#portswiss

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Switz forever flustered by the attention Port tries to give him.

Cuties commissioned from @hetalvetia Thank you ❤️

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Are you good with ship suggestions? I can toss portswiss at you if you still need some.

I'm not good but! I did this little draw.

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Portswiss for @folightening I think that's the last of the ship asks.

Characters: Portugal + Switzerland

Theme: Love, Unrequited Love; Architecture; Distance; Dark Academia

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Portswiss commissioned from bilo_art over on twitter. And a blurb from a fic I haven't finished yet.

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João slowed when he saw the familiar back up ahead. Silently. Slowly. For once he was going to surprise Vash.

It was tiresome to watch his every step, but well worth the caution. He came up behind Vash and reached out to place a hand on his shoulder. Vash let out an uncharacteristic shout and grabbed his cloak but didn't do anything else before relaxing.

"You shouldn't be out here," Vash said.

João stepped in closer, so much closer than he should, and pressed his cheek to Vash's hair.

"I was missing you."

Vash stiffened again and João chuckled. He didn't have to look to know Vash was blushing. Gently he guided Vash to look at him.

"Your Highness, this isn't-"

"It's just the two of us," João whispered.

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And Switzerland is falling in love before he even realizes they've become friends.

Their conversations have long stopped being awkward. Switzerland laughs at his jokes. Every time Portugal laughs at his attempted humor feels like triumph. Every smile, warmth. For once Switzerland looked forward for seeing someone who wasn't Liechtenstein.

The man knew what boundaries were but had only respected them at the beginning. As they got closer and closer still the wall dropped. Switzerland tore it down himself the first time he stepped in to stand by his side and point at a distant awe he had to share with Portugal. They had stayed like that, and Switzerland had blamed the chill autumn air. Soon enough there was no excuse yet Switzerland allowed Portugal close anyway. They leaned into each other's space without a care or reason and Switzerland caught himself craving the closeness.

And then Portugal leaned closer until his lips were against his cheek and before Switzerland could form a response to the sudden intimacy or the way everything screeched to a momentary halt around them, Portugal was hurrying away and Switzerland was too breathless to call him back.

Oh he knew what the feeling was. It wasn't new; just unfamiliar and unfelt in so so long he had thought maybe he'd forgotten how. But now it was there and it didn't change a thing between them.

Next time they saw each other Switzerland prepared himself and even though he was way overstepping his own boundary it was easy to press a kiss to Portugal's cheek. Stunned green eyes looked at him and Portugal's face so close so suddenly startled Switzerland. He stared at him and then Portugal was closer still and - Yes, that was a kiss. Switzerland relaxed and would have kissed him too if he hadn't started laughing.

He kissed Portugal before he had finished laughing and the way Portugal held him was warm and comfortable and... Switzerland didn't mind falling again if Portugal was the one to catch him.

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PortSwiss is such a cute ship! I've never heard of it before. Is it based on history or the aesthetics (aka their personality and the dynamics based on that) Very curious

Thank you, thank you ❤️

Portswiss is purely aesthetics. It's the clash of Portugal's easygoing, teasing nature and Switzerland's serious nature and contradictory attempts at neutrality. The similarity between them despite how very different their outer personalities might seem. The idea of Switzerland falling in love with someone like Portugal and being conflicted over it. Portugal going from finding him fun to tease to 'oh shit there's something here'. Both asking When did that happen?, How did that happen? Their potential dynamic is interesting, and I think they could be cute together if they ever gave it a try. ...I just like them together; I can't fully explain why. Haha

(And they do look beautiful together)

I actually did try looking to see if there's history between the countries. If there is, it's before Switzerland was called Switzerland or I'm not looking in the right places. But I think that adds to the beauty of a relationship between them, as nations. If there's no notable history, no outstanding interactions between their people, that means whatever feelings would just be them. They would fall in love with each other for the other and without humans affecting their feelings and the more I think about it, the more beautiful that is.

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You should also rate some ships. Spamano, and then I'd like to hear more about PortSwiss, including your rating.

Thanks Yikes

Spamano - SSS as a fan of dmc's rating system

They are The Ship. Perfection. They understand each other in ways no one else does, need each other in more ways than even they realize. In any universe they will find each other and fall in love all over again. They are each other's special person and I love that for them.

Portswiss - SSS again

I think about them as much as I think about Spamano.

It all starts when they both leave a meeting/party/etc for some air and one of them decides to initiate conversation. Finally noticing each other, you could say. It all spirals from there. After centuries of friendship with England, Portugal understands Switzerland perfectly and even finds him cute. He has fun riling him up with his teasing, and Switzerland falls for it easier than he'll admit. But they're like minded in ways that matter and Switz doesn't mind his company. Despite his teasing nature, Portugal also understands when to back off and give Switz his space. They form a relationship without influence from humans and leave other nations baffled because it's them.

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Getting out of the rain

@hetalia-rarepairweek Day 2 Prompt: Comfort Hetalia - Portswiss Switzerland runs into Portugal outside in a storm, completely soaked and miserable. Comfort isn't something he's good at but he feels the need to try anyway. Ao3

There was, Switzerland noticed, someone else unfortunate enough to be caught in the sudden storm. Unlike himself, the rather pathetic looking other person hadn't had an umbrella with them. Him.

What was Portugal doing sitting out in a rainstorm?

Switzerland strived to remain neutral in all ways, all the time. It was better to not get involved. Why should it matter to him that Portugal was sitting on a bench during a storm that had completely soaked him? That the other was likely cold was certainly not his problem; it had been Portugal's decision to not get inside.

"You're going to catch a cold," Switzerland was saying before he'd finished considering his options.

A hum was not a proper response. Switzerland scowled and moved closer until his umbrella shielded both of them from the rain. That got Portugal's attention; pink rimmed, sad eyes startling Switzerland into concern.

"What's your problem?"

"Nothing."

Switzerland scowled at such a blatant lie.

"Nothing wouldn't… Whatever. It isn't my business. But I won't let you sit out here and give yourself a cold." He grabbed Portugal's jacket and tugged. "Get up."

Portugal stood and together they went to Switzerland's house.

"Okay." This was awkward. He didn't usually have guests, much less unexpected ones. "Bathroom's down the hall to the left; I think there's a robe you can use."

Portugal walked off in the direction he'd pointed and Switzerland watched him a few moments before huffing. There was only one thing to do in this situation.

Switzerland didn't look up from melting the chocolate into the drinks when he heard Portugal enter the room.

"Give me a moment."

Portugal stood silently at his side and accepted the offered mug just as quietly. Together they went to the living room. Switzerland sat on his seat while Portugal took one on the couch. He still looked miserable, staring down at the hot chocolate with such an expression Switzerland was almost tempted to ask what was wrong. But he wasn't one to pry.

They sat in mildly awkward silence, the peace in the room interrupted only when Portugal complimented the drink.

Giving comfort was not one of Switzerland's strengths. He could barely comfort Liechtenstein. Portugal was an entirely different matter. They didn't have a history together. Or any special alliance. They weren't exactly friends, despite most of their interactions being anything but political. Switzerland scowled over the mug at Portugal. Something about him tugged at Switzerland's heartstrings in a way they hadn't been tugged on in a long time.

"I appreciate this," Portugal finally said.

"You better."

There was a small smile and Portugal leaned back on the cushions. For a few minutes the blissful silence continued. Portugal looked thoughtful now, though Switzerland tried not to stare. The robe was open enough to expose a section of his chest, and with his hair down he looked comfortably at home on Switzerland's couch. He was more distracting than usual like that and now wasn't the time to notice how attractive he was.

"Have you ever felt left behind?"

Switzerland blinked at the sudden shift in tone. How sudden.

"No."

Portugal was silent for a few long moments, long enough for Switzerland to wonder.

"Is this about England?"

Not that he cared how Portugal's relationship with England was going. It didn't matter to him the slightest. But he knew the two had been friends a very long time; it made sense that would be related to his distress.

"Not just him. I..." Portugal sighed. "Maybe you aren't the best to talk to about this."

"I can't promise I'll understand, but I can listen."

Portugal nodded and took another drink before continuing.

"Part of it is England. We've been friends a long time, but he seems to forget about me? A lot. It feels selfish of me, but I feel like he's moved on to other people and never told me he wasn't interested anymore. Or maybe he never was and it was just... But it isn't just him. All of my relationships are changing, or they already have and I just didn't notice before... And I don't feel very connected with my people. I mean, I am but not the way I should be? I don't know how to explain it."

Switzerland stood and changed seats to the one at Portugal's side.

"Am I too stuck in the past? Do I not keep up well enough? I don't want to change, but-"

"You're fine. Not everyone needs to be up to date by the humans' standards." He refused to speak on the inter-nation relationships: those he definitely did not want to be involved in and he was sure Portugal already knew his stance anyway.

"But they make us."

"They birthed us. That doesn't mean they get to control us. The connection won't go away if you don't keep up and match their constantly changing opinions. Just be yourself. If they think you're outdated or whatever that's their problem. As for England: it's his loss. Don't change for anyone but yourself."

If England wanted to make Portugal feel left behind and unwanted he didn't deserve his friendship anymore. Switzerland would've dropped England's ass a while ago if he were Portugal. But their relationship wasn't his business so he wasn't about to tell Portugal what to do.

The gentle pressure of Portugal leaning on him startled Switzerland and left him flustered. Rather than say anything he took another drink of his cooling hot chocolate. If that's what Portugal wanted they could sit like that for a few minutes.

"Can I stay here a while?"

"Sure."