A/N: Thank you guys for the reviews and follows! Here is the next chapter! I'm still working on the video trailer for this story it will come out soon. It looks great so far! FYI I have not been to New York ^^; I googled places and sites so if there is something off sorry. Warning: lime in the beginning ;3
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Chapter 2- Desperate Measures (Part 2)
After that wonderful round of love making, Arthur had the best dream ever in years. He was lying in the same prairie field that he met Alfred for the first time. Later, he saw Alfred riding on his noble steed towards him like any prince charming would be in the setting sunset. He jumped off his stallion and ran off to Arthur, who was confused as ever. When Alfred finally reached him, he randomly got on one knee and took Arthur's hand to his heart. "Arthur, from the time I've known you, you are the bravest, strongest, charming, and have the biggest eyebrows than any person I've ever met."
"Hey! They are not that big!"
Arthur proclaimed by trying to thin is so called eyebrows with his fingers. Alfred laughed at that cute remark and started to take both of his hands on either side of Arthur's face. Arthur was very shocked and stunned from all of this happening. Was this the moment of truth? He swallowed hard and continued to listen to every word that the American had left in him. "You taught me everything, how to take care of myself, to be a better nation, everything. You only want what's best for me and I take what you give. Now it's my turn. I want to take care of you for the rest of my life, I want to give you everything that you desire and hope, and of course to be by my side as an equal forever and ever." "What I am try to say is..will you…." *Ring* *Ring* *Ring*
"What the bloody hell?!"
Arthur popped out of bed wondering where the source of the noise was; but from that little extra spring his hips started to feel numb from last night's activities. "Ow!" Arthur started to rub his backside for support for the pain to vanish.
That dream was the best I had in years. Why god why did it have to end?! I was about to say yes too so we could live happily ever after like in the stories!
That dream felt so real to Arthur. It was the perfect place, time, and day when dream Alfred was about to propose. Arthur wished for that day to come closer each day. But Kiku reminded him to be patient, there will be time. But when? When was Alfred ready to take that step?
Alfred tossed and turned groaning out of drowsiness and turned over on his side to reach the phone on the nightstand. "Relax babe…phone. We have a big day ahead of us." It turned out that Alfred called the front desk for an early wake-up call but for what reason? Why at six in the bloody morning? Alfred was always the one to sleep in till noon while Arthur was the early bird. Why the sudden change? "What is so important to do at bloody six in the morning?!"
After saying a 'thank you' for the call Alfred hanged up the phone. "Shower. Change. Eat. We have to start the day off early so we can enjoy ourselves without a shorter time limit!" That little reason convinced Arthur to buy what Alfred was serving. So apparently Alfred planned more for today. Arthur just had to wait and see.
"Fine."
Arthur tried to get out of the bed as fast as he could without the pain rushing to his spine. He quickly ran off to his suitcase and popped in two Tylenol while getting his attire ready for the day. "This is never like you Alfred to wake up early. You sure you are okay?" Alfred stopped at the entrance of the bathroom smiling back causing Arthur to be more skeptical about the future plans of today. "I'm perfectly fine, really. Just a big day!"
"Really what did you do? And what is so special about today anyways?"
"Stop asking questions! It's a surprise!"
Alfred tried closing the bathroom door on the Brit to take a quick shower; but luckily Arthur ran as fast as he could, catching the door's frame. "The faster we finished getting ready, the faster we leave, then the sooner I know! Just stay on your side of the shower. Git!" Arthur pulled the door off to the side to allow his access in the huge bathroom. From the previous night both boys needed a good scrub down. They were still covered in various fluids and sweated off like pigs from all that vigorous exercise. The bathroom connecting to their room was as big as their bedroom in general. There was a huge tub, shower, his and her sinks, toilet, all the basics a simple bathroom owned. Arthur slipped into the shower turning on the hot steamy water, soaking up his creamy skin. Alfred followed washing on his side lathering up his hair and placing Texas on the shower stand by the soap. For kinks Alfred turned his head around peeping at his English lover washing. Whenever Arthur had his back turned around he looked like a girl, literally. Those delicious curves, that slim waist, those smooth, creamy legs that went miles end, that ass. That body just screamed property of Alfred F. Jones. Alfred laughed lowly and started to glob an excessive amount of shampoo on his hand. He walked over creepily, trying not to stir Arthur's attention. When the moment was right, he placed his hands on top of the Brit's scalp and started shampooing his hair.
"Alfred stop!"
Arthur blushed and swatted his hands away. Alfred still continued washing Arthur's head laughing.
"Nope! I enjoy it!"
"Git!"
Arthur thought of perfect payback. As a good gesture, he turned around facing Alfred. He grabbed for the bar of soap lathering it up in his hands and then placed his soapy hands on Alfred's built up chest washing and scrubbing it. Alfred thought Arthur would be a little mad with the shampooing; but his hands do feel nice and soft washing him. Arthur smirked up at Alfred and started to wash down a little lower down south. Alfred noticed and froze, "H-Hey Iggy? Where are you going? You're not going to Florida?" Arthur deviously smirked and grabbed Florida hard with his soft hand. Alfred started to deeply moan from the glorious pressure the Brit was offering. After a few hard tugs, they were becoming a bit hard to handle. "Indeed I am. This is what you get for not telling."
"You dirty Brit! Continue it!"
Well what a waste of a shower. They are already in a shower to clean off later so no worries. "Fine my humble American."
Arthur obeyed and kept at a rapid pace pumping up Florida like no tomorrow. To make this more interesting Arthur turned off the water for awhile to allow the steam to subside confusing Alfred on his next move. After the steam was let off, he got down on his knees and continued pumping Florida till it was rock hard. When everything was set, Arthur fully took Florida in his mouth licking, sucking, nipping at the beaded pre-cub spurting on the tip. While sucking he was pumping himself to follow the rhythm. He felt a little too sore last night so he was giving himself a break from actual sex for now. There was plenty of time for more intimate moments later in the day. A quickie in the shower was just perfect, fast and easy. From Arthur's amazing, warm, moist mouth, Alfred was in paradise. He shoved his hands in Arthur's hair deeper to continue. He tried as he might not to buck his hips; but he felt so lost in pleasure he was literally 'fucking' Arthur's mouth. After a few thrusts Alfred completely dumped his load in Arthur letting the Brit get every last drop that his mouth could handle. The same with Arthur, he completely released his seed on the shower's flooring getting dissolved by the water and soap. A few seconds afterwards, Alfred fell onto the back of the shower breathing hard from his previous orgasm. "N-Now I need a double shower!"
"Hurry up you git!"
Alfred quickly grabbed the soap that was left on the floor and scanned for anything that needed to be rewashed. Arthur cautiously turned the water back on rinsing off his hair for one final time and left the shower. Before grabbing his robe Alfred caught him off guard, "How can you just do that to Florida and act so casual!"
"Because I'm the bloody great United Kingdom that's why!"
Arthur smirked back at the stunned American and continued to put his robe around his torso. He made his departure out of the bathroom to dress in his clothes that he already laid out from earlier. "Hurry it! No dilly-dallying love," Arthur shouted back from the bedroom making Alfred quicken his washing pace. "Love that Brit," Alfred smiled.
Once the boys were dressed and ready, Alfred offered to order room service for breakfast. "To save time and do it the American way…ROOMSERVICE!" Alfred cheered and pumped his fist in the air. "The answer to all of your problems," the Brit sighed sarcastically. Alfred ignored that comment, "It is like the best answer like DUH!"
"Whatever you say love."
Alfred started looking through the menu on what he would like to eat. When he ready to order he handed the menu back towards Arthur and started to place the call to room service downstairs. "I'll just take my usual unsweetened oatmeal, a cup of mixed fruits, and my earl grey tea." Alfred shivered at the thought of that. All breakfast foods should be good for you and actually taste good as well. Alfred nodded back and told room service that bland, boring order then his big order of eggs, sausages, bacon, hash browns, and a refreshing glass of orange juice. "Alfred you are going to get a heart attack from eating that rubbish!"
"At least I'll die happy!"
"And have your arteries explode!"
Arthur mocked back. "Do I need to loosen you up again while the room service comes?" Alfred replied back raising one of his eyebrows deviously. Arthur blushed on the spotlight. A quickie was not the right time and would be downright embarrassing if they were caught in the act, too risky. "Alfred not now. We just showered. I just want to eat and leave." Alfred glared at Arthur, "Then loosen up on your own! And not in that fapping way either!"
"Tsk Tsk," Arthur growled back.
Later the food arrived on a tea cady for the boys to receive. Alfred bought too much food. There were mountains of breakfast pastries, eggs, meats, bread, and spreads. Then there was Arthur's simple, small order all on one platter. "Finally how much is it? I'll pay for my portion," Arthur offered. Alfred swayed his head back and forth declining his offer, "Worry about it later, it'll be added to the bill when we check out."
"Fine." Arthur accepted and took his tray off the cady walking over towards the little kitchenette area to eat. Alfred paid the room services attendees a big tip for the help and started piling up all of his food to join Arthur. "Enjoy yo food!" Alfred was an eating machine for the first five minutes he cruised through all of the meats and pastries. Arthur was still surprised that the American can handle that entire food intake. It was like watching those horrid hot dog eating contests, very disturbing. Just thinking about that made Arthur lost his appetite. "Alfred slow down! You are going to bloody choke if you keep eating at that pace!"
"Would you miss me?" Alfred smiled and slurped his orange juice so loud the rest of the building could hear. "I'm just looking out for you! You git!" Arthur blushed back furiously trying to sip the rest of his luke-warm tea. "Yeah. Yeah," Alfred waved back smiling. "DRINK YOUR TEA FASTER! WE GOT PLACES TO BE!" Alfred jumped out of his seat rapidly almost making the Brit choke on his tea. "Where do we need to be?" Arthur coughed so hard to get the dips of tea out of his lungs. "Places!" Alfred smiles dumbly back not giving a care of Arthur and his tea issue. "Oh great.."
"So you done?" Alfred asked Arthur on his food. From the looks of it Arthur barely touched it. He must been not that hungry or it tasted terrible since it doesn't look that appetizing. "Yes at least I'm not a complete caveman like you when it comes to food!" Said Arthur regaining his composure. "Great!" Alfred ignored the insult and rushed over to Arthur's side grabbing his wrist and started to run out of their room. After a few squirms Arthur couldn't budge his wrist out of the American's strong grip on their trip to the elevator. "Alfred what's the hurry? " Alfred squeezed Arthur's wrist tighter so Arthur wouldn't leave his sight, "We have so many places to go! And I want us to have enough time to enjoy each of them!" Coming across the opened elevator the boys made a dash through before the doors closed shut. Alfred finally let go of Arthur's limp wrist and pressed the first level lobby button in a jittery fashion. From the slow pace of the elevator deescalating Alfred rapidly looked back and forth towards the light up floors on the panel on the door mumbling to himself lowly to hurry it up. To stall more time he checked back to his back-pocket countless times checking his wallet and key card to know its place, it was not going anywhere. Luckily, Arthur was lucky to have his wallet on him before Alfred whisked him away.
Alfred sure looks a bit jittery. It's probably all that blasted sugar he consumed in the past ten minutes. No something isn't right.
"You alright Alfred?" Arthur asked raising his eyebrow in curiosity. "You've been a bit twitchy today."
"Ahaa, stop asking that! R-really I'm fine!" Alfred tried to calm down pacing back and forth in the elevator a couple of times but no luck he still looked nervous for some reason. "What's wrong? You could've at least told me." Arthur crossed his arms and slouched his head down avoiding eye contact.
"It'll ruin the surprise!"
"Fine. The bed and breakfast was okay but I didn't know you had more planned for this 'date'," Arthur slouched his head again paying attention to the elevator's carpet's design to get his mind off of things.
"There's so much more, dude! Just you wait!"
The elevator finally reached its destination leaving Arthur in the dust from Alfred's sprint towards the front doors trying his best ability not to trip or crash into walking clients.
"Alfred wait up!"
"C'mon slow poke!"
Arthur tried to sprint after but to his luck he kept getting blocked by people and things in order to reach his goal, Alfred. After a few trips here and there he finally reached Alfred by the doors standing motionless at the edge of the curb. Arthur could tell just by judging Alfred's serious face he looked like he was thinking of something. But of what exactly? "What's the holdup?" Arthur asked. "Hey, this wasn't part of my big day plans but do you mind if we visit a special place?"
"Sure I guess," Arthur shrugged back.
"Where are we going exactly?"
"I always visit it once a year, but haven't yet this year, and I figured since I'm already here...mind if we visit the 9-11 tribute center?" That day, the day that many lives were lost due to terrorism and differentially. That day, the day that many people lost their spirits, happiness, hopes, loves, and accomplishments. That day we remember. That day on September 11, 2001 was a day that went down in history. Everyone wanted the insanity to end forever. Everyone pitched in and tried to help the lost, hurt, and injured from further destruction and sadness. That day was a day to never forget and to take recognition of everyone to build up again stronger than ever before. Through the thick and thin we could all work together to accomplish anything. That was the country of America. Alfred tended to visit this important landmark every year to remember. These were his people. His future successors, his legacy, his dreams coming to life to make it more remarkable. These people grew and grew to become important to not only to himself but to others as well that were inspired from their words, thoughts, opinions, smarts, kindness, everything in general. Arthur remembered that day all too well. That day when he was with Alfred in London, away from the destruction. From watching the whole news broadcast on the telly, it was frightening, scary, and the Brit was thankful that Alfred wasn't in that building that day. But as personified countries they could take the hit even when they weren't present during the event. Alfred terrified Arthur to the extreme. Arthur was literally crying on his hands and knees to wipe away the pain from his one and only love never letting go.
Coming about out of his trance, Arthur answered quickly taking Alfred's hand in his smiling up to his boyfriend. "Of course. That is alright with me," Alfred smiled back in agreement squeezing Arthur's hand as a 'thank you'.
"Alright! Let's go!"
"Where's the car?"
"The guy is bringing it around now!"
Looking at the small rental car turning towards the front, the valet placed the car in park and returned the keys back to Alfred. After a 'thank you' to the valet Alfred and Arthur climbed back in the car driving towards the center. Alfred gave a deep breath while driving trying to steady himself for the upcoming memories that were about to be rediscovered. When they finally reached the parking lot near the center Alfred felt numb and static placing his hands still on the wheel.
"You okay Alfred?"
"Yeah yeah, just an odd feeling brews up anytime I get near the center is all," Alfred admitted, losing his grip on the forgotten steering wheel. Arthur took Alfred's hand once again and gave it a gentle squeeze.
"You have me okay?" Alfred smiled back. He was one lucky guy to have this Brit in his life. What could he do without him?
"And I had you the day it happened too."
"That's right," Arthur smiled back nodding back in agreement, not caring he was crying. Alfred was almost tearing up as well, used his free hand whipping away any of the excess tears coming down the Brit's cheek. "Babe please don't cry," he gently kissed Arthur's hand and forehead to calm him. Arthur felt wonderful anytime that Alfred touched him but there's no need for tears right now. He had to stay strong like Alfred, be on his side to protect and love. He was ready to face it just like Alfred. Both boys unbuckled their seatbelts and started to get out of the car. Alfred locked the rental with his remote beeper then they were off hand in hand. It was good outside for a change during this time of the month. The weather turned up nice, no clouds in the sky. The sun shone its brightest this late morning. The flowers almost budding from their winter slumber. How Arthur wished it was spring again, all the bounty and beauty of life anew. As they were walking towards the ruined world trade center the boys spotted off the fountain. Around its frame were all the initials and credentials of the previous victims. The boys found bouquets of flowers surrounding the inscriptions of many names remembering them for their honor and glory. Scanning through all the names they ranged from the elderly to children, innocent victims that didn't do any harm whatsoever getting pulled into the fire. Alfred let go of Arthur's hand and placed his own over his heart looking at all the names in remembrance, "I still remember that day, when I got up I just didn't feel right and when each hour passed, an hour closer to the crash, the pain right here…", Alfred pointed directly to his heart, "got worse and the second the impact of the plane occurred, I fell to the ground in agonizing pain. You've felt it right?" Arthur placed his own hand on his own heart remembering all the history that occurred, the wars, famine, the fall of the economy, the black plague that nearly killed millions, that was one major upset. But one incident made Arthur cringed the most, the London blitz. He was almost torn to shreds forever. The pain. The suffering. The horrible memories on how Germany used his forces against England to wipe out a big part of London, Arthur's heart. "Yes. I remember back during the blitz when Germany striked London to the ground. I was in total shock and I just wanted the pain to stop. With our economy going to the dogs during that time I felt so bloody awful." Arthur couldn't help it and cry some more. The tears were flowing one by one down his cheek. He tried to be strong but in the end it is best to let all emotions run off on its own.
Alfred calmly reached over Arthur's shoulder rubbing his back and shoulders for support, "The duties of being a country right? Feeling the pain of our citizens, of our homeland."
"Of course we stand our ground and fight to what we care: our citizens, government, economy, and everything else that is a part of us."
"Like us for example, remember love? We can get through anything that we would like to accomplish. Like when you asked me to date you that day. I was very happy. I admired you for years before but never had the courage. You are the very person to give me strength when I'm in need."
Alfred smiled and kissed Arthur's temple. But there were some countries that perished from the face of the world without a chance of survival. From all the damage to government, spending, ranking, wars, it diminished forever. "It's a shame about Prussia, though."
Arthur hiccupped a few tears down regaining his self-control.
"Yeah."
Alfred rubbed Arthur's back some more trying not to cry as well, "He helped me out one time during my civil war, helping both the union and confederacy, majority the union. Never got the chance to actually talk to the guy but what I heard from my officials he is one awesome dude. I had to admit he was one of few people that tried to piece me back together, if you get what I mean."
Alfred smiled back but soon faded into a sad frown. "Then I found out that some my men were Prussian descendent giving my battle tactics back and forth so he could use them to bite Austria's ass."
"That's Prussia for you. Then after his dissolution a few years prior it feels like his presence is still haunting. All the people alive today still holding onto his baggage never getting the chance to let go like those children and..and…"
"Mattie?"
Alfred said sadly, finishing up his sentence. Now Alfred was crying along with Arthur. His brother, his only brother out of flesh and blood was whisked away by the Prussian for a one night stand. Why was he pulled into this? He was just a victim like the others that were in scripted in stone standing before them. Arthur turned around towards Alfred reaching into his jacket pocket and pulled out a hanky. He offered it to Alfred helping to dry the still flowing tears.
"Love did you tell me you are the hero remember? Yes you are. I know you,"Arthur cupped one of his petite hands on Alfred's broad cheek, "You always tell me to keep strong. I do but it is also best to let feelings go, not bottled up forever. People still look up to you me, Matthew, even your own nephew. He simply adores you! Please love, be happy that's all I ask."
Arthur immediately placed a chaste kiss on Alfred's almost chapped lips. The kiss still felt warm and affectionate. Alfred kissed back returning his feelings on the Brit's plumped lips. Smiling back towards the English man, Alfred replied back happily giving the hanky back to Arthur, "Alright, I wasted enough time being gloomy and depressed. Now it's time for our day to finally begin! But first lunch I'm starving! All that emotional stuff took a lot out of me then I thought..hehe."
"Sure love," Arthur placed the hanky back in this pocket for safe keeping for later, "As long it isn't McDonalds!"
"Nope babe! Remember what I said last night to ya?"
Alfred winked back causing Arthur to blush redder than a rose, "These next few days are all about you so whatcha hungry for?"
Alfred gave up bloody McDonalds for me!? Is this the end of the world?! I must be dreaming still but Alfred needs a stallion and it would be perfect!
"Alfred I'm okay, really. I don't really care where to eat."
The two started walking towards the car discussing their future lunch-in.
"Awe c'mon babe do you have a taste for anything except me of course!~"
Alfred laughed beeping the rental open for the two to get inside. "Well..Alfred..let's just go to McDonald's," Arthur blushed fidgeting in his seatbelt, "It's faster and I really want to know soon on what else you are showing me for later!"
"Alright babe I gotcha!"
Alfred kissed Arthur quickly on the lips and started to gear the rental down to the nearest McDonalds.
After stopping by a close McDonalds, the boys started to resume the schedule. "So where are we going now?"
Arthur asked sipping the rest of his sweet tea. "The top of the empire state building!"
Alfred cheered steering the rental in the right direction to their next destination. Arthur gulped down this drink quickly in order to not choke again like this morning, "W-What?!"
"You heard me!"
"The top of the bloody building?!"
"In a room of course duh!"
Alfred laughed at Arthur letting his free hand pat one of Arthur's knees, "Silly Artie, thinking we're going to be like outside or something..."
"I know that!"
Arthur blushed. When the rental came across the building Alfred found a close parking spot, parked the rental, and went to Arthur's side. He immediately grabbed his wrist to follow. They made the elevator just in time. Once inside Alfred pressed the big button on top for their level. Arthur had never been inside this building before so everything looks very new and foreign so he's just allowing Alfred take the lead. He still wondered what was so bloody important; but he'll just let it slide and find out eventually. Finally after their numbered floor lit up their door gradually opened up. On the other side of the elevator there was a general sitting area with couches, chairs, and coffee tables. "Alfred what is this?" Arthur asked walking around the room scanning anything that Alfred want him to look at. "The tourist area for seeing the city," Alfred smiled and started to grab Arthur's hand guiding him towards the windows. The view was spectacular. They could see everything from downtown to the suburbs.
"Like it?"
Arthur nodded and continued staring at the window some more. "We are really high up."
"You can practically see eighty miles!"
Alfred grabbed Arthur's free hand placing it on his heart. "Really?"
Arthur stared back looking a like a blushing schoolgirl. "Yup!"
Alfred gave Arthur's hand a squeeze back staring back at the window, "You can see so much."
This is the perfect opportunity. God damn it Alfred do it now! I don't mind that there isn't a horse or a sunset I just want those four words to release from your mouth. Please.
"Artie? Artie you okay?"
Alfred asked Arthur who was standing still looking motionless. Arthur shook his head out of embarrassment and took his hand back in his possession, "Yeah just thinking about something."
"Like what?"
Well mainly for you to finally pop the question to me. But I promised to myself that I have to be a bit more patient. I can't rush you. I just couldn't out of my own selfish needs. I hope you find the will in your heart someday to ask me, to love me more anyone who crossed paths with you.
"Well I was just thinking about what is next on the agenda," Arthur lied. Alfred as oblivious as ever took the bait and replied back happily, "Well let's go! How does a carriage ride through Central Park sound?"
"Oh really? That sounds lovely. Alfred, are you sure you are alright? You never like doing these type of activities…." Arthur got cut off with Alfred placing his hand over his mouth hushing him up.
Something is up with you and I want to get to the bottom of it.
"You gotta stop with these questions!"
"heomaogiangle," Arthur pried Alfred's hand off trying to finish his explanation, "I was just asking a simple question god!" Alfred chuckled and grabbed for Arthur's hand again. "C'mon!" The boys rapidly ran back to the elevator then finally made their departure out of the building to their next destination, Central Park.
At Central Park the birds where chirping the sun was still brighter than ever in the mid afternoon. Alfred lead Arthur straight at the entrance looking brightly happier than he did this morning. "Wait here okay?"
"Alright?"
Arthur questioned back raising his eyebrow. Alfred quickly pecked Arthur's cheek and ran off leaving Arthur alone at the entrance. After a few minutes of waiting Arthur was completely surprised. He spotted Alfred in a horse-carriage on its way towards the entrance. Once the carriage came to a halt, Alfred opened one of the doors and smiled back, "Yo!" Arthur was still in shock. The carriage looked marvelous and it must've cost Alfred a fortune to get. Alfred started to climb down the descending stairs reaching for Arthur's hand to take. "Don't just stand there; we have a park to see! You know it's much bigger than people think?"
"Fine," Arthur grabbed Alfred's hand back in return. From Alfred's excitement he literally lifted Arthur out of the blue carrying him bridal style in the carriage.
"ONWARD!"
"Ahhhh! Alfred!"
The Brit slapped the American's arm recklessly to stop fooling around. Alfred laughed it off and motioned the carriage driver to continue on. During the drive Alfred pointed out through the carriage's window showing Arthur some of his memorial events that happened in the park. "I like feeding the birds there," He pointed Arthur into the direction of the benches. Alfred was a sucker giving food to the birds whether it was McDonalds or not Alfred was just generous like that. "I like playing ball with some of the local kids over there," Alfred directed Arthur towards the coming up basketball courts. In the older days Alfred could reminisce the times when basketball was invented. The neighborhood boys and himself playing an all round game throwing a ratted ball in a peach basket, those were the good old days.
"I got chased down by a dog over there."
Arthur snickered back cutting the American off, "Really a dog? I thought the mighty America isn't afraid of anything. Alfred blushed back in embarrassment, "AND I-I WASN'T AFRAID!" He looked at the Brit in confidence but Arthur could easily tell that Alfred was lying, "IT WAS A BEAST I TELL YOU! A BEAST!"
"Oh that was a shame," the Brit replied back sarcastically smiling up to the now beet root American. He tapped his nose to trigger him more, "Whatever you say love, admit it the big doggy was too scary."
"S-Shut up!"
Alfred replied back crossing his arms in annoyance. Arthur couldn't help the laughing. It was kind of cute, somehow. As an apology he leaned over and pecked Alfred as an 'I'm sorry'. "Hmph!" Alfred will get over it eventually. After the hour long ride, it was finally sunset the sky turned mid-yellow orange, it was a pretty sight to see. Both boys climbed off the carriage said a 'thank you' to the driver while Alfred paid a big tip for the help. Heading towards the entrance to reach the rental Alfred proposed the next place. "I think you'll like the next place a lot!" He winked back at the curious Brit.
"Really? Where are we going this time?"
"The Botanical Gardens!"
Alfred said excitedly.
"Where would that be exactly?"
"In Brooklyn, still in the great city~! It's a little ways from here I think, so we might have to eat dinner there!"
"Alright that sounds reasonable," Arthur replied. Alfred nodded in agreement and searched his pocket for the rental's beeper. Once in possession Alfred clicked the car open for access. "There are so many flowers there, you'll love it~!"
"Really?"
Arthur smiled to the thought of flowers. Gardening was one of his many hobbies. He could be in the garden all day tending, weeding, planting, watering and watching his hard work come to life. "Yes~!" Alfred nodded continuously opening his side of the rental getting in to start the ignition. "I don't think the cherry blossoms are in bloom but there are other great flowers over there!"
"Okay," Arthur smiled back and started to get situated in his seat buckled in. The rental came back to life and now they were heading to the next spot on the itinerary.
"I WELCOME YOU TO THE HEAVEN OF ALL GARDENS THE BOTANICAL GARDEN~!"
Alfred excitedly flailed his arms.
"Alfred it looks beautiful."
The sun had completely set down over the horizon. Arthur could spot out all the twinkling lights lighting up around the walls and top of greenhouse and the paths on the outside borders making the almost blooming flowers flawless. "Mhm! I'd doubt the outside section is opened but we still have the inside!"
"That's alright by me," Arthur smiled back admiring what the greenhouse held in there. There must been a lot more beautiful flowers kept inside distancing themselves from the cold winter. "Well go on bro! Explore!" Arthur took leave running all the way towards the greenhouse's entrance excited as ever. Alfred smiled back and followed him towards the main doors. When Arthur arrived by the doors what he found on the other side was a sight to never forget. There was a paradise full of life. The flowers looked very colorful and healthy. The gardeners must been very proud of their work. From Arthur's perspective they took a lot of their time preparing and the maintenance, making everything perfect on the spot. Oh how Arthur wish this was his garden. The weather back in England was a little down year round. It rained plenty giving enough water to his plants but when it came to sunlight there was barely a minimal. If he was lucky, on some days his flowers grew stunning, by chance; but overall he hoped in the future he could expand in his lawn into something like this. Walking down the path Arthur spotted a fish pond with lilies floating on top and there in the corner was a bush of one of his favorite flowers, violets. They kind of remind him of Alfred's eyes the color was so beautiful. But along with violets there was the rose, his country's national flower. He hunched over to the rose bush looking and touching at the soft petals admiring its beauty. "I wonder Alfred, why you chose the rose as your flower mine is that same exact flower as well," Arthur asked.
Alfred scratched his head turning his head to the side blushing, "Must have been a coincidence." Alfred looked at his clock and couldn't believe they were in the garden that long it was almost eight. "FFFFFF!" Arthur was startled and got back on his feet. "What's wrong?"
"Alright, looks like we have to cut out dinner, c'mon hurry~!" Alfred grabbed Arthur's wrist again and sprinted off the garden's exit. "Alfred you love dragging me to strange places don't you?"
"For a special reason!"
They finally made it to the rental and buckled up. "And what is this special reason? Oh that's right you won't tell me," Arthur said slumping in his chair looking out the window giving the greenhouse a last goodbye. He hoped when the weather warmed up he could take a longer trip and explore some more. He was very curious to what was supposed to be on the outer gardens. But that was another day. "Yup, surprise! And we're on a tight schedule!" Alfred pointed to his watch. He geared up the rental and cruised out to the next spot. "Lincoln center, here we come~!"
"Lincoln center?" Arthur questioned. Alfred nodded back, "It's getting dark, and you'll just love the sight!"
On the way the traffic was getting heavier and heavier agitating Alfred to the extreme. "God I'm glad I got a full tank of gas in this thing!" He mumbled on how this trip was his idea. The traffic should just let him through. He got one last place left for his sexy Brit. The last was always the best. He needed to try to make it on time. "Well make more organized routes! At least my citizens know the proper driving!" Arthur snapped back furiously. How the hell do these people drive? There was like an accident on every corner. All the cars made detours, it was just plain foolish. "At least my citizens have normal teeth! Ohhhh burn~!"
"Watch it!" Arthur slapped Alfred's arm feeling embarrassed then he placed his hand over his mouth. "You really think my teeth are ugly?" Alfred smiled warmly back, "No babe, trust me, they aren't." Arthur placed his hand down over his mouth feeling better.
"...'cept for them eyebrows woohhhh..."
"What!"
Arthur blushed furiously red and started slapping Alfred repeatedly. "Love you babe~!" Alfred couldn't stop laughing making the Brit fight back more. After a few light slaps to the arm Arthur gave up and sulked by the window waiting for the night to be over.
They finally made it out of the massive traffic. Alfred was lucky that he found a close parking spot to claim as his own without getting fined. He beeped the rental to lock and started to open Arthur's door like a perfect gentleman. "C'mon~!" He grabbed Arthur out of the car and slammed the door shut. He walked behind Arthur placing both hands over the Brit's eyes for privacy and started walking.
"Alfred this is silly let me see," The Englishman blushed back scared of not knowing where he was heading. But he trusted Alfred. This city was a part of him so he should gradually know what way was which. "Hold on!~" After a few minutes of walking Alfred abruptly stopped both himself and Arthur for the final surprise. "Okay, look~!" He removed his hands for Arthur to see what was so special. When Arthur opened up his eyes he was dazed out of his mind. The scenery was breathtaking. So many buildings lit up all in a circle and there was a beautiful lit up water fountain in the dead center in the plaza. "Alfred. It's...It's...I really can't say anything," the Brit blushed back. Alfred smiled back and guided Arthur to one of the lonely benches close by the fountain. "Wait. Alfred what are you doing?" Arthur questioned laughing in the moment. "What? I'm just trying to be romantic."
Arthur blushed again in embarrassment and continued on towards the bench. They both sat down enjoying the scenery and nightfall. Alfred glared at Arthur with a smile and started to grab one of Arthur's hands placing it over it heart like he did the previous times that day.
"Alfred?"
Brit stared and blushed back. "Have you guessed why I've brought you here and took you to all these famous places?"
"Well you were begging me to leave the meeting earlier yesterday to go on some incredible 'date'." Arthur hated to admit it but this day had been one of the best days in his life. All the places that Alfred took him they were very fun and enjoyable. Alfred just earned extra brownie points for bed tonight. Alfred laughed at that cute comment and squeezed Arthur's hand a tad, "It has more meaning than that!" He let go of Arthur's hand and dropped down off the bench standing on one knee towards the blushing Brit.
Wait, is this what I think this is?
Alfred smiled and fished out a velvet box and opened it up to reveal a very beautiful ring. The ring looked very expensive. It was a white gold band studded with five small diamonds either side of a beautiful huge emerald that brought the Brit's attention on.
Oh god! Yes it is!
From looking at the ring the Brit couldn't hold it in much longer. He started to bawl his eyes out and covered his mouth from the excitement. "This city is my heart and I wanted you to see all of its wonderful places to see what it has to offer, what joy it can give you. You've taken my heart, as cheesy as that sounds, so this city thrives for you. Will ya marry me Arthur Kirkland?" The tears kept falling off the Brit's cheek. This made him so happy. From all that waiting it finally paid off, his prince charming proposing to him under the starry night sky made his heart burst into millions. "Yes," Arthur replied back softly. "Yes I do!" The Brit said falling out of the bench into the American's arms to latch on forever. Alfred gave out his biggest smile yet holding the Brit up, spinning him around in joy. He finally let him down and slipped on the ring. It was a perfect fit. That ring was made for Arthur. Alfred loved his eyes. They were the most beautiful than he ever seen. Arthur didn't stopped crying. He was so happy he never wanted this night to be over. "You know, I was hoping you would figure out what I was planning earlier even if it was meant to be a surprise. You know, the whole hand over heart, the romantic places, TODAY'S DATE~! And people say I can't read the atmosphere, pft"
Arthur completely forgot February 16 wasn't like any other day. This day was special between the two of them. In late 1940's his earlier bossed proposed the special relationship between him and Alfred, England and America. His boss had been right all along, the day finally came. "I'm so happy!"
Arthur said happily trying to wipe the excess tears off his sleeve. "Really gonna marry this git?"
Alfred smiled.
"Yes you bloody git!"
Arthur once again latched on to his fiancé crying on the American's jacket. "I guess Kiku was right. I was waiting forever for you to propose to me but he told me to be patient, I'm just happy it all paid off. I'm so happy!"
"That was the thing he was whispering?!"
"Yes," Arthur smiled back.
"Damn. I wanted a new game…B-But I'm glad you were patient for me," Alfred smiled hugging back and kissing Arthur's head. "Mr. Kirkland-Jones. I like that!" Arthur lifted his head up smiling to his fiancé. "That sounds like a good ring to it Mr. Kirkland-Jones," Alfred took hold of Arthur's chin and tilted his back down for a loving kiss to be remembered for the rest of their lives.
"Now we can face the world together."
A/N: They are finally together! Isn't that adorable ;3 Searched up on the net and Churchill suggested the 'special relationship' that specific date so I went with that. And to let you all know Prussia does not exist/or is present in this story but that doesn't mean he will not be a big part of the plot. Once we go in deeper his character has brought many links to future characters very soon! I actually search through wikipedia on the Civil War reference so that may be true with Prussia helping Al in that. Also PruCan I do like it but got to give this story a little angst and drama in it. But new characters will be presented in the next chapter including Al's nephew so stay tuned! Please review and give your opinions I love reading those! ^^