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America POV
"Canada's here to pick you up." I hear knocking.
I grumble in annoyance and stuff my face in my warm pillow. "Five more minutes Maple." I yawn, still not willing to open my eyes. I snuggle with my warm pillow and smile.
"美国, wake up." I hear China hum.
I shake my head. "No!" I pout.
He chuckles, "your brother is waiting for you."
I sigh and get up. I rub my eyes. I suddenly realized that I'm in China's room with the top part of my body exposed(she has a bra on)! I quickly cover myself, flushing red. China rests his head on my shoulder and hugs me from behind. His skin on mine sends shivers down my spine. He licks my neck and I slightly gasp. "China." I mumble. He turns my head towards him and pecks me on the lips.
He smiles and I flush red. He's so f*cking hot! I'm so lucky to have him. Wait, I don't like him. He's only an ally. China gets off the bed and makes his way to his drawer. I looked around for my shirt, and that's when I remembered he ripped it in two. It was my favorite shirt too!
"Here, wear this." He throws a dark red hoodie with a graphic print of a golden dragon on the bed. I take it and wear it, mumbling curses along the way.
"Why did you rip my shirt?" I ask, glaring at him.
China starts putting on a dark red shirt. "It was in the way."
I look at him angrily. "It was my favorite! You could've just let me take it off."
"You didn't want to take it off." China rolls his eyes.
He's right. I wouldn't take it off. I cross my arms and huff. "It's still your fault."
China pouts, "don't be mad at me, 美国." He sits down next to me and caresses my cheek. I try pretending to be angry, but I can't. I feel bad now!
"Okay, I forgive you." I say half heartedly.
China grins and pushes me onto the bed. He hovers on top of me and I look at him in shock. My cheeks are burning up so much! China kisses me softly. I lean into it, deepening the kiss. He's such an amazing kisser. His love seems so real—
"Hurry up! Canada's getting impatient." Taiwan's voice comes from the other side of the door. China breaks the kiss, and looks at the door angrily.
"离开!" China growls.
"加拿大正在接受妈妈的审问，我想他们很快就会打架." Taiwan reasons. China sighs and gets off me. He holds his hand out for me and I take it.
"What did he say?" I ask, getting pulled up.
China furrows his eyebrows, "my mom and your brother are arguing." I panic and drag him out the door. Gosh, Maple f*cking syrup!
"I don't want to hear about it! I'm only here to pick up my sister!" Canada shouts, eyes blaring with rage.
"You are a threat to my country. Your father is a bad man!" The Qing Empire snares. Taiwan is in between them, trying to calm them down.
Canada looks towards me and smiles in relief. "Let's go. I can't stand her anymore." Canada drags me away from China. I apologize to the Qing empire for Canada before we make it out the door.
The ride back home was silent. I didn't want to start a conversation afraid he would swarve the car. I know better than to not make him triggered. Canada is unpredictable with his anger. It's rare to see him like this because he's always smiling. I hide in his shadow most of the time because he's a lovable country. Nice to everyone around him. He has the 'perfect' life, as people call it.
We make it back home and Canada immediately goes into his room, slamming the door shut letting his presence be known in the house. I sit on the couch next to Father who's reading the daily newspaper. "Where have you been dear?" He asks, not looking at me.
"I was at my friend's working on our project." I say. "Don't worry, Father. I don't have to go over there again. I finished the slide presentation today." I stammer out. Father would always want me at home and not anywhere else. He's concerned for my safety even though I told him multiple times that I'm able to take care of myself. At least he allows me to go to the park by myself. That's the only place he'd allow me to go. I hear Father hum in approval.
I make my way over to the refrigerator and take out coca cola. The best beverage for a relaxing evening. I hear Father gasp. It's rare to see him surprised at something so I quickly whip my head to look at him. Mommy comes rushing over, "are you alright mon amour?"
Father turned the newspaper for her to read. Mommy's eyes widened. It can't be that bad. "What happened?" I ask.
"The Russian Empire and The German Empire are getting a divorce." Father explains.
"What?!" I gape. The two are one of the most powerful countries in this century! This couldn't be good.
"The German Empire had an affair with Austria-Hungary." Father scrunches in disgust as he continues reading his newspaper.
Mommy gets off the couch, "I'm going to call R.E to see if this is true. It can't be!" She grabs her phone from off the coffee table, but Father stops her.
"It's best not to involve ourselves yet. He might be suspicious." Father analysis.
I take the newspaper from my Father to get a better description of what's happening. "Father, they divorced the day after the ball." I mumble. Could it be? The German Empire used this chance to expose himself. No wonder The Russian Empire looked a little gloomy that day. He was more focused on his food than anything else.
Mommy nods, "I've seen G.E drag Austria-Hungary away from the crowd. I didn't see them after the ball ended." I didn't see Austria-Hungary though. Maybe she left before I woke up. Gosh, Europe is messed up!
Father gets up, "I need time to think about this. R.E and I aren't on the best terms." Mommy and Father walk away to their bedroom while I continue staring at the newspaper. It has a little image of The Russian Empire, The German Empire, and their children. I wonder how Russia and Germany reacted to the news. Heck, Soviet might even be happy! Either way, Europe isn't my problem so I let it slide out of my mind. I mean, they won't affect me. Right?
'^'
I sneakily open Canada's door. His lights are dimmed down so he's probably sleeping. It wouldn't hurt if I woke him up. I mean, he's probably calmed down. To my horror, he's watching f*cking p*rn videos! "Maple?!" I scream, slamming the door.
"Amy?!" Canada shrieks. I can hear a slamming of a laptop and shuffling in the room. I lean on his door and slide onto the ground. I want to bleach my eyes. I swear he has a p*rn addiction. This wasn't the first time I caught him looking at those videos. The door opens. "Forget everything you saw." Canada chuckles nervously.
"Lock the door next time!" I glare.
"Knock on the door next time!" He argues back. I huff and get up from the ground. With a running start, I flop onto his bed face first and groan. "What do you want?" I hear Canada sass.
I feel the bed shift when he sits down next to me. I sigh, "Maple, be honest with me. Did you know China before UN high school?" I roll onto my side to see his face, trying to decipher his facial expressions. He didn't bother to open the lights so it's hard to tell.
"I never knew him before this year, why?" Canada says, looking at me with confusion.
I swallow hard, "he said he knew me in elementary and middle school, but I don't remember him. In fact, I don't remember anything or anyone!" I wait for a reply and get none. From my view, Canada's face is expressionless. He's staring at his wall without blinking. Now I'm concerned for his well being. He's probably thinking about the Qing Empire.
"He's lying. I don't recall seeing him." Canada says finally.
"But—"
"No 'but's Amy. He's trying to trick you." Canada insists.
I shuffle on the bed so that I'm sitting up. My gaze drops to my legs. "He knows how to stop my shaking legs, Maple. It's only you who knows about it. I never told anyone." I say. "So how does China know?" I whisper.
"It's easy to figure out." Canada shrugs. "Let me guess, he was touching you roughly?" I nod my head sheepishly. "That's why." Canada snaps his fingers.
"Maybe." I mutter. Would China really lie to me? I mean, yes, but I have a feeling he's telling the truth.
"Amy," Canada places his hand shoulder. "I want you to stop talking to him; you need to get away from him." he says softly.
I no longer feel conflicted. I want to smash something. He's giving up now? We were so close to gaining secrets about this school and its loopholes that he wants to stop here? "What about our plan? Don't you want to rule the school—"
"It's for your own safety!" Canada growls. I stare at him in shock. He's giving up? He's giving up on everything?! The only reason he's friend's with Germany is to gain insight. The only reason he's friend's with Poland is because she has influence. The only reason he's friends with Ukraine is to prove that he's stronger than her bullies. The only reason he wants me to date China is because the Chinese country has more experience in negotiation between teachers and staff. What is he thinking? "Amy, I don't want you near China anymore." he whispered.
I stand up. My hands become fists. He really has a maple syrup filled brain! "All these months to waste? Maple, are you out of your mind?!"
"It's for your own good. You're being brainwashed by him and his friends; you're drifting away from me." Canada doesn't make eye contact with me. He gazes to the corner of the room. I feel the distance between us.
"I thought you trusted me."
"Of course I do! I'm just confused." I stammer. I didn't want Canada to think that way!
Canada chuckles, eyes beaming a sadistic glow. I subconsciously step back. His face drops into a neutral look. "I know you're holding secrets from me."
My eyes widened in shock. Did he find out about Ukraine? Did he find out about my deal with China and Russia? No, he couldn't. "I tell you everything. Why are you doubting me, brother?" I demand. I feel the tension growing between us. It's my fault. It's definitely my fault.
"I'm sorry, Amy. I just—something didn't feel right when Ukraine 'stole' your necklace." Canada apologies.
I pretend to be offended. "You f*cking know I wouldn't lie about that sh*t!"
His eyes grow soft at my remark. "I'm sorry. I just—I love her."
"I know, but she'll bring you down with her." I say, cursing myself for lying. Russia is the one that will bring him down, not Ukraine.
Canada smiles his awfully sweet smile, "Thank you, Amy. I could always trust you."
Always...
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