Arthur looked at his Alfred. His former colony never noticed the looks he gave him. Alfred was too lost in his world to notice all the things Arthur did to protect him. Every little thing he did had been to protect that sweet, innocent boy.

Now years later, he still tried to protect him. He tried to help when needed although he couldn't always. Alfred ended the meeting and all the countries filed off to their hotel rooms. Arthur watched Alfred run out and tackle Mathew, suddenly jealous of his former colonies. They all had such an easy relationship with Alfred while he had to work to even talk to him.

"Artie, why ya still sitting 'ere? The meetin's over," Liam leaned in front of his brother. Arthur snapped from his thoughts.

"No reason was just lost in my thoughts," He smiled, gathered his stuff, and stood up. "Liam, do you want to go get some drinks?"

Liam's face lit up, "What kind of question is that? Of course!" They went back to their hotel rooms, dropped their stuff off and the proceeded to walk to the nearest bar since the hotel's was crowded. Arthur started to drink immediately after they sat down.

Drink after drink, Arthur got a little friendlier. Soon, he was dancing and a few people were getting a little to close. Liam was shocked. Arthur knew his limit and only drank this much when upset. Plus, Arthur hated people who did that so why was he doing it? "Oi, Liam~," Arthur waved from the dance floor. Liam sighed and walked over. "You should dance with me."

"Artie, ya need to behave. Ya are acting like Francis!" Liam growled and gripped his brother's arm tighter.

"You no compare me to Frog!" Arthur yelled and yanked his arm away. Liam sighed.

"Ya leave me no choice then," He picked Arthur up and carried him out of the bar over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. A waitress started walking after the pair.

"Put me down you bloody brute!" Arthur yelled. Liam handed the waitress some money and continued walking.

"Nope, we are going to ya room and ya are explaining what's going on," The Irishman said cheerfully. Arthur quieted down and the walk back to the hotel was peaceful. Except for a few stares from people going to and from their destination.

Liam only set Arthur down in the elevator and even then he kept a hand firmly on his shoulder. They walked to Arthur's room as quickly as they could.

Arthur unlocked the door then tried to shut it so Liam couldn't get in. To bad for him, Liam was already in the room sitting on the bed. Arthur pouted and closed the door. "Don't stay to long I have work to do." He sat down beside Liam.

"I do too, Artie, but you acted a little wild back there," Liam bit his thumbnail. Arthur flushed.

"What it matter to you? You never cared before," He muttered and leaned against his brother. "No one cares." Tears threatened to spill.

Liam sighed and grabbed Arthur's chin forcing him to look at him, "I care. Iain cares. Gwydion cares. All of ya colonies care too!" Arthur's eyes closed and a few tears leaked out. Liam understood why. "Is that twerp the reason ya are crying? Ya still have feelings for 'im even after all he's done?"

"No dip, Sherlock! I spent years looking after him! I couldn't let him go that easily and then he needed help so I couldn't leave him alone! And even after all that he still doesn't understand my feelings!" Arthur cried. Liam pulled his brother closer. "I would do anything for him! I would die for him." His voice softened and sobs racked his body. Liam stroked his brother's hair and let him cry into his shirt.

"Shh, it will be alright," he said. Arthur looked up at his brother. His green eyes clashed with the red that surrounded them. "Ya don't need 'im. If he can't recognize that ya love 'im then he doesn't deserve ya."

"Thanks, Liam," Arthur hugged his brother. Something he hadn't done in a very long time.

Short chapter is short. I actually really like USUK so despite the fact that this is a anti-USUK chapter I will write some with this pairing. This chapter was brought to you by the song Grenade by Bruno Mars. Listen to it. Also, if anyone has read my Egypt/Turkey story and think I should write a second chapter, please message me.