Candy Stars || Ruscan ]

Part 18

After Russia had returned to Canadas home he had been sure to shower the other with affection and love— although he did not tell them of the conversation he had with his father. He didn't wan't to alarm the other country, he could deal with this himself..

For now though all the two countries could think about was how tired they both were though.. they had just woken up together after having fallen asleep cuddling in Canadas bed and the two men were both very groggy... Canada got up and left the bedroom to take a refreshing cold shower while Russia got lost in thought.

Russia had recently been thinking of surprising Canada with a little trip to get ice cream. Seeing as the weather was getting warmer too it seemed very appropriate.

He had also questioned them on their favorite ice creams not long ago too, finding they favored mint chocolate chip, cookie dough, or brownie flavors. Russia was a fan of vanilla and blueberry although the latter was harder to find and even harder to make right at home so he usually just picked vanilla even though that was only his second favorite.

Russia has also asked if Canada had any allergies, finding they had none. Russia too wasn't allergic to anything so he knew neither of them were very likely to end up in the ER because of some insane allergic reaction.

Russia didn't tell Canada why he was asking all these questions, but he also wasn't the sneakiest country in the world so Canadas suspicions had already been roused and he had made a good guess on why he was being asked these things. But, he didn't say anything because he knew giving away that he had an idea of what Russia was planning would make the other feel sad.

Russia sat up on Canadas bed whilst the other took a shower, grabbing his wallet off the nightstand and counting his money carefully whilst determining how much getting ice cream for both of them would cost— just hoping he had enough.

Russia was determined to pay this time even though every other time they'd gone out together Canada had payed happily and not been mad at Russia when he couldn't pay for things.

Russia had found all these times embarrassing, scolding himself for being unable to even pay for his partners food and for having to make them pay, reminding himself that a proper gentleman doesn't do that. Russia had a nasty tendency to overreact about his mistakes and put himself down a lot..

But, this time would be different. He'd take Canada out to enjoy sweet, cold ice cream with them, pay every single penny of the bill, and then walk around town or bring them home to cuddle depending on what they desired.

He waited for the other to finish showering, when they came out wrapped in a towel they were shocked to find Russia sitting up on the bed and waiting for them with a huge smile plastered to his face.

"What is it-?" Canada asked, getting clean clothes from his closet and beginning to change. "I was thinking..." Russia began, barely able to contain his bubbling excitement. "Maybe we could go out again??"

Canada paused and nodded. "That sounds amazing, but— where would we go?" He asked, slipping on a shirt and turning to face Russia.

"I already thought about that, I want to go get ice cream with you! Doesn't that sound nice? That's what all those questions were about too-" Canada had already guessed this of course, but still acted surprised when it was said and agreed with genuine enthusiasm. He valued getting to spend time with Russia and bonding with them. And this little outing would be the perfect moment for them to strengthen their already amazing bond even more.

Russia smiled, immediately standing up and walking to the little pile of his clothes that he had brought to Canadas home. He had gotten tired of constantly having to go to his own house to change so he brought some of his favorite clothes to Canadas home..

He put on his usual and admittedly very boring getup, a black sweater and black jeans. Even with the weather getting noticeably hotter the two cold countries still seemed to enjoy being bundled up in clothing more appropriate for the winter and fall seasons, maybe they both just naturally always felt a bit cold...

Russia combed his hair, and did all the boring steps required to leave the house and go anywhere. Including brushing his teeth, putting on cologne, etc.

Canada had even more steps that Russia do to his tail and his beautifully long hair which were both soaking wet from his shower. He blow dried them both, brushing this tail thoroughly and giving his hair a good brushing too. He wanted to look good around Russia. Well, he always wanted to look good, but particularly around his lover even though they had told him they thought that he was beautiful no matter what.

He brushed his teeth and put on perfume. He considered perfume to smell much better than cologne when he put it on himself, but when Russia wore cologne it always seemed as though he couldn't get enough of the smell.. It was so pleasant.. maybe Russia just had really good cologne.

Either way Canada was finally ready to leave after about half an hour. Russia complimented them and kissed their cheek, knowing they couldn't show each other affection like that in public sadly.

Canada spent every day wishing they could just be a normal couple, and live a normal life.. he didn't want to hide his lover from the world, and he didn't want to live in secrecy like this. But he was so incredibly happy with Russia, and he knew the only way they'd ever be truly safe together would be to keep it a secret.. he hoped one day thought that this would change.

The two men walked together to a small ice cream parlor which also sold other sweet treats, so it was more like a candy store. Canada looked at the soft pastel colors the building was painted in and smiled happily, it looked very comforting and weirdly nostalgic..

They walked in, breathing in the sweet smelling air and looking around at all the soft rainbow colors within the store. It looked like everything in the store was sugary and edible— even the walls which were painted in pastel rainbow stripes.

The two bought ice cream of course, and Russia was very pleased to find he was able to pay and still have money left over which he spent on chocolates for Canada to enjoy.

Russia never was too fond of hard candy sweets, nor of sour candies and he usually preferred dark chocolate too. In general he just wasn't a candy person, and usually preferred sweet pastries, fruit, or dairy products in place of candy.

He and Canada sat down together at a seat near the window, eating together peacefully and just enjoying the moment they had together.. it was all so peaceful.

Russia sighed. He too wished they could live normally. But what was he supposed to do? He couldn't do anything that would his dad or siblings open their eyes to how harmless Russias relationship would be, and he wouldn't even want to make Canada quit his job.

For now... he'd just be happy with Canada in private.. maybe they could manage that way.

But eventually the truth would need to come out..