I AM SO SORRY! It's been a couple of weeks, hasn't it. I'm sorry. I've been busy, and I just haven't found the time/inspiration to write this. (that's why it's short)

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Well, now, here's some more story for you!

I smiled at Arthur as I pulled away. "It really is good to have you back."

He smiled as brushed my cheek with his fingers. "Are you alright, Amelia?" he asked softly.

I nodded.

"I mean, really, really alright."

I sighed. "It has been hard, but the villagers are very kind."

"No one has hurt you?"

I shook my head, but could not help but think of Lykos and his advances. Arthur must have noticed something in my face because he grabbed my chin and stared into my soul with his forest green eyes. "Amelia, you do not have to hide anymore. Tell me what happened."

I shook my head. "It is nothing, Arthur. I am fine."

Arthur's grip on chin tightened. "Dammit! Just because I'm just recovering does not mean I can't protect you. Amelia, who is it?"

I sighed. "Arthur, it really is nothing. There is just a man in town who has continually tried to make advances upon me. Alfred usually intervenes."

Arthur sighed and released my chin. "He hasn't hurt you?"

I shook my head.

"Has he touched you?" His eyes were still hard.

I looked away, not wanting him to see the fear in my eyes. He wrapped his arms around me and I buried my face in his shoulder. "Shh, it's alright, Amelia. I will never let another man touch you so long as I am alive."

I nodded quietly.

"Now, we need to go and find this man and make sure that he knows that you belong to me."

I laughed, pulling out of his grasp. "Arthur, you are still recovering. It can wait." I pecked him on the lips, to silence any protests.

He grimaced. "Fine, but you are to tell me if he tries anything, is that clear?"

I chuckled and saluted. "Yes, sir!"

He stuck his tongue out like a petulant child. "Do not mock me."

I nodded, still saluting.

He sighed. "As soon as I am well, I will make it clear to this entire village that you are mine."

"How do you intend to do that?" I asked, dropping the salute.

"By marrying you."

I gasped and stared at him in shock. "Are you serious?"

He smiled and kissed me gently. "Would I lie to you?"

I shook my head and could feel tears beginning to escape my eyes once more. I threw myself at him and hugged him tightly, laughing and crying in happiness.

He laughed and caught me, holding me close. I finally pulled away, smiling, but my smile quickly turned into a frown when he coughed. "You need to lay down, Arthur."

He coughed again. "I'm fine."

I pushed him down. "Sleep, Arthur. We have all the time in the world. Sleep."

He grumbled, but his eyes soon closed and he drifted into a peaceful sleep.

I stroked his hair gently, then stood up and walked to the door. I opened it, letting sunlight flood into the small hut, and stepped outside, closing it softly behind me. I took a deep breath and stepped away from the door and began walking into the village. I heard the sound of children laughing and allowed myself to smile. If there was anyone I tolerated in the village, it was the children.

I followed the sound out of the village and into the jungle where the children usually played. I weaved through the undergrowth, and came out into a small clearing. I sat down on the ground and closed my eyes, beginning a game that I often played with the children. They would see how close they could get to me without me noticing, and if I did open my eyes and catch them, they would squeal and run away. It was a source of immense joy and amusement for me and them.

I sat quietly, listening to the noises of the jungle as my ears began to open, my sense of hearing becoming more acute. I heard the pattering of footsteps and small giggles and resisted the urge to smile. There was rustling in the underbrush and I waited just a little longer, waiting for the tell-tale silence that would indicate that they were now approaching me.

It came and I waited until I could hear someone breathing and snapped my eyes open, spinning to meet the eyes of one of the village children, a little girl Alfred called Melnie. She squealed and fell backwards as I laughed. She scrambled away, giggling and I closed my eyes again. I heard more footsteps and caught another little boy in the act of trying to touch my hair. As I played the game, I relaxed, slowly, and began to get a little worse with the game, letting the children touch me, or even escape before ever opening my eyes.

I also let my guard down, paying less attention to the sounds I heard, when I heard a heavy footstep, and arms wrapped around my waist. I screamed, eyes snapping open as I struggled to escape from this adult, when I heard Arthur's voice. "Shh, Amelia. It's just me."

I turned and buried my face in his chest. "Don't do that, you jerk. Don't scare me like that."

He pulled away and smiled at me. "I am sorry. Alfred just told me you were playing a game."

"He woke you up?"

Arthur smiled and shook his head. "No. I woke up myself."

"You should be resting!" I said, glaring at him.

He smiled. "I am fine. A little tired, but I walked here all by myself. I am fine."

I sighed. "Arthur, you never were the kind to sit back and heal, were you?"

He chuckled and placed a small kiss on my nose. "Nope, never was."

"Fine." I stood up and smiled. "Come along, Arthur."

"Where are we going?"

"We are going to bed."

"But -"

"Arthur, you need to rest. If you will only rest if I am resting with you, then so be it. Alfred! Daddy and I are going to bed. You know where to get dinner."

I dragged Arthur back to Oma's hut and ordered him to lay down. He did, grudgingly, then I climbed into bed with him. He pulled me close and was soon asleep. I stroked his air, relaxing in his presence, then was slowly lulled to sleep by his warmth and gentle breathing.

Happy Day! Also, new hetalia episode out TOMORROW! (if you haven't seen episode 1 of season 5, I do suggest you watch it...it is BEAUTIFUL!)

Anyway, hope you enjoyed, please point out any errors I might have, also, review! Tell me what you think! You guys are the ONLY reason I am still writing this. ^^