A Netherlands special~

"Romano! Where are you?" The small boy hurried over and crossed his arms. "You're too loud! What do you want?"

"Lo siento! My boss is sending me somewhere, I'll be gone for a few days," Antonio said sadly.

Romano's mood dropped instantly. "Ah! Don't worry though. Mi good amigo Netherlands is going to watch you," he said with a smile

"I thought Netherlands hated you," Romano said.

"He does. For some reason, but I talked to Bell and she said he agreed," Antonio smiled as he packed his bag.

"Why can't Belgium watch me?" He asked with a pout.

"Belgium is very busy lately. She said she would stop by though."

Romano sighed and nodded before getting ready to leave.

...

Romano nearly ran off as Netherlands opened his front door. He glared harshly at Spain who only laughed nervously.

"Gracias for watching Romano. It means a lot," he said handing him the bag filled with his stuff.

"Don't get the wrong idea. I still hate your guts," Netherlands said taking the bag.

Spain nervously laughed. "Si. I bet. Anyways I'll be going now. You be good, Roma," he said patting the boy's head.

"Come in," he said looking down at Romano.

He nervously clutched his dress before walking inside his home.

He was met with a spotless home. "Wow. Your house is really clean," he said looking around.

"Yes. And I would like it to stay clean. Got it?"

Romano nervously nodded and fumbled with the dress he wore. "What? You keep fidgeting," Netherlands said looking at him.

"N-nothing," he murmured out shakily.

"Hm." Netherlands looked at his outfit, raising an eyebrow.

Then it happened. Romano burst out crying randomly.

"What? Why are you crying?" He asked confused.

Romano only fisted his eyes and went on.

Netherlands cursed and looked around.

He quickly picked up the white stuffed rabbit he had and kneeled down in front of the kid.

"Hey. Don't cry okay? Look, it's fine," he said holding up the rabbit.

Romano looked up and raised an eyebrow at the stuffed rabbit.

It lacked a nose and had a cross stitch for a mouth. It also wore a red dress.

"I'll let you play with her but you gotta stop crying," he said.

Romano tearfully took the rabbit and looked at it before sniffling and hugging it.

He was led to a small bedroom after he had calmed down.

"Here's your room. The bathroom is across the hall, don't dirty it," Netherlands said before placing the bag down.

Romano nodded and watched as Netherlands left.

He looked around the room before going to his own bag and pulling out his items.

"Is that all you have to wear?" Netherlands asked as he stepped back in.

Romano looked up as he held up his green dress.

"Yes. This is all that he ever gets me," Romano admitted.

Netherlands made a look of disapproval before walking away.

He came back and tossed him a change of clothes. "Wear that."

Romano changed into the black shorts and white button up shirt with long white socks and his black shoes.

He hurried back to the living room to find Netherlands smoking. "Is this your clothes?"

"No. I found it on some doll," he admitted looking at the boy.

Romano nodded and sat on the floor with some crayons and a notebook.

He sat the rabbit beside him and sprawled onto the floor as he colored.

By the time Netherlands felt hungry, he looked down and found Romano asleep on the floor.

He sighed and gently poked him awake.

"Are you hungry?" He asked as he woke up.

He nodded tiredly and Ned stood. "Okay then, let's go." Romano stood and grabbed the rabbit as the two left.

...

He looked around in awe as they walked towards a small bakery. "What kind of sandwich do you want?" He asked.

Romano looked at the pictures not able to read any of the words. "That one," he said.

The woman at the counter smiled at him and told something to the blonde.

He gave a look of surprise before shaking his head and saying something in return.

"What did she say?" Romano asked.

"Don't worry about it," he said ruffling his hair.

The two ate their sandwiches on the way home and took a break before Netherlands suggested they go outside.

Romano nearly ran out before Netherlands grabbed him by the shirt.

"Leave her inside. I don't want her dirty," Netherlands said pointing to the rabbit in his arms.

Romano put the rabbit on the couch and followed him outside.

He gasped as he looked at the garden filled with colorful tulips.

"You garden these?" He asked amazed.

"Jerk Spain only plants tomatoes. I love tomatoes but this looks so much better."

He hopped foward and ran around, hiding in the flowers as Netherlands tended to them.

He helped him water the flowers before it got dark and the two went in.

"What is this called?" Romano asked as he snacked on cookies.

"Stroopkoeken," Netherlands replied.

"Strup cooken," Romano repeated before taking the hot drink.

"No. Stroopkoeken."

"That's what I'm saying!"

Netherlands raised an eyebrow at his attitude and sent him to bed.

He woke up at midnight to find Romano opening the door to his room.

He was clutching the rabbit tightly and looking at him.

"Ned. Can I sleep with you?"

"What's wrong with your bed?"

"Spain's not in it," Romano said tearing up.

He sighed and moved the blanket before Romano hurried onto the bed.

The small boy curled up beside him and closed his eyes.

"Thank you."

Netherlands sighed, finding the boy so cute.

Still, the two looked so different. He didn't understand how the woman at the bakery thought it was his son.

He pushed the thought away and looked at the sleeping boy.

"Let's hope Spain doesn't mess you up," he whispered before laying back down and going to sleep.