The Dysfunctional Family Of Europe (Reader x Yugotalia)

Ch.14 Tears of the Unswayed

"Eh?"I blinked at Croatia as he slapped a hand over his mouth. "Ha...AH. Would it be weird if I said I didn't know that before you told me?"He was speechless for a second before he looked off to the side, he didn't even know what to do. I felt like backing away to give him some space, so I started to get up off the bed.

He grabbed my wrist, yanking me back down and staring into my eyes with a dead seriousness in his forest green ones. "Don't you ever, EVER tell ANYONE about what you just learned, or else I won't hesitate to make sure you die with this secret."Croatia's eyes were terrifying, and with the grip on my wrist tightening I gulped.

"O-okay! Secret safe with me—"Something Struck me just then, did he just...threaten my life? I just agreed out of fear but...No no, I won't kiss and tell. Croatia has much bigger things on his plate right now.

"Well...Albania told me how he feels about you, and how much he...he loves you and such...."I started, as he slowly releases my wrist. "Well...I...Don't like him like that. He's my friend. We might've had that one time but I was drunk, and when I'm drunk I say yes to everything...."Croatia said, which sounded like a cop out excuse, until I saw the distant look in his eyes.

He was quite serious about all of this but...it can't just go on like this. "Croatia, have you conveyed to him that you don't like him as a lover but as a friend?" He nods, I guess I'm taking on the consoling role now. "I have told that to him multiple times now. Constantly. But he's just too persistent."

"Well, maybe you need so confront him on a more serious note. Like take him away, just you and him, and talk everything over carefully."Croatia stared off at the ground, not saying anything for a moment. "You don't like him like he likes you." "I don't." "So then you need to tell him. Communication is key you know." "I know..."

Croatia threw the pillow on the bed and stood up, taking a deep breath. I can see it on his face that he's trying his best to be strong. "Croatia..." "Yeah?" "You're stronger than you think you are." I watched his lip quiver from my statement as I slowly stood up next to him, putting a supportive hand on his shoulder. "You got this." He gave a weak nod. "I got it I got it...."Croatia is just like anyone else in this sense...It's...The Human condition.

We ended up walking out of his room together, back into that hallway I've traversed countless times now. And right in the corner of my eye I can see Bosnia watching us, taking mental notes. I have to talk to him after all of this...

As we looked down the steps, Albania was just standing there on his phone, looking up hearing the shuffling. "Croatia~!My love! Are you okay? Do you need a hug? Serbia is out cold, so Macedonia brought him to his room, she's keeping an eye on him."He blurted All of this out, which almost made me overlook how strong Macedonia must be to haul him up the stairs! Terrifying!

"Albania, can I speak to you in private?"Croatia started off as he backed away a little, just to give some space. "Well Of course, I'll do anything with you privately~"Albania winked but Croatia just didn't react. "In my room please..."He sighed, as Albania looked a little put off, rushing up the stairs after him. They both disappeared behind the door.

At least Croatia is being mature about this, Albania seems to be too carefree about all of this but...I don't really have a right to judge someone else's love now do I? I don't know anything about love really...The wall just seemed to form behind me as I leaned back, letting my thoughts drift a little, Eyes closing.

I don't believe in whatever that shifty God told me...'I'll fall in love' He Said. Sure thing. It's not that simple, it can't be. I've been neutral all this time, I can't just open up my heart to whoever...I was probably just hallucinating the whole thing.