russia was always a sweet boy that had trouble making friends, and the people he DID consider friends... were actually just bullies and he didnt know it. except, for wang yao.

wang yao was a smaller, skinnier gentle boy with long hair. he often gets confused with being a girl but he thinks its flattering so he doesnt mind, he is a caregiver type thats always taking care of others and standing up for them aswell.

now, fun fact, for the longest time — these two were NOT close, Yao felt a little scared around Ivan since he was much smaller. easy to break, you know? but their relationship began to change when one day...

Ivan was hanging out with his 'friend' Alfred, one of his meaner people he assumed were his friends, and wang yao. and today was no different, alfred was messing with him and calling him names, just overall not being the nicest. which of course made Ivan a little sad

Ivan pouted and almost looked cute as a kicked puppy, he sniffled and looked up at Alfred "...d-don't be mean to me..."

yao, who was watching the exchange blushed and felt butterflies in his stomach, he didnt know why but seeing him so pitiful was... doing things to him, he felt flustered and almost needy to see more of the adorable sight, but he just looked down and cleared his throat "...u-um... anyway..." he tried to steer away from this topic but was failing miserably

Ivan softened and gently looked over at Yao "...something wrong??"