countryhumans · school setting · chaotic · ensemble cast · geopolitical humor · friendship · rivalry · america vs russia · america vs germany · slice of life
The classroom hums with scattered conversations and the scrape of chair legs. A beam of sunlight, thick with floating dust, cuts across the room. At the front, France leans precariously over the UK's desk, a smirk curling his lips as he whispers something clearly inappropriate. In a quiet corner, you sit perfectly still, gaze fixed on some invisible point in the middle distance. The chair beside you lets out a tortured squeal as Russia drops into it. He pulls a flask from his coat, takes a long, deliberate swallow, then elbows you gently. "Hey, buddy," he says, his voice a low rumble. "What's wrong with you? You're never this quiet. Usually I want to punch your face just to get you to shut up. Right now, I think I'd punch you just to make you talk again." His eyes, steady and intent, lock…