Repairing Our Relationship

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iGnOrE tHe ImAgE-

North Korea P.O.V.

I awoke to the usual alarm in my ears. This morning would be the same as always-

Why do I feel arms around my waist?

I turned to my head and saw China cuddled next to me, holding my waist and somehow fast asleep despite the alarm. That's right-China had stayed over because his brother kicked him out for the night.

BUT WHY IS HE CUDDLING ME?!

I felt my cheeks heat up. I was really surprised and didn't know what to do. I remembered the alarm when I started to get a headache. God, did I have to put it so loud?

I tried reaching for it to turn it off but found it useless. China's grip was firm, and I couldn't move. I instead decided to wake him up. That's when I realized my mistake.

China's face was dangerously close to mine when I turned around. I froze and stared at him for a few seconds, admiring his beauty before snapping out of it.

"Stupid..." I called myself aloud.

I gently shook China awake, and he became a blushing mess after he realized what happened.

"Sorry! Sorry! My mistake! I- uh... Sorry..." He apologized.

I only laughed for a second before grabbing my head. That dang alarm...is too loud...

China acted quickly and turned the alarm off. My headache stopped after a few moments.

"You okay?"

I nodded. China sat next to me now. Even though the headache was gone my hands remained where they were.

"You sure?"

"I'm okay China, really."

My words were more quiet than I wanted them to be. China only grew more worried. "You sure?"

I didn't say anything this time. Currently, I was trying to keep the room from spinning. "North?"

I remembered China was in the room and turned to him. He had a worried expression on his face. "Yeah... I'm okay now." I said.

I stood up and went downstairs, followed by China. We both got ready for school in silence. Half way there, China asked me, "So... what was that about?"

I looked at him. "I always get a headache when that alarm goes on for too long. I really need to turn it down."

China chuckled. "You do. It was gonna drive me insane."

We continued to chat along the way. Suddenly I realized I was the only one talking. I looked at China. Sure enough, he wasn't saying anything; he was just looking straight ahead and seemed deep in thought.

I tugged his sleeve. "China."

He flinched and looked down at me (literally). "Sorry, I was thinking..." He turned away from me.

"What were you thinking about?" I asked him, curious.

"...The 混蛋 Taiwan..." (Bastard)

I nodded. I was furious at Taiwan that he kicked China out. I could tell China was trying his best to not cry last night.

China and I arrived at the school early. Instead of going inside, China wanted to stay outside and wait for a special brother of his. So we both talked on the stairs for a while.

In no time at all it seemed, countries starting coming. I was about to head inside when I heard a familiar voice call me. Thank goodness it wasn't South Korea.