After the world meeting, I made my way to my hotel room. I was excited about tomorrow, but Germany's words were the main thing that played in my mind.

Kid...

I wasn't a kid. I was new, but I wasn't a kid. Throughout my years living under Turkey, I had seen famine, war, genocide...I wasn't a kid. I just wasn't a free ruler. It was clear that it was going to take a while before I was able-

*knock*

There was someone gently knocking on my door. Without thinking, I opened it to Italy and Japan at my door.

"(Y/N)~" Italy chimed giving me a hug.

"Oh...Hello," I smiled, slowly hugging him back. "What are you two doing here?"

"Italy suggested that you may not have a dress for tomorrow night. He wanted to come help you pick one out. I decided to accompany him," Japan explained.

It was true. All I had brought were suits, nothing that would be acceptable for a ball.

"I hadn't thought about that. Thank you." I smiled.

"We don't have time to waste. The stores will be closing soon," Japan added.

"Come on (Y/N)~" Italy joyfully commanded, taking me by the hand and dragging me out of the room.

Japan was close to follow us as we made our way throughout the beautiful city of Paris. I was fortunate that we were in such a city. To say the least, there wasn't a shortage of dresses to pick from.

As I looked though the shops, all I could think about was Germany.

Which dress would he like?

It was a foolish question. I was aware of that, but I couldn't help but wonder. I couldn't help but wonder about him. He was so stern and strong. He was so assertive and manly. He was-

"What do you think about this one, (Y/N)~" Italy asked.

He pulled out a pink gown, which was beautiful, but it was far too bright for me. I didn't have the heart to tell him I wasn't a fan, but luckily, Japan did it for me.

"That's far too flashy for (Y/N), she should try something like this," Japan said.

He held a midnight blue dress, which was much more my style, but the dress next to it, really caught my eye. It was a deep forest green gown. It was a halter off the shoulder with long sleeves. I was in love with the gown.

"I want that one," I said, grabbing the gown.

"It doesn't even have sparkles," Italy complained.

"Italy, it is her night," Japan pointed out.

"Well, (Y/N) is so pretty, she could pull it off," Italy said.

I blushed slightly, pulling the dress off the rack. "I'm going to try it on."

Once I had the dress in my hands, I knew. I didn't need to try it on, this was the one.

"This is it. I want this one," I stated.

"You don't want to try it on?" Japan asked, unsure.

"No need to." I smiled.

"Aw, we don't get to see it?" Italy pouted.

"Tomorrow," I teased.

I took the dress to the front desk, where I paid for it. We then made our way back to the hotel where I thanked the two for taking me. Once back in my room, I hung the dress up for a display. I went to be that night feeling giddy as ever.

"May I have this dance?" the blonde asked, holding his hand out for me.

"Of course," I replied, taking his hand.

The broad, blue eyed male took my hand and lead us to the middle of the dance floor. He guided my body closer, keeping his hand on my lower back. We danced blissfully to the music. I followed his lead, as he spun me, causing our bodies to come closer.

He then leaned down to my ear and whisper, "You look magnificent tonight."

His husky German accent caused my spine to shiver-

A loud ring went through my room, and I shot up in my bed. It was already 10:00 a.m. I wanted to desperately go back to bed, but I knew I had a big night to prepare for.