Strange things about America (Not mine!)

Chapter 27

Chapter 27: Overworked

America had tried to stay awake during the world meeting. He really did. But after not getting more than six hours of sleep in the last two days due to work he couldn't help but fall asleep. Of course, the rest of the nations couldn't help but realize that their usually hyperactive American was passed out in his chair.

"Do you think this is a bad omen?" China asked as he started to poke America on top of the head.

"Stop that!" Canada said as he swatted China's hand away. "He's had a lot of work to do over the last few days."

"America works?" Russia asked looking surprised.

"Of course he does." Canada snorted as he grabbed his bag and started to rummage through it. "He's the world superpower. What did you think he did all day?"

The others shifted guiltily in their seats at this question. They honestly thought America despised doing any kind of work and avoided it at any cost. Canada rolled his eyes as he pulled a blanket out of his bag. He then gently draped it over his brother so he didn't wake up.

He shouldn't be tired. I mean, he does have time off right?" Germany asked as he glanced at America. Canada gave a hollow laugh at the question.

"Alfred only gets about two weeks off each year. He is the only OECD country that does not require employers to provide even a day of paid leave to its employees. Most of his people are scared to even take more than a week off of work each year because they're afraid they'll lose their jobs." Canada said with a sigh.

"Are you serious?" Italy asked in horror. "You mean he works almost every day of the year?!"

"How is the bastard still alive?" Romano asked as he shuttered at the thought of never getting a day off work.

"How the hell does he expect to live like that?" England said as he looked sadly down at America, who was still fast asleep. "It can't be good for his health."

"More importantly, how in the name of heaven is he still so cheerful?" France asked in bewilderment.

"I don't know." Canada shrugged. "He's been like this for as long as I can remember."

"The stress will kill him." Japan said with a worried look. "There must be something we can do to help."

"Well, we could force him to take a vacation." Russia suggested. For a moment, the other nations thought about it.

"That sounds like a great plan." Hungary said with a small smile. "I'll call his boss and tell him our plan."

"Alright!" Germany said as he stood up, "Operation get America to take some time off before he kills himself is now in action!"

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America felt someone shaking his shoulder. He tried to ignore them, but they kept shaking him.

"Al, you need to get up. The meeting ended an hour ago." Canada said quietly.

"Oh, I'm sorry Mattie. I was just so tired." America said sheepishly as he looked sleepily up at his brother. "Why didn't you wake me up during the meeting?"

"Because you needed it, you moron." Prussia said as he walked up to America with a frown on his face.

"No, I'm fine." America said with a nervous laugh.

"You're lying." Russia said from behind him. America jumped and looked around him, and was surprised to see that he was surrounded by the rest of the nations.

"What the hell is going on?" America asked, getting more freaked out by the second.

"I guess you could call this an intervention." Germany said, and the other nations nodded.

"I'm not addicted to drugs." America said in confusion.

"You idiot." England sighed. "You're a workaholic."

"I am not!" America cried. "I'm fine!"

"I see that talking is not going to make a difference." Germany said with a small shake of his head. "Not like I thought it would. Russia, you know what to do."

"What are you talking about?" America said as he moved away from Russia. Russia only smirked as he picked up America and threw him over his shoulder. "Put me down you stupid communist!" America yelled angrily as he struggled to get away from the taller nation.

"I'm afraid I can't do that, comrade." Russia said. "You're going to kill yourself if you continue to overwork yourself. So we're going to force you to take a four week vacation."

"But..but.." America said as he looked at the other countries.

"No arguing!" Hungary said. "I already called your boss and he thought this was a great idea. He has ordered you to take a vacation."

America finally gave a sigh a defeat. He was tired after struggling with Russia and he didn't feel like arguing anymore. Now that he thought about it, he was pretty tired. And he was rather comfy in Russia's arms. Huh? What was he thinking, this was Russia! But man his coat was soft! Maybe he could use a break...

"Oh dear, I think he fell asleep." France chuckled. America had fallen asleep again, and was snuggling into Russia's coat.

"Da, it seems that way." Russia said in embarrassment.

A/N: Americans have less time off than almost any other country in the world. It's so stressful! Now, I don't have any pairings in this story. But if you do see any pairings feel free to squeal like a fangirl. Or fanguy. I don't know. Do what you want. I don't care. XD