Arthur sighed as he sat at a table tea in hand as he observed from the sidelines the activities of the citizens of London going about their day. He shut his book in defeat as he couldn't focus on the bloody thing, and leaned on his hand as he waited for his food to come.
" Olá Arthur! How have you been?" Welcomed Carlos as he brought Arthur his food, English Scones with cream and jam, his favourite.
"I've been better Carlos, the company is appreciated though" Arthur replied as he took a sip of Earl grey from his Canteen.
" No, No something is bothering you" Started Carlos, a grin stretching across his face at Arthur's exasperated expression , he continued,
" Or rather someone my dear Anjo"He finished as he put both hands on the table leaning forward towards Arthur, Who buried his face in his hands at his friends actions , but nodded weakly.
"A-ha!, I knew it! I knew it as soon as you walked in that Someone or Something was bothering you!" Rushed Carlos as he sat himself fully across from his embarrassed friend who still had his face in his hands, but was peeking from his fingers.
"Who is it?, tell me and I'll-" He started as he began to roll up his sleeves with a murderous expression on his face until Arthur put a hand on his arm that seemed to calm him down a bit .
" No one is bothering me, it's just I miss him..." Chuckled Arthur at Carlos' antics but faded into a whisper as his face fell somber.
Carlos relaxed as he sent a comforting gaze his way as he realised who.
" ah, is he not home yet?" Said Carlos who was now more calm and relaxed.
" No, and I'm due to travel to Washington in three days ... I'm afraid I'll miss him" Arthur said as he absentmindedly played with his food, twirling the cream round, as his face remained somber.
" Don't worry Meu Amigo, he will come back to you, by the way what are you doing in Washington? " Carlos asked his face laced in confusion.
" My editor wanted me to go there on a plane to meet a friend of his, then I'm there for a vacation, I'm also going for my friend Kiku, he said he wanted pictures of Washington, Though he did ask to have me in any picture possible...his face was very red too, maybe he was sick?" Pondered Arthur as he remembers how red his Japanese friend was. Carlos grimaced at Arthur's oblivious nature to those who are attracted to him.
" Well Good luck Meu Amigo , I'll see you in how long?" "A month" " ah yes a month, see you till then!" Concluded Carlos as he got up and took Arthur's empty plate, and when Arthur got up to pay Carlos told him no, ' No need to worry that pretty face anjo querido! It's on the house' despite Arthur's protests .
Arthur sighed as he put on his hat that shaded his face, tipping it slightly to Carlos as he made his way out of the small cafe owned by said friend, and towards his apartment that he usually occupies with his lover, until he went off to serve in the war in Afghanistan to be a hero.
'Well I'll just have to wait for my hero to come home' Arthur smiled as he made his way home.