{Hetalia} _____ x Reader

Germany x Reader {Part 1}

As she stepped out of the dizzying pearl flakes and into the fast food place, a sigh came from her lips. The cold had stained her face a bright cherry red, and nipped at her cheeks. Heat had made it burn a little at first, but it soon calmed by the time ____ reached the counter to order.

Behind the counter, was a teenager, looking around 17. It was clear that he was bored, tired, or both. His chin rested in his palm as he glanced up, letting out a heavy sigh once he straightened up.

"What can I get for you?" He asked, sounding much politer than he looked.

"Just a (mcdonalds food) meal and a (f/d) please." She replied, clearing her throat afterward. The cashier to a moment to punch in the items.

"That'll be nine dollars and twenty-five cents." She forked over a $10 bill.

"Keep the change."

"Thanks."

"Not a problem."

With a kind smile, the guy handed over the paper bag. ____ took it, returning the gesture. In a flash, she was turning on her heel and heading for the door.

"Have a nice night!" He called to her.

"You too!" Then she entered the blizzard once again, clutching the bag close to her chest like a lifeline.

She started to trudge back out, beelining for her apartment. Slowly and surely -trying not to fall on ice as she walked- _____ got to the crosswalk separating her from her apartment building, which was a block down from it. A tall man was already standing at the corner, alit by the spotlight of the streetlamp above him. He was wearing a grey trenchcoat or peacoat. His hands were stuffed into his pockets, his breaths coming out in long, drawn out clouds. As she approached, the man looked down at her and gave a firm nod as if it was a greeting. It was quite easy to see his features.

A hard, chiseled face, and deep, unreal blue eyes with a small touch of softness. His hair, a light blonde, was slicked back, with a few stray strands falling onto his forehead. Pink was set on his face from the chill. Her (e/c) eyes flickered down to the ground, spotting shiny combat boots on his feet. They were a little dirty, but it was amazing that they weren't totalled from the slush and dirt. Either he was a soldier, or a wannabe. But judging by his stature, he was a soldier. Just the way he stood. Back straight, head up, shoulders pushed back, standing up proudly.

She let a small, timid smile come upon her lips. The gesture made the man nod again, this

one a little relaxed. Looking down at her boots, she wiggled her toes a little, warming them just a tad. Once she put her head up again, the 'stop' signal on the electronic sign changed to 'walk'. Carefully, she stepped onto the road, watching for slippery slush.

Suddenly, a car came through the intersection, coming straight towards her. In fear, she froze, eyes widening as the car came closer. The man noticed the situation quickly, and he pulled ____ out of the way. The driver seemed to come to their senses, as the car screeched to a halt. She stared down the spot where she was just standing. If he hadn't tugged her over to the side, then there would've been a large mess to clean up.

The whole thing happened in a minute. The thought was heartstopping, gut-wrenching, breath-pulling.

By this time, her savior had stomped to the drivers side of the vehicle, and started yelling at the driver.

"Vhat are jou doing, speeding through a red light AND alvost hitting somevun!" He barked, telling her that he was German by his accent. She sighed and walked over to te sidewalk, sitting on a bench under a small shelter. She knew the cops would want to investigate, so ____ pulled out her fries and ate. After about ten minutes, the man came over, with the driver a meter behind. He came into the shelter, and the driver leaned up against a lightpost.

"Are jou okay?" He questioned, seeming a little concerned. _____ nodded, eating a bit more.

"Güt." He said roughly, coughing into his sleeve. "I vas a little concerned."

"Well, thanks for your concern. I appreciate it." She sighed a little, it showing up like a small cloud of smoke. "I'm ____." She introducted, catching the attention of the guy in front of her. He turned his head back to her, and blinked a few times.

"I'm Ludvig. Nice to meet jou."

"Nice to meet you... Lud... Ludwig." ____ smiled brightly at him, in which Ludwig nodded and turned away.