The red strings (FrUK)

Chapter twenty six

"You have no choice," I told Alfred and Kiku, crossing my arms. "Last time I got extremely drunk," Kiku said horrified. "I know, but it would be nice" I begged. They both looked at me, laughing a bit. "Fine! But you owe us," Alfred said, pulling Kiku closer. "Yes, I will pay for your date" I laughed pointing to the both of them. I knew they were dating and just tried to hide it. Kiku got red and started to look around to see if anyone heard. While Alfred stood there smiling. "Thank you!" I smiled at them. They have been the best people to me right now.

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"Hey, we are here" I smiled, seeing everyone else sitting in a booth together. Feliciano looked so happy to see Kiku that he ran up to him, pulling him into a hug. "Why don't you ever give me a hug?" Alfred said, hurt as Kiku laughed, letting Feliciano continue to hug him. "Here sit next to me Arthur," Antonio smiled patting a seat next to him. I nodded and sat down next to him, a little off the edge from the lack of space. If I remember correctly. I think Francis told me Gilbert had a thing for Feliciano, but Feliciano was dating or talking to his brother. I do not remember if Antonio had a thing for Lovino. The last time was a blur.  "Tell me, Arthur, are you seeing anyone?" Antonio asked a bit drunken already. I wonder how long they have been here.

I looked to Alfred and Kiku who were confused as I was from the question. "No, not at the moment,"  I said nervously at the question. I looked over to Francis, who looked annoyed at Antonio's behavior. "Maybe you are done drinking for tonight?" Francis suggested trying to take his drink away, but Antonio grabbed it.  I looked to Lovino, who did not care for his behavior. He just looked annoyed. I guess they were not a thing? I thought they were. Unless Antonio just had a thing for him.

"What about you?" I asked, scooting away from him. His drunken breath was lingering in the air, and it kind of disgusted me. "Why do you move away?" He laughed pulling me closer. I looked to Lovino again, who was not even paying attention to him. I wish I could remember their relationship. I looked down at their strings and saw they were quite dim. Something is definitely up. "How about we go out sometime?" He asked me making me widen my eyes. I feel like I am getting in the middle of a problem and I do not like it.

I looked to Alfred and Kiku, who tried looking away or talking to each other. Wow. They are such a great help.  I looked to Feliciano who was whispering something into his brother's ear. However, Lovino just ignored it. I wonder if they had recently got into a fight. He placed an arm around me and started to hug me. I have no idea what to do. "Well?" He asked, looking at Francis. There is so much going on that I can't figure out what the problem is. "No I am fine," I said pushing him away slightly. I looked at Francis who looked not only annoyed but angry. I took out my phone and texted Alfred and Kiku from our group chat.
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Me:  you were right, Kiku

Kiku: I know

Alfred: what do we do?

Me: I have no idea; just try and act natural

Alfred: I think something happened between them.

Kiku: no shiet!!!

Me: :3

Alfred : -.-
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"Oh, come on, Arthur, I am sure Francis won't mind letting me borrow you for a day," Antonio laughed, playing with my hair. I stood still nervously, seeing Lovino turn his head to us in anger. I also felt Francis's anger from across the table. This is not good. I tried making eye signals at Kiku, but he and Alfred started to watch everything curiously now. "What do you say, Arthur?" Antonio smirked, coming closer to me. "I....." I kept staring at Alfred to help me, but he started to laugh a bit. What an ass.

"That is enough, Antonio" Francis finally stepped In, annoyed. I looked at everyone, shocked at the events. "Oh, I am only joking. We all know he is yours" Antonio laughed drunkenly. Alfred, Kiku, and I looked to each other as if internally saying, "this is it" I looked to Francis with a lifted brow waiting for his response. "He is not, but you know better than to be acting this way," Francis lectures a bit, pointing to Lovino, who was sitting there angry. "You are drunk, Antonio," Lovino said, looking at him. Antonio's face softened as if feeling bad.

"Arthur did not mind the joke," Antonio laughed, pulling me closer and kissing my cheek a bit. He was still drunk, of course. "Get your hands off of Arthur right now before I take them off myself," Francis said, threatening. I looked to Alfred and Kiku, who were as uncomfortable as me. Antonio laughed, giving into Francis's anger. "Whatever, you know I was joking," Antonio got into a slump. "Sorry, this is normal for him to get like this drunk," Lovino apologized, looking at me. "It is fine," I reassured him. I looked to Francis, who looked down really mad. It was a little scary, honestly.

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The rest of the night went smoothly as we soon parted ways. "Are you okay?" I asked Francis, who still looked bothered. "Yes.... can I walk you home?" He asked, looking away. "Yes, I do not see why not," I answered. I looked to Alfred and Kiku, waving them off. They got the message and went a different way. "Listen, about earlier, it was just a joke, so it is completely fine," I laughed nervously at his quietness. He did not answer, though; he stayed quiet the whole walk to my home.

"This is me" I laughed walking up my steps. "Can I use your bathroom?" Francis looked up at me finally. He was smiling his usual smile. I nodded at him and let him inside. "You know where it is-." I was suddenly cut off as air left my lungs, being pinned down against the wall with so much force. "That hurt," I breathed out. I looked to Francis, who stared at me seriously. "It was a joke that pissed me off," he said into my ear in a rough voice. I feel like I should be fighting against this, but my body is not moving from the shock.

"What?" I asked nervously. "You heard me," he said roughly again. "It started to piss me off seeing him touch you like that," he added, looking into my eyes. "What-?" I managed to say before feeling him kiss me roughly.

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