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China's POV
Japan and Greece were upstairs in his room and Thailand's and Vietnam's boss had called them both. Korea was back to annoying Taiwan already, snooping in and out of her room. Hong Kong was reading a book, and was the only one brave enough to try a scone before spitting it out.
I was in my room, painting; something I hadn't done it in a while. I created a few watercolor landscapes and flowers the color of violet. They reminded me of Russia's eyes. I didn't draw sunflowers though. Just in case Russia would sneak in my room at night and look around. I gave a wry laugh to myself.
"GEGE!" Taiwan hollered, "TELL KOREA TO LEAVE ME ALONE!" I frowned setting the brush down, before heading to my door which Korea fled past. Taiwan skidded to a halt in front of my door. She had angry tears in her eyes.
"He kept sneaking up on me then yelling 'Your diary originated in Korea!', 'Your hair clip originated in Korea!' Tell him to stop!" She said exasperated. I gave her a sympathetic pat on her shoulder before chasing Korea to the living room. Korea had a comical grin.
"Leave your sister alone, aru," I growled, cornering him. He opened his mouth to say something when there was a knock on the door.
"That must be Vietnam," Korea said quickly.
"I'll have her deal with you aru," I mumbled to myself before opening it. My eyes widened in disbelief and confusion.
"China, da," He said pleasantly. He smelled strongly of vodka and had specks of melting snow in his hair. I felt my breath catch in my throat, but collected myself quickly. Fight dirty aru.
"How dare you come here aru?!" I yelled, hoping my voice didn't shake, "After what you did to Japan!" I felt Korea's footsteps halt behind me.
"Just to visi-" He stopped himself, "To apologize, da," He corrected.
"Right aru," I crossed my arms, rolling my eyes even though my heart pounded against my chest. Could he see through my mask?
"Okay, I came to see you," He said truthfully. Think of a quick comeback aru…
"Why would you want to see me aru?" My eyes narrowed, "I thought you didn't love me aru, and quite frankly, I got tired of waiting aru," My chest hurt as I lied. I could and I would wait another four thousand years if I had to. Something flickered in his violet eyes. The reason I was still fighting.
"Can't nations visit each other?" He asked innocently, "See, Greece is here!" He looked over my shoulder. I turned. On the bottom the stairs was Greece, Japan, and Taiwan who came down to investigate the noise I was making. I thought for split second.
"He's just here because his boss and Taiwan's boss are working together, right Taiwan aru?" I gave her a desperate look. She nodded automatically.
"That's right," She crossed her arms, "And you think we'll let you in after what you did to China? To Japan?" Japan flinched.
"I'm sorry," Russia said.
"You don't sound sorry at all," Korea snorted.
Russia's hands started to tremble. I made the mistake of meeting his eyes. He looked like a frightened child, lost, and a bit desperate. I tried looking away but every imaginary boundary I built between us over the short amount of time for Belarus's plan broke.
"I guess you could have one cup of tea, aru," I said quietly, swallowing the lump in my throat. Russia gave a small smile as I stepped aside to let him in, "In the living room," I added to him.
"Aniki!" "What the heck Gege?!" My siblingsprotested. My mind reeled, thinking of something to say. I shut the door.
"It's part of the plan aru," I whispered frantically.
"Oh sure!" Taiwan hissed, following me into the kitchen. Hong Kong walked in, book in hand, probably to see what the noise was about.
"He let Russia in!" Korea explained to him angrily. Hong Kong raised an eyebrow at me. He was the only one seeing me kiss Russia aru, surely he would understand? I looked at him desperately.
Hong Kong walked to the counter and pushed the brown package of scones England gave me. I looked up at him in confusion. Realization dawned to Korea and Taiwan.
"Oh, this is going to be fun," Korea smiled evilly, opening the package of scones and placing them on a plate.
"See? Part of the plan aru!" I explained to Taiwan, relieved. Taiwan still looked doubtful. Japan walked in with Greece. Japan was unperturbed for the most part.
"You let him in," Greece stated, a hand hovering over the small of Japan's back.
"It's okay," Japan reassured softly. "I'm fine,"
I set down a tray of tea cups and a plate of England's scones. I tucked the card in my pocket and went into the living room. Russia was looking around curiously. Everyone sat and took a cup of tea.
"Have a scone," Korea encouraged, grinning. Russia surprised by Korea's sudden kindness, took a bite without pausing. He then abruptly shuddered, his face countered into disgust as he choked it down. He coughed lightly. Korea laughed as everyone else snickered. I bit my lip, trying not to join them, though a small snicker escaped my mouth.
"It's…good da," Russia said, his cheeks tinted pink in embarrassment. He lightly as he took a sip of tea to wash out the taste, "Did you make them?"
"England brought them for me and Japan aru," I said lightly in a conversational tone, before pulling out the card.
"Thoughtful of him isn't it?" Japan smiled. He looked a little rigid but Greece's presence seemed to help his nerves. Russia glared at him and the room felt a few degrees colder. Japan continued smiling tightly at me, determined to not to meet Russia's icy glare, though he visibly started to tremble slightly.
Korea quickly gulped down the scorching tea and smacked his lips, "Nothing in the world like a nice cup of tea to warm you eh?" He said in a slight lisp before standing, "Well, I'll be off then!" And with that, he escaped.
"I'm going to take my tea upstairs too," Taiwan announced, "Greece and I still have a lot of work," Greece nodded and stood up. Japan gave him a desperate look.
"Oh Japan, I think we're going to need your help on this project too," She added in a businesslike manner. Quickly my family left, leaving just me and Russia. Russia broke his icy glare. We were silent for a few moments.
"So anyways Russia, it's been a while aru. How are you?" I asked, feigning pleasantness. Wait, what was I doing aru? He gave me a confused look. "Okay, I'll cut the crap aru," I drew in a sharp breath, "The only reason I invited you in was to know why you did that to Japan aru,"
"We had a fight during the G8 meeting," He lied quietly, staring at his cup.
"Is that so, aru," I said, tingeing my voice with sarcasm.
"…" He didn't reply.
So far so good aru, "I know why you did it aru, but I won't ask how come," I said calmly though my heart was quivering, "Because this has nothing to do with you pitying me aru," I added my voice an octave higher than normal. I was letting my façade slip.
Fight dirty aru, just do it, "Because I simply don't care about it anymore aru," Was all I managed to say as I looked at his helpless expression, "But don't you dare lay a finger on my brother again aru," I threatened fiercely.
"I didn't touch Japan-" He broke in numbly
"You know what I mean aru," I replied sharply. Russia looked at me like he didn't recognize me. My heart throbbed, but I held his gaze evenly. It was silent for a few minutes. We stared at each other intensely. He looked lost, as if searching in my eyes would give him answers. I gave nothing away.
"You finished your tea aru," I said softly breaking the silence, "Would you like more?" He shook his head.
"Then I guess your little visit is done then aru," I said gently before standing up. He stood up too, though staring at the floor. Despite the fact he was heads taller than me he suddenly seemed like smaller. I escorted him out the door. He gave me one last look full of bewilderment and an overwhelming feeling of abandonment, before leaving. I don't know what my face betrayed before I shut the door safely. My family and Greece bounded down the steps.
"Aniki we heard everything; that was awesome!" "-just wait till I tell Vietnam and Thailand!" "-Yao-nii, that was really brave of you-" They said at once. I pushed my way past them, feeling Russia's painful confusion in every breath of mine.
"I-I need to be alone aru," I said throatily, hurrying up the steps. I slammed the door to my bedroom and opened the window as widely as it could, drawing in deep breaths. I saw Russia slowly walk into the forest, shoulders hunched, and scarf lightly blowing in a breeze. He didn't look back.
I continued looking out the window, the afternoon sun warming my skin. Time passed. I saw Vietnam and Thailand walked up the steps of our home, both looking worn out by a long day's work. The sun was setting. More time passed and the sound of pots and pans clattered filtered from downstairs.
A girl with silvery blonde hair tied by a blue bow darted out of the forest. Belarus.
I hastily put away my painting tools and canvases neatly before heading down stairs. The sound of something simmering and savory smells came from the kitchen.
"Hey," Belarus said casually, leaning against the wall in the hallway. I stopped, "Taiwan told me everything," I sighed and heard laughter coming from the kitchen.
"Really aru?" I asked dully.
"I think it was brilliant," She said quietly, but I saw excitement in her eyes, "I didn't think you could pull it off, but you did,"
"Neither did I aru, but I did," I drew in a deep breath before adding, "But I don't think I can do it again aru,"
"Why not?" She asked, suspiciously alarmed.
"Because, I hurt him aru. You should have seen his face aru, it was so…" I couldn't finish, my throat tightening.
"Exactly! He's finally realizing his real feelings for you! Of course it'll hurt him!" Her casual posture was gone; she stood erect, her eyes fierce, hands trembling slightly.
"I can't do it anymore!" I said exasperated, trying to maintain calm, "I can't hurt him like that again aru!" I hissed.
"Of course you can do it again! You just don't want to that's all," She crossed her arms. Her anger was radiating around her and her eyes darkened. For some reason they didn't seem as frightening as before.
"Maybe because I love him aru," I said sarcastically, "Which is why I don't like this plan." I added.
"So you're going to throw in the towel?" She said in disbelief, "After what we worked on?" She had a point. I looked down.
"It's not fair aru," I replied. I wrapped my arms around my waist as a reflex, "I feel like I'm tricking him, like America did aru," I explained.
"But you aren't like that fag," She replied, "Japan has your consent and Greece is fine with it. You aren't cheating anybody,"
"Belarus," I said earnestly, "You should have seen your brother's face aru," My voice trembled, "He…he…" My eyes stung. How could I explain it to her aru?
"Hey Belarus," Taiwan came into the hallway. I quickly wiped my eyes, putting on a fake smile, "Foods done," She led us into the dining table where everyone was already wolfing down on dinner.
"Japan and Greece went on a date ana," Thailand said as I eyed his empty seat, "Don't worry, no one will notice them," He reassured Belarus with a smile.
"Pass me the rice Hong Kong," Korea said.
"Speaking of dates," Belarus started and I felt my stomach drop, "I think China and Japan should go on a very public one. Any ideas?" I set down my utensils and made a face.
"Dinner at a restaurant ana?" Thailand suggested. I made a face, "Er…or a movie?" He added.
"I don't think I can get Russia their without looking conspicuous," Belarus rejected.
"There's a carnival going on next week, it's near the UN building. I think a lot of nations are going just for fun," Vietnam volunteered.
"Oh, Lithuania mentioned something about that…isn't it after the next world meeting?" Belarus mused with the idea.
"Yep," Korea nodded, "It's going to be awesome and at around midnight we're gonna light fireworks and Hong Kong-" He fell silent and I heard a soft thump from under the table and Korea wince in pain. Across from him, Hong Kong was glaring at him.
"Just as long as you don't bring them in the house aru," I allowed. Everyone cheered. I sank back in my chair, placing my chopsticks down. We were probably going to get the letters about the world meetings tomorrow.
Q: Is China evil enough to feed Russia England's scones?
A: Lol, yea
Poor Russia…Well, he deserves it, no? xD
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