America's POV

I was sitting on my couch looking through my phone, wearing my Santa hat and waiting for my guests to arrive. My house looked like Christmas threw up and I liked it that way. Though my dad, UK, wasn't as pleased. But he doesn't count. Anyways back to what I was doing. Which was...nothing! Well because there's no one here I'm gonna rant my problems to these people who are creepily listen to my thoughts as I describe my life. (Me: AME STOP BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL!) Okay strange lady who ships me with my crush (Me: RUSAME IS LIFE AND YOU CAN NEVER CHANGE MY MIND)...I am concerned for her..anyways, yes the person I have a huge crush on is russia, but I knew he never liked me that much. Plus he is dating another country whose name I never bothered to learn, but he is bringing them tonight so I guess I am learning who it is...I sighed and tried to turn my thoughts away from the Russian but I just couldn't...he was so perfect in every way. His smile on those rare occasions he did. His laugh, which was even rarer. His sarcastic nature and how he seemed not to give a sh*t about the world. Why, of all countries in the world, did I have to fall so hopelessly in love with the one who barely notices me. The bell jerked me out of my thoughts and I jumped up putting a large smile on my face, excited to see my first guest. I opened my door to see my brother Canada and his boyfriend Mexico (Quick A/n: okay so I know most people love Ukraine x Canada but I got inspired by @SnowGalaxy06 and they look cute together so deal with it okay back to the story.) I waved at him with a big smile and motioned them inside. They stood in the doorway and started to come inside before I stopped them. "Hey you two you know the rules," I said with a small smirk and pointing at a spot above their heads

"America what do you-" Canada started to ask before he glanced up to look at what I was pointing at. mistletoe "Oh..OH-!"

"Come now you know the rules," I laughed while still smiling.

Canada rolled his eyes at my childish behavior and bent down giving Mexico a soft kiss. Mexico kissed back passionately and they soon parted but not before I got a picture. Mexico looked sideways slightly flustered and Canada smiled at his cute behavior. "Lets go to the living room." Canada said and I lead them to the area.

"Make yourselves at home," I called and went to check on the cookies.

They were cooked so I took them out of the oven and laid them on the plates smiling happily. I waited for ten minutes and then started decorating them with multi colored icing to look like snowmen, randier, and other things that represent the season. Once I was done I took one of the plates and brought them out, along with a tray with glasses of milk. "Here's to the couple of the year!" I said proudly and bowed as I put them in front of them.

"Why THANK you," Canada said dramatically and took a bite of a cookie. "Wow this actually tastes like a cookie! Not some weird lab experiment!"

"Thanks bro." I rolled my eyes and left Canada and mexico laughing behind me.

Over the next hour the rest of my guests arrive all except...russia and his date. I was miserable because Russia promised me that he would come and I felt a little let down. I turned on my phone when I was alone and texted Russia.

America: Hey where are u?

                                                                                                                      Not coming :Russia

America: Why? Are you okay?

                                                                                                                                Yes... :Russia

America: Then why aren't you coming?

WHY CAN'T YOU MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS FOR ONCE CAPITALIST! :Russia

That really hurt...like a lot...I just got insulted by my crush...I-I had thought me and him agreed not to call each other capitalist or commie...when I tired to text back he had blocked the number. I felt tears come to my eyes and I decided to go to his house to check on him. Something must have really been bothering him because he never acted like that. I walked up to Canada as he was talking to Finland, Estonia, and Mexico. They stopped talking when I walked over to him. "Hey Canada can you take care of things here ...I need to go check on Russia."

He opened his mouth before seeing my worried eyes and nodding. "Sure Ame. I'll hold down the fort and tell everyone where you have gone."

I smiled at him relieved and caught sight of Finland's face...was that a slight look of guilt? I gave him a questioning glance and he looked away from me avoiding eye contact which wasn't like him at all. Why was everyone acting so weird today? I shrugged it off and continued on my way to my car. I then made the five minute trip to Russia's apartment. I stood on the door way suddenly nervous and lifted up my hand to knock on the door, before dropping it and sitting on the steps with my head in my hands. "Come on Ame! This is Russia! Why are you scared?" I asked myself. I Gathered up my courage and stood up. Finally knocking on the door. "Go away," I heard Russia's voice from inside and it sounded choked.

"Hey man I came to check on you...I think you blocked my number by accident and I-"

"I did it on purpose now leave."

My heart stopped but I shook it off. "Come on bud I'm worried about-"

I heard a sarcastic laugh come from inside. "Worried? When have you done anything but laugh at me or make fun of me? No not right now. I'm done with you crap. I'm done with YOU. So why can't you LEAVE ME ALONE!"

I stood there a few seconds before getting over the shock and sitting with my back to the door. "Because no matter how many times you have pushed me away i always came back. No matter how many times you've yelled at me I always shake it off and laugh...you might not see it but I've always been there for you even if you haven't been there for me ...I...I'm always there for you...So I'm sorry but you can never get rid of me man. I'm here to stay." I laughed shakily.

Silence came from the other side and then the door creaked open and I stood up quickly. There was Russia with his head down, and his ushanka casting a shadow across his face so I couldn't see his eyes. "Come on Russia at least look at me," I whispered and reached a hand out.

He looked at me and I stopped moving and speaking. His eyes were red and there were tear streaks going down his face like ... "Russia were you crying?" He took a shaky breath in and his eyes filled with tears as he brought his hands up to his face. I brought him inside and we sat on his couch. He started to sob large heartbroken sobs and gripped his sleeves tightly with his hands. I quickly brought him to my chest, tucking his chin under mine and hugging him tightly. We had lied down so it wasn't that hard to do it. But with him on my chest with all his weight it did hurt a little. However at the moment it didn't matter so I had just dealt with it. He sobbed into my chest and I rubbed his back mumbling words of comfort into his ear. He finally stopped and sat up rubbing his eyes and taking shaky inhales. I sat up as well and put an arm around his shoulders. "Russia can I ask why you are crying?" I mumbled and he just continued to take shaky breaths before he nodded.

"F-Finland was just using me...h-he liked someone and was u-using me to m-make them jealous...He never loved m-me." Russia cried more into his hands and i squeezed his shoulder rubbing his arm gently. I reached out my hand and rubbed my thumb on his hand as I held it in my own.

I guessed that Finland was who he was dating and that was why I saw him looking guilty. "It's okay..I'm sure you'll find someone much better than him."

"I-i had thought it c-could work out...sure we w-were kinda different but..."

"Hey ...shh it's okay.."

We just kinda sat there for a few minutes even after Russia had stopped crying. "You need to get out. Come on the party's still on," I stood up and held out a hand smiling. "You know if you want to."

He took my hand smiling. Smiling JUST for me. "Yeah I'll come."

We hung out at the party together for the rest of the night and it was the best night of my life. WE got considerably closer since then and I loved it. Even if we weren't dating I knew he didn't hate me. And that felt good.

(time skip to Christmas day the next year)

Russia's POV

Okay Russia today is the day. Over the past year me and America have gotten much closer and I found myself wanting to spend more time around the smaller country. He wasn't as cocky or rude as most people think and he really is considerate and kind. I think I fell in love with the country. So today I was going to tell him...but if he doesn't feel the same way I could always ask to be just friends...(Me: IT'S HAPPENING! STAY CALM! STAY FLIPPING CALM!) Oh is that her again? I sigh. Yeah let's just ignore the creepy lady in my thoughts. Anyways. I walked up to his door and smiled softly at his over decorated house. I knocked on his door and he quickly opened it. "Russia you came!" He exclaimed and hugged me which made me blush slightly.

"Yeah and you didn't have to drag me out of my house this time too," I joked making him giggle.

He started to lead me inside when Canada stopped him. "Oh no you two don't. You know the rules," he smirked and pointed at a spot above our heads.

"Hm?" I glanced up and did a double take. Oh no.

Mistletoe.

I glanced at America and saw his face was glowing red like a tomato. "We don't have to do it i-if Russia doesn't want to," America squeaked fiddling with his hands and avoiding eye contact with me. 

'Does that mean he does want to kiss me?' I asked myself watching as America starts spluttering out excuses. 'Well only one way to find out'

"Who ever said I didn't want to?" I asked and bent down grabbing Ame's chin gently tipping it up to meet my own, kissing his lips softly. I felt america stiffen in surprise for a few seconds before relaxing and kissing back. He wrapped his arms around my neck and I wrapped mine around his waist. I never wanted it to end, but we soon had to pull apart for air. 'Well it was now or never.' I thought and said softly. "I really like you Ame."

"I-I like you too," He whispered his face red and looking sideways. 'cute'

"Come on kiss again I didn't get a picture," Canada complained

"I'm not-," America started to protest before I happily pulled America into stopping his protests 

Best Christmas ever. 

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Guess whose back babe! Me and with some fluff to make your Christmas all the more merrier!I hope you like it! I'm loving the Rusame and really loved writing it! Anyways Merry Christmas!

-Corah 😁↖(^ω^)↗