For: @bubblegum-beach
Reason: RusAme Secret Santa :D
Rating: General
Ship: Russia x America
Summary: Theyâre at it again, trying to beat the other in some silly, unnecessary competition to try and prove that theyâre the best. Only this time it doesnât end in a torn up room or bloodshed. It doesnât end in the world exploding. This time theyâre trying to prove to the other theyâre the best at romance and surprises.
A/N: @bubblegum-beach Eek Iâm sorry I didnât follow your wish as closely as I shouldâve but I really hope you still like it regardless! When I got my message that I had you I honestly flailed about hoping I didnât disappoint such a big player in the RusAme fandom ehehe ;u;
You can also read this fic on AO3~!
âI bet Iâm better at surprises than you,â the sunny blond American nation smirked.
Ivan raised an eyebrow and looked at Alfred curiously, âYou know I donât really like surprises, yes?â
âYeah, I know, but Iâm still better at arranging them than you,â he taunted and squeezed Ivanâs hand with a cheeky grin.
Holding hands with the American had certain disadvantagesâŠlike having the urge to crush Alfredâs hand. Ivan let out an exasperated sigh and his breath fogged the air, âIs this a ploy to get me to partake in some childish game you wish me to entertain? I am not interested.â
That made the younger pout, âBah humbug to you too, ScroogeâŠâ
The pair of nations were walking down the crowded streets of Southampton, England, currently. It had been the last day of the summit meeting that had taken place there and the meeting had been let out earlier than usual âfor the sake of the holidaysâ (or so Ludwig had claimed). Alfred had somehow persuaded Ivan to come along on a stroll of the city with him, and the Russian found himself wondering why heâd agreed; it probably had something to do with that damn puppy expression Alfred was just so good at pulling off⊠In spite of Alfredâs usual rapid subject bouncing and general nonsense, Ivan found it pleasant to be able to relax out in public. To be able to act like a normal couple. They would never be able to truly be a couple, though, no matter how hard either willed it⊠The violet eyed nation let out another long sigh and mentally slapped himself. Why was he so upset about that fact lately? Possibly something to do with the puttering about of couples everywhere around the holidays.