knocks on his door. He has a huge stack of movies and a bottle of peach juice and chocolate.

looks up then runs to the door. He face falls slightly when he sees it's not Ludwig, but brightens again when he realizes who it is._

"Mattie!! Come in, come in!!" He takes the items from him, dropping the movies on the table and going to the kitchen to put the other_

things down.

smiles a bit as he follows him into the room. "A-Ah I'm sorry for stopping by so unexpectedly... but I... I was kind of lonely without _

Francis and I know Ludwig went on the same trip..."

shakes his head. "No, no! It's fine, bella. I was hoping you would! I can't leave too much with Angel, here. Thank you for coming!"

brightens and nods. "I brought lots of movies so we can have so much fun!"

happy to have a boys night in. "If you wanna put a movie in, I'll go get some snacks and drinks for us! What would you like to drink??"

grabs the first movie, Rocky Horror Picture show and puts it into the DVD player. "Um... Juice would be fine."

pops some popcorn and puts the chocolate in a bowl, then pours two glasses of juice and somehow manages not to spill as he brings it out.

takes a seat on the couch and helps him put the stuff down on the table. "I'm guessing you miss Ludwig..."

chuckles sadly, "Just like you miss Francis!"

frowns and nods a bit. "Y-Yeah... I really miss Francis."

sits down beside Mattie and hugs him tightly "I know what you mean. I miss Luddy, too. But they'll be back soon. That's what I keep_

thinking about. Then they'll be back with us. and all will be well again!"

smiles and nods as he takes a piece of chocolate and pops it in his mouth. "Oh! I haven't told anyone else yet, but France and I are... um_

... Uh... e-engaged."

gasps and practically slaps himself in the face as his hands cover his mouth. "Mio Dio! Are you serious?? He jumps at him hugging him tight_

"Oh Bella, congratulations!! This is so amazing! Can I see the ring?? Are you wearing it??" He stammers he searches for the ring on his hand

frowns and shakes his head. "N-No... I... I kind of asked him out of no where and well we didn't have rings or anything and I had to go a _

trip first thing in the morning and when I got back he was gone."

frowns, but smiles soon after. "Well, when you get the rings, you so have to show me! Please, please please! I'm sorry that he left so_

Quickl- Wait. You asked him!?? That's so cute!"

blushes darkly and looks away as he nods. "Y-Y... Yeah, I-I did... we were in the closet and I... Well I dunno I thought if I asked him he_

definitely wouldn't leave me for anyone else."

almost chokes from laughing. "I-in a closet?! I don't want to know what happened in there! Aww, why did you think he might have left you?_

You should have seen the eyes that stared at you when you were looking! He wants you and only you!"

weren't*

smiles at that and blushes even more. "I-I know... I'm just... I was being childish... Sometimes I think I'm too young for him."

giggles some more. "Being countries, time is ageless for us. You shouldn't freak out about that! because then technically.. "He bursts into_

giggles. "China.. And.. and Russia!" He giggles some more trying to calm down to talk. "China's the oldest, right..? At like, 4000 or_

something. And he's with Russia now. Who, technically's only like.. 20 years old. After the falling apart of the Soviet Union! So you_

shouldn't worry!"

frowns a bit before nodding slowly. "I... I guess... but still."

frowns as well "But what??"

shrugs a bit. "I... used to think of him as my father..."

blinks at that. "Do you still?"

runs his fingers through his hair. "N-No?"

laughs at his stuttering. "Are you sure? You seem to be questioning it!"

purses his lips. "I'm positive... I love him..."

smiles. "Then what's the problem?"

sighs. "Nothing I suppose..." He looks up, "ah the movie!" He jumps and pushes play before sitting back down.

's eyes widen. He'd forgotten about it, too. He hugs Mattie for comfort, to help him see that he has no reason for any fears about Francis.