Francis and Arthur lived together, of course this was anything but new news to those around them.

they had their systems, their own rooms, and this worked for them. infact they both somewhat enjoyed it, despite Arthur being hellbent on Francis moving out when they get even older(which actually isnt true, he wants Francis with his forever!... like he'd ever admit it though

however, they had little things unique to themselves, like who cooks(francis), who cleans more and who works more throughout the week balances on who does what, and even... separate colognes and laundry detergents unique to them.

but Arthur's little secret about all of this? he was in love with Francis' scent, it made him feel giddy and in love everytime he smelt it, even when he tried to convince himself francis was anything but love to him!

so arthur had this thing he'd do, preferably when Francis was at work, or asleep, where he'd either just cuddle up with one of his shirts, or steal an already worn one to sleep in, or just smell in general

now somehow, he'd never been caught, but today that would change...

arthur had been particularly lonely today, but he'd never admit it anyway. he missed the man he reluctantly called his best friend.

he wandered to Francis' room and grabbed what he knew was Francis' favorite shirt, luckily it had been worn recently, so he could easily smell the detergent AND cologne, now this? this thrill?? this was the high he chased every time he got the sickening urge

of course, what he DIDNT know, is that francis had just got home

so he was sitting on the couch quietly cuddled up with the shirt, the collar pressed to his nose as he watched tv.

and in that adorably sickening moment, francis walked in the door, he immediately spotted arthur and was about to say his hellos, when he noticed the shirt he was smelling. he blushed and leaned against the door frame,putting a smirk on his face before jingling his keys to get arthurs attention

"ahem–, angleterre~ is that my shirt?" he asked smugly, already knowing the answer

arthur froze up and blushed, dropping it into his lap and gripping it tightly "...its not what it looks like... i promise"