The red strings (FrUK)

Chapter eighteen

~Arthur POV~
I woke up with a terrible headache and a sticky note stuck to my face. I took it off to read it.
"Hello Arthur, I did not want to wake you. I had to leave for work, there is breakfast and medicine for you and clean clothes on the table. Feel free to shower. :)" I finished reading the note and nearly jumped off the bed. I saw the time; I was late again. I looked down and saw I was nearly naked.

"Damn it! I stripped again! This time Francis saw" I said nearly wanting to hit myself in the face. I stood up to take a shower and get dressed quickly. "This is unbelievable; who knows what I rambled on about this time," I said out loud heading to the table to pick at the breakfast he made me. It was still warm, so he probably left sooner than I thought.

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Once I arrived to work, I hurried to the department to tell Alfred and Kiku about last night.

"So, you are telling me that not only did you go to eat dinner with him, but you got drunk and do not remember a single thing that happened afterward?" Kiku asked, looking frustrated. "What?" I asked, horrified. "Alfred, get him over the head," Kiku said and Alfred smiled nodding. "What? Why?" I asked, backing away from him. "Because! Who knows what you did or said? Do it, Alfred" Kiku said, glaring. Alfred came up to me, smacking the back of my head.

"I know, but he left me a note this morning, and it did not seem bad" I explained rubbing the back of my head where Alfred hit me. "Hmmm, will the both of you see each other anytime soon?" Kiku asked " not till next weekend" I added as they nodded in response. I sat back in my seat, breathing out deeply. I could not stop wondering if I said anything that was not supposed to be said. "I will just text Francis," I laughed, taking my phone out. For a while, I stared at his icon, not knowing how just to ask. Suddenly, I was able to finally click his number and open the messaging. I stared at the white screen for a bit with the keyboard opened. I will just say "hey" first and hopefully, be able to finally ask what exactly happened last night.

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Me: hey
I texted first waiting for a reply, luckily, I did not wait long to finally get a response.

Francis: hello 😘

Me: ha, yeah did something happen last night? Did I say anything weird?

Francis sent me a video which I opened immediately. Watching the video made me want to dig a hole and hide in it forever.

Me: please delete that

Francis: non, you have to give me something in return :)

Me: that is blackmail -_-

Francis: a little.

Me: what do you want then?

Francis: How about I tell you during the sleepover? :)

I felt the evilness through the screen as I read his text message. I have no idea what he is planning to do or what he wants me to do. That stupid frog bitch probably wants me to be his slave or something.

Me: fine.

Francis: I knew you would give in.

Something else must have happened last night that he is not telling me about. I may be oblivious to my feelings and others too, but I know when someone is being suspicious. I can tell so. "Are you okay?" Kiku looked at me from his computer. "Yes, Francis is basically blackmailing me with a video, though," I said, and they both jumped. "In a bad way or good way?" Alfred asked " I don't know. It is not hurting anyone, just really embarrassing " I admitted, releasing a sigh into the air.

"What was the video?" Alfred started to smile. "Here," I said, handing them my phone. Only they know what I am like drunk, so I did not mind them seeing me like that. "Wow, That is hardcore, especially the end when you started to grope him," Alfred laughed, handing my phone back. "What is he planning?" Kiku asked with a lifted brow. "Well.....he said he would tell me at the so-called sleepover of ours" I put my fingers in the air gesturing "quotations" when saying sleepover.

"When you put it like that, it makes me wonder if sleeping is the only thing you plan on doing" Kiku looked at me, shaking his head. "No way! Arthur is getting laid next weekend!" Alfred shouted loud, causing everyone in the department to look at us. Kiku grabbed Alfred and pulled him closer to him to shut him up. Kiku covered Alfred's mouth, causing him to squirm as he tried to escape his grasp. "Listen, try not to be so reckless, okay? It would be too soon for that since not only have you not known him for a month but because it might cause problems since the both of you are not together," Kiku pointed out as he continued to hold Alfred down, covering his mouth. I looked at the struggling Alfred while nodding to what Kiku pointed out.

"Do not worry; I will ensure that does not happen." I laughed as he finally released Alfred from his grip. Alfred breathed out heavily, trying to catch his breath before he started to speak. "I say go for it. Maybe it will help you realize some unrequited feelings" Alfred lifted a brow turning away. Kiku nudged his shoulder and smiled at me. "Just ignore him" Kiku laughed, smiling back at me.

"Although that is a good point, I would not if I were you," Kiku added, pointing to his head as if telling me to think about it. "Whatever you decide is up to you, we are not telling you to sleep with him, but we are also not telling you not to sleep with him...if that makes sense" Alfred smiled at me.

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