Chapter 12

( Russia's POV)

Russia got up early again. He sat up in his bed and stretched. Today was the day of the school dance, and Russia was finally going to confess his feelings for Germany to him. He had been contemplating this since the week before, and with the help of Israel, he was going to. Russia reached over to his nightstand and grabbed his phone. He started to text Japan.

R: Hey

J: Looks like someone's up early? What's the deal?

R: Dunno.

J: Is it because you wanna go see a certain someone?

R: I dunno...

J: Want to meet at your place?

R: Sure

Russia walked over to his wardrobe and looked around. He wanted to wear something kind of nice. He chose a gray sweater that was fairly new and some light sweatpants. It was going to be rather chili today. Finally, it was starting to feel like fall. Russia grabbed his navy blue fur coat. He made sure that it looked nice before throwing in on. He grabbed his backpack and headed downstairs. He met Ukraine, who was T-posing on top of the kitchen table.

"Bruh, what the actual- why are you up so early?" Rusia said in slight disbelief.

" I got up just so I could catch you before you left. Why are you up so early, mister?"

"I'm waiting on Japan."

" Is your boyfriend to the dance?" Ukraine said teasingly.

"He's not my boyfriend."

"Okay, well if he's not your boyfriend then why are you always so happy to see him?"

"What are you, a stalker?"

" Answer my question."

Russia huffed. Where his brother got his persistence from, he would never know.

" I- I'm going to confess to him today.."

Ukraine had a wide smile on his face. Russia knew that any day after today, the only thing Ukraine would want to talk about was however today turned out.

" Ooooh, Russia's in love!"

Russia huffed again but said nothing. He folded his arms and turned away, blushing. Ukraine almost always squeezed whatever information he wanted out of Russia-and the rest of his siblings. Russia walked outside and sat on their porch. He let his mind wander too far and began to worry. What if Germany didn't accept his feelings? What if he didn't want to be friends anymore? Israel was great at convincing people of things at first, but ar Russia gave more and more thought to it, he realized how wrong this could go.

After sitting outside for a while, Russia saw Japan walking up the sidewalk. She wasn't alone.

" Hey, Russ!" Japan greeted him. " Hope you don't mind, but I brought my baby boo with me."

"Hello!" South Korea said. Russia and South knew each other, as Japan had introduced him to her when they got together a few months ago. Japan hugged Souh around the waist and kissed her cheek.

" I don't really mind," Russia said. "Come on."

Russia, Japan, and South all walked up to school together. Japan was holdings hands with her girlfriend. Russia couldn't help but wonder if he and Germany would be able to do that again. South must have known what he was thinking.

" Hey, I'm sure everything will work out just fine!" She said, trying to comfort him.

"Yeah!" Japan said. "Besides, I think you two are close enough that even if it doesn't work out, you will at least be friends."

Russia nodded. He honestly didn't even know if Germany was coming for sure. He hoped he was; it would be a rather lonely experience without him.

The three got up to the school after a while. Russia immediately looked for Germany. He found him, along with Israel and a country he could only guess was Belgium. Germany got up from where they were sitting and walked over to Russia.

" Good morning!" He said.

"Morning!" Russia replied.

" So, uh...are you going to the dance tonight?"

"Yeah. Are you? "

"Yeah."

Russia was secretly really happy. He was glad that Germany was going to be there.

" Hey Japan, who's that with you?" Germany asked.

"This is Soth Korea, my lovely baby~" Japan replied, giving South a hug.

"Hi!" South said with a small wave.

"Germany, is that who Israel is taking to the dance?" Russia asked. He figures it was, but he wanted to confirm.

"Yeah. He asked her just a second ago. She accepted."

"Good for him."

Everyone walked inside after introducing each other to each other. Russia felt movement in his hand. He looked down and saw that Germany was holding his hand.

"S-sorry," he apologized.

"It's fine!" Russia said. Was Israel right about Germany feel in the same way about him as he felt about Germany?

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The final bell of the day had just rung. Russia and Japan walkie out of their final class and made their way towards the gym. Russia saw Israel and South waving at them from beside the bathrooms that were outside the gym.

"Hey guys!" Russia said. He suddenly realized that Germany and Belgium weren't there.

"Where's Belgium and Germany?" Russia asked.

"Germany is coming. Belgium is changing into her outfit"

No sooner has Israel said that when Belgium walked out of the bathroom. Her dress was dazzling white, lined with feathers at the tops and bottoms. Maybe he had never seen Israel blush, but my oh my was he red.

"W-wow." He stuttered.

"You like it?" She asked him.

"Absolutely!"

" Seems like now all we have to do is wait on Germany."

"I'm here!" He said from behind them. He was wearing his white button-up and black pants, but his outfit looked as if it had been freshly ironed, and he wore black sneakers instead of dress shoes.

Russia walked over to Germany. He didn't look nearly as neat as Germany did, but that didn't matter too much to him.

"Did you iron your outfit at school?" Russia joked.

" No. I ironed it beforehand and took care not to fold it too much."

South eventually showed up too. She hadn't dressed up much either, but she had changed into a croptop and shorts.

Finally, everyone was ready to go. They all walked into the gym and took a gander at their surroundings. There were many, many countries. Everyone eventually split up. Japan and South went over to the glow stick pool, and Israel and Belgium had mixed into the crowd of dancing, yelling countries.

"So, what do you want to do?" Russia asked.

" Game corner!" Germany said after looking around. Maybe it was just Russia, but it looked like Germany was shaking a little. Russia walked with Germany over to the Game Corner. Only a few people were over there, but the large television was open. Russia sat with Germany and let him choose the game. They ended up playing several rounds of 2-player Space Invaders. Things started to get more intense as the aliens got closer.

"Dangit Russland! You're on your last life and the aliens are getting really close!" Germany said.

Russia smiled. He liked that nickname.

"I'm trying, I swear!" He said. He ended up dying shortly after shooting the second to last alien.

"Blyat!" He yelled. He heard Germany laugh from behind him. Russia soon laughed with him.

After about an hour of playing games, Russia began to crave vodka. He walked Germany over to the entrance.

"I'm going to grab some vodka. Can you stay here for a sec while I go?"

For a moment, Russia thought he saw terror in Germany's face. But after that moment, he just nodded his head. Russia walked out of the gym and went to the concession stands. Russia ordered two, just in case the German wanted some. He thought for a second that Germany may be panicking because of all he people. Worried, Russia paid for his vodka bottles and fast-walked towards the entrance.

He went inside to see that Germany was gone.

Now Russia really started to panic. He looked around frantically and saw no sign of him. He went over to the glow stick pool where Japan and South were.

" I can't find Germany."

Both of them got out of the pool. Japan shook herself dry, and South grabbed a towel. They went to see if they could find Israel and Belgium. They found them a few minutes after on the further side of the crowd from the door. Both were yelling and jumping around.

"Hey, we have to go find Germany," Russia said. Israel and Belgium both stepped away from the crowd. The group, led by Russia, ran around and called for Germany. Russia saw him towards the front, but then he was whisked back into the crowd. They all split up again and looked for him. After several minutes, they met up again. Japan and South didn't see him, but Israel said Belgium had spotted him running out the back door.

"You should go, Russia." Israel said. " I'll bet he got overwhelmed by the amount of people and had to get out. We'll be right behind you."

Russia nodded. He walked out the back door of the gym. On a hill behind the school, he saw Germany sitting with his knees pulled up to his chest. Russia went up to him, as he got closer he realized that Germany was trembling from head to toe.

"Hey, are you okay?" Russia asked.

"Y-yeah, I'm f-fine.." Germany responded.

"Where did you go when I left?"

"I got pulled into the c-crowd.."

" Did you come out her because all the people made you nervous?"

"J-ja.."

Russia sat on the grass next to Germany. He rubbed his back, trying to calm him down. Slowly but surely, Germany stopped shaking and relaxed a bit. He was still a little tense, but he was much better now.

"I'm really sorry Ger. If I had known you would get so badly anxious, I would've had you come with me."

"I-it's okay. Sorry for making you come out here. I know you were having fun."

"It's okay..."

Russia looked at the sky. The sun was setting, and the sky was filled with various shades of beautiful yellows, reds, oranges, and pinks. Russia looked over at Germany, who was also watching the sunset. Russia noticed how beautifully Germany's eyes reflected the sunset. Blushing slightly, he took a deep breath.

"Listen Germany, there's something that I want to tell you..."

"Ja?"

"... Ever since the day I met you, I knew that their was something unique about you. As I've gotten to know you better, I've grown to really enjoy your company. You're sweet, kind, and oh so talented. You have the cutest smile and the most beautiful eyes. You make me want to wake up every morning, and you never fail to make me happy. I love you!"

Without waiting for an answer, Russia grabbed Germany's face and kissed him right on the lips. After a few seconds, he felt Germany wrap his arms around him and melt into the kiss. Russia finally broke the embrace. Both were blushing harshly.

"I...love you too.." Germany said quietly.

Russia, still blushing, hugged Germany, who hugged him back. They looked at each other for a moment before walking back inside. As they got to the door, Russia saw that Japan, Soth, Israel, and Belgium were all crowded at the window.

" Did you guys see that whole thing happen?" Russia asked, already knowing the answer.

"Yep! I knew I was coming!" Israel replied with a smile.

" You two looked so cute!" Japan and South said together.

" I'm really glad you confessed, Russia!" Belgium said.

" You guys wanna go out and watch the sunset together?" Germany suggested.

"Totally!" They all said in sync.

Japan, South, Belgium and Israel all walked out be for Russia and Germany. Russia hugged Germany again.

" I love you," Russia repeated.

"Love you too."

( Hope you all enjoyed this chapter! Sorry it came out late, I fell asleep while trying to write it!and it ends up being longer than I expected. This chapter probably has the best Countryhuman art that I have made to date.)

Translations:

Ja- yes (in German)

Blyat- f@#k (in Russian)

Story word count: 1, 986 words