Kage: I heard this song and had an Idea… -Silent- So…yeah… -Hides under bed-
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He's Hurting Me(Maria Mena): Dark!MapleTea, Slight: HongCan.
Warning: "Relationship" Abuse, Dark!Colony Au(That's what I'm going to call it now, I'll show what I think is actually true for the aftermath of the American Revolution), Dark!England(that's what I'm going to call him now. T-T).
Matthew looked into the mirror, tilting his face he allowed most of his cheek to be shown. It was purpling… he trembled lightly, lips thinning into a straight line.
Arthur didn't mean it… He couldn't have meant it…
He doesn't like us…
Matthew's trembling grew at the thought.
Softly, gentle and a bit hesitant, a knock was heard on the other side of the door.
"Matthew…?"
A sharp bite to the lip.
"I'm fine; I simply got into an argument with England." Matthew said speaking only half truths.
"…Okay…" Slowly, hesitantly, the other retreated.
"He's hurting me, Kaoru…" Matthew sighed and turned on the sink.
…
He doesn't care for us.
Matthew winced before shaking his head as he placed one of Bruce's shirts upon the bed neatly folded and ready to put away.
He doesn't love us.
Matthew breathes out slowly, feeling his hands shake.
He's never been confronted by his own thoughts.
He hates us.
"No, he doesn't." Matthew's voice was soft, vulnerable and the attempt didn't make him feel better.
Usually his thoughts didn't bother him when he was alone.
He loves Alfred.
"He said he loved me…" Matthew whispered hugging himself.
Why won't they just leave him alone?
He's lying.
Matthew shook his head placing the folded clothing back into the basket.
…
Arthur's hands were tight around his upper arms and Matthew looked at the other with wide eyes. Arthur's grip tightened and Matthew could feel the bruises forming underneath the other's fingertips.
The both looked at the door as the knob turned and before Matthew knew it Arthur was already across the room searching for a book.
A moment later Kaoru poked his head inside, staring at Arthur for a moment before looking at Matthew with worry.
Matthew reframed from rubbing at his arms and instead smiled.
'He won't stop, Kaoru, so save me…'
Of course, Matthew would never tell Kaoru that, neither would he tell Kaelin or Bruce.
…
The Canadian stayed in a corner, huddled against the wall as he covered his mouth willing his soft sobs not to be heard.
"Matthew?" it was Kaoru, Matthew noticed, trying to calm himself.
"I'm fine." Matthew took blank notice of small tear puddles on the floor, and his eyes felt very irritated.
"But I heard you crying." Matthew inwardly cursed.
"Arthur and I had an argument." He could almost feel Kaoru's disbelief.
"Again?" The other asked.
"Yeah, Kaoru, again." Matthew answered soaking up the small puddles into his sleeves.
…
The slap was vicious, the others lips drawn in a thin line as Matthew shook in his hold. Matthew winced as he was pulled up, his face tilting up so he could see more of Arthur. Arthur's face was blank and his free hand lightly stroked Matthew's injured cheek - which was reddening from the assault.
"Stop lying, luv." Arthur's grip was painfully tight and Matthew winced unsure why Arthur seemed convinced he's lying.
"I-I'm not…" Matthew wasn't sure what Arthur was capable of.
The next slap was as harsh as the sound.
Matthew and Arthur didn't take notice of a wide-eyed Kaoru.
…
"He's hurting you." Matthew looked up from laundry to look at Kaoru in surprise.
"W-what?" Kaoru carefully closed the door behind him and sat on the bed, helping Matthew with his chore.
"Arthur, he's hurting you." Matthew looked away.
"It's not his fault; I made him loose his temper." Matthew whispered getting another article of clothing.
"Are you serious? What reason did he have to 'loose his temper'?" Kaoru questioned, eyebrows furrowed.
"…I was making useless noise…I should know better not to talk too loud…" Kaoru only gave Matthew a look of disbelief.
"You talked and he punished you for it? You don't deserve that Matthew." Kaoru spoke grabbing Matthew's hands - which were beginning to tremble - and looked up into the Canadian's eyes as he spoke.
"But there's no one out there who could love me better." Kaoru looked sad for a moment before releasing Matthew's hands and standing from the bed.
"Not quite."
Matthew stood still and watched as Kaoru left.
Why did he feel so cold?
…
"You should get your independence." Matthew sighed.
"I'm not like you." Matthew murmured.
'You are too proud.'
Alfred sighed patting Matthew on the back. Matthew winces slightly at the touch. Alfred can't tell if it's from the still there fear of him or from something Arthur had done.
…
"Matthew…" Matthew head snapped up, tears immediately drying as Kaoru sat before him on his knees.
"D-did I wake you up?" Kaoru shook his head and Matthew sighed as Kaoru pulled him into a hug.
It was warm, warm against the coldness of the air in the bathroom.
…
"I'm telling the truth!" Matthew said, wincing as another lash came down upon him.
"So, now you're a whore and a liar, hm?" Matthew's eyes closed, head hanging.
Whatever he was to say, Arthur would fight back with biting cruel words.
Matthew doesn't know what Arthur's capable of doing.
And he doesn't want to know.
…
"Don't leave me." Matthew whispered reaching out to Arthur, grip light around his wrist.
Arthur pulled his wrist free and grabbed onto his clothing.
"Please, believe me."
Arthur huffed, rolling his eyes.
"I can explain." Matthew whispered.
"I rather you didn't." Matthew's lips thinned out and he trembled as Arthur fixed his clothing and left.
…
"Please love me." Kaoru held the Canadian against him; this has been happening more and more often.
Kaoru wished for sweeter times, with Matthew smiling in the kitchen as he baked goodies for Bruce, Kaelin and himself.
"Please need me." Kaoru nodded tucking a few strands of the Canadian's hair behind his ear as he rocked him.
"He doesn't love me, does he?" Kaoru paused in surprise.
Matthew looked up at him, eyes red and tired.
"I don't know…" Kaoru said truthfully.
Kage: -Le Sigh- I don't know… -Burrows in blanket-
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