After the dinner was over, the High Queen instructed everyone into the ball room where Arthur and Alfred shared their first dance. And as much as Arthur and Alfred were not lovers, this was a very magical moment for them. They both felt at ease and in perfect comfort. Though they kept it as not intimate as possible. Though soon enough the song ended and other dancers entered the floor. Arthur was whisked away by Francis and Alfred by Eliza.

"Oh great. You." Arthur huffed.

Francis laughed softly. "Moi? We 'aven't even met yet you already hold some resentment in ton tone~". Francis kept his hand respectfully at Arthur's waist.

"That's a norm for me." Arthur argued.

"ah~, mais zat is no way to get on les gens good side~. Or are you just crabby, lapin."

Arthur exhaled loudly. "My people will like me just fine, and don't call me that!"

Francis raised an amused brow. "Tu parles français? Bien~ et Pourquoi non? Plus you make a very beautiful Queen, Arthur"

"Because I just don't like it." Arthur retorted a bit too quickly. Arthur glanced to Alfred and almost stepped on Francis' foot. "Er- sorry."

Francis noticed this but said nothing. "It's fine mon ami. I look forward to getting to know you." He kissed Arthur's hand and Arthur immediately wiped it off on his gown.

"So...is it really true that Roderich is missing?" Alfred asked.

"Not missing, taken. I'm surprised you still commune with that Hearts Queen. Even if she is Yao's cousin. She may be nice but she works for the wrong man." Eliza was twirled out as the song ended and then Sakura became his new dance partner.

Arthur sipped at some whine and was grumbling insults he could throw at francis under his breath when he heard someone clear his throat next to him. Arthur looked beside him to see the Prince of Hearts. "Oh, Lllllludwig right?"

The blond nodded. "Good evening Arthur." It was clear none would talk of their partners dancing together in front of them.

Arthur held some silence for a bit. "Would you like some champagne?"

"Yes, thank you." The Heart gently nodded his head before taking the offered glass and a napkin. They say in silence.

Though it was in that moment that the two finally got to know each other through a short discussion.

Before they knew it, the High Jack dismissed the wedding and told the royals to retire to their bed chambers. While the family was relaxed that this was the last of the nerves, Arthur couldn't calm down.

Arthur was sitting in the former King's chamber that was fixed up during the day to suit Alfred with his things. The High King now took to another part of the castle where they could retire their days but still be around. He swallowed and pulled back the blankets to quickly slide under them. Maybe if he pretended to sleep, then they would be fine.

Alfred said his goodnights and Francis gently squeezed his shoulder.

Arthur flinched when he heard the door open and then close again, the weight of the bed dipping on the other side. "Hey... Arthur... You awake?"

Arthur gulped once. "Yeah..."

Alfred removed his crown and set it down, running his fingers through his hair. "I know that we aren't lovers...a-and yet we are married.. So...I won't make you consummate..."

"...did you mean what you said back there? In the dining hall..."

Alfred sighed and rubbed the back of his neck. "Yeah...I don't know what is going on, but I can see that Sakura isn't being treated the way I feared to be so attached. She doesn't take ill treatment from anyone." He hesitantly moved to run his fingers through Arthur's hair.

"The people will know though." Arthur closed his eyes and leaned into the touch. "They gave you the cloth didn't they."

Alfred blushed deeply. "Uh...yeah...but I don't really know what it's for... Well, I do know, but I don't know..." He paused, "wait how would they know? We could just slit my back or something and get the other stuff on here, passing the blood off as just part of the activity..." He sighed loudly.

Arthur turned to look at him. "You've never...with Sakura?"

Alfred shook his head and looked away. "No." He removed his shoes.

Arthur felt quite awkward and then gently grabbed his hand. "Thank you... "

Alfred pulled Alfred's hand up and kissed his palm. "No problem..." He smiled sheepishly.

Arthur could only feel this strange feeling in his chest and he leaned up to kiss Alfred.

Alfred gently cupped his face gently, keeping the kiss sweet and gentle. He didn't know why, but suddenly everything felt so right.

So if anyone could ask, the cloth was presented to the kingdom after Alfred had spent an hour in the bathroom the following morning before the maids woke him up. And truth be told, he was happy to do this for Arthur. Arthur was snuggled up in his gown and kept under the blankets for warmth. Though a smile played on Alfred's lips, because the person he thought about during his morning activities was not Sakura.