Hello again, 13Charlotte here with my latest Jack the Ripper returns chapter, enjoy and revew!
It was around midnight when Arthur slipped out of the mansion. Lovino noticed immediately- his room was next door to Arthur's after all and he had always been a light sleeper. He was thankful for it now; it kept him from being assassinated after all that would be a pain in the ass.
The blonde strolled calmly down the street and into a nearby park. Lovino shadowed him, hoping desperately he wouldn't be caught; he knew Arthur would never trust him again. Arthur loved this park, he always took a mid-day stroll through here and Lovino thought it was beautiful… There were flowers and trees everywhere with a large pond in the centre.
Lovino chuckled to himself- Arthur looked perfect with a forest background and the night sky above him. Arthur wore an almost brooding nostalgic expression as he stared at the full moon and it made Lovino's heart race. Then it hit him; Lovino was having the urge to paint again for the first time in hundreds of years. Arthur always managed to shake Lovino up without even talking to him. Seeing Arthurs face or hearing Arthur's voce was enough to make his heart melt.
Lovino froze; Arthur had stopped just in front of the lake so he quickly concealed himself behind the trees and observed an event he would never forget.
"Jack, I know you are there, reveal yourself," called Arthur his eyes still fixed on the lake's surface. A man stepped out a short distance away from Arthur. He was slightly taller than the Brit with dark hair and pale skin. Lovino couldn't see his face but he could already tell he was the second most handsome person he had ever met- the first of course being Arthur.
"What gave it away my Lordship?" said Jack, he spoke in the same way Arthur did and he was scratching the back of his head in the same way Arthur does when he's nervous. "I could hear the sound of your breathing Jack, it's been over a hundred years but I will never forget" Arthur said turning to face Jack wearing the most brilliant an gentle smile Lovino had ever seen, Jack stumbled backwards in shock and Lovino could finally see his face which of course, had immediately turned crimson.
Jack had wintery blue eyes that shone in adoration for Arthur alone and high cheekbones that gave Jack the looks of a nobleman. "It's been 149 years…" said the dark haired man regaining his composure. "Yes and you haven't changed at all" said Arthur and Lovino couldn't tell whether he meant t as a compliment or an insult.
"You have" replied Jack in a silky-seductive voice as he sidled up to Arthur and Lovino had to stop himself from shooting the psychotic bastard that had invaded HIS Arthur's personal space. Geez Lovino was in really deep this time. It was true love; not pity and dependence like with Spain or just a fling like with France. Real Love that Lovino didn't know how to cope with.
"Oh really?" asked Arthur completely oblivious to Jack's advances. "Yes Arthur… You are calmer now, more grounded and much more forgiving. Your eyes are sparkling too, now who could have caused that to happen?" Jack voice had dropped to a seductive purr but there was an underlining tone of malice. Lovino wanted to throw up or hit something because of the way Jack had wrapped himself around Arthur.
"Yes I suppose I am more at peace now, I have forgiven the world and moved on. No more invasions, no more flings with France, China, Toni- or even Denmark now. I haven't slept with anyone in 50 years." Chuckled England and Lovino's heart skipped a beat but he shoved away the mental images and focused on Jack and Arthur's conversation that was heading towards dangerous territory.
"Do you want me to break that streak?" announced Jack suddenly bringing Arthur's face to his and kissing him passionately. Tongues clashed and Jack pulled Arthur closer before England could realise what was happening. Lovino snapped and drew his gun but dropped it when Arthur shoved Jack away. "I can't do this Jack, not after everything you've done." Said Arthur in a broken voice.
"That's not fair… You are mine Arthur. You always have been and you always will be. We are destined to be together so stop looking at other people, stop being naive and look at only me. Me me me me me!" sobbed Jack grabbing the lapels of England's coat who had frozen in shock.
"I will eliminate all who come between us just like I always have done. I got rid of the spy girls because they all wanted to sleep with you. They treated you disrespectfully and only wanted your body. They were lecherous women but I got rid of them. Even before that- I got rid of the people who requested you sleep with them! All of them dead or terrified." Hissed Jack, his true nature being revealed.
"Jack, I never wanted you to kill anyone" pleaded Arthur and Jack sighed "you just don't understand yet my Lord. I will serve you forever and remove all obstacles in my path. I will remove France who invaded and forcefully married you, I will remove Uncle Alistair because he is your guard dog. I will remove China and Spain because you accidently let them get a taste of the forbidden fruit. You are mine, I love you and no one else can have you Arthur" cried Jack running from the scene leaving Arthur terrified and shaken.
Arthur let out a shaky breath and sat on the grass as Lovino emerged from the trees. "How much of that did you hear?" mumbled Arthur with his head in his hands. "All of it Rose, all of it." Lovino replied removing Arthur's hands so he could see his face which was stained with tears. "What am I supposed to do?" Asked Arthur latching onto Lovino who became acutely aware of how little they were actually wearing.
He stroked Arthurs golden hair gently "I don't know Mi Caro, I think you need to find that out for yourself." Lovino said gently calming Arthur as much as he could. "How didn't I notice that Jack was like this?" asked Arthur "love is blind Arturo" replied Lovino reassuringly. "Hey Lovi how many of the other nations really want me in that way?" Lovino swallowed hard "All of them, including me." He replied.
Arthur looked up at him in shock and Lovino cupped his cheek and kissed him gently but desperately. It was exactly how Lovino had imagined, Arthur was sweet, he tasted like mint tea and sweets. He loved the way their tongue's danced an intricate tango at the pace he had set and the way Arthur had accepted him wholeheartedly. Lovino loved Arthur and Arthur loved Lovino; it was an established fact that they needed to voice.
"I love you Arthur" cooed Lovino tightening his grip and staring deep into Arthur's emerald eyes. "I love you too,git." Mumbled Arthur embarrassedly. Jack watched them and his men held him back from shooting at the Italian nation. "You will be mine Arthur, you will be mine." Jack swore watching the lovers share sweet nothings and kiss passionately in the moonlight.