You and Arthur had been in a previous relationship that not many of folk knew about; and that’s kind of how it had to be. Since the disapproval of your family didn’t seem to help, not even the gang knew.

On a previous night, Arthur had returned, walking through the door dirty.

“I’m so sorry I uh.. got into a mess with some of the bastards from up the town again.” He muttered in awkwardness, “I hope I ain’t too late for dinner?” He chuckled and walked up to you, snaking arms around your body.