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Request: Camping trip and First Tooth. Wouldn't that be cute? : )
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Chapter 2: Camping
Smiling brighter than normal, Alfred started packing trunks into the back of his truck. Today would be their first family camping trip together as a family. Everyone including their toddler boys Alex and Allen were excited to be going on this trip. However, one person wasn't really looking forward to it. That would be Arthur.
He didn't see the point of going out and sleeping in the dirt and grime when they had a warm house, technology, and most importantly indoor plumbing. Apparently Americans enjoyed being "one with nature" or something like that. Though Arthur enjoyed a nice stroll in the park or forest now and then, he certainly didn't want to go back to the days where he had to sleep out in the cold. That's how it was with most of the other countries in Europe as well.
"Alright guys, were ready to head out!" Alfred called out to everyone.
Claire walked out holding the leash to their new pet Golden Retriever puppy named Ruby. They had bought the puppy for a few reasons. One was that Alfred had always wanted a dog, the only breed the could agree on was a retriever, and the most important reason being is that Dante had moved away about a month ago leaving Claire down in the dumps. After getting Ruby, she started to act like her normal self again, though you could still tell she greatly missed her best friend Dante.
Since Ruby was still just a pup, she could be easily placed on Claire's lap during the ride so finding space for everyone was no issue. And once the kids were in, the only person who still wasn't in the car was Arthur.
"Come on Artie." Alfred smiled "Lets get going…and put a smile on!"
~USUK~
After what seemed like hours of traveling for Arthur, the family had finally arrived at their destination in the Adirondacks. The campsite they were staying at was right next to Cranberry Lake, and the locals called the area "Cranberry" when they went on camping trips. Even Arthur had do admit the area was beautiful with the sight of the sparkling lake, the tall looming pine trees, and friendly locals who had waved to them as they continued towards their campsite.
"Daddy, look at the lake!" Claire squealed with delight "Can we go swimming?"
"Swimming! Swimming!" Alex and Allen had chanted.
"Yeah of course." Alfred chuckled "But we have to get the camp set up first before we go anywhere."
The truck stopped at an empty campsite with a picnic table and fire pit where they could burn their wood and garbage. There were bears and other critters around the area that would prowl campsites at night so they had to keep their food up and their garbage up. Otherwise, the rangers would be pissed and so would Arthur.
One huge tent was put up by Alfred that could house the five of them plus Ruby for their weekend trip. It was green with four windows that could be zipped up to block out sun or unwanted looks from people walking around the campsites and a wall that could be placed up to make two separate rooms. The kids would sleep on one side while Alfred and Arthur would sleep together on the other.
Refusing to sleep on the hard earth underneath him, Arthur had insisted they had brought along some sort of mattress for not only himself but for their kids to. So instead of hauling five mattresses with them, Alfred went out and bought two large blowup beds to keep them all off the ground. This made Arthur a little bit happier knowing he could at least feel comfortable at camp.
"Alright, everything is set up." Alfred said walking out of the tent wearing his blue swim trunks "Let's head down to the lake."
"Yeah! Can we go fishing to?" Allen asked
"Later on, right now we're going to swim." Arthur put down his book and walked into his tent to change into his own bathing suit.
~USUK~
Once they were down at the lake, Arthur made sure that everyone had their floating devices on as well as lots of sun block. The only one who had really resisted putting on everything was Alex, but that was normal of him. That boy loved to make things difficult for Arthur and mainly listened to Alfred.
"Come on in Artie!" Alfred hollered to Arthur who was on the sandy bank reading a book and occasionally looking up to see if everyone was alright "The water out here isn't very deep, you can walk out!"
That was right, the Country of Great Britain Scotland and Northern Ireland could not swim to save his life. Even though he is an island nation as well as one of the most rainiest countries around, he had never learnt how to swim.
"Alfred, you know well enough that I'm not going in there." Arthur looked up at Alfred with a sharp glare "I'm not going in there."
"Come on mummy!" Claire smiled brightly "It's fun! Even Ruby likes it out here!"
Before the brit could even object, Alfred was out of the water and picked him up bridal style and laughing hysterically. At first Arthur was blushing and thinking how charming it was he was being carried by his husband and held like a bride. But that all changed when he found what the American's real motives were. He was dragging him into the water!
"Alfred put me down this instant!" Arthur tried to escape and now found himself dangling over Alfred's shoulder "This is undignified and completely rude! Let me go I say! Are you even listening to me!? I swear to god Alfred I will make you-."
And with that, Alfred let him go into water that would go right up to Arthur's chest. The British Empire quickly jumped out of the water shivering and latched onto Alfred's arm.
"You bastard!" Arthur started throwing punches at Alfred's chest "Why don't you ever listen-!"
"Hey, no swearing mommy!" Alex smirked just like his father.
"Oh hush up you." Arthur groaned shaking his head trying to get the water out from his ears.
Instead of immediately getting out, Arthur had decided to stay in the shallower water with his family and try to have a good time with them. But, he found it easier than he thought. Just seeing his children laughing and his husband glow with pride made Arthur's heart fill with joy.
Lately, the Jones family had been very busy with duties and obligations to their countries that life had become so hectic. Arthur had to leave a week ago for business in his own country and a week prior to that Alfred was away at DC for a business meeting with his boss. As for the children, they had been from their uncle Matthews house to even Francis's house when they were gone. It wasn't like they didn't enjoy seeing their uncles, but they had missed all the quality time they were used to having with their parents.
~USUK~
Hours had passed and the sun was now down. The family sat together around the campfire laughing and Arthur telling stories from when he was a child. The British Empire was telling scary stories at one point but it scared both Alfred and Allen so he had decided to stop and just told old stories that his elder brothers had told him when he was younger.
"That was a great story Mummy." Claire smiled and she bit into her smore and Ruby sat patiently hoping to get a bite.
"Yes, I always thought it was a good story to love." Arthur smiled "Now, off to bed with you three, it's past you bedtimes."
"Aw mom!" Alex moaned
"We're out camping!" Allen protested "We're like lumberjacks that uncle Mattie told us about! We don't need bedtimes, right daddy?"
"Actually I'm siding with your mom this time." Alfred softly smiled "Now get all nice and warm in your tent, and don't let Ruby out."
"Alright then." Claire quickly finished her snack then picked Ruby up in her arms "Goodnight."
With that, all of the Jones children went to their own tent and fell into a deep sleep. Alfred went in to check on them just to make sure that they weren't pretending. But judging by their snoring, that was all the proof he needed. Silently, he walked back out and sat by Arthur in front of the warm fire.
"Are they asleep?" Arthur asked
"You bet." Alfred chuckled "They're about as snug as a bug in a rug."
"Whatever that means." The smaller man joking rolled his eyes.
The lover sat in front of the fire silently for a few moments, just enjoying the peace of the forest. There was hardly any noise besides squirrels jumping from tree to tree and the sounds of birds like owls and loons. Arthur leaned against Alfred, who in turn wrapped his arms around his lovers waist.
"I'm sorry if you didn't have a good time here today." Alfred sighed "I just thought it would be a good idea for all of us to just get out…ya'know?"
"…I'll have you know…" Arthur blushed slightly "I…actually had a wonderful time here today…I didn't think I would, but I did…and I thank you for putting this trip all together."
Alfred smiled and looked up to the moon that brightened the night sky. Everything had gone perfect…then a sound woke them up.
"Mummy! Daddy!" Claire ran out of the tent alone "I lost it! I lost it!"
"Dove, what did you lose?" Arthur asked concerned
"My tooth!" Claire smiled proudly revealing one of her two front teeth was missing and a sparkling white tooth was in the palm of her hand.
"Oh my!" Arthur smiled "It looks like someone is going to receive a visit from the tooth fairy tonight!"
"T-Tooth fairy?" Claire asked curiously
"Yes darling, the tooth fairy." Arthur explained "You see dove, whenever a child loses a tooth , the tooth fairy sneaks into their room in the dead of night and takes away the tooth and then leave a-."
Without another word, Claire chucked the tooth deep into the woods. Arthur's eyes widened in disbelief and Alfred sat looking shocked. Both turned to their daughter who was panting and slightly shaking. Then, she smiled at them both of them.
"There, now that evil fairy won't get us!" Claire smiled "Well, I'm going to bed."
Once Claire was in her tent, Alfred broke out into tears he was laughing so hard. Never before had he seen a child react to the tooth fairy before. Meanwhile, Arthur was still stunned. He was expecting to see his old friend the tooth fairy again, but now it looks like he wouldn't.
Me: Sorry, I had to make that reaction for Claire. I mean, think about it. It's one of those things like Santa Clause where it's kinda of creepy when you really think about it. Someone coming into your house and taking your old teeth? Gross right? Anyways, I hope you enjoyed it! Please request!