Me: So sorry for the long wait for the update! I've just kind of had a little bit of writers block with what movie to use and what should happen, ext. However, I now know what to do! Thank you for the request Reba G.
Reba G: My next request is movie night. I request a Disney Movie or Hotel Transylvania
Me: Well, I did like HT, however I'm much more familiar with Disney movies. You have no idea how long it took me to decide on what Disney movie I should chose either! After a little bit of debating with myself, I chose on of my favorite old ones. And that is Peter Pan! I hope you enjoy it!
Chapter 3: Peter Pan
"Arthur, let's go out tonight." Alfred smiled setting his coffee cup down "Just you and me."
The kids were off to school as usual, leaving Arthur and Alfred home alone until the got back. Arthur was a little surprised at Alfred's sudden suggestion that seemed to appear out of no where.
"Out where?" Arthur asked "Where in the world did this come from?"
"Well, you have been gone for almost two weeks." Alfred pointed out "I was just thinking that maybe you and I could go out for some dinner and a few drinks and stay at that nice hotel downtown."
Honestly, the idea sounded wonderful to Arthur. However, there was one flaw to this whole ordeal. They had four kids they had to take care of and he hadn't seen for a while. Arthur wasn't so sure that he wanted to leave them behind while he went off again but this time with Alfred.
"Not that it doesn't sound heavenly to me, Love." Arthur sipped his tea "But what about the kids? We'd have to hire a sitter to come and watch them-."
"Artie, Claire is almost eighteen now." Alfred smirked "Besides, the only one that needs watching is Austin."
Austin was in third grade and was a bit of a handful at the moment. Other than that, Alex and Allen could also take care of themselves. After all, they were freshman in high school.
"Alright, fine." Arthur said "Lets plan it then."
~ USUK ~
Alfred and Arthur had left only moments after all of their kids arrived home. They left Claire, Alex and Allen specific instructions on how to watch over Austin. Most of the rules included no staying up till midnight, don't give him sugar, dinner is in the fridge, no inviting people over, and no going in the basement. Well, that last one was a given. They were never aloud in the basement because that's where Arthur kept all of his "magic" supplies.
"Don't worry, I've got everything under control here." Claire smiled to her parents as they walked out the front door "Just go have a good time."
"Alright, but just remember don't use the oven for heating up dinner." Arthur said as he was walking out the door "I'd feel better if you only used the microwave."
"here." Alfred whispered handing over twenty dollars to Claire "Here's some money for pizza and wings, just give the dogs your dinner."
"Alright." Claire smiled "Bye."
Once their parents were gone, Claire turned back to her brothers and found them sitting on the couch silent and bored. These occasions were very rare, and while most kids might be rushing to break each and every one of their parents rules on such events, the Jones kids didn't really think it was the smartest of ideas.
"So…" Alex piped up "What should we do?"
"Well, it's still early so no point in ordering dinner yet." Claire said "What do you think Allen?"
"Lets see." Allen thought aloud "…I'm sure mom and dad wouldn't mind if we had a few people come over for the day to keep us company."
"That could work." Claire smiled
~ USUK ~
Night had passed by sooner than expected, and the elder Jones children had someone over. Claire of course had over Dante, Alex had invited his girlfriend Lily Eldenstien (the second born daughter of Austria and Switzerland), and Logan had over his friend/crush Logan over. Austin wasn't too pleased with the fact that they had invited people over but he wasn't aloud to. Well, he'd have a fun time explaining to his parents what had happened.
"Alright, so now that we've got the pizza." Claire said placing the pizza and sodas down on the coffee table "We need to pick a movie."
"Lets watch a scary movie." Alex suggested
"No, I hate those!" Allen shuddered a bit
"How about an action movie?" Logan suggested
"No, most action movies have cursing in them, and Austin is with us." Claire said
"Then how about we have him decide?" Dante asked
"I suggest we do that." Lily added
So, it was left up to Austin to chose ultimately what movie they should watch. The eight year old had already had an idea on what to watch. Quickly Austin browsed through the videos on the back of the movie shelf and found the movie he wanted to watch. Dusting it off, he walked back over to everyone holding out the VHS video labeled "Peter Pan" (a/n: yes, they still have a VHS player!). In all honesty, the elder Jones siblings were surprised to see that old movie.
"Wow." Alex said holding it "We haven't watched this movie in years."
"Well with our DVD player we haven't gone back and watched any of those old movies." Allen added
"I remember this used to be your favorite Alex." Claire laughed "Mom and dad would always play peter pan with us and you would fight with dad over being Peter Pan, but you were always stuck as John, Allen was always Michael, I would be Wendy automatically and mom would dress up in his old pirate outfit and be Captain Hook."
As Claire, Alex and Allen shared in their old memories, Austin couldn't help but feel a bit jealous. He wished he could have played alongside his parents in games such as that.
'Well." He thought 'At least I'm aloud to drink soda in third grade, the had to wait until fifth.'
~ USUK ~
"I'm sorry Artie." Alfred sighed walking to their front door "They told me that the hotel room was ours … stupid expensive hotels … as long as someone pays a higher amount than you they'll get your room!"
The night had been somewhat of a disaster for the couple. They were stuck in traffic for hours and missed their reservation at a five star restaurant and couldn't get in. so, they ended up going to a bar for dinner and one man kept trying to hit on Arthur because he mistook Arthur for a woman with bushy eyebrows and flat chest. And as if that weren't enough, they found that their hotel gave their room to another guest. They wouldn't explain why, but it was guessed that some rich person came along and outbid them for the room. Alfred was mortified and embarrassed on how the night had turned out.
Arthur on the other hand had a decent night. Sure, they were stuck in traffic but they had each other to keep company and just talk to one another. They didn't get to eat a five star restaurant, but besides the man hitting on him he enjoyed the food and drinks and seeing his husband become defensive over him. And though they may not have been able to get a room at a hotel, they would be home and in their own beds. Honestly, who could've beat that?
"I had a rather nice night tonight." Arthur said "Thank you though for going through all that trouble … but it didn't result in nothing if you asked me."
"You aren't just saying that?" A small smile started to appear on Alfred's face, and Arthur just smiled.
"I'm just glad to be back home and with my family." Arthur wrapped his arms around his taller lover's arms.
Alfred placed a gentile kiss on Arthur's lips, who in return kissed back. The kiss only lasted for a few moments before Alfred had opened up the door to reveal a few of the rules already broken.
"What in the bloody-." Arthur was at a loss for words.
Claire, Alex, Allen and Austin were all asleep next to one another along side of Dante, Lily and Logan. More specifically, Claire was resting her head on Dante's shoulder, Lily was sleeping on Alex's lap, Allen was lying on top of Logan with his head buried in the crook of his neck, and Austin was sprawled out amongst everyone.
There were several pizza boxes as well as wing containers and empty cups dispersed everywhere. They found Arthur's home made dinner in the dogs bowls, and a slight mess in the kitchen.
"Oh my god…" Alfred just looked amazed "Why would they-."
"Alfred, look at what they were watching."
"Please tell me its not-."
"No!" Arthur whispered harshly "Look…"
Peering over, the TV was on and playing "Peter Pan". memories of the children when they were younger flooded into their heads, making them seem so innocent. What seemed like hours upon hours of endless play had just passed them by. Now looking at their kids, minus Austin, they were all grown up.
"…Alright." Arthur sighed "…I'm going to let this slide…but they are going to pick this mess up first thing in the morning."
Me: I hope you enjoyed it! Please favorite and review, and please leave a request!