The Safe Haven

Infected

My mother and brother tried to feed me lies like, "it's okay" "everything is going to be just fine" "you can't give up" those kinds of things.
But my tired, weak, dull eyes hold the truth.

"Well America, I'm glad to see you awake." She said with a suspicious amount of joy.
She went through the cabinets and drew out things she'll need to change my bandages and examine my wounds.

Russia's pov
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I don't know what to do to help Stars. I feel an urge to help but don't know-how. So
"Alright, can you two move out of the way so I can change America's bandages, please?" Belarus said with kindness.
France and Canada moved back towards me as I sneaked an encouraging smile to Stars. I don't want to seem vulnerable in front of my pack members.

Concern laced everybody's expressions as Belarus started to unravel the bandages from his waist and torso.
Canada held his mother in his arms while she looked away. She couldn't bear to see her son in such a state of weakness, discomfort, and agony.
The more Bela unraveled the more crimson red bled through the bandages.
I couldn't help but notice the helplessness illustrated on my sister's face as more bandages fell off the wounded male.

Belarus gasped at the sight.
Canada looked away from his brother and buried his face in his mother's hair as his body began to shake.
I saw America shake as he looked down at his bloody body.
Bela grabbed a swab.
She gently tried to clean up the infected area.
America yelped once the cotton touched his skin.
Unseen strings pulled me to his side as I sat down and held his face tenderly. His eyes were red and puffy from silent crying. I wiped his face of tears with my thumb.
"You're almost done. It's okay. You're doing great," I said gently. He looked up at me with his warm eyes. I kissed his forehead without thinking.
He buried his head in my chest as I held him in my arms.
Bella continued to clean his wounds to the best of her ability. America clutched my back as if it were the only thing holding him to earth. I didn't care that he tore my shirt.

I kissed the side of his head and played with his hair and whispered some sweet nothings to distract him from his pain.
He whimpered.
"Shh. It's okay," I cooed.

"And done. Rus, could you help put the bandages back on?" I nodded. America's grip loosened as we wrapped him back up again.
I laid him back down on the bed gently.
Belarus wiped her hands off on the rag, leaving a red stain on the cloth.
America looked up at me. I could see the exhaustion in his eyes.
I felt so sorry for him.

France went over to her child's side with tears streaming down her face.
Canada looked at Bela. "How long," he whispered.
She shook her head soberly.
"Not long."
My heart sunk and my stomach dropped.
I looked at Stars and he looked back at me with sad eyes.
"Sorry Bear," Stars croaked out.
France wept uncontrollably in Stars shoulder before Canada grabbed her off him then she sobbed into his chest. They soon left to talk about what they could do to help him, or what to do after he... goes.

I leaned down to him and hugged him tightly. I buried my head into the nape of Stars neck. I don't know why, but I need to protect him.
No matter what.
I turned my head slightly so my lips were pressed against his neck. I felt him suck in a breath.
Hmm.
Kissed his neck to see his reaction.
He gasped slightly.
Cute.

I leaned up to look him in the eyes.
His face was red like a beautiful rose.
"What would you do if I marked you?" I asked.
His eyes widened, but he didn't say anything.
"Say something if you don't want to be my mate." He avoided eye contact but remained silent.
I smiled and pressed my lips against his neck once again. I kissed the spot I was going to mark. He took in deep breaths.
"This is going to hurt before it gets better, okay?" I mumbled into his neck. He nodded in response. Okay, am I sure I want to do this? I looked up at the pained country. Yeah, I am.
I took in a breath before bitting down on Stars' neck. Blood filled my mouth before I drew back and started to lick the wound I made. The bleeding soon stopped.
I kissed the mark before I felt my energy drain.
I readjusted myself so I was laying side by side with my new mate. Stars was slightly panting.
I hummed and turn on my side and held him. His muscles tensed before he melted in my hold. Nuzzling my head in his hair enjoying the softness and the scent.
I'm liking this already.

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Ahhhh
This is the longest chapter I ever wrote and most of it was today (1660+ words excluding my A/N down here)

I'm pretty proud of this, because I've been thinking about this forever.
I hope yall enjoyed this, because my eye's hurt after writing 900+ words in a day.

Oh, also, I probably won't update next week, because of Thanksgiving and I'll be spending time with my family.

Merry Thanksgiving!