"You may now kiss the Queen."
Alfred was just staring at Arthur and it was only when he was nudged by said man, that he broke out of his trance. "Huh? What? Oh! Yeah!" He leaned in and Arthur was about to speak when suddenly Alfred's lips were against his and the crowd was alive. Finally they could eat. Arthur's eyes were wide and he refused to cling to the other except to simply not fall. Alfred pulled away and helped Arthur up. "Uh...sorry..."
Arthur huffed and straightened his clothes. "Alfred, I will not be involved with you just because I am your lust filled eye candy. Am I clear? This is only political."
Alfred was shocked and Francis was laughing. "Arthur wait!" He began to practically speed walk or jog after the other. Geese he walked fast! "Arthur-". Alfred gently tried to stop Arthur. He complied. "I'm not like a player if that is what you are thinking... I'm just confused- err not confused as to treat you like a toy, but I..." He sighed. "This is so embarrassing." He said to himself under his breath.
Arthur sighed. "You're right. I'm sorry that I went off on you. Though I still spoke how I felt. I know you love Sakura. I'm just a bit nervous and confused. My apologies." Arthur relaxed and grabbed Alfred's hand.
Alfred set himself flutter. He hadn't felt like this since he was first told about the prophecy. About falling in love with your queen. Then again he also felt like this when Sakura admitted her feelings for him as well. He shook his head and hugged Arthur tightly. "I...am so sorry...this is partially my fault." He held Arthur's head. Cradling it, with another hand around his waist. "You know. I was positive I'd melt to death up there. You're probably hungry. Let's go get something to eat hm?"
Arthur laughed lightly and nodded grabbing Alfred by the Arm and then walking to the dining hall with Francis behind. Alfred turned and raised a thumbs up and a wink at him. Franks therefore laughs lightly and made a discreet perfect signal back.
On the dining hall, Alfred and Arthur sat next to each other. Alfred was at one end and the High King on the other. The High queen to his left while Alfred's was on his own right and his brother (also the Ace of Spades) Mattew and Sakura on his left. Next to her was Ludwig then Feli, then Gil. Next to him sat Ivan which pissed Gil off since Elizabetha was on the High King's right. There was also an empty seat by Elizabeta that had been filled by the current Ace of Spades as it was originally for the Jack of Clubs. Francis sat next to Arthur with his Queen by his side And their current Jack, Vash was next to her. Though he hardly ever said much. Some other delegates filled up over tables and the Jacks of Spades, who would usually sit next to the queens on the sides that weren't occupied, filled up the seats between the High Queen and Joan. Antonio next to Joan, the Ace of Hearts and then Yao and the High Jack.
Alfred relaxed at the sight of his brother. "Dude! Where the hell have you been for the last two weeks?! We have a Queen now!"
Matthew flushed and suck a by of meat into his mouth. "I'm sorry Alfred, I was training. I wanted to see you all, I really did, but I was out of the country until yesterday after noon. Then I needed to bathe and sleep for today. I really am sorry Al."
Alfred pouted like a little kid. He hated being separated from his twin. "Fine, but don't do it again!" He huffed.
Arthur smiled at him. "Nice to meet you Matthew. You must be quite tired. I'm honored to have someone as hard working as our ace."
Matthew chuckled, "No promises Alfred. Besides. I didn't want to raise a Kingdom, I'd rather be an assail for you." He took a spoonful of of his miso soup, bringing it to his lips, and gently sipping at the broth. "Thank you Arthur." He practically beamed yet also shied away quite bashful. "It must have taken a lot for Yao to get this together." They all murmured in agreement and Sakura nodded. Others who overheard had also agreed. "Please tell me that you haven't had too much trouble and have been making Arthur have to listen to your love stories." Matthew gestured to Sakura with his eyes.
Alfred blushed in embarrassment. "Well, I..." Thankfully said girl was in a conversation with her cousin who was at the other end of the large table.
Arthur sighed and nodded. "He has,"
Matthew glared at his brother and Alfred nearly, 'eeped,' which made Arthur quite amused.
"-though I'm alright with it." Arthur ate at his food.
"You know what? No." He looked to Sakura who looked at Ludwig the way she once looked at him, if not, less. "I am done with this infatuation. Though for the sake of investigation, which we will need to fill you in with, Matthew, I will keep this discreet until the time is right."