Yay okay I'm still trying to get better at emphasizing all the scenery ,and feels and such so please bear with me for now, and pay attention to the plot.I-if that's okay with you.I-I just really hope i'm no failing you guys. I know I'm new and no good but h-hey i'm trying right ?A-anyways here is the new chapter this is now going to focus more on Matthew and Alfred's situation before I get into anything with Arthur. I p-promise I have this all listed out very thought it will seem like I forgot Arthur I really didn't. A-again t-this is still the start and all love is very complex and drama takes a while to build up. In time I'll have you all on the edge of your seat squealing and rooting for either Matthew or Arthur. Hopefully I'm correct anyways let's return to the story s-shall we?

Previously on Blooming of love:

After saying those few words I don't remember what happened the rest of that night. All I could remember was that I was at home on my bed safe and sound with my head hurting a bit. My wallet was in my coat and nothing was broken in. I wonder who could have helped me whoever it was must have been a saint or something.

POV: Alfred

As I took a gander at my room my pulsing head ache only worsened to my dismay. Bringing my hands to my eyes shielding them from the sun light peeking through the blinds, I sat there waiting the pain out. Being afflicted with this was not the ideal way to wake up , but then again I chose to get wasted because of my misery.

A few moments past and the pain in my head had wavered off some bit so I decided I would cook myself some breakfast. Using what strength I had I tossed my legs off the bed to land on the cold wooden floor of my apartment. I then shivered uncontrollably because of it's ice like toes began to curl in as I lifted my torso off the bed and stood straight up, hugging myself to gain some warmth.

Steadily with my curled toes I slide my foot one in front of the other to advance my way into the hall way. Once I was about an inch away from the hall way something caught my eye. Turning my nearly freezing body to the wall next to my door I examined my thermostat. For some odd reason it was not working, taking this upon myself I started to hit it at a medium level of strength, but it still wouldn't budge

. Breathing out now being able to see my breath I grew worried of what was happening, and then it clicked in my head. The electric bill!I forgot to pay it! Cussing under my breath I ran back into my room grabbed my wallet and keys and went out the door. Since I was not 100% awake I failed to realize on crucial thing yet again.

My car was still at the club's parking lot. Awww man!Why me of all people!?Dude this totally sucks!First my electricity is shut off now my car is still at the club!Oh great!Alfred thought in his head as he started to bang his head on his apartment's door. Deciding to cut My loss I walked to the bus stop. Seeing that I had nothing better to do as I walked and soon going to be waiting I observed my surroundings.

POV: THIRD PERSON

Though it was Spring the weather was turning out to be a bit colder than everything else seemed to fit the season's ideal scenery. The cherry blossoms on the trees around him were in full bloom with some of them this for his amusement Alfred stopped walking and closed his his imagination take the best of him he thought of a party just for just any party, a party where he was accepted into the Kirkland's Law Firm and they were welcoming him.

The cherry blossoms served as confetti to his fantasies as the touched his entire body lightly as confetti would. A sense of happiness over came Alfred as he saw his old and new friend's faces smile and cheer for him. Still contained in his fantasies he lifted his hands from his sides to the air keeping them up in Trump, as he looked to his side to see a sulking Arthur. Giggling to himself he waved him off and continued to thank all his friends for the warm welcome.

"Gee thanks everyone!You guys are he best I promise to do my best for this you thank you!" Alfred said to everyone with a bright toothy smile and closed eyes that fought off tears of happiness. Though he was trapped in his imagination a hand from the real world tapped him on his shoulder and sent him back, with a familiar voice from before.

"U-um i-is this some type of hobby of yours Alfred? I mean I-I'm fine with it if you are but you've never done this before eh?"

Looking every way possible in front of him Alfred could not see the person the voice belonged to. Nor could he remember the name of the person it belonged to. Frantically he looked until a hand from behind him turned him around and lightly hit him on his head.

Tensing up his shoulders and quickly putting his hands to his head Alfred covered his head to protect it if the other did it again.

"O-ow what was that for dude?I didn't do anything wrong?I was just standing here, doesn't the first amendment mean anything to anyone?" He said rubbing his head back and forth trying to soothe the pain.

After he was done he stood up straight as a board and looked the other in the eyes. Tilting his head to the side and raising an eye brow Alfred examined the other. His height was the same to his nothing more or nothing less.

Now scanning his body down Alfred started to realize a few things. The other had long,wavy,silky hair that stopped about mid-neck and a curl that went out defying gravity. Then there was his face, it was a soft peach color, rounded glasses on the bridge of his nose, and ivory eyes very clear and shining through the day's light. More down was his attire, he wore a simple red sweater, jeans and a polar bear back pack on his back.

"Um Al is there something wrong?" The other blonde said tilting his head to the side as well.

"How do you know my name and why do you seem so familiar dude?"

"Typical Alfred forgetting people, but hey that's okay. My name is Matthew Williams it's nice to see or meet you again. U-um does my name ring a bell b-by any chance?"

"Matthew Williams?" As he repeated these words Alfred was taken back by a flash back when he was nine years old and in in Elementary

school.

*~Flash back~* (both Alfred's and Matthew's)

It was fourth grade during the spring day just like the one they were in present time. The cherry blossoms fell on the ground and on two little boys laughing and playing with only each other in the woods outside of school, it was their place where the both could be alone with no one telling them what to do, though they were not allowed there.

Alfred with his: dress shirt, bow tie, suspenders, shorts, knee high socks, and buckle shoes ran around with Matthew with a similar attire. Matthew wore : a dress shirt the same as Alfred's, a tie, pants, and dress shoes.

Playing in harmony nothing could have ever separated them even the teacher calling them back to class. Today Matthew wanted to tell his dear friend Alfred about his feelings for the other and wasn't sure how to go about it.

So he kept quiet for a while until Alfred tripped and hurt himself running through the restricted woods. Rushing to aid his friend he saw an open cut with blood gushing out of it badly. Since there was no teachers around he couldn't call for help, so Matthew ripped off a piece of his sleeve and wrapped Alfred's wound. Alfred was crying a bit with moans that only signaled pain.

Alfred bit down on his lip to distract himself from the pain. "M-mattie i-it hurts so much, I -I can't walk and the teacher's c-can't find us!W-what can we do!?" He said chocking back his tears in his shaky voice.

"I-I'll c-carry you there.H-hop on my back Al!"

"N-no way am I doing that dude!Y-you're like too f-fraaaaah!"

Not being able to continue what he was going to say he hugged his knee to his chest. Appearing a bit more desperate Matthew wrapped his hand around Alfred's shoulder's and knees lifting him up bridal-style.

Adrenaline circulating through his veins Matthew ran as he carried his injured friend and secret love back to the school's play ground. Huffing and puffing with all his might he grew tired of the whole thing but only knew that he needed to help his dear friend and quickly.

Hearing only the moans from Alfred and broken tree branches on the floor crunching as Matthew ran with all his might. Feeling his strength starting to decline Matthew saw a teacher close by and yelled.

"Teacher!Teacher!A-Alfred got hurt please help him please!" Matthew cried as he ran closer to the shocked teacher.

Advancing towards them the teacher took Alfred away from Matthew and started to run as a crowd started to form around both them. Feeling a sense of accomplishment his limps growing weaker Matthew collapsed to the floor hitting his head on the cement. A few hours passed and Matthew found himself in the infirmary with a sleeping Alfred on the bed next to his.

Sighing in relief as he saw his love's angelic face sleep soundly he gripped his blankets tightly, then as he felt pressure on his head he brought his right hand up to the bandages on his head, the rough sensation of the bandage felt odd as he glanced back at to the side of his bed Matthew found slippers a the side of his his feet into the warm slippers he walked to the seat next to Alfred.

Admiring his Alfred he found his hand and held it tightly smiling softly.

"I'm so glad you're o-okay. I-I don't know what would have happened. B-but I'm glad you're all patched up now.S-soon we can play with each other again eh. But this time I'll keep my eye on you okay. I-I love you."

Letting go of Alfred's hand Matthew used his own hands to cover his face to hide his blushing face.

"I-I love you too Matthew. I always have s-since the first day I met you."Alfred said in a low groggily voice as he sat himself up with the head of the bed.

He then gave Matthew a closed eye smile as the light behind him shone on his back. "I-I was too scared to say anything to you.I thought you know might not like me back so yeah."

"Oh Al I'm so happy you f-felt the same way!Y-you don't know how h-happy I am!" Matthew said as he jumped in his excitement he jumped out of his seat and leaned closer to Alfred giving him a kiss on the cheek.

Drawing himself Away from the other he saw a hint of blush from embarrassment. "Y-y-you!Y-you kissed me!?" Alfred yelled at the top of his lungs as he touched his cheek. Fearing others would have heard him Matthew checked to see if anyone was in the infirmary. Luckily the only sources of life there was him and Alfred. "S-so we both like each other so it seems fine. Be happy it wasn't on the lips.

I'm s-saving that for when we get older and I marry you." Now feeling his face grow hotter Alfred turned to the side trying to avoid any eye contact with his friend. He normally would never miss an opportunity to glance at Matthew, but right now he wanted nothing but to vanish from embarrassment.

"H-hey you can't marry me!W-we're still too young!" Alfred said as he stole a few glances at the other.

"I said when we're older. And I'll take care you you any everything don't you worry."

"Fine but there is gonna be a few conditions okay."

"Just tell me and consider it done."

"One we have to be at least nineteen, two you still have to be my awesome best friend, and three I have to love you,sounds pretty easy since I only have eyes for you."

"G-got it. I'll have all of them 's write it down so we don't forget."

"Yeah yeah." Alfred said waving his hand in front of his 'fiancee's' face. Turning his chair to the cabinet next to them Matthew pulled out a brown piece of paper along with a pencil and ink pad to aquatint it. Laying the things on top of the cabinet Matthew began to scribble down their deal on by bit he stated everything exactly as they said it with nothing being left out.

Within a few minutes the document was ready for signing. Matthew took the liberty of signing and stamping his finger print before Alfred. After he was done he handed the paper to Alfred handing him the paper.

Repeating the same thing Matthew did Alfred returned the paper back to him. "Great,I also added a few things, a letter to you, so we will remember when we are older. Look!" Alfred urged Matthew as he shook his shoulder back and forth the best he could without hurting him. the letter read:

Dear, Matthew

I feel in love on a snowy day. I'll be your's forever as long as you'll be mine.

Reading word from word Matthew could feel himself almost explode with the letter was a bit sappy and corny but it was reminded him of how he fell in love with Alfred except on a Summer's day. As he was about to say something Alfred interrupted , "You see it makes sense I met you on a snowy winter's day." Alfred claimed as he added a small giggle at the end of his sentence.

"Yeah you're right, it's cute Al and I'm glad we'll be together forever.I'll keep this forever." Matthew then offered the other a tender the hug Alfred wrapped his arms around Matthew's slender form, and clashed their bodies together, both of them were able to feel the steady beats of each other's heart in perfect sync.

All was well for the next three years. Every time they saw each other they would give each other kisses on the cheek or forehead, saving their lips for the future. They also only played with one another like always, since the other kids didn't seem to like their relationship together. Everything was perfect for them nothing felt impossible nor far away when they were together.

But that all changed the day of Alfred's Parent's funeral. Everyone Around Matthew that day was covered in tears and black. There was no sounds of happiness just pure sadness all around.

Alfred's Aunt's and Uncle's were all together wiping away each other's tears. To his surprise Matthew saw Alfred across the room emotionless among his talking siblings next to him. The eyes that were filled with love and life gone. The face that always had a smile on it gone. It looked as if there was nothing there but a empty happened to the Alfred he knew and loved?It was like he went somewhere else.

Once the funeral service was over Alfred knew what he had to do, and this was the moment he ran away. Matthew could hear all the family run a muck scared and worried. Trying to pick up bits and pieces of what they all were saying Matthew leaned in a little closer tilting his head so his ear had more access to the words.

"Where is he, do you know?"

"No we have the whole family looking we can't find him!All his things are missing and the money his parent's left him too!"

"Oh what on earth possessed him to leave without saying a word!He's too young!"

"Well it's your fault for saying that the death of Amelia and Ivan was his fault!"

"W-well you're the one who decided to broadcast the conversation right in front of him!"

"W-well it was Shelia's fault that she said he was nothing but trouble!"

"What don't put this all on me!You all have part in this!"

Listening to Alfred's Family bicker on at each other Matthew's heart felt as if it was going to shatter. Alfred his Alfred ran away without a word to anyone!Not even him! Matthew's world was on it's end he didn't know to believe their words , many thought circulated through his mind spiraling out of control making his head spin.

Quickly he stumbled out of the funeral parlor and looked outside in the rain. It was dark and the rain felt like a hose was being poured on him only aiming at him.

"ALFRED!ALFRED!WHERE ARE YOU!?ALFRED!" Matthew called out at the top of his lungs.

"N-no t-this can't be! Mon dieu! H-how is he going to live all alone? H-how are we going to g-get married?H-how is he going to fend for himself!? What should I do?"

Matthew whispered to himself as his knees gave in, allowing him to sit on the wet ground. His wavy hair turned straight as the rain weighed it down heavily. His bangs covered his eyes as he looked straight at the dark road, hoping his Alfred would appear hoping that he would feel his hug again, and his kiss just one more time before he left.

*~End of Flash back~*

Shaking their heads to return back to reality they both laughed awkwardly blushing a bit. I'm still in love with him to this day, I'll be his forever but will he be mine?Matthew thought to himself in his head staring at Alfred waiting for a proper response.

I wonder if h-he still wants to marry me?N-no right I-I mean we were must have forgotten all about it. "W-well Mattie I missed you!Where have you been!?What am I saying I'm the one who moved duh!Ha ha!W-well anyways we have a lot of catching up to do! H-hey I was about to go to this club and pick up my car you wanna come with me?"

Alfred asked with his thumb pointing to the bus stop. Matthew smiled and laughed internally, he pondered if he should tell him he knew that he forgot his car and that he was the one that helped him that night. But letting a hint of mystery in Alfred's life wouldn't hurt him so he kept quiet. "Sure thing Al you need a big strong guy like me to protect you."

"H-hey i'm the hero!Heroes don't need protecting dude, we do it for others!"

"Whatever floats your boat Al." Matthew said in a mocking tone of voice as they both made their way to the now awaiting bus.

*~Time Skip~*

The bus ride to the club was as awkward as it could of them sat on different sides of the bus and would every so often steal glances at each other.K-keep calm Al, you haven't seen him in a few years so you should start new.

Yeah sounds like a good idea.Alfred summed upin his head as he reverted his eyes to look at Matthew some the other's stares he quickly without a second thought looked back out the window he was sitting next to. I wonder what he must be thinking right now?Must be about polar bears or maple syrup or something huh?

POV: Matthew

I looked back at Alfred a few times noticing he stared back. That at least gave me some how that he at least noticed me as he did back whole bus ride was awkward in all though. Even when we got off the bus we got off at separate odd foreign feeling of being pushed away didn't please me one bit, and I knew Alfred would do nothing about it so I had to take charge.

As the bus drove off leaving only me and Alfred alone I went closer to him with a determined eye. For a second it took him off guard but he accepted my distance near him and walked to his small black car with the keys in his hand.

Watching him as he fumbled with the car keys was hard watching, so I took them from his hand and opened the door for then gave me a friendly thank you and proceeded to place himself into the small car.

Closing the door and walking around the car to get to the passenger's seat I sat myself down closing the door.I then handed Alfred back his keys as he put them into the ignition. Now on the road we were still quiet both of us didn't dare start a conversation, and that was Alfred would be dying to chat your ear off whenever he now like the day since I met him he changed.

"S-so U-um w-what have you been up to lately?A-anything good happen?" Lies, I knew his whole situation from him barely making ends meet to him being declined the lawyer's anything to start a conversation you know.

"U-um I'm doing awesome yo.I mean you know moving did change me a lot but hey I have lots of cool you can meet them one guys can all be like besties!"Alfred said in his usual happy tone of voice with his charming was the Alfred I knew and some quiet awkward guy. With that we continued our conversation until we reached a coffee shop. The shop was as simple as Starbucks but much bigger.

There was free wifi of course, people on different parts of the room with coffee on their tables reading, each one having a different laid back life you would guess. As you moved more towards the back of the shop there was wide stairs that lead to the top roof of the whole place where smokers could would be people leaning against the walls blocking others from gaining access to the stairs or just people simple walking up.

I turned my head towards Alfred who was ordering us some drinks, making my way towards a appropriate table near the stairs I sat my bottom on the wooden chair waiting for my love.

He came towards me as if he were gliding on the floor with two cups of coffee in his hands. He then perched himself next to me giving me a tender friendly hug. Sadly I pouted a bit but tried to hid it from I really wanted from him was a second kiss, but to Alfred it would be his first right?A-anyways we chatted for a while on how our lives had been.

Appalled that Alfred lied about everything in his life I played along as he brought his coffee cup to his lips drinking the liquid I stared at his beautiful pink were so soft and kissable what could I do but just stare at him. Soon enough he set down the cup to continue on with whatever nonsense he was making up in his head. It has now been about an hour since we arrived at the coffee awkwardness between us seemed to disappear instantly, it felt so good to have him back to normal.

Wrapping my slender fingers around the cardboard cup I sipped the warm liquid into my mouth as well with closed eyes. I took a moment to savor the flavor as it flowed around my tongue. It tasted of decaffeinated coffee with a hint of maple syrup and vanilla tossed flavors complimented each other so perfectly I couldn't help but sit there savoring it.

Then all of the sudden, I heard what sounded like a middle aged man losing his balance on the stairs breaking my sense of tranquility. As I twisted my body around to see if my ears were right, I opened my eyes widened in shock. I was correct.

I kicked my chair back attempting to run and help the man before he fell of the tall stairs to his doom. Never the less I was too slow, Alfred ran past me like the speed of light and caught the man before he fell.

Carefully he descended from the stairs with the man in his arms. Once his feet touched the bottom he set the man down to pat himself. I looked at Alfred in shock , I never knew him as the type to be very here he was saving a man's life, there was so much more about Alfred I needed to learn about.

POV: Alfred

Whoa this is like totally crazy!I just saved a guy from falling to his death!SWEET!I am totally the most awesomest hero out there yo!Now I can rub it into Toris' face, and he's gonna feel like completely stupid yo!Okay calm down Alfred calm down , first make sure he is okay.

"Um Sir are you okay?You didn't hurt anything did you?" I asked as he waved it off hunched over trying to walk.

I looked at him with a concerned look, maybe he did hurt something of his. Advancing forward to the older man I let out my hand to help him, not really paying attention to his appearance I help guide him to the table where Matthew and I were.

Allowing the elder to use my seat I gave him a reassuring smile before I spoke, "Where does it hurt?I think I can help you."

"Oh it's nothing my boy I assure you." He said in a bit of pain.

"No, it's not sir you're hurt now please tell me." I said in a kind tone of voice trying to ease the other.

"M-my ankle."

"Okay do you mind if I lift your pant leg an inch?"

"N-no n-not at all." He said leaning back closing his eyes in pain as his hand found its way to hi face. I then carefully lifted the fabric up gently fearing if I didn't he would be in an endless agony. Succeeding in doing so I examined his looked a bit swollen and maybe sprained. Acting upon this I went back up to the cashier to ask for a cup of cold water.

As I waited I turned my head back and forth repeatedly to see how the elder was doing. Once I attained the cold water I speed walk back ripping my sleeve to dip the piece of fabric in the cold water. Next , I wrapped it around the elder's ankle slowly, ignoring all of the groans of pain I looked up to him with sorry finishing I dried my wet hands on my pants wiping them up and down my leg,I then got up and sat on the seat next to him.

"There that should start the swelling for now. I think you should sit and stay until it goes down a little more, I don't want you driving with this."

"Oh no I have a ride."

"Well that's even better, in the mean while why don't we have a small talk yeah?My name is Alfred F. Jones nice to meet you sir." I said as I extended my hand out.

"Charmed. You seem like a very educated young I ask your about your education?"

"Sure thing, I'm a graduate from Harvard University, I graduated first in my grade with a 4.0 major was in Law and Medicine."

"Wow you sound very knowledgeable do tell me more." He said with interest in his tone of to go on I cleared my throat and continued. Poor Mattie I hope he wasn't getting bored from this whole thing. I mean we did come here to catch up. I guess I'll make it up to him one way or another.

POV: THIRD PERSON!

As Alfred chatted the elder's ear off the both laughed enjoying each other's seemed that they got along quite sat and watched the two with glee every so often jumping into the conversation. As the day turned into the afternoon the elder eventually had to leave. Alfred immediately got up to help him get to his car with the driver waiting for him in the driver's seat.

The car looked like a very expensive one with the traditional color of black covering every inch of it. The car's doors opened the traditional side ways only to reveal pure leather seat lining all around. Just by sticking your head into it , the smell of pure leather intoxicated you. Almost forgetting what he was doing Alfred stepped back embarrassed on his actions. He then proceeded to help the elder into his car shutting the door.

Before leaving the elder rolled down the crystal clear window down to talk to Alfred for a few more seconds. Bending down a little Alfred gave the elder a soft smile, " Make sure you get a doctor for that ankle of yours. I don't want it to get injured even more."

"Very well I will. I'll keep in contact with you so we can meet again and you can meet my wonderful think you two will be wonderful friends."

"I'm looking forward to it sir." And with that the elder was off in his luxury car. Adjusting himself in his seat, he could hear the odd sounds of the leather moving against itself.

Letting out a silent 'ah' sound he laid back remembering the young man he had just met. His familiar bushy eyes brows frowned along with his brown eyes narrowed on his injury, how was he suppose to work?

Yet again he let out another groan of pain echoed through out the car without a care. He then opened his mouth slowly to talk to his driver. "Mister Smith please tell my son that we will be having an important dinner with a good friend of mine next week on Thursday at five o' clock. Also have a doctors appointment at the ready for my ankle as soon as possible."

"Yes Master Kirkland." The driver said.

Admin: Whoa this is a long chapter but I finally did it!Did you find the song reference in Alfred's letter?No it's from A-pink's MY MY they say it in the middle of the I hope you like it, and I'll continue on with this story as long as I can. I really hope you love my plot more than my lack of imagination with words. .