baby mine

chapter 16

Chapter sixteen:

Italia waited with Prussia in the living room while they waited for Germany to finish talking to Belgium. The two sat in awkward silence, but Italia didn’t mind the silence completely. It was a comforting sound.

Just as Italia was about to fall asleep, Belgium gently shook her awake.

    “C’mon. Let’s get you some stuff. Germany told me what to expect from you, and how I’m suppose to take care of you while you’re visiting me. I am to start you with your studies, since he’s been too busy lately to teach you. Is that ok?” Italia shrugged sleepily.

    “I don’t really have a choice, do I?” Belgium smiled slightly, and shook her head.

    “Just ignore it all. C’mon. Let’s get you ready to leave.” Italia sighed, and stood up, and walked with Belgium to her room. Italia wasn’t sure if she liked Belgium anymore. She seemed….Too nice for Italia’s taste.

However, once she was at Belgium’s place, Italia found it very relaxing. Belgium kept the child busy by always having her do something such as cleaning, or teaching her to write, or attempting to anyways. Other times, Belgium would sit, and listen as Italia played her music. Belgium seemed rather please to just sit, and listen to Italia play just as much as she was happy to play.

        "Ok, so write the lowercase like this,” Belgium gently gripped the child's hand, and corrected her handwriting. Italia sighed, and shook her head.

        "This is so dumb!” She huffed, crossing her arms.” I don't like this. Why are you teaching me anyways? Shouldn't Vatti be teaching me this?" This time, Italia wasn't being smart when she referred to Germany as Vatti, she was actually being serious, which confused the Belgian very much. Ludwig hadn't told her that Italia calls him father, though he did mention that she tends to use the human names of those she's closets to, with the exception of Prussia whom she calls uncle. Belgium cleared her throat, and smiled slightly at Italia.

        "Well, Mr. Germany's been busy lately. That's why he's left me in charge of taking care of you.” Italia shook her head.

        "Busy doing what? The war ended.” Belgium sighed, and shook her head as she sat next to the child.

        "Well, the war ended, yes, but you see, the hostility didn't end with the Allies and Mr. Germany until now. Mr. Germany went to go sign some treaties with America right now. So, I'm in charge of -------------------------------"

        "It's more than that though, isn't it?” Italia asked softly, looking at Belgium.” It’s more than the fact that Ludwig is going to sign some papers with Mr. America, isn't it?" Belgium blinked, confused.

        "I'm not sure I know what you mean.” She asked softly. Italia shook her head, and sighed.

        "I-I don't know how to explain it, Ms. Belgium. I feel like I've known you a very long time. Like I've seen you a long time ago, or something. I remember you from a dream when I was younger. So, I know I must have seen you when I was just a little baby. I'm just confused. Every time Ludwig went away, Uncle Prussia or Kiku or Ms. Hungry would watch me until he got back, but now all of a sudden it's you? I just don't understand what's going on.” She said softly, shaking her head. Belgium sighed, and shook her head. Bella had no idea that Ludwig hadn't explained anything to his child, though at the same time she wasn't surprised at all. She wasn't surprised at all that Mr. Germany would keep something like this from Italia. Probably to protect her, but still, it was important that she know about this...

        "Well, Little Miss Italia, there is something you should know. There is something that Mr. Germany hasn't told you because he felt that it would be best to wait until you were older to understand, though I'm sure you've figured it out by now." Italia looked at Bella, a bit confused.