~the book of American secrets~ on hiatus

•Chapter 5•

(This is basically what they did that evening. By the way here's a picture of Italy's tomato 'engagement' ring incase anyone was wondering)

~ Antonios pov ~

Since Lovi had left to roam around before the meeting he knew most of the layout. Almost everyone decided to go to the kitchen, dining room and living room since apparently they're all next to each other, except Roderich who wanted to finish the piece he was composing on the piano that he apparently has in his room, and Ivan who just wasn't in the mood to talk to people. (Sorry I never use Ivan I just don't know how to write his character)

After about 20 seconds and a few hallways we arrived in a large room. It was relatively modern and absolutely spotless. The walls were cream and duck egg blue. There was two ash grey large sofas and an arm chair recliner (basically a fancy LaZboy). The floor was wooden but covered with a decently fluffy white carpet. A giant window covered most of the left window, overlooking a field covered with some oak trees and beautiful flowers. Next to it there was a grand piano and a fireplace. Overall it sounds very random but somehow went together.

"Ve~ Luddy can we try and get down there later?!" The over exited Italian practically shouted from behind me, sprinting to the window and pressing his face against it.

"Yes Feli. I'll help you find it after dinner okay? Also we'll have to tell Roderich that there's a piano out here, I think we'd all enjoy some music." His tall German best friend. Boyfriend? Fiancé? Honestly no one knows at this point, we all have bets with each other about their relationship. Me, Roderich (yes even he joined in) Elizabeta or Hungary and Alfred say that they're engaged due to Feliciano's ring. Arthur, Matthew, Japan and China think they're dating. Prussia and France (aka my besties) think that they're doing it but aren't together romantically. And the rest think they're dating. Except Lovi since he refused to bet on his brother.

"Ooh talking about dinner." He continued finally taking his face off of the cold window, leaving a slightly red circle on his cheek, "Where about is the kitchen fratello?" He asked his brother excitedly, practically jumping on the spot.

"It's through that white door just outside Feli." He replied to his twin, pointing towards a rather large white door next to their current room in the hall, showing a rare smile at his obvious excitement.

"I'll go tell Roderick that he can play piano out here." Gilbert added strolling out of the room with Feli and Ludwig.

( A while later because I'm tired )
~ No ones pov ~

Currently Ludwig, Feliciano, Kiku and Yao were sitting around the kitchen island and chatting about what they think the next chapter in the book will be about while Kiku was drawing some very detailed yaoi of The German and Italian that were cooking and sending them to Elizabeta.

Everyone else was in the living room Roderick had finally joined them and was playing a rather upbeat tune on the piano for a change

(Sorry but I love this version. To be honest I love annoy 20's music)

They could hear Feliciano lightly singing along in the kitchen with Ludwig. Gil Was petting Kumojiro while talking to Matthew and Arthur. As usual Antonio was creeping on Lovino but now he was getting Francis to help him. Suddenly Lovino pulled a gun on them. Yes you heard that right, apparently he just has a gun on him all the time.

"Ce que le- Why do you have that?!?" The Frenchman shouted jumping into the tan Spaniards arms out of shock.

"I don't know. Alfred told me to always have a weapon on me 'in case of creeps and murderers' and apparently it comes in handy!" He muttered loudly shoving the gun back into his waistband where he has keeping it.

"Ve~ Dinner is ready!" A familiar voice called from the kitchen. Everyone got up and rushed to the kitchen since they hadn't eaten since breakfast and some of them skipped breakfast since they were oblivious to this development. Even Ivan came out to eat.

They walked in and were greeted by copious amounts of food. Mostly pasta due to the chef but there was also pizza, garlic bread, French fries (chips for any fellow Europeans) and other delicious items that made their mouths water.

The people who were previously in the living room had a good look around the kitchen for the first time. The walls were covered in white cabinets and drawers, the only wall being exposed was red brick. There was all the kitchen essentials: a fridge, a toster, an oven a hop and a freezer along with all the cooking supplies and food you could ask for. In the centre there was the rather sizeable kitchen island. It was made of dark wood and had a marble countertop. There was two lights hanging down above the island which reflected beautifully on the mason jar filled with beautiful sunflowers.

"Ve~ Luddy, Fratello, will you help me carry these to the dining room please?" He Italian chef asked while picking up as much food as possible. His brother and his fiancé (I give up at this point who knows) rush over and assist him in carrying the meal to the dining room.

This room had a similar vibe to the kitchen, but had a large wood table in the middle, surrounded by ten chairs.

They all sat down to enjoy their meal. The Italy twins and Spain muttering prayers under their breath before digging in aswell. It turns out that Feli made three pizzas to that Lovino could have one to himself, which he gladly accepted.

They spent the rest of the evening talking about their rooms (Ivan and Roderick have separate rooms), theories and concerns. After they had thoroughly stuffed themselves, they all danced in the living room with the Austrian man being the obvious music source.

At about 22:00 they decided they should all head back to their rooms, so they said their goodnights and split ways.

Germany and Italy ended up drinking more wine and reading, eventually getting rather inappropriate, so I'll move on.

Prussia and Canada curled up by the fire in their blankets while just chatting about life and how they were doing.

England and France were talking about all of their good memories with America, hoping that the next chapter wouldn't be that bad. Even though he wouldn't admit it Arthur really does care for the young nation.

Roderick was playing the violin but soon decided that it was too late and he didn't want to disturb anybody trying to sleep, so he ended up reading a rather thick book called 'Night falls on the city'.

Russia was wondering what could be troubling 'his comrade'. After all he's the only one that was allowed to break him down and degrade him.

Last but not least was poor Spain and Romano. You see even though they went down separate corridors their actual room was verryy close to Feliciano and Ludwigs. Let's just say that the walls are thin and by the end of the night Lovino and Antonio were blushing messes staring towards the direction of the twins room, really wishing they could bleach out their ears. Antonio was delighted because this means that his bet might be right.

By about 23:20-23:30 everyone was asleep except for Romano who was on his phone. He had his AirPods in listening to music until the morning rolled around.
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Hey guys! I'm working on the next chapter so I just wanted to get something out to show I'm not dead. I hope you all liked this, sorry if it was bad but I wrote it at 2:30 am on a Monday night. Personally I believe that Ludwig and Feliciano are engaged but who knows at this point. I mean they both clearly have a crush on each other and they know it. Plus the fact that Germany literally proposed.
Anyhoo I hope you all have a great day, evening or even night :)
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