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NethIce: Birthday Surprise

"Why did you invite me over?" Iceland asked.

"Why not?" Netherlands asked in return. "Is it wrong to want to spend some time with my boyfriend from time to time?"

Iceland blushed, averting his eyes. It was still strange for him to be called 'boyfriend' by someone, especially Netherlands. Especially since he thought that Netherlands liked Denmark or Norway. They had only been together for a month, but Iceland still wasn't used to it.

The two of them were touring the Van Gogh Museum. Iceland was amazed by the artworks, and couldn't believe that the artist only managed to sell one painting during his lifetime. And he thought the modern people didn't know true art.

He thought of perhaps returning the favour by inviting Netherlands to one of his own museums, before dismissing the thought. There was one museum that the other nations usually headed for, and Iceland could never get rid of the teasing, especially from Denmark. Norway never said anything, but Iceland didn't even want to think of the possibilities of what the other might have been thinking.

"What are you thinking about?" Netherlands asked, startling Iceland from his thoughts.

"Just that your culture is richer than mine," Iceland said. "I don't know why you're interested in me. I'm so plain and boring."

Netherlands gave a small smirk, throwing his arm around Iceland's shoulder and hugging him.

"Now, I wouldn't say that," Netherlands said. "For one thing, I think it's an art to be able to speak your language. Just the name of your capital is already a mouthful."

"Reykjavik?" Iceland questioned.

"Ja. And your eyes… they're not plain. Not a lot of people have eyes like you do. In fact, I think it's only nations that have your eye colour. Not to mention all the things beneath the surface."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, you're a volcanic island, which means you have a lot of… surprises under the surface. Like a certain museum that Denmark won't shut up about."

Iceland blushed darkly before he averted his eyes.

"So… you know about that?" he asked.

"Ja," Netherlands said. "Don't worry. I'm not making fun of you or anything. And I won't force you to take me if you don't want to. Still, it should be interesting to see."

Iceland shook his head, but he flashed Netherlands a smile. The other was incredibly thoughtful and sweet.

The two wandered around the museum for a while before departing. It was about lunchtime now, and Iceland was confused. Why would Netherlands insist on going back to his house instead of eating at one of the cafés?

After Netherlands had opened the door, he gestured for Iceland to go in first. The younger nation had only taken a few steps before he was startled by a loud noise.

"Happy birthday Iceland!"

Iceland looked around, seeing the other Nordics, Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as a few other nations. Iceland turned to Netherlands, who had a small smile on his face.

"You were distracting me?" Iceland asked.

Netherlands nodded.

"Happy birthday," Netherlands said.

I don't usually write birthday fics, but since Iceland and I share a birthday, I make an exception for him.