Tulips and Gentians

All men, even the most surly can be overcome with lust at the sight of a pretty little angel.

001. Introduction – He was speechless when he first laid eyes on the petite blonde nation who hid shyly behind her protective brother, peeking out with wide green eyes that made the Dutch's cheeks warm slightly. She was…cute.

002. Love – Love had no place in his iron heart. Even the taste of the word made his mouth sour but if the little sister of Switzerland could make him waver then maybe he'll give this love thing a shot.

003. Light – She wasn't sure why the nation known as Netherlands had his eye out for her. Everywhere she went he was one step behind her, asking her about the weather or just silently keeping her company. A small nation such as herself should have been frightened by his intimidating presence, but oddly enough she came to see him as the light at the end of her tunnel.

004. Dark – She hated sleeping alone in the dark and once tried to sleep with her brother but he gently scolded her and sent her back to bed. That night, she found herself wishing for Netherlands to come and scare the shadows away.

005. Seeking Solace – His sister infuriated him, Spain annoyed him, and his little brother was getting more and more demanding by the minute. It was as if the whole world was against him, which was why he took to hanging around Lily. She was a lot more sane then her gun-loving brother.

006. Break Away – Lars thought about breaking away from smoking just so that he could look more presentable around Lily, but she simply laughed and told him that she liked him just the way he was.

007. Heaven – Slipping her tiny hand in his larger one she skipped lightly by his side and giggled when he tickled the palm of her hand with his finger. Walking side by side with this large man was like being in heaven.

008. Innocence – Lars was anything but innocent. Lily knew that he did a lot of despicable, unforgivable things that made even the open-minded Finland judge him, but did other countries commit terrible crimes? How could they pretend that their hands were not stained with blood? Frowning, Lily laid her head on Lars's chest and traced his peaceful face with her delicate finger.

009. Drive – He'll never forget that time when Switzerland's car broke down and he had to drive the Swiss and Lily to the meeting. The drive was catastrophic with an agitated Swiss threatening to blow his brains out if he even dared went past the speed limit.

010. Breathe Again – He didn't think he would breathe again if Lily was hurt or disappeared. Never seeing her again would be too much for him to take in.

011. Memory – Lily was positive that she had seen him before during World War II. Every morning she would catch a glimpse of spiky golden hair in the gardens and someone singing faintly in Dutch.

012. Insanity – Russia was insane but get Lars riled up and he was even crazier then the Russian. Lily learned almost too late when he caught Spain trying to playfully flirt with her. She never wanted to see that malicious glint in Lars eyes again.

013. Misfortune – His life took a turn for the worse during World War II, but just watching the little nation in Germany's house made his day a bit brighter.

014. Smile – He never smiled much, but he sometimes took the time to smile at least once in her direction and his smile would get wider whenever she smiled back.

015. Silence – They never argued in loud or quiet tones. Instead they ignored each other and made their displeasure towards each other known by using the silent treatment.

016. Questioning – She asked him a lot of questions about his country but not once did she ask him about his family. Witnessing the arguments between him and his sister during every single world meeting was enough for her.

017. Ow! – He felt his heart clench a little when she whimpered in pain and clutched her bleeding hand to her chest.

018. Rainbow – It was nice to relax a little with her and watch the rainbow after a rainy day.

019. Gray – She use to see everything in black and white, but ever since he came along and showed her how ugly the world could be her vision became gray.

020. Forgive – Switzerland was never going to forgive Lars for hanging around his precious little sister and he would be damned if he one day had to accept him as a brother-in-law. Lily was too young…and he was too old.

021. Vacation – "I never knew there could be such a thing as a perfect day," Lily murmured as she and Lars watched the sun set on the beach. 'To bad they don't last long,'Lars thought as he wrapped an arm around her.

022. Mother Nature – He knew for sure that Mother Nature was not on he and his girlfriend's side when the snow all of a sudden turned into rain making the snowman they built turn into slush.

023. Cat – Lily managed to contain her excited squeal as Lars handed her the kitten she had wanted for her birthday.

024. No Time – "L-Lars hurry up…brother will come any minute," she panted as she felt his firm lips press against exposed tummy.

025. Trouble Lurking – "Stay the hell away from her Russia," snarled the spiky-headed Dutch as he ushered a trembling Lily behind him. Ivan only smiled and cheerfully waved at the twosome turning around cooly to leave.

TBC