"A-Al, er I mean, Mr. Jones? What a pleasure to um, see you here!" Arthur gasped. He laughed, "Nice to see you too m'lady" helping Arthur up onto his feet. He looked down at the fish-catching game and grinned. "Would you like one?" Alfred asked. Arthur's eyes grew wide, "M-Me? I...". "I'll take that as a yes" Alfred grinned again, giving the stall owner a couple of coins and taking a net. Arthur smiled warmly and watched as Alfred leaned forward and watched the marine-life. After a few seconds, with one quick swoop he caught the same koi fish Arthur had been watching in his net. It was placed in a bag and Alfred handed it to him, "Here you go Amaya-san. Your own pet fish". Arthur smiled happily and took the bag with both hands. He watched his new pet swim around and his heart skipped, "Thank you so much Alfred-san". Alfred grinned and held his arm in a strong pose, "No problem! What you going to name it?". Arthur thought for a moment and then smiled warmly at the fish, "Alfred". Al looked at him surprised and then gave a soft smile himself. He scratched his head nervously, "Umm Ar-Amaya..." he began, forcing the nervous words out, "W-Would you like to go for a walk around the stalls with me? I know you're probably on working hours but...". "Yes" Arthur smiled, blushing. "W-Wha? Yes?" Alfred repeated shocked, then he gave a wide smile "Really? It's ok? Great!". Arthur nodded, "Yes, I'm sort-of off the clock for a while so it's fine". "Pfft I'd have come anyway!" Arthur thought to himself.
The two waved to people they knew and chatted about how nice the festival was yet again this year. They ate fresh, hot food and even had a dance with the drums. Laughing hysterically they walked toward the fully-blossomed trees and walked across to the middle of the bridge. They looked out over the edge at the smooth flowing azure water and Alfred sighed. "Is something wrong Alfred-san?" Arthur asked softly.
"Hmm? Oh no... nothing wrong"
"It doesn't sound like it. You can tell me, I won't tell a soul"
Alfred looked up into Arthur's emerald eyes and his heart fluttered. They were incredibly beautiful, like someone had painted a gorgeous picture and thought the only way it would look truly complete, is if they incrested two precious green jems for eyes. "E-Er, well..." He began, his mouth suddenly getting a little dry, "I just. . . wish that we could have this much fun everytime we meet". He couldn't say it. "Oh yes that would be nice, but I have fun with you anyway Alfred-san" Arthur smiled. Alfred smiled back but he couldn't help but feel that it was almost rehursed. Like he didn't really mean it. "I'm glad" Alfred simply responded.
"Amaya-san!" Sakiri called waving her arm as she, Hatsu and the two gentlemen came into view. Alfred looked up also and saw them. He smiled down at Arthur and said "Looks like it's probably time for you to go. Thank you for blessing me with your presence today dear Amaya. Look after Alfred. See you soon" and with that he crossed the bridge and left. Arthur just watched him walk away, not being able to muster words.
"Amaya! Are you ok? Oo, you have a fishy!" Hatsu grinned. "Oh, yes. Alfred caught him for me" Arthur smiled, holding up the fish bag for them to see. They all admired it and Arthur put it by his chest. He would treasure this creature, his precious gift from Alfred. "Well, shall we depart?" Sakiri asked, as their transportation pulled alongside them. "Thank you for your presence today Sakiri" The man kissed her hand and helped her with her kimono. Arthur felt a slight pang in his chest. So, what Alfred said. . . was it just protocol? Was it just something you were meant to say to geisha before they have to leave? Did Alfred really have fun with Arthur today? He felt his heart sink a little. Just when he thought he was making Alfred actually happy. "Goodbye girls, see you soon" The men bidded as two giggling geisha and a disheartened Amaya left the scene.
Asdfghj That moment when you do a short chapter out of nowhere ;A; Hope you guys still like it~