A Demon's Way w/ クローバー (Clover)

[クローバー (Clover)]

"I... I do trust you. I'm just a little curious. I'll wait and see what you do." Masaki said. "Sorry I kept bugging you about it."

 

He gently kissed Hiroki's cheek in apology and went back to admiring the nature around him. He couldn't help but laugh when the butterfly landed on the flower crown. The day was going perfectly. Only in his fairy tales did Masaki ever read about days like this. It seemed almost unreal... but it wasn't. He held onto Hiroki, laying his head on his shoulder and nuzzling into it softly.

[azuneko]

Hiroki looked at him. "As long as you trust me there's never anything to worry about. I won't let anything dangerous happen to you Masaki." he said as he held the other close. He enjoyed moments like this. As long as he didn't have to worry then all was alright with him. "Just let me know when your ready to have the picnic."

[クローバー (Clover)]

"Why don't we have it right now?" Masaki asked. "I'm kinda hungry."

Masaki looked up into Hiroki's eyes, a subtle sparkle in them. He then thought back to his home, wondering how his servants were doing. He knew that Seiji would take good care of the palace, but he couldn't help but feel a little careful. He also thought back to the ring he bought. He was almost certain that Hiroki was the one the ring was meant for, but the next few days would tell.

[azuneko]

Hiroki glanced at him with a smile. "Alright then lets get ready for our picnic." he said standing up. He gave the basket to Masaki to hold. He then picked up a few petals from a flower and blew them towards the water. They landed in a path before forming a circle in the center of the water. Hiroki the picked up Masaki. "Here we go." he walked on the petal path before sitting Masaki down in the center circle. "Ready to eat?" he asked him

[クローバー (Clover)]

Masaki watched in awe as Hiroki created platforms using only flower petals. His face turned red when Hiroki scooped him up and carried him to the center. The way his boyfriend handled him always made him feel safe; the thought of being dropped either on accident or on purpose never crossed his mind. Come to think of it, Seiji was a lot like this. Always looking out for his precious prince and making sure he didn't get hurt. The trust Masaki had in his butler was similar to that of his boyfriend, but with Hiroki, something felt different. His connection to the Kaname demon was strong, perhaps rivaling that with his butler. He felt like his relationship with Seiji ended because he didn't know much about his demonic butler, and conversely the relationship with Hiroki was strong because he was more honest about his feelings and things like that. Once again, the debate of whether Hiroki was "the one" came up. He knew that his emotions were screaming "Yes!", but his mind was telling him "Wait." Why did these decisions have to have so many implications? Masaki wanted to literally prostrate himself before Hiroki and ask for his hand in marriage, but he restrained himself. Small steps now would lead to great advancement later.

 

"Yeah. I'm ready to eat." He said.

[azuneko]

Hiroki began to take the food from the basket. "So how do you like the venue of the picnic? I dislike eating in normal places. Its just makes the food taste better when there's lovely scenery. I hope you don't mind." he said looking at him. Hiroki looked around. It really was a nice day. "Next time lets enjoy a meal under the stars. I can show you something even more amazing than this."

[クローバー (Clover)]

"I don't mind at all. Sometimes, the dining hall gets too stuffy." Masaki said, gently snuggling up to Hiroki as he unpacked their food. It seemed like the other knew his stuff when it came to romantic backdrops, since a night under the stars sounded absolutely magical to the young prince. He watched Hiroki with stars in his eyes, gently wrapping his arms around his boyfriend's waist.

[azuneko]

"You are so clingy. You make me think of star fish that stick to me when I swim sometimes." he said softly. "I like it since I know its you Masaki." he said chuckling. His gaze was on the boy as he began to feed him fruits.

[クローバー (Clover)]

Masaki carefully bit the fruit his boyfriend was holding, licking any juices that dripped from it away. The fruits Hiroki brought tasted very good, much better than any of his servants were able to obtain in fact. Maybe it was the fact that it was Hiroki who was feeding him that made them taste so much better. But could the server really have that great of an effect on the food's taste? Scientifically speaking, he thought it wasn't possible, but maybe it was magic...

 

"They taste so good, Hiroki." Masaki said. "Are they freshly picked?"

[azuneko]

Hiroki nods as he looked at him. "Yes it was picked this morning. The fruits grown by my house tend to be really juicy. Sorry if it's too much." he said as he took a bite of a pear. He didn't really find joy in many things. Though Masaki being around changed that. Even if it was just a little bit.

[クローバー (Clover)]

"That's not a problem." Masaki said, taking a bite out of the pear Hiroki bit into. A small stream of juice trickled from the area he bit and began making its way down Hiroki's arm. A sly smile came over Masaki's face before he bent down to lick the juice trail when it reached his elbow, stopping it from dripping on to their flower petal raft. He then slowly moved his tongue from that point on his elbow right up to his wrist, where he bit into the pear again and caused 2 more droplets of juice to dribble down his chin. He looked up at Hiroki with a loving gaze.

[azuneko]

Hiroki was about to take a bite from the pear but stopped. He watched Masaki not sure how to interpret this moment. He wasn't sure if he was teasing him or just trying to be helpful. He was silent for a moment as the other took another bite. He then sighs softly before taking a bite for himself. "You sure enjoy fruits, huh. Its a bit interesting since some demons can't stomach things like this." he said softly

[クローバー (Clover)]

"I do. I would've thought that demons liked fruit since in some human religions, man is thought to have sinned by eating a forbidden fruit. Then again, I was also raised on a human diet." Masaki said, biting the pear again. "Whichever way you slice it, I love my fruit~"

Masaki looked into the basket and picked out an apple. It was of a beautiful red tone with a healthy sheen on its skin. He slowly bit into it, making a satisfying crunch as the juices of the apple trickled down the demon prince's chin and neck, inching closer and closer to his shirt.

[azuneko]

Hiroki chuckled a bit. "I suppose so though whose to say. As long as you are enjoying yourself then I don't mind." he said watching the other. He leans close to Masaki slowly licking up the trickle of juice that dripped close to his shirt. "If you keep making a mess I'll get tempted to eat you instead." he said teasingly.

[クローバー (Clover)]

"Do you want a taste?" Masaki asked, blushing slightly as Hiroki's tongue glided up his neck. The question was posed partly to play along, but partly to get a serious answer. He hoped that if Hiroki chose to go on, they wouldn't regret it later.

[azuneko]

Hiroki was a bit caught off guard by the question. He wasn't sure if Masaki was just fishing him out or being completely serious. "Don't tease me silly. Besides I don't plan for my first time to be on the water." he said narrowing his eyes. He hope that didn't upset the other. He really couldn't tell what Masaki was thinking currently.

[クローバー (Clover)]

"Actually, that's something I've been meaning to talk to you about." Masaki said, his tone becoming serious. "I've been thinking about it ever since the day we met, but I've given it more serious thought since we started the relationship. I like where we are right now, but... when will we ever be more? I love you so much, Hiroki. I've been in love with you ever since we met that day. I want to be yours for the rest of my life, and I'm sure I'd be happy with that. However, I just need to know from you..."

He moved a little and got down on one knee. Using an excess flower from the flower crown he made for Hiroki, he created a very shoddy ring. The true ring was back in his room at the palace.

"May I take you as my mate?" he asked. He felt a little silly, positioned as he was, but it was what his human upbringing taught him to do in proposal.

[azuneko]

Hiroki listened but wasn't sure about this. He didn't know what to say to this. It wasn't sudden since he could pick up the other was far too comfortable around him. His gaze lowers a bit. "Masaki, your a lovely person but I'm not sure about this. I've never been in love before. You're the first person to step into my world and I've let get to know me. I won't reject you or this proposal. I just need a moment to think on it. Will you allow me that much?" he asked. He didn't dislike the idea of being with the boy as his mate. Though there was something that troubled him. It was that servant the boy lived with.

[クローバー (Clover)]

"Go ahead." Masaki said. He knew that Seiji was definitely on Hiroki's mind, based on his cold reception of his servant when they first met. The relationship he had with his servant didn't go very far due to the very nature of it being a master-servant relationship, but just the fact that they were in a relationship before him was probably what was making Hiroki so unsure. Was he jealous? Masaki waited to see what Hiroki would say.

[azuneko]

Hiroki looked up at him. "I'll be yours but keep in mind. If that servant of yours crosses the line I'll end him. Sorry if he's close to you or not. If your mind that's how it is. No one else is allowed to touch you but me." he said wondering if Masaki would have any objections. He really hope he didn't or this would have been a pointless proposal from the other.

[クローバー (Clover)]

Masaki felt conflicted at this point. He wanted his heart to belong to Hiroki, and though Seiji would support their marriage, there was no doubt in his mind that his demonic servant might try one last time to take him for his own. However, Masaki felt confident in both himself and Hiroki to resist Seiji if he decided to interfere. Masaki approached Hiroki with no words. He simply sealed his lips over his lover's in a possessive, yet loving kiss.

[azuneko]

Hiroki could tell he got the answer he wanted just with a kiss. "Okay seriously though Masaki. Wait till we get off the water. I don't need you drowning before you marry me." he said with a sigh. The other was really tempting him. He kissed him one more time before averting his gaze. "For a small fry you sure are sexy." he said blushing

[クローバー (Clover)]

Masaki giggled and blushed at the compliment, happy that Hiroki felt the same way about him. He held onto Hiroki's arm, resting his head on his future husband's shoulder. The sun shone radiantly over them, like it was bestowing its blessing unto them. He then nibbled on Hiroki's ear to get his attention.

 

"Is there more to the romantic walk after this, love?" he asked.

[azuneko]

Hiroki glanced to the side. "It wasn't but now I'll have to reconsider the ending to this day. Anyway for now lets get out of here and get you home. I still have plans to have a meal with you under the stars. Its clearly too early for that at the moment." he said with a light chuckle.

[クローバー (Clover)]

Masaki continued to nuzzle his head into Hiroki's neck. He felt so comfortable there already that he could just drift off to blissful slumber. However, he wanted to stay awake long enough to wait for the sunset and the starry night.

 

"Want to go back now?" Masaki asked.