came to visit him and paused when he saw him... "Brett..."

grins widely. 'Hey! Arthur! Wow, you look awesome,' He hugs the Englishman and steps back, hands placed proudly on his hips.

stared at him in disbelief for a long time, he was used to Brett being clingy. This... this was different. "What happened?"

'Hmm?' He doesn't look like he knows what Arthur is referring to. 'What do you mean?' He asks brightly.

raised a brow and shook his head. "You look... well you look good."

if his day can get any better! 'Really, you think so? Thanks! I feel great. Like a new nation. But without a poor economy and unstable_

language, of course.' He laughs.

smiles a bit at him, something was up... "Did something good happen?"

's cheeks flush but he continues to grin. 'Na, nothing much. Just started using semi-skimmed milk. Oh, and I'm dating Min.' He nods.

goes a few shades paler at that and stares at him. "N-North Korea?"

'Mmhm,' He nods again, grinning from ear to ear. 'He said he wanted us to be official now, so I said yes. Isn't that great?'

to say that he doesn't believe that's good thing at all, but he bites his tongue and shakes his head. "That's good." He nodded.

looks excited. 'I'm glad you think so! Cause I was going to have a family dinner - you know, so everyone can get to know him better. I_

thought you guys didn't like him much, but maybe I was worrying over nothing.'

stares at him, that sounded like a horrible idea. "Really... that uh... Brett I'm really busy. I don't think I can make it."

's smile falls. 'But...I didn't even tell you when I was thinking of having it.' He gasps, 'Youdon't like him do you?'

tucks his hands in his pockets, frowning. "I... Brett I cannot say."

looks upset. 'That says it all, Arthur.' He looks away, disheartened. 'He isn't a bad guy, you know.'

nods. He leaned over to him patted him on the shoulder. "I know... Sorry Brett, I support your decisions."

'Hmm.' He still isn't happy. 'I know you do. I just would have loved for my first real boyfriend to be able to spend time with me and my_

family. But I can't, can I? Greg can't stand him, you'll busy yourself, I imagine Australia will hate him too...This sucks!'

sighed a bit at the mention of Australia. "Brett... your family can't even stand being in the same room as each other. I'm sorry it's like

this."

pouts sadly. He knows Arthur is right - it just frustrates him when he is on good terms with everyone but they can't stand each other._

'I know, I know.' He drops his head on Arthur's shoulder and hugs him for comfort. 'Maybe things will change one day.'

pats him a bit, trying to be less awkward. "Well... it's mostly just me that is the problem... so you can have your dinner I just wont

come."

sighs. 'Don't be like that, you know that everyone involved is part of the problem. You'll still come see me, though, right?'

nods, "yeah... I'll come visit you still and Brett... I am the problem. So let's not argue about that one."

disagrees with him but knows arguing won't reassure anyone. 'Sure.' he pulls away. 'I guess it'll be awkward for a while.' he smiles weakly_

'Good think I really like Portugal, hmm? Can you imagine if I didn't?'

sighs at that and shrugs, "I'm not sure it's working out with Portugal." He patted him on the head. "Have you spoken to Ireland at all?"

looks shocked and upset again. 'What? Why? Did he do something? Want me to go beat him up for you, cause I can!' He looks gutted for him,_

and sighs. 'Not recently. He always seems to be in his house or in the local tavern in Dublin.'

shakes his head, "no I think I'm the one that might need to be beaten up. It's fine though Brett." He ran his hand through his hair and

shook his head. "I see."

stares at him thoughtfully. 'Oh...I think you blame yourself for too much, Arthur. You have to give yourself a break once in a while.' He_

shrugs. 'If you want Uncle Ireland, best go visit him. I think he's been keeping his nose out of everyone's business lately.'

nods a bit, "yeah I know. Well I'll wish you the best of luck with Min then."

smiles weakly. 'Thanks. Don't be a stranger to my home, okay?' he hugs Arthur. 'I'm gonna go work out what to say to Greg.'

smiles at that and hugs him lightly. "Greg will accept it. He'll have to." He nodded.