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Australia x Japan part 2

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{Australia's POV}
I was helping my teacher carry some boxes to another room.

My mind was crazy, I'm stressed out. I taped a letter behind the chocolate and I was really hoping she saw it and didn't throw it away.

I bumped into someone by accident. I looked down and moved the box so I could see who accidently bumped into me.

-Sorry Aussie! Japan said and bend down to grab her books she let go by accident.

I bend down and put the box down on the floor and helped her to grab her books.

-Y-You don't have to help me. I can do it myself.

-No, it's fine, plus, I wanted to ask you something.

-About what? She asked and stopped picking up the stuff and lift her head to look at me.

-Y-You didn't see it? I asked, stuttering by accident.I've never ever stutter with her.

-Are- You- Do you mean t-the letter? She asked to make sure and her cheeks became redder. I smiled to myself knowing she saw it.

-Yeah, so, did you like it? I asked and picked up her books. A lot of manga, notebook and drawing paper.

-I-It was nice...

-Here, let me help you to get up. I handed my hand to her and she took it and I pulled her up. -There you go, I like your drawings by the way.

-Thanks, um, where are you going with the box? What's in it?

-I have to bring it to the art class, so probably art supplies. I said and bended down to grab the box and stood back up. -Where are you going? With all of these stuff.

-Same place as you. Let's go, if not, you'll be late.

-Good point. I said and we both walked side by side quietly.

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I placed the box on the floor and Japan rearranged her books on the shelf. She was the teacher assistant for our art teacher, along with Ukraine.

I opened the box because the teacher told me to rearrange the supplies. In it was a lot of Faber Castle pencil cases and paint brushes. I put those stuff on the table that was next to me.

-You can go, you know? I can arrange it for you. Japan insisted but I shook my head.

-No, I wanna stay with you. I said and took out two big stacks of drawing paper out and put it on the table.

-Okay...

I focused on the box but at the same time, I felt eyes staring at me from my side. It felt like a hunter watching his prey. It felt dangerous. I look at my side and Japan jumped, not expecting me to turn.

-You though I didn't feel your eyes staring at me? I've been hunted by my own animals, I know when someone is staring at me. I said and looked back at the box and took out the last item.

-I wanna talk to you about something.

-Yeah? I got up and my bones made a crack sound when I did.

Japan went closer to me and grabbed one stack of paper so I grabbed the other one. She motioned with her head to follow her and I did. She placed hers on the bottom shelf and pointed at it to tell me to put it on top, and I did.

-I wanted to talk about your letter... I have some questions...

-Fire away. I said and turned to face her.

-Who wrote the letter? It's not your handwriting... Right?

-It is. When it's a special letter, I take my time to write it as beautiful as possible.

-How did you learn to write cursive?

-During the wars, my father made me write the letters as neatly as possible while he tells me what he wanted me to write. Then, I give the letters to Ame and him and Canada will go send it together.

-So, when you take notes, why isn't it neat? Like the letter you gave me?

-Because like I said, it's special. There's a reason why it's special, it takes way too long. So, during class, I use my normal handwriting.

-Oh... I like the letter very much...

-But...?

-But, I'm not sure if this letter is to tell me you like me as a friend... Or more than that.

-It's to- I couldn't finish my sentence because the bell rang. I groaned in anger. -I'll tell you later, already lost a period. Bye! I waved and opened the door.

I accidentally bumped into Ukraine in front of the door and I apologised at her before I zoomed off.

I turned at a corner and I leaned on the wall and was catching my breath. This school is way too big. It was already lunch time because I spotted both of my brothers walking down the stairs while talking to each other. They saw me and started to get worried.

-You alright there, Aussie? Ame asked and walked to me. I sighed when he placed his hand on my shoulder.

-No.

-What happened? Nada asked and walked and stood in front of me.

-Something about Japan that's all.

-What did you saaay? Ame asked in a tired voice and stretch the letter "a" in the word "say".

-I confessed in a letter and now she's not sure if it means as friends or more than that.

-What? Ame asked and I nodded.

-You heard what I said, mate. The bell rang so I couldn't tell her it was supposed to be a love letter.

-Oh dang, that's sad... Ame said and scratched the back of his neck.

I know he was bad with emotions, but at least Nada knew how to comfort me.

-Are you okay, Aussie? Japan asked next to me and I jumped.

-Oh, it's you. Yeah I'm fine.

-Great... So, wanna have lunch with me? Then if we have enough time, we can go catch some crickets in the garden if they have some. Japan suggested and of course I nodded at that idea.

-Don't have to tell me twice!

-Cool, great. So wanna go now?

-Alright, let's go! I said and turned and was faced with my two brothers. Right, forgot they existed... -I'll see you later? I said and Ame scoffed and sashayed away, as he calls it. Nada followed behind but was more polite and gentle.

-What's up with those two?

-Nothing... Now that they're out of the way, let's go! I said joyfully and we walked side by side to the canteen.