Vulnerable - (Male Reader x Canada) CountryHumans

Chapter 3: Getting Closer

A/N:

Howdy! It's been three years since I've added to this. I figure I'd try it out once more. Anyways, enjoy!

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After that frightening incident, y/n and Canada continued their path back home. The path was lined with natural forestry. Y/n frequently noticed lime green eucalyptus leaves softly helicopter down to their feet.

It's beautiful here.

Y/n spaced out while Canada talked about random things, from maple syrup to hockey to the North Pole. It was peaceful. Wind chimed through the branches, creating a harmony interwoven of all senses. The sights, smells, and sounds formed a holistic and profound sense of calm. Being in Canada's presence allowed him to finally be at ease - it's as if nature flowed through him. Y/n closed his eyes for a moment, and stopped thinking completely. His body wanted to rest.

Canada was in the middle of discussing his views on how good seal meat tastes when the sound of y/n thumping to the ground screeched Canada to a halt.

"Y/n, are you okay?!"

Canada immediately dropped to where y/n fell. He poked y/n's shoulder, but he didn't wake up.

"Y/nnnnnn?"

Canada clapped loudly next to his ear. Still, it did not wake y/n up.

Hmm... He must be exhausted.

This gave Canada an idea. He ran off the path that led to y/n and Canada's houses, and hid his backpack in some bushes.

...I'll remember that later.

Canada came back to where y/n's body was still on the ground out cold. Clearly, y/n was still alive--he was breathing, after all. Canada carefully untangled y/n's arms from his backpack, and put it over his own shoulders. Then, with a grunt, Canada managed to lift y/n off the ground and into his arms, bridal style. Still fast asleep, Canada began to march toward y/n's home.

At first, this seemed completely normal to Canada. After all, he'd done this a million times with America. It was easy: hide away his own backpack, put on the other, scoop up the legs, walk a little bit, and viola! Done and done.

This is totally normal, I'm just carrying my new buddy back to his house so he doesn't have to walk so much! I'm just trying to be nice. Any friend would do this if they had the chance!

...But the more that Canada thought about it, the more that he began to realize the reality of the situation he got himself into. Canada started nervously walking faster.

I am being a good friend... Yes, a friend. A friend who is carrying his crush... A friend who is carrying is crush on the way to his home... A friend, that's all, just a fr-

Y/n's shallow breath sent shivers down Canada's neck. All of a sudden, Canada could feel all of y/n's body heat. This made Canada turn more and more red. Now, Canada was fully aware of the situation he put himself in. The leaf on his face was hardly distinguishable. He had reacted out of habit, and now he was paying the price.

DON'T WAKE UP DON'T WAKE UP DON'T WAKE UP DON'T WAKE UP-

By the time that Canada was about to pass his house, he heard a voice call out to him.

Ohfuckohfuckohfuckohfuckohfuck-

"Hey Cannnnnadaaaaa, whatcha got thereeee~?"

"Shhhhh!!!"

Canada desperately tried to shush his older brother, trying to communicate that he cannot afford to wake y/n up. America rolled his eyes, but kept quiet anyways. It was more fun to tease and torture Canada than ruin his day completely. America stopped right in front of Canada, grinning slyly and blocking the path.

Oh boy...

"Quite the catch you have there, big guy! Did you fish this one out of your frozen lakes, or what?"

America kept his grin. Canada just gave him a cold stare, keeping silent. He didn't want to risk waking y/n up, so he figured that he'd let America have his way until he got bored.

"Oh c'mon, that was funny! But seriously - I have no idea what you have in that frosty wasteland of space you inhabit. But anyways, that's besides the point-"

"SHHHH!"

Canada tried to remind America once again of his precarious situation. Tilting down his sunglasses, America leaned behind Canada's back to get a good look at y/n.

"I'm impressed - you caught a looker!"

Canada was blood red at this point, making America's grin extend a few inches more.

"Hmm, that's real interesting, Canada. It seems that when I suggest that your, how should we say, 'friend', here is attractive, YOU seem to react as if you have a crush on him. Interesting, very interesting indeed..."

Canada was shocked at being found out so fast. He hadn't even told America about him being bicurious!

How did he-?!?!

Satisfied with making his little brother so flustered, and also afraid that Canada would explode, America decided to give mercy. Y/n would eventually find out, and that alone was satisfaction enough. America simply wanted a little glimpse of what Canada's reaction would be to his inevitable catastrophe. With a contented sigh, America started off on his merry way - not before wiggling his eyebrows at Canada one last time.

"I'll cya later little bro. Good luck with your... Situation~"

Canada could barely contain his annoyance, frustration, and blushing. Trying to calm himself, he slowly breathed in and out, and started back on his way.

That could have been a lot worse...

N/A:

Alrighttttt, I'm back baby! At least for now lol. Hope you enjoyed!