Speed Date 10 and 11

One would find it safe to say that Miss Hungary and Miss Philippines were friends. Rather good friends in fact. It may seem like an odd friendship, but they had many a thing in common. They both enjoyed shopping together, baking delicious treats, and the occasional butt-whooping. Although they didn't do last one as often as one would think. Knowing this, you can only imagine how excited the pair of countries were to see each other.
   
"Eee!!" Maria squealed.

She leapt out of her seat and ran to hug Elizabeta. On Elizabeta's face was a huge smile.

"Ah! I haven't seen you in forever!" gushed Elizabeta. "How are you??"

"Oh you know, same old, same old. What about you?"

"Well, I'd love to say I'm doing great, but Roderich is being so aggravating right now! He's been ignoring me for quite some time now!"

Maria nodded sympathetically.

"And he is always playing his piano!" She continued. "Yes, it's beautiful but there is only so much a girl can take!"

"Mhm…" Maria agreed half-heartedly. She honestly wasn't sure how to respond.

"Well, enough about me and my issues," Elizabeta stopped to take a sip from her drink. "So… I saw you flirting it up with a certain blond-haired, blue-eyed host… Tell me everything that happened!!"

Maria was at a loss for words.

"But, but there's nothing going on between us!" Maria stammered, not without a blush on her face.

"It sure didn't look that way!"

"But, but!"

"Hahaha I'm only kidding Maria!" laughed Elizabeta.

Maria begrudgingly smiled at her friend. They chatted for a little bit longer and sipped at their drinks. They continued their talk about the men in their life. When Elizabeta mentioned Gilbert, as if it happened by some magical, coincidental force, Gilbert stopped by at their table.

"What's cooking, good looking?" Gilbert said to Elizabeta. He leaned forward and took a sip from her drink.

"Ugh, Gil go away!" Elizabeta swatted the albino. "I am kind of in the middle of spending time with Maria here!"

Gilbert turned and faced Maria. "Hey," He said with a wink and smirk.

"Hello," Maria replied politely.

"Gil… You need to leave."

"Sorry Liz, but you minute is just about up."

Just as he said that, the buzzer went off.

"Hmmph. Well Maria we need to hang out so we can talk more later okay? Let's go shopping next weekend or something!" Elizabeta said as she started towards the next table.

"But of course!! I'll see you then!" Maria replied brightly.

Maria looked down at her skirt and smoothed out the fabric. She was waiting patiently for whomever was next in this whole dating thing when she got the odd feeling that someone was watching her. When she looked up she saw none other than Gilbert starting at her intently.

"Can I help you?" Maria inquired.

"Well, lucky you gets to go on a date with awesome me!"

Before she could reply Gilbert said, "I wonder why someone as awesome as myself hasn't spent time with you yet. You know, I haven't really noticed you around before. I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Gilbert and I am the totally awesome nation of Prussia!"

"Well, hiya Gilbert. I'm Maria and I represent the Philippines."

After the pair had gotten to know each other just a little better, Maria noticed a peculiar, fuzzy thing sticking out of Gilbert's head.

"Erm… what is that?" Maria asked, gesturing to the creature in his head.

"Oh, him?" Gilbert reached towards his head and grabbed the little puff ball. "This is my
awesome bird, Gilbird!"

"Can I pet him?"

"Why not? Go ahead!"

Maria reached out and scratched Gilbird's head.

"D'aww. He is so cute!!"

Gilbert smirked and said, "Is he as cute as me?"

Maria was speechless. Her face turned a bright shade of red.

"Umm.. well… yeah.." Maria sputtered.

Before he could respond the timer went off.

Not without that smirk on his face he said, "Well, this was fun. We should do it again sometime. I'll take you out or something awesome like that."

"Okay, sure!"

Gilbert bid Maria farewell and left her to her own devices.