Matthew crushing and perusing gn reader??I can see him being super shy when reader lowkey starts flirting back since no one flirts with him
(NOT proofread... also im so SORRY for this being almost a month late😳 i was studying for my exams💔)
it started like a usual day for matthew—walking into the meeting room for the rest of the countries just to simply go unoticed. the fresh scent of cleaning products engulfed his nostril. had someone recently cleaned before he got there? anyway, he decided not to dwell on that too much & plainly sat down on the plushed cushions of the chairs.
the other countries eventually sat down as well. but before doing so, alfred had managed to bring an entire burger, trip on his own shoelaces, causing the "meal" to topple over onto the floor—he sobbed. matthew just sat there. wondering how he could be possibly related to this guy. he thought of getting up & helping his brother, but what good could that make? it wasnt like he or the others would notice. the best reaction he could get was maybe italy asking: "woah! theres two americas!" & gawking.
matthew sighed & remained staid. meanwhile, his brother, alfred, fathers, arthur & francis, ivan, ludwig, feliciano, kiku & a few others all gathered around at the elliptical table. their unshakable voices boomed through the room, discessing some plans that matthew couldnt be bothered to listen to. until alfreds words caught his attention.
"in light of recent news, there will be a new member of the board here with us today!" he exclaimed joyfully. murmurs of his fellows loaded the space. "ill go fetch them right now." & just like that, he ran off, slapping the door to open.
a new country joining them? was it perminet? matthew didnt know exactly how to feel. his thoughts began to scatter through different possibilities, until the door burst open.
you were more stunning than anything that matthew had ever lied his eyes upon. he felt as if he was supposed to pay just to even see the soft gaze of your eyes as you scattured to look around the room. then, your eyes met his. matthew could hear his heartbeat in his ears.
he had never felt this way about anyone before, was this the love he was promised for centeries? he began to invison a future together with you. maybe living in a nice cabin, with that… bear he couldnt remember the name of.
"hi," you greeted, as well as introducing yourself to the committee.
"well, you heard them! go on & pick a seat, wont 'cha?"
your legs strode as you walked to the nearest empty seat—which was beside matthew. maybe his luck was really turning up today. he wondered if he should introduce himself—no, that was lame & made him sound like a loser. well, he was a loser, but he didnt want you to know that!
"hi," he eventually spoke up in a hushed tone, facing the country beside him. "im matthew."
matthew expected you to not saying anything remarkful back, perhaps even laugh at his stupidity for even thinking he had a chance. yet, you articulated a warm smile to him.
"nice to meet you, matthew."
that was how it started—the two talked & chatted for the entire meeting. their conversation becoming more intense & intimate as they continued. matthew was confused about it at first, surely this had to be a joke, right? you couldnt actually be interested in him. or even maybe alfred had picked up some random prostiute off the street & paid them so he could get laid—no, there was no way he thought that lowly of you.
however, all good things must come to an end. no matter how exciting the thing may be. while matthew proclaimed his undying love for maple syrup, he noticed your cheeks suddenly began to flush with embarrassment. he—of course—stopped & began to wonder if he did something wrong, maybe you were a bigger fan of waffles. yet, your gaze wasn't on him. in fact, you weren't even facing him at all!
"uh… who are you talking to?" someone asked, confusing tainting their voice.
he would defintely need to explain that to you.
