Orphanage!

Francis smiled at the younger boy. He was so small and adorable.

"Oh, wait! We can play catch!" Alfred replied, remembering the football, baseball, and gloves he had stored away for times like this.

Matthew kept swinging his legs hard, obviously having a bit more trouble getting the swing going because of his small size.

Arthur nodded. "Catch sounds like a good game we can play. Let's go find the others." He said before he started down the hill to go find the other two boys.

Francis stopped his swing with his legs. Standing up he went behind Matthew and started to gently push at his swing.

Alfred smiled, following behind Arthur as he tried to remember how many baseball gloves he had hidden.

Matthew let out a light startled squeak when Francis started pushing the swing, clutching onto Kumajirou and the swing for dear life.

"There they are." Arthur said as they got back to level ground, pointing over at the other two blond boys at the swing set.

Francis laughed. "It's alright, Mattheiu. I won't let you get hurt." he said with a smile.

Alfred blinked out of his thoughts, shaking his head and looked over at the swings as his smile widened. "Hey guy! You wanna play catch?" He shouted, waving at the pair.

Matthew opened his mouth to say something to Francis when he heard Alfred shouting, looking over at the older boy. "C-Can you stop the swing please...?" Matthew asked Francis softly.

Arthur quietly stood by Alfred, stuffing his hands in his pockets while he waited.

"Of course, MAtthieu." Francis said with a nod, stopping the swing for the boy.

Grinning wildly, Alfred placed his hands on his hips and waited for a response, already expecting them both to play.

Once the swing was stopped, Matthew hopped off it, adjusting his glasses before running over towards the two older boys.

Arthur smiled at Matthew when he saw him coming over.

Francis followed after Matthew with a light smile on his face.

"So you two gonna play?" Alfred asked again, as Matthew and Francis got closer.

Matthew nodded lightly with a smile, holding Kumajirou close. He loved playing with Alfred and the older boys. He didn't feel as lonely.

Arthur smiled at them, watching quietly.

Francis nodded. "Oui, Alfred."

Alfred's eyes lit up and he smiled happily. "Dude, awesome! I'll got get the stuff." He said quickly, before darting off.

Matthew nodded, standing next to Francis without a word.

Arthur sighed. "I'll go see if he needs help." He said before hurrying after Alfred.

Francis smiled and gave Matthew's head a gentle pat.

Stopping when he reached a small group of tree, Alfred pulled himself up into the tallest one and Climbed up a bit, smiling when he saw the large knothole.

Matthew smiled lightly up at Francis, cuddling Kumajirou.

Arthur followed him to the tree, staring up at him. "Toss the stuff down and I'll catch it."

"Bonjour." Francis laughed softly.

"Okkie dokes." Alfred replied, carefully pulling out three gloves and a baseball. "Crap... I forgot I haven't gotten another one yet..." He mumbled to himself as he dropped the items down.

Matthew smiled. "Bonjour." He said softly.

Arthur carefully caught the objects as they fell, setting them down so he could help Alfred down if needed.

Francis smiled and leaned down to hug the younger boy. "You are so cute!"