A/N: Okay, clear something up for this chapter
"Normal Dialogue"
"Dialogue written like this will mean that it is between Japan, China, and Belarus"
-memories/flashbacks-
China's POV
"Today you have a G8 meeting, right? China will escort you there and pick you up," She reviewed for the third time, "Japan, bring up the topic of China more than necessary. Hint to America that you guys are dating. America will tell England at least. I organized them to go on a double date with Poland and Lithuania tomorrow in the morning. You two are bound to come up as a topic and Poland is a bit of a gossiper, and the news will reach Russia soon enough," She smiled.
I felt dread and a bit disgusted, "How can I act…romantic with Japan aru? I've always seen him as a younger brother, nothing more, nothing less aru," Japan nodded in agreement. He too, was thinking the same thing.
I didn't really believe the plan was going to work. It sounded flimsy and unconvincing, but I decided to go along with Belarus till she saw it wouldn't work.
"Exactly!" Her eyes had a strange glint, "While we know it's just plain old brotherly affection, no one else is going to see it that way anymore!"
"And make sure you guys don't tell anyone about the plan, aru," I told the rest of my family. They nodded in unison.
"Yes. The less nations that know, the less chance the plan will slip up," Belarus said, "So far only you, me, Japan, Greece, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Korea know," She ticked off with her fingers, "Nine nations know. I'm probably not going to tell my sister …she has a habit of letting things slip…Any other questions?"
"Does this mean I cannot claim Aniki's breasts at all?" Korea asked in a solemn voice. Vietnam smacked him on the head for me.
"I got us some things," She took out two small Bluetooths, "Clip this on your ears, I have to go to my boss for some paperwork in a while but this way we can stay in touch. It's a three way connection,"
"You thought this out well aru," I observed, carefully hiding my ear with my hair. Japan did the same. She pulled her blonde hair back, showing she already had it on. Japan straightened his tie.
"Ready to go Yao-nii?" He asked me.
"Yea aru," I nodded, "Behave yourselves aru," I warned before I closed the door.
Belarus headed the other way, north. She gave me a nod of encouragement.
Japan and I arrived to the building in silence. He led me to a large room where the G8 meetings were held. Both Germany and Italy were seated. Germany looked at me, contemplating what he should say.
"Hello China," He settled as a greeting.
"Hello Germany, Italy, aru," I nodded friendly, "Just came to escort Japan, aru," I gestured towards him. Germany looked at him confused.
"Vee!~ China! You look a lot better," Italy bounced up to us enthusiastically. Germany nodded, "We should eat pasta together sometimes!"
"Um…sure aru," I replied. Germany sighed heavily and rolled his eyes. Japan had moved to shuffle some papers reviewing some notes carefully.
"Who else is there?" Belarus's voice came to my left ear. I flinched startled. I had almost forgotten about the Bluetooths.
"Germany and Italy so far aru," I whispered.
"England, America, and France walked in just now," Japan added in a soft voice.
"Speak softer," Belarus said, "And you don't have to reply to everything, I know two can hear and understand me fine. Try to appear nonchalant,"
"I know that aru," I muttered under my breath. Japan muttered an okay.
"Nii-san isn't there yet hmm…Make sure you're close to Japan," She ordered me. I felt slightly annoyed, but made my way to him.
"Good morning everyone. China, da" Came a pleasant voice from behind me. A tremor raced up my spine. I stopped walking in a mid-stride. My breath caught in my throat.
"Nii-san…" Belarus's voice was right in my ear but it sounded a million miles away. My heart pounded loudly in my chest. Everyone stilled, looking at me apprehensively.
"Face him if you aren't already and be formal,"
"It's okay Yao-nii," Japan whispered into the earpiece, barely moving his lips.
"Good morning, aru," I turned around, plastering a smile on my face. I hadn't seen him weeks, not since I left his house that day. It seemed like forever. His violet eyes looked at me curiously, startled by my formality. I swallowed nervously.
"Are you a G8 member too, da?" He asked, sounding hopeful. He continued staring at me, attempting to figure me out. Words caught in my throat. I missed you aru…
"Answer him Yao-nii," whispered Japan into his Bluetooth. I blinked, and then met his gaze.
"Not at all, aru," I said softly but continued more strongly, "I was dropping Japan off," I turned around and Japan smiled at Russia weakly. Before Russia could open his mouth to reply the door slammed open, and someone burst in. We all jumped.
"Am I late again?! I'm so sorry…" The last member of the G8 meeting, I assumed, said softly. He faintly reminded me of America. It took us all a minute to figure out who he was. I took the opportunity to leave Russia and went to stand by Japan.
"Canada!" France finally said boisterously, "What took so long!"
"Is the meeting going to start now aru?" I asked Japan.
"Yes. It's going to be about 2 hours long," he replied. I flicked a glance at Russia, who was still looking at me nonplussed and turned back to Japan. I drew in a ragged breath.
"So that means you have to leave then," Belarus mused with the idea, "Japan, since you're at the meeting, you won't need the Bluetooth. Hand it to China, but make sure Russia is looking. Pretend you guys are sharing a secret or something,"
"Like we're smuggling something aru?" I muttered sarcastically. Japan gave an amused smile and Belarus gave a laugh.
"Just make it look romantic," She said impatiently, "Bye Japan," Belarus added.
"Bye Belarus-san," He unclipped it from his ear.
"Goodbye Yao-nii," He said a tad bit louder than normal, handing me the earpiece.
Belarus heard him through my earpiece, "Tsk," And muttered something about awful acting. He gave me an apologetic look, realizing this. I closed my hands around it, feeling Russia's eyes on us.
"Don't laugh at this, aru," I whispered in his ear quickly and pulled back. He gave a silent nod. Everyone eyed us with funny looks, "I'll be counting the minutes, aru," I replied fervently, allowing longing to filter in. I brought my hand up to lightly trace his cheek and smiled to him as romantically as I could. He suppressed a smile of amusement but instead gave me a well staged blush. I didn't risk a glance at Russia before walking out hastily and shutting the door silently behind me. I let out a deep breath.
"Let's start the meeting," Germany's stern voice began came from the other side of the door.
"Was that good enough acting, aru?" I hissed to her.
"I wasn't there, what did you do?" Belarus asked me as I started down the hall. I explained it to her swiftly.
"Oh, good enough. I hope Japan will hint it to America at least….I'm almost to my boss's office, so I'm going to have to switch off for a while, but I'll try to get there before the meeting is done," She paused, "I guess I'll talk to you in a while," I heard a click and then silence.
I suddenly felt lonely, Russia's face still in my mind as I stared at passing cars. It was slightly chilly and I made my way back home.
I guess I should see if I have any work to finish too aru, I thought to myself.
It turned out I had a lot of work to do, my own boss was letting me take it easy for a while. He too had found out about me and Russia. I worked with great concentration, trying to cram as much as possible of weeks' worth of paperwork into two hours.
"Where are you?" An annoyed hissed came in my ear. I jumped, "Japan's meeting is almost over!" Belarus chastised.
"I lost track of time aru!" I replied aloud. A girl working on another table looked up startled.
"Well hurry, I'm waiting for you!" I sighed. I shuffled my papers, and put them in the appropriate folders hastily.
"I'll finish this later aru," I said swiftly to the girl. She nodded and I hurried out.
Russia's POV
I didn't expect China to be in the G8 meeting room. He was walking towards Japan, his back towards me.
"Good morning everyone. China, da," I added, to make sure he knew he hadn't gone unnoticed. He paused in a half-stride. I wondered if he would still try to ramble on how much he loved me, I thought pleasantly. Silly China, why can't you ever understand da?
"Good morning, aru," He smiled at me. It felt wrong though, the smile didn't reach his eyes. He seemed guarded and too formal for my liking. Just like everyone else.
"Are you a G8 member too, da?" I stared into his amber eyes, hoping he would waver and admit something to explain his behavior. Something flashed in his eyes; weakness. He opened his mouth to try and say something. Aah, he is acting…
"Not at all, aru," He replied meekly after a few moments, "I was dropping Japan off," He said more strongly, gesturing towards him. Why? I wanted to question him more but the door opened abruptly, with the Canada, the last G8 member. I turned to him, annoyed as France went to greet him. I turn back to China who was talking to Japan, near the door.
"Is the meeting going to start now, aru?" I heard him say.
"Yes, it's going to be about two hours long," Japan answered. China glanced up at me for half a second. He said something under his breath I couldn't quite catch. Japan gave him a smile which China returned.
"Good-bye Yao-nii," He said loudly but then flinched, realizing how loud he just said it. Japan handed something to China. China tugged Japan's hand and Japan stumbled a little forward. China whispered into his ear. My insides clenched. By now everyone was noticing their exchange.
"I'll be counting the minutes, aru," He replied subtly but sincerely and turned to walk out quickly.
It was me you want China, da. My body stiffened. I wanted answers. I drew in a breath and sat down, glaring at Japan. Germany started the meeting. America engaged Japan in a conversation, probably digging for information on what just happened.
I would get information from Japan too. I allowed myself a smile. Just two more hours.
The clock moved slower than usual as I replayed the scene in my mind over and over, a dreadful feeling growing in me. The way he smiled at Japan…so sickly sweet…his fingers on his cheek…the way Japan blushed and bowed his head…how China walked out, not bothering to look at me.
"Well, I guess that concludes today's meeting," England said, glancing at his watch, "I have another meeting with a few other nations in an hour so I guess I'll leave,"
"You just don't want to clean up after America," France snapped, gesturing at the strewn papers and wrappers all over the table, "No wonder you don't get any woman, you're a complete slob," He smirked at America. England turned a brilliant shade of red.
"Hey! What is that supposed to mean!" America asked.
"It means you have awful taste," France replied smugly, "You guys are a perfect match,"
"I don't see you surrounded by any women!"England shot back, flustered. They bickered out the door, Canada following them.
"Italy, we have some training to do," Germany ordered as they walked out the door.
"Ve? But I'm so tired Doitsu! Let's play soccer instead!"
I walked out back with them, glancing back at Japan. Japan sighed, before picking up crumpled wrappers and neatly putting away files into the correct folder. I waited for him to finish cleaning and turn off the light and waited outside.
Right as he was about to cross the threshold I blocked his path. Japan looked at me, startled. He had assumed I had left.
"Japan, let's talk da!" I said pleasantly, forcing him back inside.
China's POV
Belarus was sitting on the stairs outside the front building, looking sinister.
"Sorry, I caught up on some paperwork and lost track of time aru…" I flexed my cramped right wrist.
"Okay," She nodded curtly. The western countries burst out the double doors, arguing.
"Looks like I made it on time, aru," I noted. A few minutes later Germany and Italy came down the steps, Italy talking animatedly to him.
"Where's Japan?" She demanded, stopping them. Italy went oddly silent while he spoke, half-cowering behind him for protection.
"He's cleaning the mess America and the other made, he'll be out in a few minutes," Germany replied coolly.
"And my brother?" Belarus asked.
"He left too," Germany answered curtly and they left.
"I really don't see what the point was of me picking him up if no one was here to see it, aru," I said annoyed.
"So everyone see's you're here to pick him up," Belarus explained before sitting on the steps again. "I'm too tired to stand, let's wait for him here," I sighed and sat down next to her.
Ten minutes passed in silence, before something dawned to me.
"Belarus aru," I said in a quiet voice.
"Germany said Nii-san left, but Japan stayed back to clean up," she said slowly.
"But we didn't see either of them leave the building, aru," I added. She slowly turned to look at me.
"That means that…" She trailed off as I sprang up to my feet. I cursed and she got up too.
"I'll stay back…Nii-san might get suspicious if I'm with you," Belarus said quickly, "You go,"
"Oh, I'm glad you're worrying about the pressing matters. I'll worry about the lesser ones…like I don't know aru, maybe my younger brother's health!" I shot at her, before running up the stairs.
"Yea, I'll do that!" Belarus called after me.
I ran up the stairs, to impatient for the elevators. I raced through the halls, trying to remember the right one. I burst open the door to the G8 meeting room. The room was dark, the only light coming through the closed blinds of the windows. Russia had Japan against the wall.
"-kol kol," He finished saying in a weirdly deep voice. Both turned to the noise of the door bursting open. Japan was quaking in fear and his knees barely holding him. Russia was surrounding by a dark purplish aura, his eyes glowing sadistically for a moment before his expression smoothed.
"What the hell were you doing aru?!" My voice trembled. I ran to Japan, attempting to elbow Russia out of the way. He didn't stumble, but a pleasant smile spread across his face. I turned my back to Japan, shaking him by the shoulders, "Japan aru!" I said. His eyes were unfocused, unblinking though he was still trembling. I cupped his face, "Look at me, dammit aru!" I gave a slight slap. He blinked, focusing his eyes on me.
"Y-y-yao-ni-i," He said in a soft trembling voice, usually reserved for when he was highly embarrassed or scared.
"China, da," Russia said softly. I whirled around.
"Shut up aru!" My throat felt tight. You say you don't love me aru, that you felt nothing for me…Does that mean to hurt me through my family too? Why do you do this to me Russia?! "Leave me and my family alone aru!" I yelled at him upset, before grabbing my brother and leaving the room.
Japan stumbled behind me and I took a quick glance behind me. Russia's fists were clenched and he stared at the floor, his bangs shadowing his face. He made no attempt to stop or follow me. Belarus wasn't on the steps where I left her. I took the quickest route home and she waited at my doorstep with my family, all of them with anxious looking faces.
An hour later Japan and I were drinking in the living room with my family and Belarus. Japan wasn't drinking; he was simply staring into the cup blankly. It was like he was stuck in some sort of trance. He hardly blinked, wouldn't talk, and movement was scarce.
"This is getting us nowhere," Taiwan snapped, falling into the sofa.
"Looks like we have to give up, ana," Thailand said, for once, not smiling.
"Can't find anyone else to fall in love with, Aniki?" He too, seemed exhausted as he sat next to Taiwan on the couch.
"Can't find anywhere else to sit?" She snapped, crossing her arms.
"Guess not," Vietnam answered both their questions.
"Japan," I shook his shoulder gently. He continued staring at his lukewarm tea, unperturbed, "Snap out of it aru!"
"Can someone get somebody who can make him talk aru!" I said frustrated.
"Someone like Greece!" Taiwan cried.
"On it," Belarus said, leaving out the door. Greece came faster than expected. I gave up my seat next to Japan and explained everything.
"…after we came he hasn't uttered a single syllable, aru. And he won't move at all or try to communicate, aru,"
"Like the living dead," Belarus said softly. We all flinched. Greece frowned; looking slightly disconcerted. He pushed the coffee table back and sat on the floor, directly in front of Japan. He rested his hands on Japan's knees.
"Japan," He said in a soft voice. Japan blinked, but made no other indication. Greece took the cup from his hands and Vietnam wordlessly took it and placed it on the table. Japan continued staring at his now empty hands.
"It's okay," He continued murmuring. He placed a hand under Japan's chin and tilted it upwards so they were face to face.
"I'm here," He added in an even softer voice. Japan's hand twitched and he met Greece's gaze. Everyone sighed in relief. Greece stroked Japan's cheek gently. Japan started to tremble, color returning in his pale face.
Then without warning, he flung himself at Greece. Japan's movements were always unhurried and had a mellow demeanor to everything he said and did. Everyone looked at him startled at this outburst.
His arms tightly wrapped around Greece's neck and he buried his face against his shoulder; something that would cause him so much embarrassment he would normally lock himself in his room for a good week or two.
Greece fell back, hitting the coffee table painfully, just as startled as us. He relaxed easily, and wrapped an arm around Japan's waist, resting his back against the table for support. Japan was shaking silently, probably crying. I silently signaled everyone out of the room, giving them their privacy.
Sorry, I just luv writing Greece and Japan together!~ =3
I wanted to show how jealous yandere!Russia would act...I hope I didn't make him too evil!
Anyways, thanks for reading and please review!