Italy x Reader- HetaOni- 24 (Part 1)

I looked at the note in my trembling hands, my whole body shaking slightly. It said I had 24 hours left to live... I found it on the piano and I guess I just believed it. How could I not? Everything had been so strange in the mansion... But I kept it hidden, I didn't want to worry anyone.

I made my way back to the safe room Germany had found. France, Prussia, and Germany stood in a corner, chattering among themselves as the others were scattered throughout the room, doing various tasks. I kept the note close to me as I weaved my way through the people.

Sitting on one of the many beds, I thought.I can't believe how much I've wasted my time. I can't just sit here. I have to do something! But what? Run and run and never sto? ...That sounds good... But I have to say goodbye. I got up, still making up my mind. I...I should tell them. I unfolded the note. The number 24 had somehow changed to 18. How? But...it was 24 a second ago...

"Everyone!" I called without thinking. Too late to take it back now. "I...I have an announcement." My voice faltered. All the countries gathered around me- even Russia.

"Yes, mia bella?" Italy. Oh, I'd miss him the most.

"This is urgent. But I warn you, you can do nothing to change my fate."

"What do you mean, fate?" Britain. He's not bad. I won't miss his cooking...

"I-I only have hours left to live." I glanced at the note, another hour had ticked away. "17 to be exact." I looked at each of them in turn, taking in all of their expressions. "It's t-true...I'm sorry." Tears managed to form in the corners of my eyes. "I am so, so sorry...Just...here," I thrust the note out at the countries. "read for yourselves." A tear rolled down my cheek, quickly followed by more.

Italy grabbed the note from my hand, quickly reading it. He shoved it at the rest of the countries and rushed to my side., holding me in hos arms as I started to sob. The full realization of my fate had stuck me with the force of a speeding bullet. I would have collapsed to my knees if Italy hadn't been holding me up.

Other countries soon gathered around us, telling me not to worry and assuring me everything would be fine. I think Italy shooed them away as he hugged me tight and stroked my hair, attempting to comfort me.

Eventually, I had no tears left to shed and I carefully pulled myself off of Italy, wiping my red and puffy eyes.

"Thanks Italy..." I murmured, lightly kissing his cheek. Oops. Didn't mean to do that. Shoot.

I saw him blush and I felt my cheeks heat up as well.

"S-sorry..." I glanced around awkwardly, trying to avoid looking at him. "Sorta spur of the mome-" I was cut of suddenly by a pair of soft lips on my own. Startled, my eyes widened at first, but closed quickly as I melted into the kiss, wrapping my arms around Italy's neck, melting into the kiss.

Wolf whistles and cat-calls could be heard coming from the other nations as we broke apart, both of us blushing furiously.

For a moment, everything was perfect. But just for a moment. Then I was reminded of the note.

Japan walked up to me, holding out the note. "______-chan... Here, you should see this." I took it carefully, scanning the words.

I gasped. "B-but how?!"