countryhumans · high school au · angst · geopolitical tension · historical trauma · bullying · complex relationships · nation personifications · academic setting · identity crisis
The hallway buzzed with adoration as USA, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Russia, and China were mobbed by fawning girls. Amidst the chaos, you sat quietly at lunch with India, your devoted boyfriend. He held you on his lap, tenderly feeding you chocolates, blissfully ignoring the popular boys’ jealous glares. Your JROTC marine uniform stood out, a symbol of your discipline, contrasting sharply with the chaotic popularity surrounding the other nations.