クローバー (Clover) Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 "It used to be for me and the princess, but... She's dead." Masaki said, turning off the shower and turning on the bath. As the tub filled, Masaki sat on the edge of the tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuneko Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hiroki looked at him. He wonders if Masaki missed the princess more than he was leading on. It would explain his lonely expression whenever he brought her up. He was now curious if he was only here to fill the void the other felt. Being a replacement for someone else was not going to sit well with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 The icy gaze Hiroki returned silently struck Masaki right through the heart. He could tell that his new gardener wasn't satisfied with something. He turned off the faucet and went into the water, moaning softly as the warmth seeped down into his bones. "Is something wrong?" he asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuneko Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 "I dislike how you frown whenever you speak of your fallen princess. I don't wish to be her replacement in the palace. If that is your intention for me then I should return home. I won't be happy with such a position." Hiroki said looking at him. He was a bit hurt by his own thoughts. Hiroki climbs into the tub with Masaki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 "I'm sorry, Hiroki." Masaki said, still looking a little sad. "I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. It's just that whenever I remember her, I remember how unhappy I really was with the marriage." He inched closer to his boyfriend, a little anxious of how he would be received. "Yes, from what I say about her, our marriage was happy on the outside, but deep down, I knew she could never accept me, a demon and a foreigner, in the royal family." Masaki explained. "She and the royal family always put me on edge since... My brother-in-law was a demon hunter and the leader of the Royal Guard for many years. Every day, he'd tell stories about how he'd slain, raped, or tortured a demon in that day. His favorite targets were incubi, succubi, and especially tsukumogami. Every single time he told a horrific tale, the princess didn't even flinch. She even encouraged his behavior, buying him specially made swords laced with poison and presenting them as demon-slaying weapons." A tear rolled off of his face and made a small ripple in the water. "The worst part was no matter how much I told her that it made me feel uncomfortable, she wouldn't stop supporting her brother's actions." he finished before looking up at Hiroki with eyes that asked, "Can I have a hug?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuneko Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 "Unhappy...? What do you mean by that?" he asked noticing how the other drew closer. He stayed silent until the other finished. "Yes you can." he said gently embracing Masaki. "Then you should be overjoyed when you speak of her death. She was cruel and in my honest opinion death was too good for her. She should have been put through the same torture that her brother had caused to the demons he slain." Hiroki said. He had no issue speaking up when need be. "Don't cry for someone as vile as that. Do you understand?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Masaki looked up at Hiroki as he told him not to grieve for someone like his former wife. "But no matter how happy I was on the inside when her death came, I'll always remember the horrible things she did." Masaki said, crying into Hiroki's shoulder. "Please don't leave me, Hiroki. It's been so long since I've ever felt close to anyone. I don't think I'd be able to go on without you." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuneko Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hiroki sighs softly as he pets his head gently. "I won't leave. You have to promise you will forget that wench and focus solely on me. There's no need to fuss over the dead. they can't come back and harm you anymore." he said narrowing his gaze. He wonders if Masaki was worried because maybe this girl's brother was still haunting him. Hiroki was tempted to asked if that person was still alive but not sure how to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 "I-I'll try." Masaki said, gently kissing Hiroki's cheek. "In that case, after this, I'll have to destroy any paintings of her left. They're probably not very good condition anyway since it's been centuries since the royal family died." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuneko Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 "The entire royal family?" he asked seeing it as a perfect time to ask. He wasn't sure why but this family seemed to be seriously evil. He never took the chance when it came to impure humans. Somehow one always manages to find their way back though magic. Hiroki had to be very aware of this for Masaki's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 "Yes. The princess died of scarlet fever, her brother died, ironically, at the hands of a demon in a faraway land who was just too crafty for him, and the king and queen died peacefully of old age. The princess and her parents were buried at the local cemetery, where their bodies lay together in an intricate mausoleum. My brother-in-law's body was presumably consumed or destroyed. The rest of them were taken away " Masaki said, remembering everything the servants told him of the royal family's causes of death. "The royal family starting from the princess's generation was somewhat immunocompromised, so they weren't expected to live very long. I can't mate with humans, so we could produce no heirs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuneko Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 "I see.. Then all the more reason to focus solely on me. If its too much then maybe living here is the cause. You can always move into my place. I have no problem with that. Though I doubt you're use to roughing it like I am. Anyway I'll be here by your side as long as you want me to be." Hiroki said tilting his head. The water of the bath was really relaxing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 "I'd rather stay here. This palace is all I've known." Masaki said. "Thank you, though." He blushed even more from Hiroki's gentlemanly behavior. Never in his life had he felt so deeply and truly loved and cared for. The moment was interrupted by Masaki's stomach growling. "I'm getting a little hungry." He said with a smile. "Shall we finish our bath and eat?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuneko Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hiroki chuckled a bit. "Seems like your stomach is trying to pick a fight with me." he said with a smile. "lets get going. I could use a bite to eat myself." he said as he let go of Masaki. He didn't really want to but it was the only way to finish the bath and get out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Masaki got out of the bath, the water rolling off of his small, thin body. He took an Egyptian cotton towel and dried himself before passing another dry towel to Hiroki. "My personal chefs will prepare a meal for us." Masaki said, retrieving some new clothes from his wardrobe and tossed the old clothes in the laundry hamper. He picked out a simple tank top and black short shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuneko Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Hiroki watched him get out and dry off. "You really are so cute and adorable. Its hard to picture you a demon of sorts." he said with a smile. He then got out and glanced at the towel. "No need.." he said before finding a purple flower petal upon the floor. Picking it up it soon turned into an outfit he could wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 "Would you rather eat somewhere else?" Masaki asked. He walked into the bathroom. "Is what I'm wearing okay if we go out?" His short shorts hugged his body tightly, in contrast to his loose blue tank top that looked at least a size too large on his small frame. Much of his courtly clothes were reserved for formal outings, so he chose his more casual clothes for today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuneko Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Hiroki pulled Masaki close. He picked him up and tossed him over his shoulder. "No way in hell are you walking about dressed like this. Are you trying to send me on a jealous rampage?" he said plopping the other on the bed. "Either change or stay here. I'll go get whatever your butlers are cooking." he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 "J-Jealous?" Masaki looked confused. "Hiroki, does my outfit make you... You know..." He blushed, his legs closed as dirty thoughts started to crop up in his mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuneko Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 "Don't ask me something like that. Its clear by my words alone. Though I'm not one to act out on my carnal desires so easily. So unless you change you aren't allowed out this room." Hiroki said averting his eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 "Fine. You're no fun~" Masaki kissed Hiroki on the cheek before going back to his wardrobe to change into a pair of khaki shorts and a polo shirt. "Is this better?" he pouted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuneko Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Hiroki titled his head. "I don't know who told you I was fun. Besides, you'd have to do more than that to provoke me." he chuckled as he looked at Masaki's new clothes. "Much better but I still dislike how people will look at what's mine. You get lucky this time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 "You're... Really possessive." Masaki said, blushing a little. "I kinda like that..." He opened the door of his room. "Want to head to the dining room?" he asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuneko Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 "Yes I am. Its just how i am. If you dislike too bad." Hiroki said following him. He nods as he leaves the room with Masaki. "So are you possessive when it comes to something you want or have?" he asked curiously. He didn't mind of he wasn't. That made it all the more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 "I'm more possessive of things I have." Masaki said. "Like... you." He blushed as he admitted more of his feelings so openly. He continued to walk to the dining room. The sounds of footsteps rushing around the house could be heard. "Don't worry about those sounds. They're just my butlers." he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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