On The Maple Leaves [CountryHumans Canada x Reader] (AU?)

Chapter 1: Under the Maple Tree

(Image art by me :D)

Leaves.
Leaves everywhere.
It was the beginning of fall as the leaves fell and danced onto the ground. Y/N noticed every time she took a step, she would be greeted by a soft crunch. Y/N would usually walk from school to home alone but in this particular day, it would change for good. She felt watched. She didn't know anyone that would come under this specific maple tree. Perhaps it was just a stray cat? Y/N slightly turned around to see a familiar figure only a few feet away. Maybe it was walking the same route as she did? Y/N came up with a bunch of ideas swarming her head. She continued to walk to her house, passing the park as the maple trees watched over them. Suddenly, she heard the leaves crunch from a footstep that wasn't hers and this time it was getting closer and louder. Y/N finally got the courage to look behind her once more. The figure paused as they locked eyes together. His eyes were as white as the snow during winter. His clothes were pretty decent as the plaid patterns seemed pleasing to Y/N. They kept observing their presence as finally the figure began to speak.

(Just updated it, sorry if it took a while, I've been busy with school.)

"S-so I uhm.." the figure began to stutter softly while looking at the ground. "Sorry to bother you but, I was wondering if I c-could borrow your mathematics textbook..? I-I.. left it in my locker." Y/N agreed as she reached into her backpack. She pulled out a slightly weary book and she motioned to give it to him. "Eh? T-Thanks! I really appreciate it.." he fiddled with his fingers and then glanced at Y/N. "Oh! By the way, my name's Canada." Y/N formed a warm smile and replied "I'm Y/N, and you can borrow it as long as you like." Canada tilted his head, letting his fluffy hat slump. His face was filled with a bashful expression. "R-really?!Thanks again eheh~ I guess I'll see you tomorrow?" The two concluded the day in a pleasant note.

The next day was the usual routine. Y/N had almost fell asleep at the 1st period in class. She didn't notice the time go by when she felt a sharp poke on her cheek. Y/N blinked and glared at the student chuckling with a pencil in his hand. "What was that for?" Y/N sneered quietly staring at the boy knowing that class was going on. She didn't want to get bothered neither to get in trouble. "Don't sleep in class dummy.." the mischievous student snickered jokingly at Y/N. In annoyance, the teacher barked at him "You look like you're having fun back there hm? America, why don't you spend the rest of it staying late after school completing your homework due 6 days late!" The teacher shot a furious look at the student as America continued to chuckle but this time, quietly and in worry. The bell rang after shortly and the classes continued. Lunch went by faster then America could finish his three layered burger. She didn't seem to notice her classes differently until the last period of class. Canada was sitting on the third back row. Y/N figured out that he was a new student in this particular school. Or perhaps, she didn't notice at all since she spent the time in this class sleeping. But either way, she didn't mind, as long as she knew that a friend was in her class.

Y/N opened her locker as she shoved the small piles of homework into her backpack. As she finished, she was greeted by a familiar figure. "Hey Y/N, I just wanted thank you for letting me borrow this." Canada handed the weary textbook back to Y/N. "No problem! Just ask me anytime!" Y/N replied and Canada smiled at her gentle kindness. "I kinda need this now.." she glanced at her textbook. "School gets harder everyday y'know.." she sighed while hinting a soft laugh. "I-I can help you with t-that! I kinda suck at math as well, but I'll be much of a help!" Canada offered with his shy expression. "You sure? You might be busy though.." Y/N replied. "Nah, I have time. I'm actually glad I don't have to waste time with my obnoxious brother." He joked while keeping his warming smile.

The two students walked at the same route this time. They stopped at the same maple tree that they had met yesterday. The leaves dangled from the wind. Y/N sat on the crinkly leaves as Canada kneeled comfortably reaching for his string bag. He pulled out a pencil as Y/N reached for her homework. She fidgeted with each separate paper then aligned them in a neat order. They inched closer to study the sheets carefully. A withered maple leave danced onto the ground between them. Canada has reached out for it and so did Y/N, letting their hands make contact with each other. They both glanced at each other with a shy and bashful expression. Canada had a light shade of red on his face. He playfully placed the leaf on Y/N's soft hair. Y/N swiftly ruffled through her hair searching for the maple leaf as Canada giggled finally reaching for the leaf and pulled it out of her hair. "Really..?!" Y/N smiled as she  shrieked in amusement. Her smile brought a delightful effect in Canada. He gently poked Y/N on her forehead. "We should do this everyday heh." Canada said glancing at Y/N. "Sure.. if you don't be a jerk.. hmph!" She puffed up her cheeks while forming a small grin.