relationship between you and Roderich. Tell me."
"Oh we go way back. We're cousins actually." Daniel cocked his head sideways and asked, "How come I've never been told about this?"
"Roddy kinda holds a resentment for me. He likes Lud, though. I refer to his parents as mister and missus because my dad though it was a better way to address them, and now I kinda say it out of habit."
He nodded. After a moment he said, "So about your self conflict, Gilbert?"
I sat up. "Hmm well you see, how should I put this..." I thought for a moment. "You and your sister are identical, and I think your sister is a heavenly creature that has blessed everyone who walks in her path. So if you have the same face, does that make you a heavenly creature as well?"
Daniel rolled his eyes. "What are you really trying to say, Gilbert?"
"Your sister is engaged but I really like her... so like if you were into guys or something maybe-"
"What the fuck, Gilbert. Are you saying you want to get in Elizabeta's pants? Or mine?"
"I mean... sorta," I trailed off. I received a heavy punch to my face. "I deserved that," I breathed out from the ground.
"Damn straight you deserved that, moron," he exclaimed.
"So you into other guys, or what?" He stared at me blankly with a slight 'excuse me, bitch' written on it. "Because y'know the idea of winning your sister over isn't in."
"Well... I guess..." In that moment of silence, I sat up. "To be honest," he looked away, "I liked you a lot from the beginning... I can tell you're a good person and-" I cut him off by leaning forward and kissing him right on the lips. As I pulled away, he sat there with a frazzled look on his face. I began to wonder if that was a good course of action or not.
"Gilbert..." Eep "I," he continued, "uhm, I'm not a boy..." What. "I'm actually Elizabeta. I have no siblings." She pulled off her hat and let down her ponytail to prove it. Well, I'll be damned, it is Elizabeta. The fuck just happened?
"I'm sorry, Gilbert. I didn't know what else to do. I hope I didn't confuse you! If I waited for Tuesday, I figured you'd question about 'Daniel's' absences, and I wouldn't have a good explanation for it. At the beginning, when I was around eleven, I moved in with Roderich and his family under an arranged marriage. Roderich and I were childhood friends so our parents decided that they could choose what's best for us. I do love Roderich, but I never wanted to marry him. I thought he wouldn't want to marry another boy so I started to dress like a boy and call myself Daniel. When you ran into me the other day I thought maybe I could gain another friend. I never wanted it to be like this. I wanted to be friends with you as Daniel, and put up with Roderich as Elizabeta."
"Da- Elizabeta, I..." What the fuck would a cross-dressing confused girl want to hear after confessing this?
"It's okay if you're upset. I apologize for lying the whole time. But everything thing I said was true. I think you're a really good person and I like you." Brief pause. "Also, don't ever tell anyone's brother you want to bed their sister."
I nervously laughed, I must be blushing so hardcore right now, verdamnt. All of a sudden, Elizabeta leaned forward and whispered, "Maybe you can help me really show Roderich I don't want to marry him."
A/N: heh omg I'm sorry for the wait. I got sick. I have dysautonomia ;-; But I am a-okay (*´∀`) I hope this doesn't sound too rushed. I tried my best! I hope you enjoy. Please review! But omfg I try so hard to be on schedule. Also I used Gabija for nyo!Lithuania's name. I tried