A/N: yes there's a part 2 of "Camera" but it won't be on this chapter.

Chapter 2: Sleeper

"Anthony, you're not done yet, where are you going?" Arthur asked, while giving Antonio a slight glare.

"Do you think that jumbled pile of papers called "done"? I am just going to take a siesta for a bit,"

"Siesta?"

"Nap. I thought you know me, Arthur,"

"I know but you're still on that habbit?"

"Yes? And it's not a habbit. It's compulsory activity. Must be doing,"

"Why can't you not doing it just once? It's not like the world's going to end for you. Look, I never take what you call siesta, but I am fine, handsome like you always said," Arthur said, pointing himself.

Hearing that, Antonio smirked lightly, "How about you taking it for once? I bet you'll be as handsome and hot as me,"

"In your dreams,"

"I'll be back in an hour. Don't miss me Amor," the Spanish man blew a kiss to the brit before leaving their work room.

Arthur smiled to himself after he left, but looking at the other's desk. It wasn't messy, but neat. It wasn't like he just left it undone, he already prepared for it. Arthur turned back at the computer screen. Of course it wasn't finished yet. He and Antonio just started the working project this morning. And just like what he always do on his working activities, he won't stop until it finished. Except to eat, bathroom, and sleep which is at night. But Antonio was different. He always spared his time for sleeping at the afternoon.

They set up this "working side-by-side" from time to time. Whether they have a project together, or not which sometimes bringing suspicious down to their government. But no one got hurt. Besides, when else would they meet? Diplomatic visits never got often, regional and international meeting included. Personal visits? Unless everything is going on well, which never as the economic crisis kept going (precisely for Spain).

Arthur tried to cherish every moment. While he wished for the job to finish quickly, he stared at Antonio and flirt with him from time to time.

The image of Antonio sleeping while he still working sure gave him a teenage jealous. That's why he won't let Antonio finish the work before him.

Which Antonio always did.

(*******)

"I thought you want to get the work done?"

Arthur gasped slightly to have his waist being wrapped by Antonio without a first warn.

"Yes, but I am thirsty. Can't I get a cup of tea for myself?"

Antonio just chuckled and snuggled into the blonde's shoulder.

"It's near tea time anyway. Want me to make you tea?"

"Ehm. No thanks. I still have work to finish,"

Arthur just sighed when the brunette kissed his cheek. This was one of many reasons why Antonio would finish the work first. Arthur really wanted to beat him once, but he couldn't skip his tea time. Even there's bloody war outside.

He watched Antonio leaving the kitchen. The case would be different if Antonio would join him for tea.

(*********)

"Done already? That's fast!"

"If I want to beat you, then I must do it fast,"

"Pardon?"

"Nothing," Arthur sat back on his seat. He can't let Antonio laugh at him for idea to beat him at work.

"Okay. But I hope you don't forget my souffle,"

(*********)

It's 10 pm. Time for bed. But not on today's case. Since after tea time, he had been working non-stop. He even ate his dinner on his desk (while getting a stare of disapprovement by Antonio's eyes).

"Not leaving for bed?"

"Uh-hoh,"

"Not finished yet?"

"Hmm,"

"Then go to bed now. I'll cover it up for you,"

Arthur stopped writing by his pen, eyebrows raised at Antonio.

The Spaniard looking at him while smiling, "Come on. I am serious. I'll finish your work and you get to bed,"

"No thank you,"

"Arthur..." Antonio's voice was gentle. "You've been working all day. You're not eating much. And you woke very early today right? You must sleep now,"

Arthur shook his head slightly while staring back at his paper, "How about you going to sleep?"

"I have enough rest. The siesta, remember?"

Arthur understood that. The reason why Antonio took a nap was so he can work all night without pushing himself too hard. "I'll be alright,"

"Arturo. It's not good for your health. You can continue by tomorrow!"

"And let you win?!" Arthur's voice was high pitched. It made Antonio's eyes widen, and his pen went still. "I'll be okay. I am not that sort of college boy who needed to look after on his work!"

Antonio's face soften, he smiled again. "I don't know what you're up to. But okay. As you wish. I'll shut up and let you do whatever you want,"

(********)

It's near 12 at midnight, Antonio sat up to found his lover asleep on his own working table. He couldn't help but smiled and feeling relieved. He couldn't imagine if his lover keep staying up and working. What's his reason for working it so hard? There's no deadline or whatsoever. The work at least would be finished for 3 days.

He straighten up, putting down his reading glasses, then walked to the sleeping lover. Carefully he lifted him up, carrying him bridal style. It's not hard since the other's light. Even having the habbit of eating so much sweets. He kept on wondering on that.

Short after that, they arrived at their bed. Antonio placed him carefully like before.

First plan he would bring Arthur to his bed then continue on working. But looking at his lover's sleeping very peacefully, made him changed the plan. When's the last time they slept together? Will work replace this 3 days opportunity?

"I miss you so much, Arthur," he placed a kiss on Arthur's forehead before taking off his vest. He pulled the warm sleeves before laying beside Arthur, hands reaching him, snuggling and planting kisses on his neck before driving himself to sleep.

(********)

Arthur woke up startled, finding himself asleep with his full clothes. He stared at the desk clock, before quickly leaving the bed and ran to find the one and only brunette who stayed in his heart forever.

"Spanish bastard. Why the hell didn't you wake me up?! Do you even know what time is it?!"

"10 am. Aww amor, because you looked like you enjoyed the sleep. I can't dare myself to wake you up!"

"So that's the reason aye?! Then as a punishment you are forbid to enter the work room!"

"Ehhh!"

"And you have to be at my side as I take a stroll around London!"

"But it's cold outside!"

"No buts!"

Antonio stared in disbelief while the blonde walked away from him. He had been awake for 3 hours, and working since then. When his lover finally awake he had to admit it's amusing to have him looking so angry in the morning.

(**********)

[headcanon:

They have different biological time. Antonio takes siesta regularly. Arthur never but he does have an arranged sleep time (10 pm till 6 am). Antonio doesn't sleep much at night (he's the type of working all night), and he always wakes up early (earlier than Arthur) so he can see the sun rises.

I am sorry this is crap. ]