Love Me, Hate Me, I Don't Care (Bully!America x Bullied!Reader)

Monday

Monday. Oh how I love Monday's. Not.

I got up a little earlier today and took less time getting ready. Reason being is because my mom offered to help me cover the bruise and judging by the scale of it, she said it'll take a little time. My mom always gets up before me anyway, usually she'd be in her office right now but currently she is sitting at the kitchen table in front of me with various foundations, highlighters and other makeup products on the table. My mom is a bit rough when it comes to applying makeup to other people. She'd constantly grab my chin without warning and position my face at various angles.

"almost done" she murmurs as she applies the final touches to my face. "aannd done, can't even tell there was anything there"

"thanks mom" I give her a quick hug before getting my things and walking out the door.

"see ya after school, or not, I'll give you a call if I'm staying round my friends." I wave at her and leave.

"later sweets, have fun" her sugery voice sounds behind me before she leaves upstairs.

Time skip: at school

I managed to make the morning without bumping into anyone I didn't want to. Currently I was hanging out with Natalia by my locker, since Katayusha had a project to attend to and Ivan was nowhere to be seen. Strange. Moreover, no one has seemed to notice the immense amount of makeup on my left cheek, looks like my moms makeup degree did come in handy after all.

"So how about we go to town together after school?" Natalia suggested. I almost missed the question as I was starting to get paranoid about not seeing anyone yet. I hope their not planning anything.

"sounds great, just you and me this time?"

"hell yeah, there is actually a new store that opened recently, it sells jewellery and I know you've always had a soft spot for jewellery"

"oh really?" I think my eyes have lit up like a child's right about now. "awesome" I hate to admit it but it's true, I've never really been one for fashion and although I hardly wear them, I'm like a child in a candy store when it comes to necklaces, bracelets, rings and so on. I'm not sure why, I suppose it's a habit passed down to me by my mom, she has a full cupboard worth of jewellery. Most of it she only ever wore once.

Just when I think everything is going smoothly and I could spend the morning of the hook, (RB/N) and her goons crash the conversation.

"oh hello (Y/N), how's your leg doing?" she snickers and the two girls behind her follow suit.

I roll my eyes and before I can reply Natalia beats me to it. "hello snake, how's your face doing?" all three of them visibly gasp.

"rude" (RB/N) scoffs.

"you interrupting our conversation is rude. Now get lost before I rip your eyes out" Natalia threatens with a growl.

"tch whatever" She scoffs again, but it's pretty obvious that she's shook. They then leave and Natalia turns to me with a serious expression.

"what's wrong with your leg?"

"oh it's nothing" I dismiss it with a wave of my hand.

"I've noticed you limping a bit, I just didn't want to bring it up. And what's with all that shit on your face?" oh God, I forgot how observant Natalia can be, I should of expected it would be her to see through everything.

"um well... I've hurt my leg a little bit, but it's nothing serious, and as for the makeup, I've got a really bad rash recently so I just covered it up" I lie. I hate having to lie to my childhood friend, but I don't want her getting involved or hurt because of me.

She gives me another long stare, for a second I daupt she believed me. "OK. Be more careful, I swear your so clumsy sometimes" she rolls her eyes, I just laugh it of.

"let's go it's almost time for homeroom"

Time skip: homeroom

I took my seat by the window and was already busy with spacing out when Ivan walked into the classroom and behind him was no one other then Alfred. The teacher is running late for some reason so I take the opportunity to wave him over so I can talk to him. Once he arrives at my desk with his usual 'innocent' grin I notice the swelling on his lip, after a quick once over to Alfred I see that he has a black eye.

"um... Are you ok? What happened to your lip?" I ask, unsure whether I should be getting involved or not.

"nothing is wrong, just a little misunderstanding. Is all" He says smiling. At that moment the teacher walked in, apologising for being late and Ivan went back to his seat.

Most of the day was surprisingly uneventful. Like worryingly uneventful. I still got shoved or tripped here and there, and called many insulting names but not once did I see Alfred. It's like he was avoiding me rather then trying to antagonise me like he would usually do. Even in Math class which we had together, he didn't even glance in my direction.

That was until after school. I was meant to meet up with Natalia at the school entrance and was currently waiting there. I've already called my mom to inform her that I'll be home late, now I'm starting to get paranoid since she's running 10 minutes late from the time we planned to meet. She's not ditching me is she? As I continue to awkwardly wait at the school entrance I get approached by non other then the blue eyed obnoxious blonde.

"hey, (Y/N), dudette" What is this? Why is he acting all friendly? I don't reply but I turn my head to face him, I have to look up slightly since he's a lot taller then me. "I know this is kinda outta the blue, but there's this totally awesome fast food restaurant not far from here, I'm going with a bunch of friends, wanna tag along?"

Now this is not normal. Not one bit. I bet he's up to something. Not only that but I've already got plans with Natalia."No thanks" I took some of his earlier advice and tried to sound polite when declining, but I think it still came out kinda cold. Oh well, Old habits die hard.

"tch, come on I'm trying to be nice here" He quickly drops the so called 'nice' attitude and back to the Alfred I know and dread. "what is it with you and being such a pathetic loner?" I just shrug in reply. He rolls his eyes and walks of "whatever".

Not long after that Natalia rushes out of the building. "sorry... I got put in detention... Stupid asshole teacher" she says between breaths.

"that's ok, let's just go"

P.O.V change: Alfred

Stupid. Stupid stupid stupid idiot! The heck was that all about brain. You were supposed to be nice. I mentally scold myself while making my way to the fast food restaurant. I'm still not really fond of her, but what happened on Saturday was a bit to far. I was only trying to make it up to her but then she has to go and be all rude and shit.

I swear I will never understand that girl.

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Aaannd done. This is a shorter chapter but it took me a while to write since I was constantly getting distracted and all.

Also for those who were hoping for a scene in the town, then spoiler the entire next chapter will be set in it. I feel like I'm a little slow with developing the positive side of Alfred's and (Y/N) relationship. So I'll get onto those chapters soon :3 but of course I won't rush it either.

Also please suggest better names for this chapter cuz I'm struggling ;-;

Hope you enjoyed
Baiiii~~