Seychelles: First Day
I took a deep breath, walking into the school. It was quite small, which was good, because knowing me I would get lost very easily.
Francis turned and elbowed England in the side. "I bet that I can have her by the end of the day," he said cockily, checking her out as she made her way towards them.
England rolled his eyes, "Have you no class? My gentlemanly ways should win her over before you do."
Francis scowled, "Oh really Arthur? It's a bet then. Whoever gets her first, wins."
England glared at him, "You will address me as England, Frog. And deal." They shook hands as she approached.
I made my way over to where two guys were standing, seeing packets on the counter next to them. I looked for my name, but couldn't find it. I did see Gilbert's and Roderich's, however. Sadly, I was surprised that Liz's packet wasn't there, meaning she had gotten here before me. "Um, hi. Sorry for, uh, bothering you guys, but you haven't happened to see a packet with the name Michelle on it around here, would you?"
France smirked, "Non, but perhaps it had fallen off in the scramble this morning?" He stooped down, looking around the floor and using this as an excuse to sneak a peek up her plaid skirt. "Ah, here is it, belle." He straightened up, and handed her the packet, making sure their hands brushed. Francis smiled, laying on the charm thick. "Michelle, 'who is like god." He looked her up and down. "Seems about right. Have a good day, mon cherie." Michelle blushed, hoisting her duffle bag higher on her shoulder.
"Um, thanks for the help. See you guys later." I glanced at Arthur, his emerald eyes narrowed, and scurried out the side door.
Once she was out of earshot, Arthur spun on Francis, slapping him over the head. "You bloody hobnocker!" he growled. Francis just chortled. "Nononon. The view was worth it."
Taking out my housing assignments, I walked blindly down the path marked 'Housing'. Building 6. Side B. Roommates:1. Seychelles groaned. Hopefully, my roommate wasn't that bad. I walked down the path, seeing the different buildings. Making my way towards number six, I admired how...cute it looked.
The house like one the the newer military homes, almost like a duplex. It had a cute little porch that reminded me of mine at home. I was going to spend a lot of time here, imagining the ocean breeze blowing through my chocolate brown hair. I opened the wooden door on the right side, and looked around. I saw a big kitchen, with fairly new appliances. I would be avoiding that room like the plague. I was a terrible cook and somehow almost always ended up setting something on fire. Shuddering, I made my way towards what looked like bedrooms. Peeking inside, I saw, to my surprise, the room was ocean blue. My favorite! Hopefully, and I was crossing my fingers, my roommate wouldn't want this room.
I walked back towards the kitchen and yelped, seeing someone. "Oui! You must be my roommate!"
"Ja-Yes," the mystery person said, turning around, "Michelle!" they squealed.
"Elizabeta!" I cried, launching myself at my best friend. "Oh my gosh! I can't believe we're roommates! This is going to be so much fun! I wonder who the guys are! Do you think they're cute, I hope they're cute! Ahh! I can't believe you're here!" I exclaimed, my mouth running a mile a minute as usual.
"Breathe!" the Hungarian laughed, hugging her friend. "And who knows, maybe it'll be someone fun like Kiku or Roderich." I smirked.
"Oh yeah, you'd be having a lot of fun with Roderich next door."
She growled " Anything else you would like to harass me ab-" ,before she was hit by the door. I caught her before she fell to the floor.
"I AM AWESOME PRUSSIA!" the intruder laughed.
"Gilbert! Watch where you're going!" I watched as Liz smacked him with her frying pan and couldn't help but laugh. Liz laughed along with me as Gilbert fell onto the ground. I rolled my eyes as Liz sat on him, and I couldn't help thinking, Why aren't they going out?! I said as much. "You know, I don't get why you guys aren't together."
Hungary responded with a whole spiel on how great Austria was. I couldn't help but scoff in my mind. When Ludwig ran in, looking for Felicity of all people, I apologetically had to say that I had no idea where she was. Then, Liz asked who was next door and what do you know, we had Lovino and some guy named Arthur. I heard Lovino was kind of rude, but I think Arthur was the guy with the emerald eyes from earlier today. Too consumed in my thoughts, I almost didn't hear Elizabeta ask me if I'd explored yet.
Blinking, I blushed. "Oh, um yeah. The bedrooms are to the right of the kitchen. I already picked the blue room, I hope you don't mind. You know how much I adore the color blue."
"Don't worry, I'd expect nothing else from you, but do you know what the other room looks like?"
Michelle frowned, "No, sorry. I had just walked into my room when I heard you come in."
"Ok, It's right next to your room right?"
I nodded. "Yep. You go get situated then we can go to lunch. I'll be on the porch."
"Alright, I shouldn't be too long," she smiled, walking to the door next to my room.
I simply nodded. "Take all time you need." With that,I walked out onto the cute porch, closing the door behind me.
"Michelle!" someone called. I turned my head to see Francis making his way up my porch, before sitting down on the swing next to me.
"Oh, hi, uh Francis is it?" He grinned taking my hand and pressing his lips to it.
"Oui, and you are my goddess, no?" I looked at him oddly.
"Um, I don't know... how did you know where I lived?"
"I looked at your housing arrangements of course," he said simply.
I stared at him. He what?! "Um, that's not weird at all."
"Anyways, who're you roomies with? You have no idea how sad I was when I found out that I was not one of them. Seems the darn Student Council decided to keep us far apart. I'm in building 1." He frowned, as if it actually hurt him.
I blinked. "Oh, well, I'm sorry for that... um I live with Liz, Lovino, and uh Arthur I think."
His once carefree expression hardened. "Ah, I see. Well, I really must go. I look forward to seeing you again." He pressed another kiss to my hand, glaring at the boys' door over my shoulder, before getting up and leaving.
As soon as he was gone from sight, I ran inside and called for Liz. "Liz? Are you done? I really think we should go now!" I crouched down by the window, peeking out all sneaky like.
"Um, I'm right here Michelle. Why are you red?" she replied from the kitchen right by the door.
"Because I have a creepy stalker and I want to leave in case he comes back!" I told her, watching the window the whole time.
"Ah, welcome to the wonderful world of the Bad Touch trio, also known as Gil, Francis and wherever Spain wound up. Let's go before have a running with them," she smiled, walking to the door. "May I?" she asked before opening the door.
I looked out the window one last time before nodding. "Yeah, let's go. Fast!"
She threw the door open over dramatically and waited for me to follow out. Once I came out of the doorway, we walked down the path. Sadly, about 2 houses away she was spacey enough to run blunt force into a certain Austrian. They hugged before he asked her to lunch.
I smiled. "Go ahead. I wanted to check out the library anyways. Have fun," I made a face. "Well, not too much fun." I watched as Hungary walked off, before sighing, making my way, alone, towards the library.
"'Ello, uh Michelle. Do you want to have, uh, lunch with me?" someone called, walking up behind me. Thinking it was Francis, I made to run, before a hand clasped around my arm. "Wait, wait! I'm not Francis!"
Turning around, I saw the green-eyed guy from before. "Oh, hey. Sorry, he just freaks me out!"
Green-eyed guy chuckled. "Yeah, he tends to do that. I'm Arthur. So, do you want to have lunch?" He smiled adorably.
"Oh, um yeah sure." I muttered, blushing. He smiled again and offered me his arm. Taking it, an even brighter red now, he led me off campus and towards a cute little cafe.
"I hope you don't mind. I love their Earl Grey tea," he said,sounding almost sheepish.
"Nonon, it's fine, really."
His grip on my arm tightened slightly. "So, you speak the Frog's language. Is that right?"
"O-oh. I'm sorry. I did not realize... forgive me," I stuttered, looking down at the ground.
"It's fine. I'm sorry for snapping at you," he said softly, opening the door for me. Once I was inside, he led me to a table by the window. He pulled my chair out for me and smiled. "So, is your dorm to your liking?"
I blinked at the odd question before answering. "W-well yes. Very much. I have this beautiful room right next to my best friend Elizabeta."
He smiled, "I'm glad you are so happy. I'll pass on the praise to my fellow council members."
"Oh, so you're on the Student Council?" I asked, curious.
"Yes, I'm the vice president. Sweden and I arrange housing students and assigning classes. It's quite tedious work, but the thanks of such... beautiful students is worth it." He smirked at me, turning to the waitress. "Yes, I'll have a cup of Earl Grey and scones please."
"What about you, love?" the sweet old woman said.
Still blushing, I told her I wanted a tuna sandwich with a citrus soda. She nodded and walked off.
"So, I hope you don't think it forward of me, but I got you something."
I blushed, stuttering. "O-oh really? What?"
He grinned, "Well, that's the thing. It's a surprise. Close your eyes."
Narrowing my eyes suspiciously,I closed my eyes. I heard him getting out of his chair and walk over to my side. I felt him move my hair over to the side and goosebumps erupted over my skin. I heard a click and he whispered, close to my ear, to open my eyes. I did, only to see his finger curled around a leather dog collar which was around my neck.
"W-what the heck Arthur?" I screeched, tugging at his wrist.
He pulled my face close to his and growled, "You will address me as England. You will listen to whatever I say. If I say to jump, you jump. If I say to grovel, you grovel. If I say to go, you will go! You belong to me now! You are my colony. Mine!"
With that, he shoved me back, sitting back down as our waitress came with our food. "Oh, what a beautiful necklace. You sure are one lucky gal."
As soon as she walked away, I whipped my head towards him. "What is she talking about? Why can't she see it?" I hissed.
Arthur snapped his fingers. "Magic! Only countries can see it. Now eat. I'm done talking to you."
I stood up, everyone's eyes on me. "No! I'm leaving! And there's nothing you can do to make me stay!"
He narrowed his eyes. To the public, it must have looked like a bad breakup. But it was much much worse. "I can assure you that there is plenty I can do. Now sit down. You are creating a scene," he hissed.
"No! You led me on, Arthur! You made me think you were a decent guy but you're nothing but a-an Eyebrow Bastard!" I screeched, my face red for totally different reason than before.
"That's. It!" he growled, grabbing my arm and dragging me out of the cafe, throwing money down. "Don't ever do that again, do you understand me? he growled, shaking me.
"Y-yes, sir." I mumbled, staring down at my feet.
His grip on me lightened. "I'll see you tomorrow morning in the Student Council room," he said softly, turning and leaving.
I slid to the ground, not caring I was in the middle of the sidewalk, and burst into tears. It felt like years until my waitress from before sat beside me. "'Ello love. I saw you looking all sad like out here and thought you'd like a spot of pie. It'll make you feel better." She waved the plate in front on my face and I took into my small palms.
"Thank you," I mumbled and she gave me a one-armed hug.
"Feel better, love. You have such a beautiful smile,' she said,smiling, before walking inside. I huddled with my pie on the sidewalk like a homeless person until the sun started setting. Then, I got up and made my way home.
Wow, what a first day, huh? I thought as I walked inside quickly. Luckily I didn't see Ar-England. "Um, Hungary? Are you here yet?" I called, looking around. I walked into the living room. "Liz?" I walked into her room. Not there either. One night I really needed her, she wasn't around. I dialed her number, sitting on her bed. It went to voicemail. "Um, hey Liz. Please, can you call me when you get this? Thanks, bye."
After that, I sent Prussia a text. Hey Gilbert? Do you know where Liz is? My phone buzzed with a reply.
"I have Liz in bed right now, come over if you dare :D PS I AM AWESOME!" I shot up like a bullet and ran out the door, barely having time to lock the door.
Running down the sidewalk, I found the house I was looking for and ran up the front steps. I banged on the door. "Prussia! Open up! Unhand my best friend!" I yelled through the wood. As soon as the Prussian had opened the door, I shoved him out of my haste to get to Liz. "Liz!" I cried, launching myself at her. "Are you ok? Why are you covered in blood? Did you fall? Are you still hurt? Do you want me to go? Maybe I should go..." I faded off, continuing to mumble. I realize I had completely ignored him. "What? Oh, sorry! I was just worried for my friend, that's all."
"What did you think was going on that made you run over here?" Gil asked.
"Knowing you, nothing good." I turned back to Liz. "Are you ok? What happened?"
"She can't talk, otherwise whoever did this would be dead many times over," Gilbert growled.
"Don't kill him," she whimpered, trying not to move too much.
"Don't tell me," Gil growled.
Liz only nodded.
"Why do you keep going out with him!? How often does this happen!? I know of at least 3 times!" Gilbert started.
Liz just closed her eyes, A tear slipped down her cheek. "My phone," she whimpered.
Gil wasn't about to move anytime soon so I sighed, getting up and handing her her phone. She stared at me until I got the message, leaving Gilbert confused beyond anything.
My phone buzzed with a message and I read what my friend had to say. "Michelle, don't show this to Gil, but I tried to stand up to Austria, he tried forcing me not to talk to any guys, and eventually any people at all. I got mad, he slapped my face, I tried to get back up and he kicked my chest. Just please don't show this to Gil."
I barely contained my growl as I finished reading after reading her text. "Oh my gosh! Liz! I had no idea... argh I don't think we should keep this from Gil though. It doesn't feel right..." is what I typed back.
"Please, You don't get it. I have no choice but to be with Austria, unless he doesn't come back! I can't just turn him down, he owns me, as he says," she texted back.
I sighed, looking at her sadly. "But I thought you were free Hungary. I don't understand. Maybe... maybe if he got interested in some other girl he'd leave you alone?" I looked up at my friend hopefully.
She replied, "I would never wish him onto anyone else. I'm just stuck like this, with Austria. I'm fine, really"
"Why must you lie to me, Elizabeta. There must be a way! Talk to Student Council! Maybe they could do something for you!" At my own mention of Student Council, I shuddered. If Hungary was treated this way, and she was a nation then what would become of me if now that I was a colony. Please, whatever God there is up there, don't let me end up as Elizabeta! As terrible as that makes me sound, it's true. I am completely terrified of what will happen tomorrow morning, and it's only just begun.
"No! They might be a student council, but they all know Austria as the gentleman, they'd find something to keep him away from persecution. Michelle?"
I looked at her sadly. "Oh Liz, I will do everything in my power to help you, ok?" Even if that meant talking to the Eyebrow Bastard himself.
"Don't get involved, alright, this has been happening longer than you know. Just show this to Gil, please, He should know, but neither of you get involved!" she said.
I sighed, exasperated. "As you wish... it pains me to do so though." I showed Gilbert our text messages and watched as his face turned crimson. "I better get going. Are you staying here tonight?"
"Yes, just don't let anyone know this and let me know if anyone gives you trouble. I'll be fine. Prussia maybe a bit of a prick, but he's a good guy," she replied.
I nodded, getting up and letting myself out, locking the door behind me. Looking around, I made my way quickly down the sidewalk. I jumped, hearing footsteps behind me. Come on! I'm halfway there! How can life be so cruel! But it wasn't the Eyebrow Bastard, it was the Frog.
"Mon cherie, where are you rushing off to at this time of night?" he asked when I finally stopped and turned around.
"Oh, um ho-" I started before he cut me off.
"What. Is. That?" he growled, stalking closer to me and pointing at my neck.
"W-what? This? England gave-" Francis growled, kicking the ground and punched a nearby tree. He was a deep red, and looking murderous. "Fra-Francis, calm down!" I tried before he whipped his head towards me, gripping my arms roughly.
"He got to you first! How did he get you first?" he screamed close to my face.
Struggling to pull away, I tried to reason with him. "W-what? Francis, maybe we sh-should talk when you've calmed down."
He shook me saying, "Calm? I am calm. Tell me now!"
"Get your hands off my colony, Frog," a monotone voice spoke up behind me.
"Arthur!" Francis growled, dropping me and launching himself at England. He swung a right hook, and England dodged easily.
"Is that all you got, Frog?" he taunted, smirking. France growled again, lunging for him once more. England grunted at France's head connected with his midsection. I could only stand there and watch, paralyzed with fear. "What are you doing, stupid? Run!" Arthur yelled at me, right as France punched him in the jaw. England fell to the ground and France beat his face relentlessly.
It was then that I started running, and didn't stop until I was safely in my room, curled up in a corner and trying hard not to hyperventilate. I dialed Liz's number with shaky fingers. "L-Liz? C-can y-you a-ask G-G-Gilbert t-to g-g-go ou-outside? Th-there's b-been a f-fight a-and I-I-I w-wanna m-make s-sure e-everyo-one i-is o-ok." I stuttered. My brain was still trying to process what had happened. Only mere hours ago, England was claiming her as his, and now he was being beaten by France, just so she could get away. I hung up, and leaned my back against the wall.
First, I'm claimed by England. Then, Hungary is beaten by Austria. Then, England is beaten by France because of me! I groaned, burying my head into my pillow and screamed into it. I haven't even fully unpacked yet, and my life was already in the toilet bowl! I sighed,.Ok, pity party over. Might as well do something productive and put my stuff away so I can get some rest. I stood up shakily, hanging up my swordfish on the wall parallel to my bed, and started setting up my fish tank underneath it. I plopped in my clown fish and angelfish and their coral reefs. There were other tropical fish as well and soon enough my fish tank looked like a mini ocean. I smiled, and started hanging up my clothes. A few blue sundresses and 5 pairs of school uniforms. I threw some strappy sandals, a few converse, and a pair of slippers into the bottom on my closet. I put my hands on my hips, admiring my handy work. My room was really coming together.
I was brushing my teeth when I heard a knock on the door, Toothbrush still in my mouth, I walked of the bathroom and to the front door, unlocking it. I opened it to see Arthur. A very broken and bruised Arthur, but nevertheless, the same Eyebrow Bastard as before. "You look so stupid," he said bluntly, staring at me.
"Thank you," I said, not even registering that he just called me stupid.
"You're thanking me for calling you stupid?" he asked, a dumbfounded expression on his face.
"No, for fighting France for me," I answered, still staring at him. Why couldn't I stop staring at him? It's the eyes! They're too green for their own good!
"Oh, that was nothing," he said, shrugging.
"Not to me it wasn't."
He grinned, "Well, I couldn't have bloody Frog slime all over my new colony." He lifted his arms as if he was going to hug me, but put them down stiffly, looking around uncomfortably. "Well, um I-" I cut him off by wrapping my arms around him. He stiffened, before wrapping his arms around me too. "You're welcome, Michelle. I'll see you tomorrow." With that, he slipped away and closed the door. Smiling, I made my way back to the bathroom and finished getting ready before going to bed. I went to bed a happy girl.