[Blah blah blah] Disclaimer: I don't own Hetalia, nor the character design of Mexico.
So welcome to the fifth chapter, it's been too long sine the last update. I've had many papers/tests/projects due the last couple of weeks. Not to mention my friend spilled something on my Mac last week, so it was getting fixed. So sorry about this being late!
Thanks to those who reviewed (I love you guys seriously):
ZeldaLove Akira-Chan: Yes, Taco Burger should be feared by all! I don't mind, I love dramatic thunder and lightning (seriously that was awesome)! I suppose a story wouldn't be that interesting without some sort of drama. ;3
Pen Name is Invalid: Oh no, you're not wasting my time! I really glad you pointed that out, and I fixed it! c: I may be Mexican, but I'm not good at writing in Spanish. ;;7;;/taking a Spanish class this semester. YES, one of my favorite parts of last chapter was when Mexico thought America was throwing herself at him. X3 As for France, we'll definitely get more exaggerated accusations from him.
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ButterflyLily: Thanks! ;;7;; That's one of the reasons I started writing, I've secretly craved America/Mexico but no one's written it! I hope you support this pairing! It'd be super awesome of more people liked it. I'd like to read more stories on it!
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Random reminders:
Human Names:
America - Amelia
Mexico - Eduardo
England - Arthur
France - Francis
Spain - Antonio
Canada - Matthew
Text messages are in bold.
On we go!
Amelia's sweet and peaceful dream was interrupted by her phone alerting her she had just gotten a new text message. She rolled over and faced the nightstand glaring at the evil device, who was sending her a message so early.
She looked at the alarm clock next to her phone and growled. It was six in the morning! The last meeting she had to endure in Germany didn't even start until eight. She reached over and grabbed her phone, she actually had a few text messages.
Her first message was from Arthur: "Amelia, surprisingly I had a wonderful dinner with you last nigh. Sleep well." She smiled tiredly, yup he could definitely be sweetheart. He must have sent her the text after she went to bed, after all that happened yesterday she was dead tired. She passed out as soon as she hit the pillow.
She had a few other texts, but she skimmed over the boring ones. She grinned when she saw she had a text from Eduardo: "Buenas días, Amelia.¹ Since we're supposed to act out your 'genius' plan today, I thought we'd meet up for breakfast." He'd sent it about an hour ago, god that guy was crazy. It was definitely too early. She rolled over and hugged the pillow, Eduardo could wait. Right now, she was sleepy.
She was just about to fall asleep again when there was a knock on the door. "Oye! Abre la puerta." Eduardo's muffled voice called from the other side of he door.
She groaned obnoxiously, "Nooooooo. It's way too early for this. Go away!" She threw the blankets over her head, hoping her protests would convince him to leave.
"Amelia, come one. It's not that early." he countered. He was following along with her silly plan, he wanted to show her he was wiling to try so he came a little early.
She ignored him, and instead enjoyed the comfort and warmth her bed brought her. "Just like five more minutes..." she murmured unaware Eduardo couldn't hear her.
He sighed, maybe he would just come back later. He quickly examined the door, he noticed it was slightly ajar. "Why is your door open? Anyone could have come in!" he scolded her as he pushed the door open and walked in.
"You mean like you, you're barging in my room!" she murmured, staying under the covers.
"This isn't funny, Amelia. That was not safe!" he said through clenched teeth walking towards her bed. He was trying not to yell, it was way to early for them to start arguing. But it annoyed him to no end how careless she was.
She stuck her head out from under the covers smiling coyly, "You worried about me~?"
"N-no, idiota. Just get up and get ready already!" he yelled, embarrassed.
She scrunched her nose up and ducked back under the covers, "No. Sleepy time." She was warm and comfortable, she didn't want to think of the painful meeting and an eight hour flight back to America she had to go through today.
He had to fight the urge to laugh at her silliness. "Amelia, if you don't get up now. I'm not doing this dumb plan of yours." he said.
She threw the blankets off herself and sat up dramatically, "Okay, okay!" The jerk, "Let me just get ready." She got off of the bed and walked towards the bathroom.
"Oye, how long are you going to take?" he replied wearily. As far as he knew, women always took forever getting ready.
"Just a minute, kay!" she waved him off and walked into the bathroom. He shrugged his shoulders and took a seat on the couch, hopefully she'd be done soon.
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An hour later, after many attempts to get Amelia out of the bathroom, she emerged dressed and ready to go. If looks could kill, Amelia wouldn't be smiling so cheerily at him. "Mujer, you took so fucking long." he was clearly annoyed.
Amelia smiled while rolling her eyes, "Chill. I'm done now. So let's go eat and we'll figure out today's game plan in the meantime!" She skipped over to the door and motioned for Eduardo to follow her.
He reluctantly stood up and followed her out the door, he waited as patiently, as possibly, as she closed the door. "Since you took so long getting ready, we're going to have to eat at the hotel." he said disappointed.
"Hey, the food can't be that bad!" she chimed as they made their way to the elevator. "So you excited about getting this plan started!" she added quickly.
He resisted the urge to groan as they walked into the elevator, "Sure, whatever."
Amelia smiled, "Now, now Mr. Grumpy! You need to have a positive attitude or else this whole plan is doomed before we even begin!"
Eduardo glared at her half-heartily, it was strange feeling for him. She seemed genuinely concerned about this. Then again, he was still trying to figure out what she had to gain out of all this. "Right. I'm trying my best here." he muttered.
The elevator doors opened and they both stepped out and headed for the dining hall. Sadly for Amelia, they're breakfast would have to be quick. "You'll see! Once we get the wheels in motion, we'll definitely see some improvement." she chimed as she quickly took a seat.
He took a seat across from her, "So what exactly do I have to do?"
She hastily grabbed the plate that one of the waiters were passing around, it wasn't much. But what should she expect, it was free! She responded mouth full, "Well you see it's just like I said yesterday. You go and say 'Hi!' to Spain. Nothing much just quick chit-chat!"
He poked at his food with a fork, "Well I still think that's kind of stupid…."
She sighed, he obviously wasn't seeing the ingenious of her plan, "Okay. Dude, think for like once! You can't just go up to him and expect to be his best friend! It's a process, and it's kind of slow. But we have to do this right!"
"I don't feel comfortable walking up to that idiot and just 'chit-chatting.'" Eduardo scowled having forced himself to eat the food.
Amelia gulped down her juice, "Geezus, you're so anti-social. How about I warm him up for you?"
"Warm him up?" he asked confused.
She nodded her head, "Yeah. I'll start a little chit-chat with him myself, so ya know how to!"
He sighed, "Hey, I know /how/ to have small talk. I just don't want to talk to him in general. Besides Romano always gives me dirty looks when I talk to Spain."
Amelia giggled, "No way! Though I guess it makes sense, Romano is definitely the jealous type. While you talk to Spain, I'll definitely make sure Romano is out of the way!"
He watched her with a small smile on his face, "Fine. But don't get pissed off at me when I cuss his ass out!"
Amelia looked over at his plate, "Are you gonna finish that?" He shook his head and handed it over to her, which she happily took and finished eating
Across the room hidden in the corner England watched the two of them as they conversed. He had no idea what they were talking about, but he didn't like it. Amelia had once confided in him that she wished that she and Mexico could get along better. At the time he supported the idea, he honestly cared for her wellbeing. But seeing them actually together getting along….or so it appeared didn't settle right with him.
"Angleterre~ Spying on a couple is rude." France said smoothly taking a seat beside him, watching America and Mexico as they conversed.
"Couple?" England scoffed, "Hardly. I don't understand his motive, but he's definitely up to something. I know Amelia well enough and her childish personality is allowing her to be swept up with whatever lies he's telling her."
Francis rested his head on his arm, "If I didn't know you any better I'd say you were jealous, Angleterre..."
"Don't be preposterous. As if I would be jealous, I only care about Amelia's wellbeing. If you haven't heard, their are many dangerous drug cartels in Mexico. No doubt he's planning something." Arthur said wrinkling his nose.
Francis sighed, "Right of course not." He leaned back against his chair as he watched as England quickly get up from is seat to follow Amelia and Eduardo out of the cafeteria. He had no idea what was going on or what was to come, but he'd be damned in England was hurt in the process. Not that he'd ever admit that aloud.
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Amelia urged Eduardo to quicken his pace. They didn't have too much time before the meeting started, and making sure they complete step one today was crucial! "Okay, there they are!" she said in a hushed point, pointing to their targets. "Now I'm gonna get Romano out of here, after he's gone. Make your move!"
It was now or never. To follow her plan now there was no turning back, Amelia would constantly bug him about how he didn't finish. She was always like that.
Taking his silence as his approval and serious feelings for the plan, she gave him a thumbs up and skipped over to Spain and Romano. "Hiya Antonio~! Hi Romano!" she called.
They both looked over at her. "Buenas dias, Amelia! You're in a good mood today!" Antonio replied cheerfully. He was surprised how quickly she got over their failed attempt yesterday.
"What the hell do you want?" Romano asked. She was too loud and noisy always smiling and bouncing around.
"Right! I came to borrow Romano!" she exclaimed grabbing Romano's hand and pulling him back towards the direction left Eduardo. She winked at him as she and Romano made their way past him.
"That was her big plan…?" Eduardo muttered in disbelief as he slowly made his way over to Spain. He inhaled deeply, Spain hadn't really noticed him yet. He was probably still confused as to what just happened. Keeping in mind what Amelia told him he spoke, "…..Hola España. …..How...are….you…?" He struggled to get the words out.
Antonio looked at him surprised. Had Mexico just spoke to him, and he wasn't yelling or cussing at him. "Buenas dias, Eduardo! I'm doing very fine, I was just talking to Romano a minute ago but Amelia took him away from me. ¿Y usted?³" he stumbled, unable to keep the pleased smile off his face.
Dios mio. He was so….happy. "I'm okay. I just can't wait for this conference to be over." he replied rather lamely. He had no idea what to talk about with him.
Spain didn't mind much, he was just so glad they were having any form of civil conversation. "Que bueno! I don't like these conferences either, they're so boring and serious! I rather be home and relaxing!"
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Amelia rounded a few corners before stopping. She looked back to make sure neither Spain nor Mexico had followed them. She sighed in relief when she saw they hadn't.
"So what was so important that you dragged me all the way over here!" Romano huffed. She had ignored his protests and angry rants the entire way to their current destination. He was rather pissed off.
She turned and faced him. "Right, I forgot about you~" she said nonchalantly.
His eyebrow twitched, "What the hell do you mean you 'forgot' me! What's going on?"
Amelia smiled at him, "Nothing, nothing! I just wanted to…..talk to you!" She leaned against the wall, yes perfect excuse.
"You dragged me all this way just to talk to me? ….the hell would you do that? We could've talked over there!" he responded. This made no sense.
She shrugged her shoulders, "I don't know. Too many people, they're so nosey! Ya know?"
He huffed, "Fine. Whatever. What do you want to talk about?" He had time to kill he supposed.
"Geez, take a chill pill. Can't we just have a nice calm talk about anything!" she said thoughtfully. "Like why are you so grumpy all the time!"
"Eh? I'm not grumpy! It's just people piss me off easily. Saying stupid things all the damn time!" he replied defensively.
"Dude, if I didn't know you were a wimp. Your angry attitude might freak me out all the time. But I have to admit seeing you get pissed off all the time is entertaining!" she babbled on. Hopefully she was giving Eduardo enough time.
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Antonio had continued their little 'chit-chat' despite the awkward responses Eduardo would give. Eduardo was really trying though, but talking to him for this long was very strange. Though he admitted he liked Spain's happy character, in a strange way it pissed him off. Who gave him the right to be so happy, especially after all the crap he's done.
He found it hard for them to really establish a relationship. Mexico couldn't help but feel very bitter towards the Spaniard.
"Ah! Eduardo, you should come and visit me sometime!" Antonio suggested. He could tell that Mexico was slightly uncomfortable, but the fact that he continued talking to him made him very glad. This was so unusual of him, maybe Mexico really did want to fix their relationship deep down.
Eduardo laughed awkwardly, "Si, maybe I'll visit you one day. But I've been very busy back home..." He could barely talk to Spain about insignificant things, the thought of having to spend time with him at Spain's house sounded appalling to him.
He was doing his best to stay calm around Spain, if he messed this up he knew that Amelia would be very disappointed in him. He quickly pulled out his cell phone and sent Amelia a text while listening to whatever nonsense Antonio was currently telling him.
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Amelia was currently listening to Romano's rant, she had been trying to get a rise out of him. Suddenly her phone vibrated in her pocket, "Hold on a sec. You can throw your tantrum after I read this." She pulled her phone out of her phone, it was from Eduardo: Dios mio, Amelia. Come save me before I ruin your stupid plan.
"Who's that?" Romano asked curiously trying to peek over her shoulder.
She ignored his question. "Ya know you look pretty cute when you blush all the time. I mean, it'd be even better you weren't cussing the time. But I guess that's just your quirk." she added quickly before walking towards the meeting room, pretending to not see his flushed face.
He followed after her quickly and muttering curse words under his breath.
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Amelia walked over and saw Spain talking to Mexico. Poor Eduardo looked stiff and a little frustrated. She needed to get him away from Spain without making it seem as though they were plotting something. She looked over and saw an empty water bottle on the floor, this could do. She picked it up and threw it at Eduardo's head, "Hey you stupid jerk. How many times to I got to tell you to stop jumping my border!"
He turned around quickly, what bullshit was this. She had a fake angry look directed right at him, she was doing her best not to burst out laughing. She found his reaction hilarious. He stomped right over, "I'll do whatever the hell I want!" Oh if he could really show her a piece of his mind.
Spain watched over the two of them as they argued, though he didn't really care what about. He was just very happy and shocked. Romano walked up next to him, "Ah, Romano. What did Amelia need?"
Romano just scowled, "Cagna⁴…."
Spain pondered, he wondered if anything was going on. He looked down at his watch, the meeting would be starting soon. He shrugged the thought off, it wasn't important enough to really think of. He led Romano cheerfully into the conference room.
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The last conference wasn't one without rumors circling around. About how several people saw Mexico going into America's room early this morning, some were speculating something going on between the two of them. Many people noticed Spain's rather happy mood, one that was even happier than normal. After the meeting was over, everyone was just happy that they could all go to their respective homes.
Translations:
1. Buenas días, Amelia. - Good morning, Amelia.
2. Oye! Abre la puerta. - Hey! Open the door.
3. ¿Y usted? - And yourself? (Formal)
4. Cagna - Bitch (Italian)
So thanks for reading! I hope you like how the story is going so far, and I'm doing my best to write as much as I can in a short amount of time.
I love my reviewers guys, you make me laugh and feel better. Sometimes I worry that no one really cares for this story, but I get encouraged to continue for those who reviews….not that I'm begging for reviews. XP;;
Also I always imagine Eduardo with a heavy Mexican accent. Sometimes pronouncing cognates (like 'general' which means the same thing in Spanish and English and is spelled the same way) as you would when pronouncing Spanish words correctly. =7=
Thanks for reading!