It's Valentine's Day!

It was Valentine's Day; love was in the air. This was the time when romance dictates law, when couples occupied every inch of every town. For one man, this was a special moment.

America drove up to the large antebellum plantation; with its white pillars, veranda and the gazebo out in the front lawn, it looked like something from the Roman Empire.

He drove into the driveway, parked his porsche and got out. In his suit, gelled hair and general suave personality sauntered up to the front door. "Hey, hey sister!" He shouted, pounding on the door, "Open up! Don't spend all day drinking beers and smoking cigarettes!"

America heard what was probably the loudest and fastest set of feet thundering down the stairs. The door flew wide open, and a woman with braided, long brown hair in just a bra and in her underwear stood in front of him.

"Oh, I-um, hello? I-I ca" She asked in a flustered voice, before she realized it was America. "Oh, it's you. What do you want?" She demanded, her expression turning to one of hostility.

"Hey, come on. Can't you be more nice to your brother?" America asked with a smile.

The woman scowled. "Shut up!" She growled, "You've been nothing but trouble for me." She flicked her curled bangs. She put her hand on her hip. "If you're going to just harass me on Valentine's, you can just fuck off."

"Wow," America stepped back, "Calm down. I just want to spend some quality time with you," He winked for special effect.

The woman clicked her tongue as she turned around. "Fine, come in! I'll put something on," She hissed.

The woman wore jeans and a t-shirt as she sat in the couch, with America sitting next to her.

"So, what are you up to these days?" America asked. The woman scoffed. "What do you think? I'm not very liked these days, so I just shut myself in," She grumbled.

America wrapped an arm around her. "Hey, how about going out more? You're pretty good looking, you know?"

The woman turned away. "I don't want to hear that from you," She muttered, her cheeks burning.

America pulled out a wine bottle. "It's your favorite!" He said, "This is for family bonding!"

The woman snatched it. "I'll take it," She grumbled, "You don't have to do so much, you know?"

West Virginia leaned on the fence, sipping on a Mountain Dew.

"You're still drinking that stuff?" West Virginia turned to see Virginia staring at her, holding a bouquet of flowers.

"What?" West Virginia asked. "Is there a problem?"

"It's unhealthy," Virginia snapped.

West Virginia stuck her tongue out. "None of your business!" She exclaimed.

Virginia peered over. "Is that a box of chocolates?" He questioned.

West Virginia turned red as she revealed a large red box. "Yes, it is," She declared.

"And it's now mine," Virginia smirked as he swiped the box from West Virginia's hands.

"Hey!" West Virginia shouted, "What the hell?"

Virginia jeered. "Aw, come on. Which guy were you gonna give it to you anyways?"

West Virginia scowled. "Fine, I'm taking this then!" She wrenched the bouquet from Virginia's hands.

"What the-" Virginia sputtered. "Come on!" He looked at the box of chocolates. "You know what? I'm going to keep these for myself!"

"Fine!" West Virginia shouted. "You have them! I'm going to take this with me!" She shook the bouquet in front of Virginia's face.

Virginia grunted. "Whatever. You do whatever you want," He turned around and walked away. West Virginia also stormed away.

"Wow, they're so friendly, you know that?" Florida asked.

Arkansas looked at her. "Are you serious?" She asked.

Hawaii fidgeted as she walked, holding a basket of assorted fruits and luxuries from her state. I hope New York will like these, she thought, These are the ripest fruits I could find!

Her eyes widened as she saw New York's back. Don't be nervous! She told herself, be confident in yourself.

She tiptoed closer, getting more and more nervous. She took a deep breath. "New York-" She started but caught herself.

New York was talking to Belgium. "Um-aunt Belgium-" New York stuttered.

Belgium slapped him on the back. "You can just call me Belgium! Or Bel!" She exclaimed, "But, I do like it when you call me auntie, it's cute!" She winked.

New York burned with embarrassment. "Well...okay…" He whispered, "Here!" He shoved a box of New York cheesecake into Belgium's hands. "This is from the best bakery in NYC!"

Belgium stared at it, before looking up at New York. She gave a warm smile. "Thanks! I really do love your food!"

New York blushed even more. "You're welcome…." He muttered.

Belgium grinned as she pulled out a box of chocolates. "Here you go! Belgian chocolates, I know they're your favorite!" She put them in the hands of a bumbling New York.

Hawaii froze, staring at the figures of Belgium and New York. "What-how-um-how?" She stammered wide eyed, pointing at Belgium. "She's a country, and he's a state…" She whispered. Tears began to form in her eyes. "Fine! If you want to play that way, I'll do the same thing!" She turned around and began marching in the opposite direction. "I'll go to Japan. Surely he'll appreciate me!" She pouted.

"Japan!" She shouted as she saw him.

Japan turned around. "Ah, Hawaii," He said, "Is there something you need?"

"Yes, I'm here to-" Hawaii stopped again when she saw Taiwan and Vietnam behind Japan, holding chocolates.

"Ah…" Hawaii turned red, taking a step back. "Never mind."

Hawaii sat alone on a beach, sniffling. All of the fruit was spoiled, being thrown into the sand. Hugging her knees with her arms, she watched the waves caress the earth while she sipped on a margarita.

"Why…...why…" She repeated as she slurped, "It's not fair….."

"There there," Alaska put a hand on her shoulder, "Everything will be alright."

Ohio was sitting alone, scratching his grizzly beard as he read a book. He silently turned the page.

He felt something behind him. He sighed. "What is it?" He inquired.

"Aw, you knew," Pennsylvania groaned.

"So, what do you want?" grunted Ohio.

Pennsylvania caressed his cheek. "You know it's Valentines…"

Ohio scoffed. "So what? It's just like any regular day for me," He replied.

Pennsylvania smirked. "Oho? Is that so? I would like to differ," She whispered as she jumped over the chair and onto Ohio's lap.

"What is this…" Ohio questioned.

Pennsylvania giggled. "Oh, you know!" She exclaimed cheerfully.

Ohio raised her eyebrow. "Um, you know, if you wanted to give me chocolate or something you can just hand it to me," He grumbled.

Pennsylvania eyes sparked. "Oh, you think I'm that boring?" She pulled out a whip, "I like making things so interesting…"

Ohio's eyes bulged as Pennsylvania grabbed him. "Can you let go?" He asked with somewhat of a worried voice.

"Pennsylvania pulled Ohio's face right up to her. "We're going to have so much fun tonight!" She squealed.

North Carolina sat at the computer, mindlessly clicked away. "Damn, it's Valentine's Day…" He muttered, "So fun…"

"Hey North!" South Carolina called out from the living room. "Did you eat all the chocolates?"

North Carolina rolled his eyes. "Even my stupid sister has a damn date…." He grumbled.

"Hey! I heard that!" South called.

"Blah blah blah," North mumbled as he stared at the computer screen. His narrowed eyes widened and his jaw dropped. "What the hell? Holy shit! South come over here now!" He hollered.

South Carolina shuffled in. "What the hell do you-holy fuck is that America in a maid outfit?" She ran over to the monitor. She began scrolling. "Holy shit North, what website is this? This is literally all America and England….Oh god is that Russia pene-" She put her hand over her mouth and sped out of the room.

North stared at the computer. "My God don't tell me…" He moved the mouse to the search bar and began typing. Each result made him even more shocked. "Italy and Germany….Oh jeez why is there so much of England and France?"

South came stumbling back. "Should I call the others over?" She asked.

"Yes! They have to see this!" North shouted. South nodded and ran out to gather more states.

North's room was quickly covered by several states.

"Oh my God, look at France!" Louisiana squealed, gawking at the computer screen.

"Hm, I didn't think Italy would be so large…" Maine noted.

"Sweden and Finland…" Minnesota spurted blood out from her nose as she fell unconscious into Kentucky's arms.

"Considering how old China is, I didn't think he would look so good," Mississippi purred, "I do like Hong Kong and Macau as well though…"

"Spain, I don't think I ever got to see you like this!" Florida exclaimed.

"We must cleanse this house!" Tennessee put a hatchet into the computer.

"My computer!" North Carolina cried.

"My Spain!" Florida shouted.

New Jersey hid in the bushes, looking through her binoculars.

"So," Maryland popped up from behind her, holding some snacks. "How is it?"

"Mmm, nothing so far," New Jersey replied, "Nobody's approached him yet."

Maryland sighed. "You know, you can just go up to him,"

"But," New Jersey turned red, "Not yet." She peered into her binoculars. Just right there, California sat on the bench, drinking some coffee.

Maryland groaned. "You're just acting like a creep. Just go up to him!"

New Jersey looked down. "I-" She flustered. She sighed and calmed down. "Fine. I'll go." She was about to stand up when her eyes widened. "Ah-"

Another woman walked up to California. She was a beautiful woman, with long, flowy black hair. She was smiling as she approached California.

New Jersey squatted back down, dejected. "Let's go," She said sadly. She and Maryland crawled away from California.

"Here ya go," Arizona threw the box of chocolates at California's face.

"Ow, damn it why can't you do things normally?" California demanded.

Arizona shrugged. "I dunno. Why can't you act normal for once?" She retorted, "Got anything for me? Besides AIDS obviously."

California scowled. "What the hell was that?" He asked. Arizona shrugged again. California dug into his pocket and pulled out a flask. "Here, go break a leg." He tossed the flask to Arizona, who caught it.

"Thanks. I wonder if anybody else has anything for me," Arizona turned around, where New Mexico and Texas are standing. "Have my brother and papa gotten anything for me?"

New Mexico shook. "Sorry sis, but I've been a bit busy," He replied.

"Aw, honey, you know I don't have the time…" Texas mumbled.

Arizona peered closer to Texas. "So papa is preparing a grand present for mom?" She asked.

Texas frowned. "You know things are difficult for us," he answered, "I can't just-"

"Why don't you get something for mom?" New Mexico suggested.

Texas stared at him. "Look, I'm too busy-"

"Aw, get something for mom," Arizona sang, "Be a sweetheart, won't you?"

"Get something for mom," New Mexico repeated.

"Pleaaase," Arizona wrapped her arms around Texas, giving him her puppy eyes.

"Yeah. Get mom something for once," California added.

Texas stared at the ground, shaking. He looked up. "You know what? I'm going to get your mother something!" He declared.

"Yeaah!" Arizona hugged Texas tightly. New Mexico and California laughed as Texas struggled to get out of Arizona's grip.

Happy Valentines Day! I'm just being lonely as usual. I hope you guys are experiencing some love or something, I dunno I'm not into that kind of stuff. I did get myself some snacks so I guess that's self love right there. Anyways, enough rambling by me. Until next time!