England x Reader - Loveless Chapter 3

You looked up at Arthurs handsome green eyes. A blush spread across your face, there was nothing you could do to avoid eye contact, nor did you want to. You were taken in by the wonderful emerald orbs before you. You saw Arthur's face light up too, his hand still on your cheek.

"Close your eyes love…" He said calmly. You were so nervous, you hadn't kissed a guy since you broke up with your ex… But you closed your eyes anyway. After a few seconds you felt two soft lips connect with yours. You could feel your face heat up more and more as the seconds passed.

The two of you began to move in sync. Each movement bringing your bodies closer together, you now had your legs wrapped around his waist and arms around his neck, while he rested his hands on your upper and lower back.

You were both lost in the moment when there was a sudden crack of thunder. You pulled away in need of breath as well as from the shock. You looked outside the window to see dark ominous clouds looming over your hometown.

"You're not going home in this, you can stay here tonight. I'll go and get the spare room ready for you." You said quickly, scurrying off to the cupboard to find some clean sheets for Arthur. You didn't give him a chance to reply before you were gone.

"Thank you love!" He yelled down the hallway. "For everything."

You pretended you didn't hear him. Your face was lit up like a Christmas tree. As you were rummaging through the cupboard, there was a flash of light and then the power went out. You fumbled around trying to get your barrings.

"Arthur? Where are you?" You said, waving your arms around attempting to find him. You'd hate to admit it, but you were terribly afraid of the dark.

"Over here love. Follow my voice." He said calmly. You did as you were told, following the sound of his warm, caring voice. A few seconds later you ran into him, knocking the both of you onto the floor.

The lights flashed back on and you looked down you see Arthur, blushing almost as much as you were. You were currently straddling him, the two bodies very close. You quickly jumped to your feet, offering him a hand up. He soon got to his feet and smiled at you.

"Are you ok ____?" He opened his arms, gesturing for a hug.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I just don't deal well with the dark…" You sighed, giving him a soft hug.

An hour had passed and the storm was worsening and you could hear whistling throughout your small house. There weren't any windows left open but there were a few holes in walls, seeing as this was a very old house. You and Arthur sat on the couch, staring out the window, your head resting in his lap, him stroking your hair.

"____?" Arthur said softly.

"Yeah Arthur?" You murmured sleepily.

"Oh, nothing, I was just checking if you were awake. That's all."

"Arthur?" You shifted so you were on your back, looking up at the handsome Englishman.

"Yes love?"

"Do you like me?" With this question, he seemed to stiffen up, his face lighting brighter. He moved his mouth, but the words seemed to be stuck in his throat. Arthur coughed and looked at you.

"I-if I didn't like you, would I be here stroking your hair, making sure you're ok?"

"Good, cause I like you too." You said, turning back onto your side.

To be continued…