Lover & Fighter ((Ryouta Basket & Pigeon))

[Ryouta]

Ryou was completely freaked out when he heard the other`s words. Did he noticed about him?? Ryou tried to find the right answer but the more he thought about it, more he became confused. He fist his hands behind him, cursing the man! He was going to to be found out! Suddenly Ryou eyes widened and shocked when the other lied to protect him. He didn`t know what to do or say but he made trouble for Ein too. He felt a bit sad about it. He bowed as he shook a bit. "S...sorry, my prince! I shall go now!" He said in a low voice as he left them immediately. He tried to hold in his tears since he was a bit scared. He ran to the garden and walked under the shadow of a tree, buried his face on his knees after he slide down, tried to calm down.

[Kotorichan]

Ein wished that he didn't have to say that to Ryou. He forced himself to focus on the meeting. After a couple hours he actually finished the meeting and hurried to go find Ryou, he searched around the castle before going outside. He wanted to make sure that the boy hadn't taken his words wrong. He just hadn't wanted to give the man a chance to figure out who Ryou really was.

[Ryouta]

Ryou seemed a bit tired and also childish of hiding himself there so he put away his tears fast and stood up, cleaning his pants by his hands and walked to the main door afterward. He suddenly saw Ein as he looked down, not able to talk. He felt a bit stupid so he had to apologized. He bowed and said in a low tone of voice! "I `m so sorry my prince...I didn`t want to make trouble for you about this!" He had to act formal since they were still outside.

[Kotorichan]

Ein forced himself to keep his professional appearance. "It's quite alright Haru, I just thought that if Sir Edwards was focused on you he wouldn't be able to focus on the task at hand as well." He lightly brushed a strand of his hair back out of his face. "I've finished all of my duties for the day and so will spend the rest of the evening in my room... I would be most grateful if you brought me some tea to help me relax" he smiled gently, hoping that Ryou would understand that he wanted them to have a chance to talk. He didn't wait for any response before heading back to his room.

[Ryouta]

Ryou couldn`t really understand that thew other wasn`t mad. He fist his hands behind him, not letting the other to see. He bowed his head and obeyed his mater. "I...will bring it to your room, my prince! Please go and rest!" He said as he rushed to the kitchen of the castle. He tried hard to hold back him tears when he arrived at the kitchen. Everyone were happy to see him, they all liked him because he was nice and kind and almost, all the maids have fallen for him. Not more than the Prince of course! They all wanted to be the new queen! They knew that he would choose a woman for himself soon! Ryou prepared the tea and went to the room of his beloved, he knocked and walked in. "I brought your tea my prince!" He didn`t look at him in the eye.

[Kotorichan]

Ein quickly stood up and closed the door behind Ryou. "thank you Ryou..." he smiled and took the tea, giving the boy a light kiss before setting it down on the table. "I wanted to tell you that I'm really sorry about sending you out like that... He never remembered who you were but I couldn't risk letting you get into that situation..." he pulled the boy into his arms. "we're so close Ryou... Once I'm king I'll be able to make sure no one hurts you, even if everyone finds out who you are... But right now it might be difficult to keep you safe..."

[Ryouta]

Ryou`s tears fell one by one as he heard him, he found it a misunderstanding. He buried his face into the other`s chest and shook randomly, holding the other back, tightly to feel his warmth. After he calmed down a bit, he sniffed, tried to quit sobbing. He slowly pushed the other away and covered his face with his arms. "The coronation...is tomorrow...right?? He said in a low tone of voice as he starred at him for a few seconds then looked away fast. He remembered the promise that he gave him, he blushed but the thing that freaked him out a lot was the danger that might come to Ein from his father. He didn`t want him to hurt.

[Kotorichan]

Ein gently held the boy in his arms as he waited for him to calm down. "Yes... It's tomorrow... Your family will be there so I will understand if you decide to stay in your room all day..." He ran his hand through Ryou's hair, smiling softly. "I'll be able to protect you after tomorrow... I'm so happy...." he sighed happily. He suddenly remembered Ryou's promise and blushed deeply. "uh, do you still intend to... become mine?" he asked softly, his cheeks red in embarrassment at the thought. He still didn't want to rush the other.

[Ryouta]

Ryou shook his head, he closed his eyes, leaned his head to the other`s chest. Ein was so warm the he loved to be in his arms forever. "No...I intend to let my country and my parents about this! I can`t live for the rest of my life with a false name and hiding in the castle..." Ryou walked back as he looked seriously at the other. "Please, let me be with you in the coronation day!!" He said it a bit loud. After a few minutes, he blushed even darker as he glanced at the other. "O...of course! I`ll be all yours!!" He smiled gently and walked to him, kissed him on his cheek. "I`m so happy that you know the real me!" He whispered into his ear.

[Kotorichan]

Ein smiled and pulled him into a tight hug. "Of course I'll let you be with me... I'll arrange for you to have some proper clothes for a prince. But will you promise to stay by my side the entire day?" He pulled away a little bit and caught the boy's hand to kiss it. "I don't know how people might react to finding out your true identity, and I want to be there with you in case it doesn't go well..." He was more worried about Ryou's safety than about his own. Some people had been foolish enough to agree with his father.

[Ryouta]

Ryou blushed dark as he looked at one side and nodded his head slowly. "Mm..." He didn`t know what o say but he felt so lucky that this boy had fallen for him. He was so thankful of god and he hoped that he could somehow do something for him in return. He wanted to see him happy. Even if he saw him smile with another person. He jumped into his hold and buried his face into his chest, shaking. "Ein...I love you...I really do but I`m scared that we separated and then...then I wouldn`t be able to meet you again, thinking about it makes me crazy but I have a real bad feeling, like that the destiny would make us apart." He said, sobbing.

[Kotorichan]

Ein held him close and kissed his forehead gently. "don't worry Ryou... No matter what happens I'll always love you... And if we get separated then I swear I'll find you..." he said gently. He also couldn't help but feel a certain dread about their future. It would be difficult, there was no denying that. But he honestly believed that they had the strength to stay together no matter what. He took a deep breath and pulled away. "you must be tired, I'm going to go have someone bring us some food and make sure you will have nice clothes for tomorrow..."

[Ryouta]

Ryou loved the boy`s smell and words. His voice...was still twitching around his ears. He was so happy! He smiled gently, nodded and let him go. "Please come back soon, I`ll wait here!" He walked to the bed and lay. He closed his eyes, tried to rest for a while since he was all thinking about stupid things and made him exhausted. He just couldn`t help but thinking about his family and tomorrow`s coronation. He sighed and buried his face on the pillow. He was praying that tomorrow it would go all well. 'Please, god! Protect Ein from danger! If someone should die, I would be that person. I would sacrifice for my love.' He said inside and slowly fell asleep.

[Kotorichan]

Ein came back with food for both of them and a beautiful outfit in Ryou's size. He set everything down on the table and walked over totthe sleeping boy. He smiled gently and shook his shoulder. "Ryou... I brought some food, you should eat something..." he kissed the boy's forehead. He was really worried that something could happen tomorrow, but for today he would just have to be as confident as possible. He wanted to make the most of their time, no matter how quickly it might end.

[Ryouta]

Ryou was so sleepy but when he heard the other`s voice. He couldn`t help but tut to open his eyes again. He wanted to see Ein but more than that...he wanted to stop thinking about stupid things and sleeping made him feel better. As soon as he opened his eyes, he remembered everything. He closed his eyes again and stood up! He managed a smile at him as he started eating but he didn`t really have an appetite, of course he didn`t let Ein know about that. He tried to act as usual! "Ein...thank you..." His eyes met the dress and they shone, became curious. "What is that, Ein??" He asked in a low tone of voice.

[Kotorichan]

Ein smiled and started to eat. He hesitated when Ryou noticed the outfit, unsure if the boy liked it or not. "Um, I asked for some clothes in your size... and they gave me that... They said they would be able to have more options by tomorrow morning, so you don't have to wear that if you don't like it... It's just so maybe you can try it on tonight and see if the measurements are right..." He blushed softly. "I guess they thought you wear a girl based off how I talked about you... I'm sorry.. I'll go back and and clarify" he quickly stood up and gathered up the clothes.

[Ryouta]

Ryou looked at him for a while as he stood up from the bed fast and rushed to him. "Wait...let me at least try it, Ein!" He said as he gently took the clothes from him and wore it. The color was close to purple but it was a really good one. It took a while for him to wear the thing. He walked to the mirror after he changed. He blushed when he saw himself. A smile appeared on his face. He closed his eyes for a while as he turned his head to Ein. "Thank you, Ein..." He walked to him, placing is small hands on his chest, glancing at him for a few times. "How do I look??" He asked, doubted that the other liked it but he did and he was satisfied just with that. He couldn`t really wish for more.

[Kotorichan]

Ein stared at Ryou with wide eyes, a soft blush on his cheeks. "Ryou... You look beautiful..." he breathed. He stood up and walked over to the boy, pulling him into a gentle embrace. "you're really so beautiful..." he lightly kissed the boy before pulling back to look at him. "it looks like it fits perfectly... Do you like it? I think it looks amazing on you..." he ran a light finger over Ryou's cheek, mesmerized by his beauty. Ein had always found him beautiful but the clothes just brought out the boy's natural beauty even more.

[Ryouta]

Ryou blushed dark and smiled, looked down, smiling gently. "Thank you..." He buried his face into his chest, smelling him and feeling his warmth. He really loved him so much. "I like it and if you thing it looks good on me then I`m fine with it! Your suggestion is more important than my own." He slowly pushed the boy away and took off the dress. "Then It should not get dirty." He looked back at him and then grabbed his hand. "Shall we...go to sleep??" He walked to the bed and laid down, closing his eyes. "I want you to stay by my side tonight!" He didn`t know what was going to happen tomorrow. Even if the coronation went dwell, there was no way this would be finish so easily.

[Kotorichan]

Ein happily got into bed with him, cuddling the boy close to his chest. "yes... I'll be right here all night my love..." He sighed softly. Tomorrow would be a big day, he'd have to be on his guard for assassins. But he was so excited to be able to help his country and protect Ryou from anyone who might be unhappy with the boy's origin. He smiled to himself as he happily drifted off to sleep, excited for the events of the day to come.

[Ryouta]

The next morning, Ryou woke up and yawned. He was still tired but he knew that he can`t sleep any longer. He starred at the other`s face and smiled, he slowly touched his cheek and the stroked his hair. He sighed and kiss his forehead and stood up. After he changed, walked to the kitchen and prepared Ein`s breakfast. He wasn`t really happy but he wanted to try his best to act normal in front of his beloved. He slowly put the meal on the bed and moved Ein`s shoulders. "Ein...I brought your breakfast, love!"

[Kotorichan]

Ein slowly opened his eyes and smiled drowsily. "mm... It smells great..." he yawned softly and slowly sat up. "are you going to eat with me?" he lightly brushed a lock of Ryou's hair back, looking up at him with a loving expression. "we should relax for a little bit before we need to start preparations." he leaned in to give the boy a gentle kiss. "don't forget that I want you by my side all day today..." he wrapped his arms around Ryou and lightly kissed his neck. "I don't want anything to happen to my precious Ryou..."

[Ryouta]

Ryou shook his head and starred down at his small hands. "I`m sorry! I just eat my breakfast with other servants in the kitchen, I just couldn`t tell them that I`m not hungry! I don`t know why bu most of them are worried about me!!" He smiled and kissed him back on the cheek. "But if you want, I can feed you!" He winked as he picked the spoon and raised up near to th other`s mouth. "Say AHHH!" He said and laughed, he really was having a lot of fun and that was all because in was there for him. He was really thankful of god but also a bit scared that this happiness would be over soon. He didn`t want to be separated from him.

[Kotorichan]

Ein opened his mouth and took the spoon into his mouth, slowly chewing the food with a smile. "starting today you don't have to pretend to be a servant anymore... As soon as I get up we can get dressed and I'll officially introduce you as the beautiful prince you are." He said after swallowing. He caught Ryou's hand and gently kissed it. "I love you so much Ryou... I can't wait to have you stand beside me as my equal instead of pretending that I'm somehow above you..." he sighed happily. He was fearful of what might be in store for them but also just happy that they had this chance of happiness.

[Ryouta]

Ryou shook his head as he kissed him gently. "But it`s not like that I`m doing it as a servant! This is what lovers do! I am doing it because I want to have some fun with you...and I am scared! What if others would not accept me? I..." He looked away, his smile fell, he didn`t know what to say but he didn`t want everybody and specially his parents to hate him all because of one person. That one person was important but could he betray his country so easily?? He wanted to cry, why wasn`t really really a villager?? Why couldn`t he think like that he can live happily forever with Ein. He buried his face into his chest and sobbed a bit. He fast pulled away and smiled. "Hehe...let`s get ready, Ein!" He said stood up and changed, tried to busy his mind.