|| Billions Worth of Love || RUSPHIL ||

Chapter 18

One morning,everyone woke up feeling cheery. It was Christmas!Philip was the first one up. It was still dark out,but Philip was wide awake.

Russia woke up,realizing that Philip wasn't beside him. Ever since the slumber party,Philip has been sleeping with Russia fof two reasons: it was "warmer",he says and he likes having someone with him.

Russia got up and looked at the window where Philip was. He had a blanket wrapped around him,watching the snow slowly falling outside.

Philip felt his back get warmer. A pair of arms wrapped around him. He looked up and Russia was looking down at him with a smile.

"Good morning."Russia greeted,then kissed Philip's forehead.

"Morning!"Philip replied.

Russia sat down beside Philip with his arms still around him. They watched in silence as the first rays of sun appeared on the horizon.

"Wow...Look,the sky looks pretty."Philip marvelled.

"It is,isn't it?"Russia replied,looking at Philip.

Philip yawned and stretched,resting his body on Russia. After a few minutes,the two of them decided to head down for breakfast.

RE and Perlas were already up,making breakfast,their husbands still asleep. Philip fell onto a chair while Russia went to get water to drink.

"Good morning,you two."Perlas greeted.

"Morning,mama!Merry Christmas."Philip said.

"Merry Christmas,Philip."Perlas replied.

"What's for breakfast,mom?"Russia asked.

"Food."his mother replied.

Russia shrugged and sat down beside Philip. They both perked up when the scent of their breakfast entered the dining area.

After waiting,Perlas and RE started to prepare the table. Perlas assigned Philip to wake up everyone else,and Russia decided to join him.

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Katipunan was peacefully snoring on his bed. Russia tried to wake him up by shaking him,but failed. Soviet was standing by the door with his arms crossed,trying not to go back to sleep.

"Your dad's a heavy-sleeper."Russia told Philip.

"Yeah,he is."Philip admitted."But even these kinds of problems have a solution!"

"What does THAT mean?"Russia asked.

"Watch and learn,Russia. THIS is how you wake up a heavy-sleeper."Philip proclaimed.

Russia steppes aside. Philip approached the bed and started stretching. He then bent over and shook his father gently.

"Wake up,papa...Papa,wake up.~...WAKE UP!"Philip said with a soft voice at first but suddenly shouted,jumping onto the bed.

Katipunan was immediately woken up. Philip had landed on his stomach. The young Filipino used to do it to his dad when he was young,but now that he's older,he got heavier.

The older Filipino curled up,clutching his stomach and groaning quietly. While Katipunan was in agony,Soviet and Russia were watching from a distance with shocked eyes.

Soviet silently thanked whoever he was thanking for not having Philip fall onto his belly. Russia was concerned as he looked at Katipunan.

"Is it morning already?"Kati muttered.

"Yup!It's 8 o'clock."Philip confirmed,nodding his head.

"Ha?!Alas otso na?!Tanghali na pala."Katipunan exclaimed,suddenly wide awake.