wondering why and if he had done something wrong...

it has nothing to do with England. She enjoyed him, it was...the surprise visits by his lover that made her decide to move out.

... apologises for that and does feel a little guilty. He respects her decision but he could not possibly just leave her be like that. He_

_does not mind offering help in finding her a new place...

felt awkward in the house and she kept fighting with America. Besides, it would be better for them both. They wouldn't have to worry about_

being loud or walking around the house naked or something like that. England doesn't have to help her, she was and always will be fine on_

her own.

isn't quite sure what to say to that. He was not aware of them quarrelling, however and wonders what had happened between them. As for the_

_latter, he insists on it.

can't turn him down if he insists...and she'd rather him not know that they are quarreling.

remain in the dark. He still feels terrible, though. He rubs the back of his neck. "Have you thought of any place, yet?"

shakes her head. "I have not."

nodded. "Ah. I thought you might have since you did not come back the other night..." He stated.

freezes. "Ah...I stayed with a friend."

notices the awkward stance and furrowed his eyebrows in concern. "Did something happen to your friend?"

shakes her head. "Nothing!"

sighed before nodding, knowing it probably isn't nothing. "All right then." He thinks for a bit. "I have a few places here and there_

_around in Great Britain..."

hums in thought. "I don't want to take one of your houses."

"I hardly visit them, if that is what you are worrying about."

knows this. "But what if you want to visit it one day?"

nodded. "I will drop by the house sometimes, but only to visit you."

frowns a little. "I feel bad enough."

shook his head. "You really shouldn't, Miss Ann. We did agree we are of the same family, after all."

nods a bit. "Ah well...then i thank you."

"It really is no problem, at all." He thought for a moment. "Would you prefer to stay somewhere in London or...?"

about this for a moment. "Ah...yes, this might be for the best."

"Very well." He said, searching for the key to the house and the car key. "A-Ah... How about you go pack up first..." He might need some_

_time relocating them...

nods to him. "Very well."

... tries to find it. He did remember putting it in the drawer...

packing up.

found it below some stacks of papers in a drawer. Sighing in relief, he went over to sit on the couch.

comes back down a little later. "I decided what house I want."

looked over to her, surprised. "And that would be?"

quiet for a moment. "I want the cottage on the outskirts of town."

"Any particular reasons?" He asked, just purely out of curiosity. He got out another set of keys from under the stack of papers.

nods. "I can come and go as I please, wherever I please. Plus, it has a lovely yard."

handed her the key to the cottage. "Lovely choice. Let's hurry to get you settled in." He got a coat and started towards the door. "Y-You_

_wouldn't mind if I visited you now and then, would you?" His back was facing her but there was a look of uncertainty on his face. He_

_was, admittedly, a little sad she has to go since she had been quite a wonderful company to have around.

a bit surprised. "No...by all means."

allowed a small smile but still he did not face her. "I-In that case, I will visit you sometime!" He forced out a nervous laughter before_

_heading out towards his garage for his car.

tilts her head. "Why are you laughing like thaT?

"N-Nothing! I am having a minor flu, s-so my voice came out like that!" He took her luggage to put in the trunk before opening the car door_

_for her.

he is acting weird. But she follows him out. "...Then maybe you should stay here."

shook his head. "It is nothing to be worry about, really." He assured her.

stops. "Arthur, you can be honest with me you know."

looks at her, remaining silent for a moment. "Will you be honest with me, as well?" He asked.

nods. "Of course."

remember that. "In that case, I will miss your company, Ann." He said quickly before getting on into his car.

gets on her side. "Naturally, I shall miss you also."

smiled just the slightest but it was dropped quickly. Without another word, he drove the way towards the house.

silent as she looks out at the scenery.

does not say anything either, concentrating on the road before him.

|"How are you and Alfred?"

looks a little surprised at the question before he flushes red. "F-Fine..."

laughs a little at that. "Define fine."

turned even redder at the laugh. "W-We still bicker sometimes b-but..." He trailed off, leaving the rest up to her imagination.

trying not to grin wickedly. "But the sex is good?"

tilted his head slightly in a way that could hide his very red face from the other's. "W-Well... I-I suppose..."

disappointed. She had hoped he'd get really embarrassed. "Ah...I see."

embarrassed and trying not to show it. He cleared his throat. "Have you found someone special yet?"

shakes her head. "No."

nodded and said nothing. They were reaching the place soon, it seems.

frowns to herself, thinking about how lonely she's going to be now. Maybe she should get a dog...

would say that is a good idea. Or a cat. They are easier to take care of. Although dogs are quite lively.

sort of wants a Corgi like the queen...

Corgis are quite cute. Is she going for a puppy or an adult dog?

would like a puppy.

that is a good choice. A house could use an abundance of energy. He reaches the place and stops at the mostly empty road. A cottage up_

_ahead at the side with a short trail leading to it.

smiles upon seeing it. She rather liked this place.

smiled as well. "I am making the assumption that you like it?" He went around to help Ann with her luggages.

takes some of her luggage. "Naturally, it is the place I chose."

led her towards it. "As expected from my counterpart." He smirked a little before unlocking the door.

nods and enters behind him, dropping her luggage down when she got to the living room. "This will suit me just fine."

nodded. "Feel free to move around the furniture if you would like, or add in some new ones." A pause. "And the yard is right to the back."

she glances to him. "I know where everything is."

nodded. "Yes, of course."

she moves over to pat his shoulder. "Thank you England."

chuckled softly and shook his head. "It's no problem at all." A pause. "You can drop me a call if you ever need company."

smiles at him. "You can as well.'

smiled as well and nodded.