It was a bright summer's day. However, Arthur was spending his morning in the library. Arthur let out a long sigh as he looked out the window. He could see Alfred and Matthew playing catch and Kiku talking with Feliciano. Kiku being outside surprised him since usually himself and Kiku would take time to study together in the library. It wasn't that Arthur didn't want to go outside, he just valued his education more than his social life. Still, he supposed a short break from studying couldn't hurt.
Arthur gathered his books and proceeded to the check-out desk. There was no queue, 'figures' he thought as he placed his books on the counter. He gazed around the empty library,the reflection of the sun through the window made the room no lighter and it was just as dreary as usual.
'The librarian is taking her time isn't she',Arthur cleared his throat hoping to alert the librarian who he guessed was in the office behind the desk. Still nothing.
"Excuse me? Hello?" He uttered,leaning over the counter slightly, his voice seeming to get louder by each word. Arthur sighed, the librarian must have been on lunch break, either that or she didn't expect anyone to be in the library when the weather outside was so nice. Of course she was right, it was just Arthur and no one else.
"Hey Artie buddy that's where you got to, go figure!" his American friend laughed, Arthur was surprised by the sudden voice.
"Oh..Alfred Hello...I was.." he muttered. It felt like he hadn't communicated with anyone in a such long time ,since he had been alone for quite a few hours, so he struggled to get his words out at first.
"Huh? Cat got your tongue?" Arthur gazed up at the blonde man who was excitingly hopping from one foot to the other, he seemed eager for some reason.
"No I just can't seem to find the location of the librarian, I really need to take these books out but I don't suppose I could wait around for her-" His sentence was cut short by Alfred's laughter.
"Oh my god dude you're pathetic!" Alfred's laughter grew louder and Arthur shot him an angry glare.
"Why don't you just take the books with you? No one will miss 'em." Arthur was almost startled by Alfred's suggestion as it seemed so simple and easy, but he refused to accept that Alfred's suggestion was a logical one.
"Because I'm not a bloody hooligan, that's why!" Arthur exclaimed, he saw Alfred's look of confusion change to a smirk. Alfred closed his eyes whilst stretching his arms towards the ceiling.
"Okay well if you'd rather stay in this old,damp,boring library by yourself all day then sure, fine.." Alfred opened one eye to look at Arthur who had already picked up his books and was heading towards the exit, pushing past Alfred on his way out.
Alfred stumbled, he was now anxious that he had already pissed Arthur off - and it wasn't even noon yet. As Arthur reached the door he stopped and looked behind his shoulder at Alfred who just stood there.
Arthur smiled "Come on then."
Alfred hurried towards the door
"Yeah yeah. Oh dude, that reminds me, are you ready to play some extreme Frisbee?" Alfred snorted with laughter at the thought.
"Is this something you made up?" Arthur asked. "What on earth could make Frisbee extreme?" Arthur brought his hand to his face as he wondered how long it took for Alfred to think this idea up. He admired his creativeness,however.
Alfred stepped in front of Arthur blocking his path.
"Yeah it's an original idea by me, Alfred F. Jones." He stated, pointing his thumb at himself proudly.
He leaned towards his British friend until he got a little too close for Arthur's liking. Arthur didn't know what to expect so he completely froze. Alfred looked left and right and whispered "Copyrighted.." whilst slowly moving backwards and laughing hysterically at himself. Arthur was still frozen in place, he felt his face burning up and looked down at the floor in embarrassment.
"I thought he was actually going to.."
Alfred stopped laughing to see why Arthur wasn't laughing too.
"Yo Artie what's up with you? Your face has gone redder than a tomato!" Alfred walked closer to Arthur and leaned in close to his face again, Arthur flinched.
"Why are you looking down at the floor like that?" Alfred tilted his head in confusion. His puzzled look soon changed as his eyes grew wide with realisation.
"Oh my god. Dude. Did you..Did you think I was gonna.." Alfred failed to finished his sentence as he burst out laughing, spitting on Arthur in the process. The truth was, Arthur did actually think for a moment that Alfred was going to kiss him. The way he leaned in close – too close - for far too long.
Arthur snapped out of his frozen stance and shook his head at the thought of Alfred kissing him, quickly exclaiming "N-no! How could you think that! That is absolutely preposterous!".
Alfred was already on his way out of the building by this point, still laughing. "Dude, just wait until the guys hear about this!" he uttered, quickening his exit.
"Hey wait a second! Come back here!" Arthur shouted as he started running after the annoying American.