were only helping. He wouldn't say he was doing perfectly and worry free, but he wasn't as bad off as most.

had surprisingly thrived beneath English rule after Arthur had convinced his King to let him remain a country, able to avoid the economy crash of the year thanks to a heavy support system. He was hardly the

same man any more though, as being trained as a colony of England had taught him to be far more practical and less of a pleasure-seeker.

went to visit him, he had some paper work for him. He knocked on his office door, but didn't wait for answer before letting himself in. "Francis, I have some stuff for you, how is everything on your end?"

had fallen asleep at his desk, though he startles awake at the voice and jerks up to sitting up straight. "A-ah Arthur! Uhm..." He replies, glancing around. "Everything is...fine?"

blinks a bit at that and nods as he set the file down, he moved to a seat across from him. "I didn't mean to wake you up."

shakes his head, fixing his hair. "No, no, it's alright," he hums, waking up a bit now. "What is it you have for me?"

shrugs a bit as he looked away from him. "Just mundane stuff. I mostly just wanted to get out of my office and visit someone."

smiles at that. "Well thanks for making me the subject of your affections then~" He teases, taking the papers from him.

rolls his eyes as he smiled a bit in return. "You're welcome." He almost missed the old Francis...

((do you think theyd have a personal relationship of any sort?))

((I don't know... that's a good question.))

smiles, setting the papers down on his desk and standing, stealing a slow kiss from him. "Have you been sleeping well? You look a little tired..."

returned the smile as he kissed him back and shrugged at the question. "I have been.... worrying over Scotland maybe."

furrows his brow a bit at that, running a hand through Arthur's hair. "What is the git doing now?"

leaned into his hand a bit as he thought about that. "Nothing... he's just not doing well as far his economy goes."

hums at that, and nods. "I'm sure he can handle himself then."

nods reluctantly and brought his hand up to Francis' cheek, smiling faintly. "Yeah he can. It's what he wanted back then so he should live with the choice."

leans into the touch gently, pulling Arthur against him as he leans back against the desk. "Exactly. He's no longer of your concern."

half tempted to protest at that, but he leaned into him instead and stole a lingering kiss. <<Let's stop talking about him.>> He switched to French, he'd purposely learned more of it over the years, it had been

pretty shitty before he'd finally managed to take France's throne.

hums softly, melting a little against the kiss, and smiling as the other pulled back. This was more intimate than Arthur had allowed in the office in a while. <<Good idea,

he doesn't deserve it anyways,>> he hums, running his hands up Arthur's back. <<You should focus on me instead...>>

had a lot on his mind, he was a bit distracted with everything else that was going on. He hummed a bit in agreement at his words as he kissed him again, <<I was thinking I would do just that. Want to call it an

early work day?>>

perks up a bit at the suggestion, smiling at him. <<Can we? Will your boss be upset?>> he asks, stealing a kiss.

shrugs as he kissed him back, <<I don't care if we upset my boss.>> He smirked a bit, he wasn't in the mood to care much about work today. <<Where do you want to go?>>

hums softly, nodding. He had more respect for Englands boses- the fear in the back of his head telling him they could wipe him out if they wanted to demanded it. But if England said it was okay, then it was

okay. <<We could go to the little deli you like for lunch?>> he suggests.

blinked a bit at that and nodded a bit as he pulled back. He didn't want him to be afraid, he wouldn't let him ever be wiped out. <<You pick somewhere you like you know and if my boss gets upset I'll deal with

it but really they shouldn't.>>

didn't actively fear it anymore, but it was just a thought at the back of his mind that had trained him to be more studious in his work. <<Ah, well.. there's a nice Italian place a few streets over?>> he

suggests, taking Arthur's hand as the other pulled back. <<Thank you, then.>>

flushed as he took his hand and smiled at him. <<Sounds perfect to me.>> He leaned in and kissed him again. <<Lead the way.>>

smiles happily at the little kisses, surprised at how sweet Arthur was being today. He nods, squeezing his hand as he grabbed his coat and lead them out of his office.

feeling a little touchy today. He would blame it on worrying over his brother even if he shouldn't be. He followed him out, trying not to look embarrassed about holding hands.

noticed, though he wasn't complaining. He smiles widely at anyone who glances their way as they leave, aware that everyone knew they were personally together despite Arthur's attempts to keep it

out of the office. He walks with him quietly, happy for the connection and squeezing his hand gently as they went.

knew the he hadn't been able to keep it out of the office. That didn't stop him from trying though. He tucked his free hand in his pocket as they walked and smiled at the squeeze. He was incredibly happy to

be with him.

smiles happily as he takes Arthur to the restaurant, securing them a private table for two in the back.

pretty impressed with the place and much more comfortable as soon as they are in tucked away at their table.

smiles, reluctantly letting go of his hand so they could sit down.

returned the smile as he settled into his seat. <<So what have I missed lately?>>

hums softly, thinking back. <<Not too much that is interesting,>> he starts, describing a few incidents that Arthur might have already heard of.

listens intently for a bit and nods. He'd heard of most of them. when Francis was done talking he leaned back in his seat. <<Ah well that's not terrible.>>

nods, shrugging a little. <<There hasn't been much else lately.>>

actually glad for that small mercy. He nodded and glanced down at his menu. <<That's probably a good thing.>>

smiles, looking down to his menu as well, realizing he didn't know what he wanted. <<Yes... too much has been happening in the rest of the world,>> he muses.

did not really know what he wanted either. He nodded as he sighed a bit, <<and yet we've managed to be okay."

>>*

nods happily, smiling at him. <<Thanks to your strong system,>> he praises.

looked a bit embarrassed at that and quickly shook his head. <<And to you. I wouldn't have been able to make it work without you.>>

blinks at that, flushing a bit himself and smiling at the praise, though he denies it. <<No... I am not that helpful. Though thank you for thinking so...>>

frowned a bit when he denied it and he reached over to take his hand and squeeze it lightly. <<You are far more helpful than anyone else around here.>> He smiled at that as he leaned over to kiss him on the

cheek. He didn't have problems showing affection today it seemed.

happy enough when Arthur takes his hand, and blushes darker at the praise and the little kiss. Arthur was being so sweet to him today, and it made his heart race a bit..! <<Thank you...>> he mumbles,

smiling at him and taking the closeness as a chance to steal a kiss on the lips, slow and sweet- not noticing the waitress waling over.

had forgotten they were somewhere public, he was a bit surprised by the kiss but it was so wonderful that he didn't mind at all as he kissed him back before he heard someone clear their throat and h

he just about jumped out of his seat.

gasps as well, startling as Arthur's suddenly gone and looking a little sheepish. He apologizes to the waitress, settling back in his seat as she asks for their orders, looking to ARthur to let him

go first, if he was ready.

blinks a bit as he tried to look through the menu quickly, he didn't really know what he wanted. He pointed at the first thing that caught his attention though and gave her an awkward smile.

smiles softly at the obvious rush, placing his order as well, laughing softly as the waitress walks away and knowing he might pay for that later. <<Sorry Arthur, I couldn't help myself...>>

shakes his head quickly, he was flushed and looking down at the table. <<I enjoyed it,>> he glanced up at him and smiled, oh he would make him pay for it later.

hums softly, folding his hands on the table in front of them and smiling fondly. << I'm glad. Sometimes I just can't get enough of your kisses.>>

only went a few shades darker with that as he nodded and settled into his seat more. <<I rather think I'm pretty lucky most of the time to have you.>>

grins happily, flushing a bit himself. <<You are too sweet to me, my king.>>

rolls his eyes at the epitaph and took a sip of his water. <<I do have to keep you happy.>>

chuckles softly, relaxing a little back in his seat. <<And you do, you do keep me so very happy,>> he smiles at him, obviously meaning it.

seemed to relax even more when he heard that and smiled at him. He was happy to hear that. <<Mind if I stay at your place tonight?>>

perks up a little at that, smiling a bit wider. <<I don't mind at all, I would love your company tonight~>>

can't help but return the smile as he flushed a bit, <<good cause I came here mostly just to see you. The paperwork was an excuse, though I really shouldn't need one.>>

flushes a bit, laughing gently. <<You never need an excuse to visit me, my doors are always open to you, and you know that.>>

nods and smiles at that, <<Same goes for you too. Just not in my office.>>

laughs gently. <<Spoil sport,>> he teases gently.

huffed a bit at that but smiled after a moment. <<It's just not professional.>>

smiles back at him apologetically. << Some days I can't help myself, I'm sorry..>>

shrugs as the waiter brought their food and set it out on the table before leaving again. <<It's hardly a problem for me, just my boss who isn't overly fond of it.>>

thanks the waiter, smiling and nodding at Arthur. <<Ah yes... I am sorry to him then. I will try to resist.>>

laughs a bit a that. <<Don't resist to much, I rather enjoy it.>> He took a few bites of the food and looked pleased with it. It was pretty good.

smiles softly, nodding in answer as he started in on his food. <<Yes sir,>> he chuckles softly.

playfully kicked him under the table at the sir. He ate his food quietly with that though, enjoying the company more than anything.

gasps and laughs at the kick, grinning a little at him. He's happy for the company too though, munching quietly and stealing glances at Arthur.

taking his own chances to look over at him as he ate, when he was finished he smiled. <<I should always let you pick the restaurants.>>

smiles back at him, proud Arthur liked his taste. <<I am glad you approve,>> he nods.

returned the smile as he waited for him to finish and for the bill to come, he pulled out enough money to cover it and left more than enough for a tip. <<How can I not?>>

hums softly, sipping his water as he waited, sitting up prim and proper like he'd been taught. <<Italian food is fairly delicious,>> he nods in agreement.

smiled at him and when the waitress came to collect the money he got up and thanked her before he paused to offer Francis his hand.

smiles at her in thanks and gets up to leave with him, smiling gently as he takes the offered hand happily.

walked with him from the restaurant. "So what do you want to do with the rest of our night?"

hums softly, walking as close to him as he can manage without setting them off balance. <<Hmm.. is there anything you would like to do tonight?>>

shook his head lightly as he thought about that and leaned closer to him a bit, he liked this, it was nice. <<Anything you want to do Francis.>>

blushes lightly, smiling. <<Ahh... well, we could always head home. I do not know if there are any good shows on tonight...>>

smiles a bit at that as he looked over at him and nodded. <<Sounds good to me.>>

smiles at him, squeezing his hand a little as he altered their course for his home. <<How was your day?>>

let him lead the way as he held his hand. The question made him smile. <<Pretty boring, till I got to come visit you. How about your day?>>

hums softly. <<There you go, being sweet to me again,>> he smiles widely. <<My day was alright. Much better now, of course~>>

glanced over at him and raised a brow, <<I am capable of being sweet to you you know.>>

smiels happily, leaning over to steal a kiss. <<I know, I am just happy you do so towards me!>>

flushed at the kiss and smiled at that. <<I am completely in love with you, I aim to see you happy.>> He hadn't said that out loud in a what seemed like a long time. He wasn't used to stating his feelings.

blinks at the confessiong, turning red to his ears and smiling happily. He new how rare it was for England to say such things, and he both treasured it and felt incredibly embarrassed when he did. <<I-it... it

always make my heart soar when you say that,>> he answers, smiling at him. <<I love you too, Arthur.>>

looked equally embarrassed by the moment as he nodded and smiled at him, his hand tightened on Francis as he walked. <<Just... just don't go expecting me to say it all the time.>> He was trying to cover up his

embarrassment now, but he really did take what Francis said to heart.

smiles at him still, squeezing his hand a little. <<Only say it when you want to,>> he reassures him, not planning to tease the man for it. He happily leads them up the path to his home, still feeling his

heart soaring.

thankful for that as he followed him, he waited till they were inside before he kissed him, properly this time. <<You're too good you know?>>

hums softly and returns the kiss, nearly melting against him. He laughs softly, embarrassed at that. <<Not a chance. I just want to give you everything you deserve.>>

rolled his eyes at that and kissed him again, lightly this time. <<I deserve a kick for some of the things I did to you in the past.>>

smiles against his lips, but shakes his head at that. <<Nonsense, all in the past. I treated you pretty awful as welll...>> he answers, his time under Arthur having convinced him the rest of their relationship

should be forgotten.

still worried about it though, he wrapped an arm around his shoulders as he pulled him closer and kissed him again. <<I guess we were both pretty horrid huh?>>

hums happily, pressing close to him gladly. <<Let's forget about that part,>> he suggests, kissing him again.

smiled into the kiss and made a small sound in agreement. He'd moved a hand to curl his fingers in Francis' hair. <<Gladly."

hums happily at the hand in his hair, slipping his arms around Arthur's waist and holding him close.

broke the kiss as he pressed closer to him, <<have you decided what you want to do with the rest of the evening?>>

smiles as the kiss is broken, running his hands up Arthur's back. <<Mm... I could suggest some good things...>> he murmurs, pressing his chest against Arthur's.

flushed lightly at that as he slid his own hand down Francis' back. <<Perverted things I'm sure,>> he wasn't really complain, he kissed him again to prove that.

grins at him knowingly, though he's happy to not be rejected. He hums softly against his lips, kissing him back and melting into the pleasure of it. He would do anything for him, really.

slid a hand under the back of his shirt, wanting to touch skin as he kissed him with more passion now. He knew he was beyond lucky to have Francis.

happy for the touch, depening the kiss and matching his passion. He only breaks the kiss after a long moment, panting softly. <<H-how would you like me tonight,>> he murmurs against his lips.

moaned softly in protest as he broke the kiss, the question made him blush a bit as he thought about it. <<Mmm I want you to pick.>> He nipped and sucked at his lower lip lightly as he slid his hand down under

the waist band of his pants now.

smiles at the expression, though he gasps at the nip and tries to press into the hands sneaking under his clothes. <<Will you.... take me against the wall?>> he murmurs seductively. <<Hard, please~>>

kissed him deeply and if he wasn't hard before Francis' words certainly did the trick. <<Anything for you Francis,>> his own breaths are coming in pants now as he tried to stay focused. <<Do you have lube?>>

pants softly himself, grinding their hips together needily. He hums though, nodding. <<Upstairs...>> he mumbles, knowing they'd nee to relocate.

jerked his hips towards his as he thought about having to move and he nodded. <<Alright.>> He reluctantly pulled back from him to let him lead the way, keeping hold of his hand.

groans as Arthur's hips jerk against him, regretful to pull apart but following him more than gladly.

got to Francis's bedroom and had to keep himself from stealing a grope or two as he kissed him again lightly. <<Where is it?>>

follows him, happily kissing him back again and again. <<Night stand,>> he informs him, letting go to instead press up against the bedroom wall, undoing the buttons of his shirt.

went to grab it from the night stand, he came back to him and pressed him back against the wall, lips going to his neck now. <<God you're hot you know that?>>

grins, letting himself be pinned and tilting his neck for him. <<Hnnnn... and you're downright sexy,>> he breathes out in return.

nipped at his neck before kissing and sucking on the spot, wanting to leave a mark as he ran his free hand over Francis' chest.

groans, writhing beneath him as Arthur marks him, loving it. He braces his hands against the wall, wrapping a leg around ARthur's hips to pull him forward, flush against him.

moaned softly at suddenly being pressed up against him, he slid his hand down to Francis' pants and fumbled with them to get them undone. When he was satisfied with the mark he kissed him on the lips again.

groans softly himself, gasping slightly as his pants and pushed down and he's exposed to the cool air. He's happy to return the kiss, moaning lewdly against his lips and rolling their hips together.

rocked his hips into Francis's as he deepened the kiss, god he could never get enough of this man. His fingers came up and tangled in his hair again, loving how soft it is.

parts hsi lips readily for him, moaning softly at the hand in his hair. His hands slide up Arthur's back, slipping beneath the fabric of his shirt.

took control of the kiss, his own moans slipping into his mouth as he felt his hands on his back, arching into the touch.

groans as Arthur's tongue slips into his mouth, rolling his hips against him and silently begging for more.

(Moving to private)