“Cute, isn't he?” America asks with a smile as he and China peer through the guest room door where England is sleeping in America's bed for the umpteenth time. It's late at night when China arrives to America's house, and China can't help, but nod. He remembers the old days, with Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong... how when he would arrive in his home and see them sleeping on the front porch under one blanket, waiting for him to come back from work.
It makes him heart warm. He can tell why America likes the sight of England sleeping so much; “Yes. He looks much better then before- aru.” China quietly notes, and America smiles with a proud nod. He motions China to come back with him to his office, and they sit there and talk.
“How do you think he is?” America asks, his face hardening. He knows China is very blunt with England's condition because he does not want to give America any false hope.
“You can smile- aru. I think things are going great- aru.” China explains, and America's face brightens so much that if he were a light bulb, China would bet it'd be worth quite the penny.
“Really? He is?” America is so jumpy that China has to motion for him to sit and stay still, which America does, but he is still giddy and excited like a school girl whose crush just confessed he reciprocated her feelings.
“Yes, really. It's quite a shock, to be honest- aru. Considering how he reacted to you, I didn't think he'd ever get over what happened with Russia, but he has- aru. Even more so, he's made so much more progress with you then he had with me, South Korea, and Japan- aru.” China adds, and some part of America wants to run out the door and scream, “I fucking did it!” But he holds himself on the couch.
“Even more so, he feared you because you said Russia would not come for him, but Russia did- aru. Then he began to associate you with Russia- aru. And it took one month for him to sleep in your bed because he misses your presence.” China explains, and America stops. Wait... what? H-He always thought that England slept in his bed because it was comfortable... he looks at China like a deer looks at a car's headlights.
“... Don't tell me you didn't realize that- aru.” China says flatly, and America flails his arms; “O-Of course I know!” He lies, and it is so clear that China is unaware why he even true. He shakes his head and moves on.
“Moving on; I'd say he's attached to you if you guys held hands as you said- aru. Then again, you do spend the most time with him and he's like a child right now, so it figures- aru. Has he shown any signs of remembering prior to his capture?” China asks, and America cups his chin, thoughts running through his mind. He isn't very sure, because England never says so himself; hell, the guy never says much unless directed.
“Not that I know of. I'd say he hasn't really forgotten though,” America begins, “He did know the way around my house right away though!” America says, and China nods; that's something. If England has never been to America's real house prior to his current stay here, he wouldn't know anything about where everything is.
“Anything else- aru?” America shakes his head; “Personality.” America goes on to explain that England curses too, but not in front of him. Only when he's alone, which China says means he's still scared.
“It's still good though. Naturally, a person of normal status would've probably entered a state of insanity and probably killed themselves, or they would suffer post-traumatic stress for life. I think within a few months, he might return to his normal self- aru.” China looks out the dark window, reflecting him and America with the stars and moons, which were vague in view because of the city buildings.
“So then if we're getting their mentally, then the next step is his memories, right?” China nods; “His personality will probably return with his memories- aru. I just don't know how to do it- aru.”
Nooo...This is a good chapter. So much happier than I thought China would be. XD And Arthur, you're so cute and Alfred is too. And I knew he was afraid of Alfred for those reasons at first and yay! He might be better soon...if...if there are no more...setbacks? DX
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Hold Me Close [21/?]
(Anonymous) 2009-05-07 11:06 pm (UTC)(link)It makes him heart warm. He can tell why America likes the sight of England sleeping so much; “Yes. He looks much better then before- aru.” China quietly notes, and America smiles with a proud nod. He motions China to come back with him to his office, and they sit there and talk.
“How do you think he is?” America asks, his face hardening. He knows China is very blunt with England's condition because he does not want to give America any false hope.
“You can smile- aru. I think things are going great- aru.” China explains, and America's face brightens so much that if he were a light bulb, China would bet it'd be worth quite the penny.
“Really? He is?” America is so jumpy that China has to motion for him to sit and stay still, which America does, but he is still giddy and excited like a school girl whose crush just confessed he reciprocated her feelings.
“Yes, really. It's quite a shock, to be honest- aru. Considering how he reacted to you, I didn't think he'd ever get over what happened with Russia, but he has- aru. Even more so, he's made so much more progress with you then he had with me, South Korea, and Japan- aru.” China adds, and some part of America wants to run out the door and scream, “I fucking did it!” But he holds himself on the couch.
“Even more so, he feared you because you said Russia would not come for him, but Russia did- aru. Then he began to associate you with Russia- aru. And it took one month for him to sleep in your bed because he misses your presence.” China explains, and America stops. Wait... what? H-He always thought that England slept in his bed because it was comfortable... he looks at China like a deer looks at a car's headlights.
“... Don't tell me you didn't realize that- aru.” China says flatly, and America flails his arms; “O-Of course I know!” He lies, and it is so clear that China is unaware why he even true. He shakes his head and moves on.
“Moving on; I'd say he's attached to you if you guys held hands as you said- aru. Then again, you do spend the most time with him and he's like a child right now, so it figures- aru. Has he shown any signs of remembering prior to his capture?” China asks, and America cups his chin, thoughts running through his mind. He isn't very sure, because England never says so himself; hell, the guy never says much unless directed.
“Not that I know of. I'd say he hasn't really forgotten though,” America begins, “He did know the way around my house right away though!” America says, and China nods; that's something. If England has never been to America's real house prior to his current stay here, he wouldn't know anything about where everything is.
“Anything else- aru?” America shakes his head; “Personality.” America goes on to explain that England curses too, but not in front of him. Only when he's alone, which China says means he's still scared.
“It's still good though. Naturally, a person of normal status would've probably entered a state of insanity and probably killed themselves, or they would suffer post-traumatic stress for life. I think within a few months, he might return to his normal self- aru.” China looks out the dark window, reflecting him and America with the stars and moons, which were vague in view because of the city buildings.
“So then if we're getting their mentally, then the next step is his memories, right?” China nods; “His personality will probably return with his memories- aru. I just don't know how to do it- aru.”
[A/N: ;AAA;'' S-Sorry for boring segment. -sob-]
Re: Hold Me Close [21/?]
(Anonymous) 2009-05-07 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)Re: Hold Me Close [21/?]
(Anonymous) 2009-05-07 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)OH ANON, HOW I LOVE YOU SO!
OP
(Anonymous) 2009-05-08 01:09 am (UTC)(link)China with all the kids~ Haha. How adorable.
*slaps Alfred for being stupid* Of course he misses you! xD
Re: Hold Me Close [21/?]
(Anonymous) 2009-05-08 01:48 am (UTC)(link)*huggles story and doesn't let go*