Taken Away

by ayabelle1118

Alfred thought he'd finally found the one, the one he could share his life with, the one he could spend forever with... Arthur. He'd waited so long to share his feelings, and he was delighted when they were returned. Alfred loved Arthur so much... which is why it hurt so much when he was Taken Away.

"Why are you doing this?" Alfred asked, tears streaming down his face.

"I have to." Arthur said, turning away, hiding his tears. He grabbed his suitcase, turning deaf ears on his beloved, and began to walk towards the waiting cars. "I love you, Alfred."

"If- if you loved me, you'd stay!" Alfred sobbed, no longer able to hold it back. This was worse than he could ever imagine.

"I can't." A whispered reply floated back. Alfred watched with tears in his eyes as the car drove away, the small british flag waving behind. He watched as his Arthur was taken from him, forever.

"Arthur…" Alfred said nervously. 'Here goes nothing.' He thought.

"Yes, Alfred?" Arthur asked, breathing in short bursts. Alfred opened his mouth to talk, but couldn't find the words. 'Oh, fuck it.' He growled, and brought his lips down to meet the Brit's. The kiss was sudden, but Arthur wasn't surprised. He'd been expecting it.

Hoping for it.

Alfred felt his heart rise and a huge weight lift from his shoulders. He'd done it, he'd shown Arthur his feelings—and they'd been returned. He didn't have to be alone any more. He could be somebody's hero. He could finally share his life with somebody, with somebody he loved more than life itself. He'd loved him for so long, too frightened to say anything, but here he was, locked in a deep embrace.

Slowly, he pulled away, breathing heavily, and touched his forehead to Arthur's.

"I love you, Arthur." He whispered.

"I love you too."

But it's all over now.