Icy Heart and Warm Love

Chapter Eight

It wasn't an ordinary day, that was certain.

Every time Russia and Kalda had talked to each other, Kalda had always gotten a weird, tingling feeling inside of her.

She could tell that it was the same way for Russia as well because he would always say something in a really quiet voice before he walked away.

Kalda had tried asking the Baltics if they had any ideas, but they came up short of an explanation like she had.

Russia's behavior only got weirder and weirder, with him becoming more and more defensive every time Kalda had tried to ask him what was up.

He's beginning to act a lot like Britain, Kalda told herself. There's no explanation besides that. Maybe Britain is telling Russia about all of the fun things that I've been doing with him....?

Kalda suddenly began to freak out at the thought.

That would be horrible! Kalda continued. I haven't done anything wrong except maybe cross the "Maid Loving Her Master" line a few times!

Kalda sighed, putting her head in her hands as she stared out of the window and into the endless forest.

Russia and I played there a while ago, she smiled. He had fun then, but now he's just acting different.

Kalda wanted to know what was going on, but she just ignored the matter.

No use asking Russia about his weird behavior twenty-four seven, Kalda calmly reasoned with herself. No one likes such repetitive talk.

She heard a knock on her door, so she turned to see Russia standing in her doorway.

"Hey," Kalda smiled, awkwardly tucking some loose strands of her brown hair behind her right ear. "Is there something that you need, Mister Russia?"

"Hello," Russia smiled back. "Yes, there is. I'm going to Meeting in America. Don't know when I will be back, so watch Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania while I'm gone, da?"

Kalda widened her eyes.

"What?" she gasped, shocked. "Are you....?"

"Putting you in charge?" Russia finished with a grin. "Yes, yes I am."

Kalda stayed silent, not quite sure what to think.

Why is he trusting me with such a huge responsibility? she wondered. I'm not as strict as he thinks I am at all!

"U-uh yes, sir!" Kalda said, answering him quickly.

"Thank you, Kalda," Russia replied. "I knew that I could count on you."

He walked away, and she could hear the faint sound of a door closing.

Kalda sighed, knowing that she should try her best to be a good example to her three friends.

Kalda walked into the library, remembering that the Baltics had told her that they would be there in case she needed them.

"Hello, boys," she grinned, holding up a broom. "Guess who's in charge of you while Mr. Creepy is gone."

"No way!" Latvia cheered. "How did he let you do this?"

"Basically he just told me to keep an eye on you three while he's gone," Kalda frowned seriously before grinning again, "but let's have some fun, shall we?"

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Russia arrived at the Meeting place, hearing everyone's voices arguing in the room as usual.