Mother Knows Best (Russia x Reader)

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝘁𝐞𝗿 𝐗𝐈𝐈

It didn't take long for the Uni (USA) and Brittany to join the couple in their humble home. Together with them came Ireland and Scotland, and Canada joined as well. It was hard, to say the least. Uni provoked Russ every step of the way. 

"So, I heard your brother is quite interested in my dearest step-sister." - Uni retorted, Y/n had a hard time making Russ hold his anger. Once Y/n spoke up for him, things didn't get any smoother. "I believe that is irrelevant, Uni, as I am going to marry Russ and not Ukra." - she said. 

"Indeed, I'm quite aware, but what I meant was that it is curious you chose Russ over Ukra, from what I heard, Ukra is going to be greater than Russ someday, but I believe that is a rumour that the non-countries and blanks began to spread across the land." - he said. 

Y/n had her hand on Russ' hand, which had veins popping. For some reason, she felt her cheeks heat up slightly from the feeling of the veins under her fingers. 

Uni wouldn't stop provoking, however. "I hear you've decided to expand as well, your nuclear weapons are really something special." - said Uni, why was Brittany letting this happen was beyond Y/n, and she just felt slightly betrayed. 

"Uni, I believe you didn't come here to speak of this." - Y/n said, Russ gave her a glance, showing her that this was something he should take care of. 

Y/n gave him a knowing glance, and he sighed. "I believe my weapons are out of your business, and I suggest that you keep your hands to yourself, the weapons I create are mine to own and care after, besides, they are for the defence of my land." - Russ said. 

Uni frowned as he looked at Russ. "Well, Russia, I believe we are supposed to cooperate to keep the world peace." - Uni said. Y/n knew he just wanted to use Rus to his advantage, and telling people what weapons he had, he'd achieve what he wanted to. 

"I believe it's already slightly late, unless you wish to spend the night here, we can say our goodbyes." - Y/n said, Russ looked at her, her face was expressionless, Uni smirked, Brittany still silent as she wanted to see how Russ would react and how would Y/n react. 

"Well then, I suppose we shall stay for the night. The blizzard seems to be back." - he said. Y/n nodded as she looked over to Russ. He nodded and called for his butler, Igor, to take their guests to their respectful bedrooms. 

Russ was left with Y/n in the room, holding her hand as he watched the blizzard get worse. "Do you think you'll be able to keep your cool, Russ?" - she asked him. 

He huffed in annoyance, "I don't know. Your stepbrother keeps provoking topics that are not to be spoken about when they came to supposedly see us in person to see how our relationship is developing." - he scoffed. 

"I know, darling, I know." - she said, giving his hand a gentle squeeze. "Just let me handle him, I know he makes you annoyed and enraged, but you cannot give in to his provoking." - she gently rubbed his knuckles as suddenly, one of the maids allowed the snow covered dogs inside the saloon.

"I am sorry sir, ma'am, they wouldn't stop barking and scratching, they really wanted to see you." - she said, Y/n chuckled as Russ gave out a soft sigh, "It is fine, no worries Katarina, you can return to what you were doing." - he said, the young woman did as told. 

Y/n smiled as the dogs ruffled their furs and licked their owners' hands. Showing affection in their own doglike ways. Y/n noticed the way Russ would gently pet them, his body relaxed more than it was hours ago. 

"Would you allow them to stay with us tomorrow? I believe mother wouldn't mind if they were in the same room as us." - she said, and he looked at her, "Why? They would just get in the way." - he said. 

She shook her head, "I beg to differ, Russ, your body seems way more relaxed when they are around us. Do you not see how relaxed your hand is?" - she asked as he looked down to see the veins which were usually popping on his hand were no longer visible. 

"I see, but I am not too sure if they being in the room would change much." - he said. She shook her head, "Listen, I know you don't trust me completely, and that is fine, but you should give it a try." - she said. 

He rubbed his chin, watching the four dogs, he stood up and walked to the closest window. Y/n watched his every move with anticipation. She knew they were forced into this marriage, but some things just added up right now. 

She felt that Russ was trying to let her in, as he knew he would hardly be able to deal with a marriage that he cannot stand. A soft sigh escaped his lips as he watched the snow blizzard outside. 

A soft sigh escaped Y/n's lips as well, her eyes moving from him to the dogs which were all close to her, either laying on the floor or sitting close enough so that she could pet them. 

Misha suddenly jumped onto the couch, getting comfortable next to her mistress. A soft smile spread across Y/n's face as she moved her fingers gently though the fur of the beautiful Samoyed. 

"Don't let her get used to that. She won't leave you alone otherwise." - she heard him say from the other side of the room. "Russ, we should probably head to bed." - she said. He gave her a side glance, "We may as well." - he muttered. 

"Don't speak to me like that. Otherwise, I will go wake my stepbrother up, and you'd have to deal with him until tomorrow." - she frowned at him. Russ' eyes widened as he glared at her, "Don't you dare try that." - he scoffed. 

"Listen here, I can, and I will if you don't calm your pissy ass right now!" - she said. The dogs cuddled up to her, their soft whines causing her to stop yelling. "Come now, you four, let's go to bed." - she said. 

She got up, and the dogs followed suit. "Y/n..." - he mumbled, she turned to look at him, "Yes, Russ?" - she spoke. He sighed, "I'll be with you in a few moments. I need to clear my head." - he said as he casually strode over, giving a soft kiss to the girl's forehead. 

"Don't wait for me, you'll know when I come to bed." - he said. She nodded and gave him a soft smile, walking away with the dogs still following her, of course all but Sergei. 

He sat at his masters' feet. "Ah, I see... Still loyal... Good boy." - he said with a soft smile on his face. "You and I really need to talk more often... Sergei." - he chuckled, the dog merely sighed. 

"If you say so, master Russ." - the dog spoke, a chuckle escaping Russ' lips. "It's good to see you laugh again, master Russ." - Russ rubbed the dog's head, and the dog suddenly turned into a human-looking wolf. 

His hair was long, white and fluffy, he had a tail which looked just like the one in his dog form, along with that, he had white and fluffy ears. "It's been a while, Sergei." - Russ said, Sergei nodded in agreement. 

"You have changed quite a bit, master Russ." - Sergei said. "Don't be so formal, we've been friends since I've been a child, you should know how to address me by now." - he said. Sergei chuckled softly. 

"Indeed I do. But, Russ, I hope you realize Y/n is indeed right. You should let me and the others be your support. You know we're here to serve and take care of both of you." - Sergei said sadly. 

"I am well aware that she's right. But I want her stepbrother out of here before he does any sort of dumb thing that could possibly jeopardize everything." - he sighed. 

"I am aware, master, but you should try, just for her, she will be your wife in three weeks, and she needs you to be calm, otherwise I'm afraid your dream of bringing him back to life will never happen." - Sergei said. 

"Sergei, I know what you mean, but I assure you, I know what I'm doing." - he said. Sergei sighed, "I'll go to your bedroom to check on mistress Y/n, I hope you won't take too long, Russ." - he said. 

And with that, Russ was once more left alone with the swirling thoughts in his head.