Strange things about America (Not mine!)

Chapter 22

Chapter 22: Talking out Loud

"I don't know..." America muttered as he looked over his notes. It was just before one of the G-8 meetings, and America thought he was alone. However, the other countries were peeking into the room, alarmed by America's strange behavior.

"Why is he talking to himself?" Italy whispered worriedly to Germany.

"I don't know." Germany said as he eyed the American with a slight frown.

"This can't be a good sign." France said as he glanced at England. "He might start talking into midair like you England."

"How dare you!" England snarled as he smacked the Frenchman over the head.

"What difference does it make?" Russia shrugged. "He was already crazy."

"No he wasn't." Japan said. "Maybe he is just stressed?"

"He thinks out loud more than you guys think." A quiet voice said from behind them. The others jumped, and spun around to see Canada behind them with a bored expression on his face.

"Matthew, vous avez failli me donna une crise cardiaque!" France gasped as he clutched his chest.

"Sorry." Canada said. "But you guys really never noticed America talking to himself before?" The others shook their head.

"Well, I guess I shouldn't be surprised." Canada said with a glance at his brother, who was quietly cursing the paperwork in front of him. "America usually tries to stop himself from thinking out loud when he's around other people."

"Why does he talk out loud in the first place?" Japan asked looking confused.

"Helps him think." Canada said. "A lot of people in his country like to talk to themselves when they're thinking."

"Damn them all." America hissed angrily, causing the others to peek back into the room anxiously. "All they do is argue about pointless things, point out each other's flaws, and try to make themselves look good when they're nothing but scum."

"Is he talking about..." Italy whimpered, unable to complete his sentence out of fear.

"I should have listened to Washington." America sighed, all the anger draining out of him. "Political party's suck."

"Oh, that's why he's angry." Italy said happily as the others face palmed.

A/N: Had you going there for a minute didn't I? Hehehe. Americans, (not all of them, but quite a few of them), like to think out loud when they are thinking. I do it all the time as a matter of fact. Now, I have an announcement to make. In celebration of having over 100 followers, (THANK YOU ALL!), I want you guys to review what you think the strangest thing Americans do. I can't wait to see what you think!