Noticed Birthday (Canada x Reader) One-Shot

Ah, the World Meeting. The only time when all the countries would come together and discuss the world's problems. When each country would listen to what others had to say and come up with a solution. Yes, this was the time any country could speak up and share their feelings of their own economic development or anything else that seemed to bother them. This was the true meaning of the World Meeting - for all countries to speak freely about their problems, and for the other countries to help out.

Although, that never happened. Ever. 

Instead, it was fighting and nonsense. It would always start well, but never end the same way. England and France or America would end up fighting, and then nothing else would go right. Everyone ignored one another, and would begin talking about the weirdest things. It was just idle chatter, no one caring about what was going on in the world. And sure, there were those who tried to get things back on track, but each meeting ended with nothing being solved. That was what really happened in a World Meeting.

Although, there was one person who had it worse than anyone. America's little brother Canada. Sure, he was a fairly large country, but because he was very quiet and calm, not one to say or do much, he was always ignored. It soon became that he was a ghost-like figure in the room, never noticed and always quiet. Whenever he tried to speak up, no one could hear him, and when he was seen, America always freaked out and said Canada was a ghost. The poor guy was never noticed, or at least it seemed that way.

There was one country that always noticed him, and she smiled at his presence. Her name was [Country Name] or [Name] [Last Name] for confidential reasons. She was a kind country, but also rather rowdy at times. She often hung out with the younger countries, like Sealand and his gang, even to the extent of being called a big sister to them. She was a sweet country, and she always noticed Canada. Whenever someone would attempt to sit on him or not notice his presence, she would have Sealand and his group pull a prank on them, which always made her smile. And that made the Canadian smile with her.

Unbeknownst to her, Canada had developed feelings for her, but he was never able to admit it. He was too quiet and shy, even though she talked with him after every meeting. Her grin made him feel butterflies, and her laugh made him melt. Even the way she would play with the smaller countries made him happy, just to see how her atmosphere made anyone smile. If he could, he would say that he loved her, but he couldn't. Not when no one else could see him. It'd look like [Name] was confessing to air of she liked him too.

"Come on, [Name]! Let's play!" Sealand bugged you, trying to keep you from going to the World Meeting.

Giving a laugh, you said, "Sorry, Peter. I can't go today, I have something very important to do in today's meeting. Nothing you can say shall stop me!"

The small countries giggled, glad that you acknowledged them as countries. You really were a big sister to them, just being the way you were. That being that you were able to play with them when you wanted. Well, except for today.

"Please, [Name]? What's so special about today's World Meeting?" Sealand asked, pulling on your (f/c) military uniform.

Grinding to yourself, you bent down to the little country's height, and said, "Today is a very special day for my friend, Canada. So I'm not going to let anything get in the way of my plan."

"What's your plan?" Wy asked eagerly.

"Nothing much. I'm just going to make sure that Canada is finally noticed by other countries." You explained, pushing the doors open to the conference room. 

"Ah, [Country Name]." Germany called. "Vight on time as usual. I'm glad that everyone is here, now we may begin ze meeting."

"H-Hold up dude!" America called from his seat. "D-Does anyone else get the feeling we're being watched..?"

You rolled your eyes, and immediately finding Canada waving at you. Usually you would have waved back, but instead you pretended not to notice him. Although that was hard when he was being crushed by Russia. Again. Although, Canada knew what you were doing. It was a little something called payback.

Fake shuddering, you said, "M-M-Maybe it's a ghost!"

With that, you had America screeching, "A GHOST!! IT'S A GHOST!!" and pointing at Russia.

"What? Why me?" Ivan asked, utterly confused by the American's pointing and screaming.

Balling up your hands into fists, you got up and went to America yelling, "You are the worst brother in the world, Alfred! How could you be so inconsiderate!"

Leaving a confused America, you went over to Russia and told him to get up. He did as you had told him, and you quickly pulled Canada from being squished, and checked him for injuries. 

"Dude, [Country Name]. What are you doing?" Alfred asked. To him it just looked like you were talking to air.

At seemingly light speed, you punched Alfred in the nose and pulled on his ear, causing him to call out in pain, "Ow! What the hell?! That really hurts, cut it out!"

Pointing a finger at the "air", you yelled, "Apologize to Canada! He isn't air, he's your brother!"

Blinking a few times, Alfred soon saw his brother come out clearly and said, "Oops! Sorry, dude. I didn't see you there."

Canada immediately saddened, and looked at the floor. You looked over at him, shocked, before dropping Alfred on the floor. He then ran out of the room, leaving shocked countries in his wake. Before America could ask what happened, you bolted after him, and told the smaller countries to scold the older countries for you. They happily agreed.

Following Mathew outside, you watched his sad form cry. You didn't know what it meant not to be noticed, but you figured it must have hurt. Carefully, you put your hand on his, causing him to look up, startled. You gave him a soft look, and he hugged you so fast you could hardly tell it had happened. But you complied quickly and calmly put your hand on his back.

"[N-Name]," Mathew hiccuped, "you see m-me.. Right..? Y-You know that I-I exist, r-right?"

Giving a light laugh, you pulled the Canadian away from you, and got something from your pocket. It was a bag of tiny homemade maple leaf cookies, all wrapped up nicely. Mathew was surprised to see the cookies, as he thought you had forgotten. But seeing the kind smile on your face, he could tell you weren't kidding around. You had remembered, just like you had promised months ago to do.

"I made you these, Mathew. I wanted to share one with you, if that's okay." You told him rather quietly.

Giving a light nod, Canada replied, "S-Sure, [Name]. I want you to have one too."

Smiling, you took out a cookie and put half of it in Mathew's mouth. Before Mathew could bite down to eat the other half of the cookie, you got to it first. Biting down quickly, you brought your lips to his own, tasting the maple on his lips. He was startled at first, but when Mathew realized what was happening, he quickly relaxed, and hummed into the kiss. You smiled at him, but sadly broke away for air. Mathew looked at you shocked, as you just gave a smile as sweet as the maple on his cookies.

"[N-Name]..?" Canada asked, as though you weren't even real.

"I said I wanted to share a cookie with you, Mathew. I just.. Didn't say how, exactly." You replied with a sweet smile. 

As shocked as he was, it didn't last long. The other countries had gathered at the window after the scolding from the small countries, and had witnessed the whole scene. Prussia was laughing that weird snake laugh of his, along with France and Spain wolf whistling, while America and all the others were shocked. Although Sealand and the gang were giving thumbs ups, and smiling in admiration.

Now looking down at your feet, you asked, "So, uh, Mathew? Sorry about that sudden, uh, kiss there.. Do.. Do you like me, too?"

Before you could think otherwise, Mathew put half a cookie in your mouth, and repeated what you had done to him. You were now in Canada's shoes, feeling the shock he had felt, but you seen melted into the kiss, closed your eyes, and put your hands around him in a hug. Canada on the other hand, opened his eyes at one point, only to see his brother Alfred smile and give him a thumbs up.

Breaking from the kiss, you smiled and told Mathew, "See? You're noticed on your birthday."

"I love you, [Name]." Canada replied, hugging you protectively and lovingly.

With another smile, you said, "I love you too. Happy Birthday, Mathew."