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"A skatepark..?" [name] turned to the Slavic in confusion. Normally, people would go to the mall or somewhere popular for a hangout.

"I find malls overrated and over-hyped." Slovenia shrugged. "Besides, there's barely anyone here so we can share our life experiences in peace without anyone hearing."

Right, [name] forgot that the school is an untrustworthy place to talk now.

Slovenia inched closer to his face, grinning from ear to ear. [name] could practically feel him breathing on his face. "That means we can catch up with each other now!"

Now that [name] has had a good look at the other country's face. Slovenia's eyes were rather extraordinary from other countries. It was more beautiful and captivating than the eyes he had seen.

Those irises looked like they could kill someone, or rather... It's the country's special ability.

"Mesmerised by my eyes, aren't cha? Don't worry, I'll gouge them out for you." Slovenia teased the other country for looking too long into his eyes.

He was too close for comfort, he could give [name] a little peck on the lips right there and here, and yet, [name] didn't budge. His eyes were too enthralling to the country.

"How... how are your eyes like that?" [name] finally snapped back to reality, leaning away from the Slavic. "I've never seen anyone with the same eyes as yours."

"Well, thanks for the compliment!" Slovenia perked up, backing off as his grin widened. "It's my special ability! I can see colours and auras of living beings and things."

The country shifted his focus to his bag, digging for something. [name] heard some clinking of metals or even gems before the Slovenian fished out a large piece of gold.

"This gold is rather rarer than any as it has a higher purity. Thanks to my ability, I can find rare gems fairly easily while mining." Slovenia pushed the gem he was holding onto [name]'s hands. "Consider this as a gift from an old good friend!"

That piece of gold weighed heavily in [name]'s palm. A solid gold. In his hands. It's passed to him like it isn't valuable but a toy. Just how many minerals did this country have on him?

Slovenia continued boasting about all the minerals he managed to mine, not disclosing whether he had the license to or not.

"Enough about me, more about you!" The Slovenian nudged the other country. [name] could hear the minerals in his bag jingling as he moved. "What have you done without me?"

"To be honest... I don't really know." [name] was unsure whether to tell the other about the past corruptions he fought in. Only Greece's corruption was known to the public, while the other two were not really publicized to the students.

"You really don't know..? Or did you forget? You don't need to hide from me, I know you're a forgetful person!" Slovenia chuckled, ruffling [name]'s hair. His arm snakes around [name]'s neck once again.

"Jeez... what's with you hanging your arm around my neck..?" [name] rumbled, slightly annoyed to have the country's arm on him.

"Let's just say, your neck and I have a secret chemistry." Slovenia placed his fingers on his lips, winking at the other country. [name] scowled in disgust at the thought.

"Ahh... it reminds me of how you would punch me in the face whenever I say that." He said solemnly, reminiscing about the past that [name] is unaware of.

That country didn't stop rambling about the two's past together and continued sharing stories to fill [name]'s memories.

Here's a thing, [name] is still confused as to whether the country is speaking the truth or not. He did see how Slovenia and Australia looked at each other with burning gazes.

"Ahahaha..! I remember now! Man, those good o' times we had together.." [name] grinned, saying lies to make the other party happy as he continued sharing events that he wouldn't remember.

"Y'know... we should be friends again. I really miss talking to you, man."

"Sure..?"

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"Yeesh... so, like, I started rage baiting this guy, and he actually fell for it!" Australia proudly announced his Bedwars stories on the table. "Honestly, we should all do game nights together."

Doing game nights together as a friend group was impossible, as Ukraine barely knows the controls on the computer, Peru hates to play competitive games, and Greece... she's just Greece, she does more productive things in general.

"What you're asking is... funny. Y'know, it's just you and [name] playing games at night." Greece stated the point of what the three were thinking. She stabbed her meat, plopping it into her mouth.

"Yeah... I prefer playing those farming games.. And Ukraine... err.... he just sucks at games in general. " Peru agreed with her point. Though it earned the moth a glare from the Ukrainian. "Sorry- I mean I could try but- I won't be as good."

"Y'know who would be good to have in your game nights?" Slovenia appeared right behind [name], with his arm resting on [name]'s head. "Me! I'll be a great addition."

Australia snapped his neck to look at the Slovenian who was looking at him with that smug expression.

He really did have a lot of nerve to show up right at Australia's table. First, he took [name], now he's gonna take his friends away?

"Oh hey there, Ven." Both Greece and Ukraine greeted the new country with a smile, much to the Aussie's dismay. Slovenia has already established a good relationship with Ukraine and Greece.

[name]'s face darkened as his nicely combed hair was messed up by that Slovenian. The amount of hair gel he applied and the money spent on it.

Slovenia infiltrated the group nicely, befriending almost everyone within 10 minutes. Australia watched from the sidelines as the country snooped in and charmed his friends right away.

What could he do? Everyone seemed to like him. All he could do was watch the other country take his friends.

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[name] dried himself with the towel after a quick shower in the school's shower room. The Physical Education made him participate and give his all to this one sports game no one had heard of.

'The facilities are... Not bad, actually. I mean, this school is prestigious, but I didn't expect them to put money into shower rooms no one practically uses.' He wiped off the final drop of water in his hair before folding the towel in his hands.

"You actually showered?" Australia leaned against the locker right next to [name]'s. His body was all sweaty and stanky.

"It's free so- wait. Did you watch me shower?"

"Why the fuck would you think of that- I'M NOT A PERVERT!"

"How suspicious..." [name] rubbed his chin, his chest bare in the open like a man he truly is. "Then why did you come here for? Unless.. you're a-"

"I swear if you're gonna call me a queer. That's not the reason why I came here!" Australia was done with [name]'s constant teasing. "Why would I come all the way here just to look at you when I can go home?!"

"'Cause you love me."

"Jesus Christ, who the fuck did you learn from to talk like this?"

Then it clicked, Slovenia was hanging around their friend group. It wouldn't be a surprise if someone was influenced by him.

Moreover, that guy seemed to talk to [name] the most out of the friend group. Gosh darn it Slovenia!

Every little reminder of Slovenia makes Australia just want to punch his face 6 or 7 times.

"Y'know, I wouldn't trust Slovenia if I were you." Australia went to his main point of coming here. Honestly, in [name]'s eyes, he looked like a jealous friend. "There's a reason why he came to talk to you all of a sudden. You must have something he wants."

[name] did see the expression on Australia's face change, he knew something [name] didn't.

'It's my special ability! I can see colours and auras of living beings and things.' [name] recalled that country saying. It was something he had that the Slovenian wants isn't it? It's the charm Japan gave him.

So the charm actually was special to the point that Slovenia wants it. Event after event, this makes [name] wanna turn into a rock in sleep forever.

"Oh my God. I should've seen the signs earlier..." [name]'s brain finally snapped back to reality. He opened the locker, showing the Aussie the charm he hid beneath layers of his clothing. "He's going after this isn't he?"

The charm glimmered under the shadow, immediately catching Australia's eyes.

"He... he has a thing for shiny things." It explained the reason why Slovenia always carries gems with him at all times.

"This must be precious to you isn't it? Keep this on your body at all costs." Australia warned the other country. The shine on the charm gave him the hint that it was valuable.

"Don't worry, I'll keep it on my body even if I'm showering... unless he's a pervert like you are." [name] gave him a wink, shoving the charm in his uniform pocket.

"I'M NOT A PERVERT!"

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(Extra scene)

Slovenia's eyes darkened, sliding back into the shadows. Though stealing that charm wasn't his actual plan but Australia was close.

Had Australia not foreseen his plan, he would have already made it to the charm.

The Slav watched the colourful under the layers of clothes get pushed inside [name]'s shirt pocket in silence. Was there a use to keep talking to that friend group if both Australia and [name] knew what he was after?

No. It's not over yet. He's going to figure out how [name] managed to get his hands on the exact copy of the charm that the members of the Student Council own. One way or another.

That same colourful glow. He has to know how that country got them without being part of the council.

[name] could be a valuable resource.

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Twitter post(s) for the day!

Did you know?

• There was once a horde of people chasing after Slovenia to sell his eyes

• Peru most likely plays Sims if he's free

• Slovenia is just morally grey

A/N:

Hi guys I might be posting another CH book..🤔🤔

I swear if won't discontinue this book like the rest😭 (I made this far with all the lores and story boarding🥀)

ALSO

Ask away with any questions you have regarding to this book or me😛 and I'll answer em in rhe comments 🫰