Parent!England x Fem!Reader: The Park

Epilogue

As usual, you were driving the kids home from school, and, as usual, they were asking for McDonald's. You said no, of course. This was your second year with the kids, and they were still asking every day.

"But Mom, what about Dairy Queen?" You sighed at Michelle's words.

"Maybe later guys. Your Aunt Eliza beta is coming over today, so she'll probably be cooking tons of food." They cheered at the mention of Aunt Elizabeta. You pulled into the driveway, noticing Arthur's ancient sedan. You didn't remember him saying that he'd be early. I hope he doesn't find my surprise, you thought.

You got out of the car and let the kids out, heading up the stairs into the house. You stumbled over a box in the hallway. Recently, you had moved into Arthur's house so that you could be with him and your kids all the time. Your kids. You put the box in the corner and began to tidy up a bit. Arthur emerged from his study holding some papers and a bag, stopping dead in his tracks when he saw you.

"Oh, uh, hello love."

"You're home early." he scratched the back of his neck sheepishly.

"Well, I-uh..." Movement in the kitchen soon drew your attention elsewhere. You walked into the room to see...

"Francis?" Upon hearing this name, the kids jumped up off the couch and ran to see their Papa. The Frenchman smiled nervously at you, mixing something up in a bowl.

"Ah, bonjour (Y/n)...I hope you do not mind me uh, borrowing your kitchen." You shook your head.

"Not really, no, I just wasn't expecting you. Elizabeta might fight you for the kitchen, though." Francis nodded before picking up Michelle and ruffling the boys' hair.

You headed into the bedroom, looking in your drawer. All of the papers you needed for your plan were still there. Now Francis would get to see your surprise, too. Arthur walked into the room.

"Are you alright in here, (Y/n)?" You jumped a little, swiftly closing the drawer and nodding. He wrapped you up in a hug that seemed to come out of nowhere. He felt a little shaky. You looked up at him.

"Are you okay? Why are you so shaky?" He paled a bit when your eyes met his, and he quickly looked away.

"I'm just a little nervous, that's all. Nothing to worry about." His expression changed to a smirk as he patted you on the back. You nodded hesitantly as he left the room.

***

It had been a few hours since you got home, so Elizabeta would be there any second. You, Matthew and Arthur were sitting on the couch watching TV while Alfred and Michelle helped Francis with the cake. Finally, there was a knock on the door.

"Auntie!" you squealed, opening the door. She gave you a suffocating hug before holding her arms out to the children.

"My little ones!" They all ran to her, getting endless hugs and kisses. You and Arthur watched. She finally set her bags down before pulling out some food.

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's start cooking!"

***

Everyone was sitting together at the dinner table, eating and laughing. It was one big family gathered for what would be a night of great surprises. Elizabeta wanted all the details on how life was going since Arthur had confessed last year.

"Well, things have been nice. We moved in together, we go on a little date every two weeks," said Arthur. You absentmindedly played with your locket as you gave your answer next.

"Yup, we're finally used to being a family. Though, I did want to bring something up on that note." The others gathered watched in interest as you began to pull some papers from your pocket as well as a pen. You held the items out to Arthur, whose eyes widened as you began to speak.

"I know we didn't really give it too much serious consideration before since you thought I had just said it in the moment, but I've been thinking about it a lot in the last few days." You finally gained the courage to look him in the eyes. "Arthur, I want to adopt your kids-- our kids." Elizabeta and Francis gasped. Arthur teared up a bit before standing up.

"Well, this is a bit awkward then because..." He sniffled a bit as he got down on one knee holding out a ring with a small diamond set in the center. "I was going to ask you to marry me, (Y/n) (L/n)." Your eyes instantly started brimming with tears as you looked at Arthur nervously giving his proposal.

"Yes." It was barely above a whisper, but your emotions got the better of you and you started shouting. "Yes! Yes! Of course!" He shakily stood up to hug you before kissing you. Alfred stood up in his chair.

"Mom and Dad are getting married? This calls for ice cream!"

"How about ice cream cake?" said Francis, getting the cake from the fridge. Everyone cheered.

You and Arthur couldn't help but give each other giddy smiles from across the table every few minutes. Francis patted Arthur on the shoulder expressing his congrats. He admitted that he was in on the plan this whole time. Elizabeta, on the other hand, was taken completely by surprise and couldn't stop crying tears of joy. Michelle didn't quite understand what was going on. Sitting in your lap, she looked up at you.

"Mom, what's going on?"

"I'm gonna be your official mother." She hugged you tightly.

"You already are." Arthur gave you a quick peck on the cheek.

"Yes, she is."

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