Countryhuman Short Stories

So Close But So Far (Ghost AU- 🇩🇪&🇵🇱 )

Characters:

Klaus (West Germany)

Marcia (Poland)

Felix (East Germany)

Viveka (USSR)

Akikta (USA)

Adolf (Third Reich)

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     Finally, I'm in my new apartment... I just wish that Vater didn't do such a stupid thing, starting a war. It ultimately cost him his life, though, I can't say that I care too much. I just miss Felix, why did Viveka and Akikta have to separate us?

     At least Felix isn't hurt... then again, I haven't seen him since we've been split up. Oh well, I suppose I'll just have to wait until I can see him again... However long that will be.

     I set down my things by the door and decide to explore a bit. After all, I should know where certain rooms are in my apartment. It would be ridiculous if I didn't know the layout of my own living space.

     As I enter the kitchen, I hear some giggles nearby. I turn around, to see if someone is there... but there's no one. Someone giggles behind me, so I turn around, yet I don't see anyone. What is going on? 

     I look around one more time before looking around my apartment. But soon enough, as I enter the bathroom, to see what it looks like, I see a glimpse of a figure in the mirror. My eyes widen in shock, and a bit of fear.

     The figure in the mirror disappeared just as quickly as it appeared. I blink and look in the mirror again, I see the figure. A girl, she's a country just like me. The flag on her cheek is a giveaway.

     Her flag is simple, very simple. There are two parts of the flag, splitting the flag in half horizontally. White on top, and red on the bottom. 

     She has dirty blonde, shoulder-length, wavy hair, green eyes, and she has fair skin. Her outfit consists of a white blouse with a corset-like vest on top of it, and she's wearing a red, ankle-length skirt. In her hair, she's wearing a wreath made of colorful flowers, which is adorned with colorful ribbons... so much color and lace, it makes me wonder how it looks good.

     I can see right through her, and it's certainly a surprise for me. I'm a country that goes off facts more often than I go off of rumors, myths, and all of that usual nonsense. Especially when I'm talking with Akikta, I have to go with facts when I speak with him.

     "Oh, so you can finally see me?" The girl asks me, tilting her head to the left. I nod, shocked by the fact that there's a person in my apartment that I can only see through a mirror, so far. But it's even more shocking to me that it's a girl.

     "What are you?" I ask her, being straightforward with my questions, "Who are you, what's your name?"

     "I'm a ghost, and my name is Marcia," Marcia answered, just as straightforward as I asked her, then she starts to smile "You're Klaus, right?"

     I nod, "Yes, I'm Klaus, how do you know my name?" I ask, I have more and more questions running through my head with each second passing by. Why is she here? Why can I only see her in the mirror? How did she know my name? Where did she come from? Why is her name so familiar?

     Marcia covers her mouth with a hand and giggles, "Because Felix told me," She answers. Well, I got an answer, and I'm even more confused with even more questions.

     "How do you know Felix? Is Felix doing alright with Viveka? When did you meet Felix?" I question Marcia, after all, you don't meet a ghost who knows your brother every day.

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     Why is Klaus asking so many questions? Well... I know why, he's probably wondering why a female ghost randomly shows up in his new apartment all of a sudden. Except I've been around longer than since Klaus moved here.

     I've followed him around, ever since Adolf and Viveka invaded my country in 1939. Honestly, I wonder how Klaus was able to handle having such a terrible father. Though, I suppose people have their ways.

     "I talked to Felix a while ago, Felix is doing fine, and I met Felix last week," I reply to his questions. They're so silly too, just like him. Who organizes books by genre, height, author, and color? How do you even manage to do that? Well, apparently Klaus has a talent for that.

     Klaus looks at me, through the mirror, with a shocked expression. I giggle again, my hand covering my mouth as I do so. It's so funny seeing those usually serious, cold, and striking blue eyes look so surprised and shocked.

     "Are you okay Klausy?" I ask, my head tilting and giving him a little nickname. Klaus's cheeks flushed a light pink, awwww that just makes him even more adorable and precious

     "Klaus-Klausy?" He says quizzically, I nod and start giggling even more.

     Klaus runs a hand through his hair, "I just got nicknamed by a ghost girl..." He sighs in disbelief. I reach out a hand to pat his head, just for fun, even though my hand goes through him. But what's the harm in pretending?

     After a few minutes of silence, Klaus finally returned to normal... somewhat anyway. He stares at me, most likely trying to figure out what the hell is happening right now... that or he's debating whether or not he likes me.

     I can't tell, but I'm fine with either outcome. Mainly because I love him... okay, love is probably a stretch, but he's adorable, straightforward, hard-working, and on top of all of that, he's kind! Too bad I have to wait until I "come back to life".

     "Marcia," Klaus starts, "why do you always cover your mouth when you smile or laugh?" my eyes widen at the strange question. No one's ever asked me that before, though I suppose Klaus is very observant.

     I fidget with a ribbon from the wreath on my head and avoid eye contact. How should I explain this to him? This is such an embarrassing situation... I've never had to tell anyone, because no one asked... not until now.

     "I- well..." I take a deep breath before giving my answer, "I'm... insecure about my mouth... like, how it looks"

     Klaus' eyes widen and I'm surprised that I see a glimpse of sadness and concern in his eyes. A frown appears on his face, and his frown makes me sad. I glance at him, then I look down at the floor.

     Klaus sighs then looks at me with a smile, "Well, Marcia, this is sudden... but if I could kiss you, I would. For two reasons. One: Because I want to help convince you that your mouth is beautiful the way it is, and two: because I think I like you,"

     My eyes widen and I feel my face heat up. Klaus laughs... and that makes me blush even more, his laugh is so... I don't know, I just love it. His laugh makes me happy. I start to laugh too, but I don't cover my mouth this time.

     Those few words... they made my self-esteem skyrocket into the positives... it's surprising what words can do. Especially when they come from people you love...