Hetalia x Reader ONESHOTS

AU!America x Reader - Pretense and Excuses

It was hard not to notice him strutting down the halls: he had soft, golden honey locks with a cowlick sticking out just above his right temple; behind his square-rimmed glasses were a pair of beautiful, round azure eyes; he was very tall and had an incredible muscular body hidden under his school uniform. To say the least, Alfred F. Jones is one of the most popular high school jock in World Academy W. Every girl in the campus would swoon just by watching him play soccer under the blazing sun while his face was glistening with his sweat. Though, he can be a bit boisterous and obnoxious just so he could be at the center of everyone's attention. Yet, he is mostly known to be an outgoing and friendly person who constantly has an exuberant smile adorning his face. Seriously, how can anyone not fall for someone like him?

Oh, right. There is one person who didn't fall for his charms, and that person is... you. Let me elaborate the reason you were desensitized by his charming features. To put it simply, you've known him since kindergarten and you had watched each other grow into the young adults you are now. In other words, you've practically known him all your life. To you, Alfred will forever be the loud and annoying childhood friend who stuck with you throughout the years. Even so, you conceit--proudly consider yourself as the person who loves and cares about him the most; after all, you've always thought of him as your not blood-related twin brother. Unfortunately for him, your attention was what he absolutely desired the most and not in a sisterly affectionate way.

The majority of the students believe that they can read Alfred like an open book, when, in actuality, there are many things people do not know about his character because he hides them so well.

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He pretends to not be able to read the atmosphere and use it to his advantage. For instance, when a guy is talking--flirting--with this clueless girl, who 'happens' to be you, he would immediately walk briskly towards you two and intentionally interrupt the conversation to take you away from the dude. Then, he would just blame it all on his inability to read the atmosphere afterwards.

"So, ma chère, how about it? Would you like to come?" Francis flirtatiously invited you with a wink.

"Your offer is so tempting..." You crossed your arms and displayed a thoughtful expression. Then after humming for a few seconds, you flashed a smile and replied, "I think I'll g--"

"Hey, dudes!!! Wassup!?"

Both Francis and you jerked in surprise at the sudden appearance of the blond American and his obnoxious loud voice.

"Alfred! You scared us!" You yelled at him with furrowed eyebrows.

"Oui, big brother Francis almost had a heart attack," he said as he clutched his chest and uttered a sigh.

"So? Whatcha talking about?" He curiously asked with an innocent grin, but in his head, I swear to God, if you were asking her out consider yourself dead, Francis.

"Hm? I was just inviting ___ to the gourmet food clubroom to taste a few dishes we will be preparing after school," he explained passionately. Then he dramatically raised his arms and closed his eyes, "We will be preparing the most exquisite cuisine you'll ever dream off~"

"There will be desserts, too!" You chimed in with eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Oui, oui~ Would you like to come along, Alfred?"

"I wanna go, but..." Alfred rubbed the back of his neck and frowned, "I have soccer practice after school so I can't."

"That certainly is a pity." Francis shook his head, his luscious blond hair swaying with his movement. "What about you, ma chère?"