Author's Note: I love this song and when I hear it I think of Arthur. I had to use FemAmerica to make the lyrics work. I hope you all enjoy!
Ain't No Sunshine
"Another one," Arthur said as he set his shot glass on the counter of the hotel bar where he was staying.
"Rough day?" the bartender asked as he poured the Brit another shot.
"Just got done seeing my ex," the blonde man said as he threw back the shot.
"Ouch, sorry man," the bartender said sympathetically. Arthur set the glass down and the barman poured him another shot. Just as the Brit was about to toss back his drink the jukebox started to play a new song.
"Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
It's not warm when she's away.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long
Anytime she goes away"
Arthur stared at his glass as he listened to the words of the very familiar song.
"God, isn't that the truth," he muttered as he picked up the glass and swirled the amber liquid.
"She was my sunshine. My whole world revolved around her. The day she left was the last day I knew warmth and happiness,"
"Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away,"
"God I loved her. Hell, I still love her, but maybe that was the problem? Maybe I loved her too much? I'm not very good with that sort of thing. I'd never really loved anyone before her. So I did everything wrong. It was always too little or too much,"
"And I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know,
Hey, I oughtta leave young thing alone
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone,"
"If only I could take it all back. Maybe then I'd get it right? But, no. Would of, should of, could of leads to nothing. She's gone and I have no chance of getting her back," Arthur tossed back his drink as he and sang along with the last lines of the song.
"Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness every day.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away."
Arthur folded his arms and rested his head on them.
"Oh Amelia," He said and began to quietly sob.
"Is it true?" a familiar female voice asked from behind the Brit. Arthur's head shot up and he spun around to find Amelia standing behind him.
"Is what true?" the British man asked not caring that she could see he had been crying.
"That you still love me?" the blonde woman asked as she took a hesitant step toward the Brit. Arthur's eyes widened in shock as Amelia stood directly in front of him and placed a hand on his arm. The Brit swallowed nervously.
"Y-yes, I still love you," Arthur said as he reached up and cupped the American's cheek. The blonde woman smiled and nuzzled the British man's hand.
"I still love you too, Arthur," Amelia said warmly. Arthur suddenly felt like the world had shifted from an eternal winter into a bright, warm summer's day.
"Oh Amelia," the Brit said as he slid from his chair pulling the American into his arms and kissed her passionately.