The Hero

6: Curls

Guys this is just a little chapter so you guys can find out more about what Alfred (America) and Ryter's (Riley) relationship is like. Hope you in joy.

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I don't know how long it took but I finally beat America at Assassins Creed. He freaked out because he had finished the game only a minute after me. Laughing, I crawled to his side of the couch and kissed his cheek. He went to wrap his arms around me but I rolled onto the floor, telling him I needed to pee.

I walked through the kitchen to the bathroom and the same route back. But when I was in the kitchen the second time I stopped and grabbed two bowels down from the cabinet. I grabbed the Oreo ice-cream from the freezer and scooped half in my bowl and half into Alfred's. I knew he was just as hungry as I was and if not, hungrier.

I walked back into the living room and handed a bowl to America. He thanked me and picked up the spoon. We looked at each other silently and picked up our spoons. At a silent count to three we started our race to see who could eat their ice-cream faster.

As I shovelled the last scoop of ice-cream in my mouth I noticed Alfred had one scoop left. But he didn't have his hands on the bowl. Instead he had his hands on his temples trying to get over the brain freeze. I laughed and removed his hands and put my own gently to his head. He sighed and relaxed into my warm touch and put his own hands over mine.

"I guess I lose again, huh?" I smiled at his question.

"Yea, but you will always win at something."

"And what would that be?" He asked.

"Winning my heart." I said placing my lips upon his. He kissed back and wrapped one arm around my waist and the other around my neck. He bit my lip, asking for entrance. I gave it to him and our tongs fought for dominance but I soon gave in.

I removed one hand from his face and slid it under his shirt. He shivered at my touch and I smiled into our kiss. Pulling away slightly I looked down at him and smiled. He removed his arm from around my neck slightly brushing the lock of hair that was too short for me to pull over my shoulders with the rest of my hair. I shivered and froze as he started to play with the blond strands.

"A-Al, s-stop." I stuttered. He looked at my in confusion. He twirled the lock of hair around his fingers again and I grabbed his shirt in fists. It was the only way I could stop myself, but I knew if he kept playing with that lock of hair I wouldn't be able to resist much longer.

He seemed to realize what he was doing and let go. I sighed and let my head land on his chest. He started to stroke my hair but staying away from the lock of hair. I took a shaky breath and he spoke.

"I'm so sorry Riley, I had no idea." He whispered.

I lifted my head and looked into his eyes. "It's okay, really. I'm just happy it was you that was the one to find out that I had a curl instead of someone else." I said and he nodded.

"Hey want to watch a horror movie?" Alfred perked up.

"Sure, but get ready to cling to me like a child to their mom. I may jump but I guarantee I won't get as scared as you."

"The hero won't lose this one." He claimed getting up to put in the movie. I watched as the movie began and I already knew he was lying about not being scared. But I sat in silence, curled up beside Alfred and watched as the movie began.

Unknown P.O.V.

I watched as America kissed Ryter and found out about her curl. Having a curl was a weakness. I could use this when I make my move, I thought. Ryter didn't seem to notice me watching but this is the first time. I guess the way she let down her guard when she was with America could work in my favour.

But as I watched her I couldn't help but let my thoughts wander. My thought wandered to Natrista. She owned the half of the island that Ryter didn't. They were both really strong, but Ryter was stronger. It was probably because Ryter is older. But from what I've seen those two could concur anything.

I wonder how long these two countries have lived with out any of us finding out about them. I guess they already knew about us from the way they acted at the world conference meeting. They couldn't be that young or else they would look Latvia, Lilli and Peter's age. I wondered how those two looked when they were that age. How did they get through fending for themselves?

I heard a scream and quickly ducked down into the bushes. I stayed as still as I could for a few minutes before razing my head when I heard the sound of laughter. Slowly looking up I saw America clinging to Ryter as a scary part in their movie played. For a moment I had thought America had seen me.

Sighing I knelt back down and crawled out of the bush. That was enough spying for one day. Plus, I had someone waiting for me. I sighed and rubbed my eyes. I wonder if I could get someone to help me with kidnapping Ryter. It would give me a chance to sleep as we figured out a way to strike.

And I think I have the perfect person to help.