Beautiful Cruel World

Because I'm A Failure

America made his way down to Little Italy, a rather calming part of the city for him to be in. He walked into Mirai Cafe, and scanned the area before catching sight of his gentle friend Silver.

The American took a moment to assess her and couldn't help but feel something. He wasn't quite sure how yet. She was wearing a pastel green dress, a light blue leather jacket, and white flats. Her hair, the color of what she was named for, was in a messy bun, and her green eyes were in concentration as she wrote something in a notebook.

"Sup' dudette?"

With long strides, he slid his way into the booth and she yelped in suprise. "Don't do that, almost gave me a heart attack." She said, playfully slugging his shoulder. He chuckled, but his laugh was a bit off. His friend was instantaneously concerned, and clasped his hand over hers. "What's the matter Alfie?" She crooned softly. He told her about his day, not even bothering to try and act like nothing was wrong.

When he was done she was silent, going over her words and contemplating. America admired that about her sometimes. Words were merely words, but this girl had a gift for them. She worked as a therapist and it was her job to provide comfort for others through her well thought out articulated words. She always seemed so calm on the surface, but once she went into her psychologic mindset, she was serious and understanding.

Blue eyes clashed with green as the girl clasped and unclasped her hands, slightly nervous. "How long has this been going on for?" She asked, her tone not prying but coaxing, not parting but connecting.

America sighed, shrugging. "I'm not sure, to be completely honest with you I just heard these things today, and I know you always tell me to read the atmosphere, but that's where all the hate lies."

Silver nodded, taking notes in that notebook of hers, before the Country grabbed her by the wrist, stopping her. "Wait a minute. I know you're looking out for me, but if I get a letter telling me about scheduling a session..."

She laughed and shook her head. "It doesn't seem that bad quite yet, at least for now. I think you should talk to them, let them know you heard, try to find a solution before it gets out of hand. But if something happens again, just let me or someone you trust know, alright? Promise it." She said, her voice soft yet determined. America's lips twitched upwards, her demeanor that reminding him of his younger North American brother, Canada. Feeling revived, he gave Silver one of his blinding Hero-smiles and hugged her. "Thanks Silver, I really needed this today. I promise I'll come to someone I trust if something goes wrong."