America x Belarus- I can be your hero

Chapter 7: 4th of July

(Did I forget to mention there's some long timeskips. Not like 15 years..Oh well)

Alfred and I have been dating for a little over two years now and I really love him and everything about him. He pretty much cured my (What he called) bi-polar disorder. He is just so kind, patient (Which is needed if you are to live with me), handsome, and so much more. When I'm around him I can be myself. He truly is my hero.

I had been making lots of back and forth trips from my home to his so I decided to oficially move in with him. Neither of us could stand being half-way around the world from eachother. I love living with Alfred. I'm never bored, sad, or lonely. Plus, I never really know what to expect from him the next day.

Lately, when I sleep with Alfie our nights together are more heated, more intimate. We used to just talk until someone fell asleep. But now we share passionate kisses and touches. Alfred will kiss and leave small love bites on my neck, and will slip his warm hands up my shirt to feel my back, stomach, even breasts. I think he is trying to make me feel ready for my first time but he's still holding back. I don 't know why.

I am currently cooking breakfast for a sleeping Alfred and myself. It consists of blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, and orange juice.

I'm now putting all our food on separate plates and placing them on the kitchen table. I turn to go upstairs so I can tell Alfred breakfast is ready if he is awake but he is already standing in the doorway with strong arms crossed over his bare chest. Wearing his American flag boxers, of course.

"Good morning, Alfred. How long have you been standing there?" I ask and walk up to him to give him a kiss. He wraps his arms around my waist.

"Mornin', babe. I came in when I smelled your amazing scent in here. And breakfast." He says. I smile.

"Well it's ready now."

"Great! All this for me?" Alfred asks, sitting in one of the chairs by the kitchen table.

"And me, greedy. The plate with the abnormal amount of food is your's, of course." I sit down on the opposite side of the table. Alfred starts eating right away. I dig in as well.

"So I'm guessing it's good?" I ask.

"Hell yeah! Thanks for makin all this, Natalia."

"You're welcome. I just wanted to do sonething nice. I know your birthday is coming up and all." I say.

"Speaking of my big day, what are you gonna do?" Alfred asks.

"I'm not telling you." I say.

"Why not?"

"Because it will ruin everything if you know."

"Pleeeeeaaaassssee?!" Alfred begs.

"Nope." I cross my arms.

"Can you at least give me a hint?" Alfred asks, in desperate need for answers.

"All I can say is that I am sure you will love it."

"That's not good enough." Alfred pouts like a little kid which I find quite adorable.

"There will be fireworks." I say. Alfred rolls his eyes.

"Well, duh! Since when aren't there fireworks on the 4th?" I shrug.

"Finish your food." I order. Alfred continues to pout but still eats. "Good boy." I say. He rolls his eyes.

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It is now Alfred's Independence Day and he has been excited all day. I have been running around like maniac trying to get the finishing touches done for his party. Alfred has not been allowed in our house and he keeps calling me, begging me to let hin come back.

I planned this party all by myself and it has to be perfect. Other countries offered help but I refused. Unfortunately, I am broke. But it is all worth it. For Alfred.

It is now 6 PM and the guests are arriving. Pretty much every country Alfred knows is here. Lia even managed to get Arthur to come.

I realize everyone except the birthday boy is here. I walk up to his younger brother Matthew, who is currenty dating my sister Katyusha.

"Hey, Matthew?" I ask. He jumps when he hears my voice but turns around.

"H-Hey, Natalia. What do you need?" Matthew asks.

"Do you know where Alfred is?"

"No. Sorry." I sigh.

"Okay. Thanks anyway." I walk away. I pull my phone out and decide to call Alfred.

"Hey babe." He answers on the second ring.

"Alfie! You have to come home now!" I yell, blocking out the noise in the background.

"Why? What's wrong?" Alfred asks, worry hinting in his voice.

"Just come home!!"

"Okay, okay. I'll be there in a bit." Alfred hangs up. I smile to myself and go to the center of the living room.

"Excuse me? Guys?" I try multiple times to get their attention without being rude. I look over at Stella. She gets up and walks over to where I'm standing.

"HEY!!! Shut up! Natalia is trying to talk!" Stella exclaims, making everyone shut up.

"Thanks, Stella. Okay guys. I want to thank you all for coming. I know some of you do not want to be here.." I look at Arthur. "..But thank you anyway. Now Alfie will be here soon. I want you all to find a hiding place in here. I am sure it is big enough. I will turn off the lights and when he arrives and turns the lights on we will all yell 'surprise.' Got it? Good. So start hiding now."

"Anything for you, mon cher." Francis says. I glare at him. Lia walks over to him and slaps him, much to Arthur's amusement.

A couple minutes later, when everyone has a hiding spot and the lights are off, Alfred finally arrives.

"Natalia? Where are you?"'Alfred asks and turns the lights on.

"SURPRISE!!!" Everyone exclaims while jumping out of their places.

"Oh my God! You guys!" Alfred yells and laughs. "All this is for me?" I wall up to him.

"Happy birthday, Alfred." I lean up on my toes to kiss him.

"Natalia, you planned all this?" Alfred asks.

"Yes..I love you."

"Love you too." Alfred leans down to kiss me again but is cut off.

"As much as we would all love to watch you make out there is still an awesome party going on." Gilbert says.

Alfred's party goes on. We play games, talk, drink, and eat. I swear I will explode if I eat anything else. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, stuff Alfred eats.

Everyone is outside ready for Lia and I to bring out the cake.

"Ready?" Lia asks.

"Yeah." The cake is amazing. And huge. It has Alfred's flag on all four sides. It says 'Happy Independance Day, Alfred!' in neat, bold cursive. There are red and blue fireworks designed around the words.

Lia and I bring out the cake outside and light sparklers on it. Alfred sees it and his eyes grow huge. I smile.

"Okay, countries! On three, we will sing happy birthday to Alfie. One, two, three!" We all sing happy birthday and once we are done Alfred blows the sparklers out.

After everyone gets a slice of cake the highlight of the evening arrives.

I look over at Yao and give him a thumbs up. He fiddles around with a few things and soon enough, fireworks are lighting up the sky. Alfred turns when he hears the loud boom. Everone looks up in awe. Alfred wraps an arm around my waist and kisses the top of my head.

The firework show goes on for ten minutes until red, white, blue firworks go off everywhere. The finale.

"I love you so much." Alfred says. I loon up and he kisses me.

"I love you too."