Hetalia Oneshots

[ℝ] Russia - Right In Front of Me

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Requested by siberiarusa205

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When you heard the doorbell ring, you raised your head from the water you were boiling on the stove for your tea. You cocked a brow and looked at the clock, the hands of which showed 12:23 PM.

This is odd. You thought as you made your way to the door, I'm not expecting anyone today.

Forgetting to look through the peep hole, you opened the door.

Standing in front of you was the tall, imposing, yet sweet Ivan, your childhood friend. He was dressed in his military field uniform, his pale blond hair cut very short, and he had the same gentle smile on his face. 

"Hello-" he greeted, but was interrupted by your gleeful squeal.

"VANYA!" you tackled him in a hug, making him go "oof". You could feel the vibration of his chest as he laughed and it made your own chest flutter with warmth and happiness. 

"I didn't think you'd be this excited." he placed a hand on your head and stroked your hair. 

You giggled and pulled away. "Of course I would be excited! You've finally come back after so many years!" you exclaimed, now feeling the tears pool in your eyes, "After that horrible war..."

Ivan had been away in the Western end of Russia near Europe where a war raged and just ended in Russian victory. His and your hometown were not too far from the borders of Mongolia and China, so the ravages of war didn't quite reach, except for the lack of food and essential resources. Now that the war was over and everyone was rebuilding their lives, the previously dull towns and cities slowly started to burst into life again.

Ivan gave you a firm but gentle pat on your head. "The war is over, so you don't need to think about it anymore." He gave you a reassuring smile, "I'm glad to be alive to see you again."

"Me too." you returned his smile. Taking in a deep breath, you asked, "Why don't you come in?"

"I'd love to but I have more people to surprise." he said with a mischievous grin, "But I was thinking..."

You raised your eyebrows questioningly as you gave him your full attention. He gulped harshly for a moment and then said, "Since I'm back, both of us should go out sometime."

"Sure!" you exclaimed, leaning on the doorpost, "I'd love to catch up with you."

"Good! Feel free to choose any place you like." he said, now putting on his cap. "I'll see you soon."

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You told Ivan that you wanted to go to the hardware store to buy some wood and other tools to make a bird feeding station. And so, both of you went and he helped you choose good quality wood, paint, nails, and what-not since he and his family were carpenters by occupation.

After all the things were loaded in the car, both of you took your seats next to each other and put your seatbelts. Ivan said, "All that shopping made me hungry. Let's get something to eat."