He Came Back. (GerIta 'fluff')

Chapter 1: Broken Hearts

((Headcannon: Calling a country by their human name is considered very affectionate, whether it be platonic affection or romantic. However you must ask for their permission first))

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I smiled softly as I felt Italy crawl into bed behind me and wrap his arms around me; "I zhought ve talked about you crawling into my bed naked?" he giggled "I have boxers ooon, besides I just wanted to cuddle~". With a chuckle I rolled over wrapping my arms around the Italian and tangling our legs together "couldn't you have at least waited until the sun came up?" He shook his head with a soft smile "I was too cold" "Italy, if you had clothes on you wouldn't be cold" he laughed before snuggling his face into my chest "but you're so much warmer, Ludwig". I smiled pulling him closer "you're so cute" I whispered under my breath before softly kissing the top of his head and closing my eyes falling back asleep.

I awoke to see Italy watching me with a soft smile "Morning Luddy~" he exclaimed happily, smiling myself I gently rubbed his back with my thumbs "Good morning, Feli. How did you sleep?" "Much better after I warmed up" "vell I'm glad I could help".'I have to tell him today...even if he hates me for it I have to tell him', I sighed quietly letting go of Italy and sitting up "um Feli...". He sat up as well looking at me with a concerned face "what is it, Luddy?"; I looked into his eyes I had the words on the tip of my tongue but I just couldn't do it. Faking a smile I laughed "vhat do you vant for breakfast? Other than pasta" all negativity left his face and was replaced by pure joy "scrambled eggs in bed!"; with a real laugh I ruffled his hair "you got it but put some clothes on". Italy nodded happily before jumping out of bed and running to his room, I followed making my way down the stairs to the kitchen and making enough scrambled eggs for both of us.

Walking back up the stairs with a plate in each hand I carefully knocked on the door to Italy's room "Breakfast's ready" I said loudly "Ve~ I'll be there in a sec". I walked back to my room placing one of the plates on the nightstand and sitting down on the opposite side of the bed. Italy came in shortly after wearing very well fitting jeans accompanied by an over-sized light pink sweater, the sleeves covered half of his hands giving him adorable sweater paws. The stitching was a bit messy suggesting that I had been hand made.

"how do I look, Luddy?" I blushed "y-you look good" he smiled spinning around in a circle "Ve~ mama helped me make it! But I accidentally made it too big and I missed a few stitches so I was worried that I looked silly! But if Luddy likes it then I'm happy!" He happily jumped back into bed kissing me on the cheek before grabbing his plate and shoveling the eggs into his mouth. "Music?" I asked reaching for the radio, he nodded shoveling fork full into his mouth as I turned the radio on to an old pop station. We sat comfortably listening to the radio and eating while I wondered how to tell him about it. My thoughts were interrupted when Italy placed his plate on the nightstand and pulled me off the bed and on to my feet "let's dance Luddy~" I blushed as the lyrics started and I realizing the song was Rhythm of Love by The Plain White T's.

He wrapped his arms around my neck swaying gently as he softly sang along looking into my eyes causing my face to heat up even more 'he looks so cute like this...so beautiful...how am I supposed to tell him?'. With a small giggle he hugged me burying his face into my chest "you're so cute when you blush, Ludwig. I love you". I shakily wrapped my arms around him and kissed the top of his head "I-I love you too, Feliciano"; we both continued to sway and him along for the rest of the song.

When it ended Italy yanked me back onto the bed and snuggled his cheek into my cheek while wrapping his arms around my torso "that was fun, what should we do now?". Smiling half heartedly I gently took his hand "tell me about Holy Rome", Italy laughed rolling onto his back and leaning into my arm "again?" He sighed "well he was nice, very handsome, and before he left he stole my first kiss. He was my first love. I waited for him for a thousand years" his voice had slowly faded into sorrow "But, then I met you Ludwig! And I fell in love all over again."

My heart raced as I squeezed his hand tighter "Feli I-I don't know how to tell you zhis but...I am-was Zhe Holy Roman Empire" Italy turned to me his eyes wide with shock and confusion before he laughed "you're funny, Luddy! Holy Rome died years ago". I shook my head squeezing his hand again "I'm not joking, Feli"

All positivity left his face and what was left was something I'd never seen on him...negativity. Before I could say anything he ripped his hand from mine and tore himself away from me running off to some part of the house. I allowed him to do so running a hand through my hair and sighing 'well at least he didn't slap me or something...but still I should go after him and explain myself'.

After a while I found him in the outdoor patio leaning against a wall and staring out the window, crying, but it wasn't his usual crying. This was calm, quiet, angry. keeping my distance I stayed in the doorway "Feli..." I said sorrowfully; he ignored me keeping his eyes glued to the window as he wiped away some tears with his sleeve. "I'm really sor-" "NO!" he cut me off looking at me his beautiful amber eyes filled with nothing but rage "sorry doesn't cut it, Germany". My heart sunk and I was unable to say anything else, when I opened my mouth all that came out was "Feli" "it's Italy to you" he said harshly veggie storming past me to the front door "I'm going to Lovino's. Don't follow me!" He opened the door and ran out without even putting on shoes. Leaning against the wall with a loud sigh I slid down to the floor allowing a few tears to fall, quickly covering my face and crying into my hands. 'I think I just lost the most important person in the world to me...again'.