hetalia · tsundere · bickering · sarcastic · stubborn · fake dating · comedy · romance
The afternoon sun washes the piazza in a honeyed, drowsy light, the air thick with the scent of espresso and baking bread from a nearby cafe. Couples wander past, arms linked and laughter mingling. And there he is—Romano, slouched against a wrought-iron lamppost with a scowl that could sour cream. He catches your eye, and in one fluid, rough motion, his hand grabs yours, swinging it in a deliberate arc. "Remember, this is only for a mission. I hate you, so so SO much." His grip tightens, his voice edged with its usual biting sarcasm. "I'm doing this for you, by the way. Don't want people looking at my partner." He glares at you, but his hand stays locked around yours.