SSF: I thought this would be a longer chapter...ah well, anyway, we're going to take a break from Tori and Arthur, this Valentine's day is going out for Czech and Russia, this chapter is for a friend of mine who made the pairing :) as a Surprise christmas gift.

Disclaimer: I don't own hetalia

Chapter 24

Tori was relaxing in his room, he was re-reading the Star Catcher series that Erikur gave him on Christmas Eve. He sort of enjoyed the book but couldn't quite grasp it, but alas, he didn't mind. To him, it was a pretty good book. As soon as he turned the page, a sharp knock was heard breaking his train of thoughts. He got up and went to the door to see Ivan, he blinked in confusion, what could he want? As if reading his mind Ivan spoke up,

"How did you do it? Get with Arthur?" Tori just blinked and shrugged a bit, "Well, I guess I was just being friendly at first...then things developed into a relationship, why do you ask?"

"I want your help comrade, I want to be with someone," This made Tori slightly confused, he wasn't a romance expert! He nodded in agreement and told the Russian he would try his best to help Ivan but also that he wouldn't promise any results. This was just enough to make Ivan take one of Tori's coat and put it on him before taking him off down the halls, it was enough for Tori to ask God what he got himself into.

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Tori was at the school store with Ivan, they were having a Valentine's Day sale, Tori looked around a bit in approval, there were a wide variety of choices that was for sure. He turned to Ivan for a bit and crossed his arms,

"Alright, how does Russia celebrate Valentine's day?" He asked.
"Same way you Americans do, we take a romantic walk in the park, enjoy a homemade candle lit dinner with a glass of wine, cuddle up and watch a romantic movie, and of course the flowers. Women back home, they absolutely love fresh tulips, orchids and roses." Ivan explained, Tori nodded.
"Okay, good start" he took out his phone and nodded at the weather, "Should be good enough for a walk." He put the device away and grabbed a few dollars out getting a box of chocolate, he handed the box to Ivan. "Okay, first thing's first. Tell the person they're a nice person, start off with small talk. Once they've warmed up to you, that's when you present the chocolate ask for a walk in the park. If they accept you're on a good start. Remember; Today is about them, You want to make the person feel special." The Russian nodded and left the building, but not before telling the small boy that he would be back for more advice. Tori sighed a bit and got a card and a chocolate rose for Arthur. This was going to be a long Valentine's Day for sure.

Ivan was walking down the hallways of Mikhail's floor, he walked by the decorated doors and walls admiring the fantasy that he and Mikhail would have from walking in the near by park. Stopping at the door, he knocked sharply hoping the young Czech is in the room.
"Coming!" And enthusiastic voice screamed behind the door. Ivan, smiled, glad to know that he was home. The door opened to reveal Mikhail in all of his Czech glory.

"Ivan! Hi! What are you doing here?" Mikhail practically screamed in excitement as he sees his object of affection at his door.
"Hello Mikhail. Well, I was wondering if you wanted to go on a walk with me? You don't have to say-"
"YES! Yes yes! A thousand times yes!" He screamed, basically interrupting him. Ivan blinked and then smiled at his very happy answer.

"Let's go now!" Milhail said as he grabbed his coat, shut his door, and dragged Ivan before the Russian could say anything else. Usually, he wouldn't be too pleased if someone else did this to him, but he could make an exception to Mikhail and could learn to love it...eventually. As the two made their way downstairs, they stopped as soon the door was open. It was freezing cold out there, so much for the walk. It was time for plan b, Ivan took Mikhail back to the dorms in hope of a home made dinner. Reaching Ivan's dorm, the taller boy removed Mikhail's jacket before proceeding to peel off his own. Mikhail looked around the room, studying everything inside of it. This was the first time he had ever been in the others' room. Honestly, it was the first time he had been in anyone's room other than his own and Alfred's (mostly during the teen's 'all night video game tournaments').

As Ivan made his way to the small kitchen, Mikhail walked over to a picture that sat on the desk there. Obviously one of his family and Mikhail already knew both of his sisters.

"You're a lot calmer than before." Jumping, Mikhail turned to the sound of Ivan's voice,
"Because I was so happy that you were asking me to go somewhere with you and it being Valentine's Day and all... We don't really get to talk much, so I decided to leap at the chance while it was still open. I may not have gotten another shot if I didn't."
"I see. So you are happy with this?"
"Of course! Why wouldn't I be?"
Ivan's silence said it all. No one really paid the taller boy much attention, always deeming him too scary or too weird. Aside from him, Tori, and Ivan's sisters, Ivan didn't really interact with the other students. Quickly replacing the strained atmosphere with a huge smile, Mikhail walked over to the other boy.

"Look, if I found you scary I wouldn't have flirt my arse off all school year," he announced with a light blush and a small smile. A small comfortable silence lapsed between the two before Ivan turned back to the stove,
"Well, I should start cooking then."
"What are we eating?"
"Sausage Kolaches-"
"Really?! Dobrý bože, Ivan (Good God, Ivan), how did you know?" Mikhail asked, eyes widened a bit.
"That it was your favorite food? When your sister had come here for Christmas, I asked her what your mother would fix you two."
"Annessa actually held a conversation with you...?" Ivan nodded,
"It was a little scary at first, your sister almost acts like mine in a way."
"Only she's not obsessed with me..."
"Da. But she told me that you used to eat them all the time when you were younger so I thought it would be a good start." Mikhail went silent for a minute, "Miluji tě... (I love you...)"

"Я тоже тебя люблю" He said petting his hair.

SSF: R&R everyone

YEs I had to look up how RUSSIA CELEBRATES Valentine's day for this chapter!