Chapter 30

( Germany's POV)

      Germany was on his way home. Russia walked beside him. It was almost completely dark. The stars could already be seen in the sky, and the moon was just beginning to make its appearance.He hadn't said much on the walk; he was too deep in his thoughts for that. He was still a little upset about being like his father. Yes, it was his father, and he had fed him and given him a place to live, but.... he was rude, angry, and got drunk all the time. Germany wanted nothing to do with his lifestyle- or him.

       Suddenly, Germany was drawn out of his thoughts by Russia weaving his fingers in between his, holding his hand and giving it a gentle squeeze.

" You okay?" Russia asked.

" Y-yeah, I'm fine!" Germany replied.

" Are you sure?"

Germany looked away for a moment. Was he really okay?

" Yeah, I'm sure! It's just... I'm still a little upset over-"

       Russia silenced Germany by hugging him. He held his face to his chest and petted his hair. Germany slowly hugged him back. He wasn't sure why, but something about the way Russia was hugging him felt a little...off? Germany looked to see where Russia's hands were and immediately knew why.

" Russia!" Germany yelled, covering his face in embarrassment.

" I'm sorry! It was an accident, I swear! I didn't mean to touch your butt, dangit! "

      Germany's face heated up. He had never really been touched tike that before, with the exception of the time Russia smacked his ass when he had nothing but underwear on. It was kind of strange... but it also felt oddly nice...

Germany shook his head at Russia, who shrugged.

This Russian sure was crazy.

" I swear I didn't mean it!"

" Sure you didn't!"

" What do you want me to do, then? You want a kiss as an apology?"

" ....Yes."

        Germany was whisked off of his feet. He yelped in surprise as Russia picked him up by the legs. Russia giggled before giving Germany a peck on he lips. Germany giggled. Grabbing the ear-covering part of Russia's ushanka, Germany pulled Russia into a longer kiss. He moved his hands to hold Russia's face as they continued to kiss.

      Russia eventually broke the kiss, blushing deeply. He held Germany for another moment and smiled before setting him back down. They were about 2 houses away from Germany's at this point.

" I don't think I should come any closer," Russia said. " You know..."

" Yeah, I get it," Germany said. He gave Russia one last quick kiss before waving goodbye.

      When he opened the door, Reich was on the edge of the couch. He was asleep, barely holding on to the beer bottle in his hand. His pants were unbuttoned, and it seemed like he was going to roll off at any moment. Germany snuck past him and went upstairs.

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       Germany had been waiting outside for Russia for a few minutes now. He was slightly later than usual. Germany tried not to be too upset or worried; he liked to be on time all the time. He was just about to get up and look for him when he was stopped by another country.

" Hey!" She said, smiling and waving at him.

     The country was slightly shorter than Germany. This came as surprise to him; he thought that he was the shortest country in the grade. She wore an oversized hoodie and shorts, which was odd considering that it was almost fall. She was a bi-colored country; white on the tip half of her face, and red on the bottom half. Germany realized this was the country that China had been bullying.

" Hey, I remember you!" Germany said. " I saw China had done something to you. Are you okay?" 

" Yeah, I'm alright!"

She grabbed Germany's hand.

" My name is Poland. I wanted to thank you for helping me!"

" Oh, i-it's no problem!"

      Germany was slightly uncomfortable with Poland holding his hand. He didn't want to let go and make her feel bad, though. He sighed to himself; he silently hoped that she would let go on her own.

" Here, I want you to meet some of my..friends!"

      Poland tugged on Germany's hand. Clearly she wasn't going to let go. Germany had no choice but to follow her. She led him over to an area that was rather secluded and quiet. Germany saw 2 countries. One was slightly muscular and tall-ish; the other was shorter and had an eye patch.

" These are my friends. This one-"

Poland motioned towards the taller one.

"- this is Philippines, but he usually goes by Phil."

 Germany blushed a little bit. It was weird being introduced to people he didn't know. He could feel himself getting more and more nervous.

" And the other one is Czech Republic, who goes by Czech."

      Czech gave Germany a half-wave. Phil looked away. Something in Phil's eyes made Germany slightly apprehensive. He looked a little sad and almost...scared? But why?

" I-I think I should go now," Germany said. He wanted to see Russia, as well as escape this awkward encounter.

" Okay..bye!" Poland said.

       Germany speed walked away from where Poland, Czech, and Phil were. He walked back over where he was sitting outside and saw that Russia was waiting there for him.

" Interesting, I wouldn't expect you to be late to anything!" He said teasingly.

" I wasn't late! I just went somewhere else!"

" Where did you go?"

" Well... I met Poland. She wanted me to meet her friends. It made me a little nervous, so I left to come back and find you!"

" Oh..."

      Russia looked away from him. Germany looked at the floor, then back at Russia. What was wrong? Did Russia know something about Poland that he didn't?

" Ist alles okay, Russland?" Germany asked, accidentally letting his German out.

" Wha- Oh yeah! Yeah, everything's fine!"

     Germany still wasn't completely convinced. Something in the way Russia responded told him that there was still something wrong. Was he jealous? Poor thing; he really did love him. Germany wiggled his way into Russia's lap and gave him a hug.

" Is somebody jealous?" Germany teased.

" No!" Russia yelled a little too loudly. Germany shrunk a little bit. He hated getting yelled at; it scared him a lot.

" I'm sorry, I was only kidding.." Germany said quietly.

Russia sighed and hugged him.

" I'm sorry too, I didn't mean to yell at you like that.."

      Germany was more sure now that Russia may have been a little jealous with a heavy drizzle of grouchiness. However, the jealousy had faded. Germany placed his hands on Russia's face and squeezed his cheeks.

" Grouchy butt," Germany said in a baby voice.

" I'm not grouchy!" Russia protested, sticking his tongue out.

" Grouchy butt!" Germany repeated.

Russia suppressed a laugh.

" I love you, grouchy butt!"

Russia laughed.

" There's my happy Russia!" Germany said, smiling. He gave Russia another hug, which Russia returned.

     He took Russia by the hand and was about to lead him inside. However, Germany, despite the chatter going around, thought he could hear footsteps approaching. He turned around to see a country running towards them. As they got closer, Germany recognized the country as Phil.

" H-hey Phil!" Germany said. " What's up?"

Phil bent over and put his hands on his knees. He was panting. He looked up at Germany with a frantic expression plastered on his face..

" You're in danger!" He said.

" Wh-What?" Germany said. His heart began to beat faster.

" They're out for you!"

" Who?"

" I can't say. But they want to hurt you."

Phil was desperately looking around. He checked over his shoulder several times.

" Watch your back. PLEASE."

 Without waiting for Germany to say anything else, Phil ran off.

" What did he mean by all of that?" Russia asked.

" I-I'm not sure," Germany replied. The vagueness of Phil's warning frightened him a lot.

Why would Phil, of all countries, say something like what he just did?

And who was out to get him? 

      (Hope you all liked this chapter! I was kinda bust this morning, so this chapter is late!

Just like the rest

Side notes:

1. The next chapter will be a time jump to the end of the week. Keep that in mind.

2. If I am not active today, it may be because I'll be in big trouble.)

Translations:

Ist alles okay?- is everything okay? (In German)

Russland- Russia (in German)

Chapter will have all holds/ italics later! I don't know if I've done this for the previous chapter yet. Sorry!

Story word count: 1, 367 words