Possessiveness: "I do love you"

Sequel to Assassination: "Do I Love you?"

a/n: I'm not that sure of the title… can you suggest a word to replace 'Possessiveness'? What's better? Possessiveness: "I do love you" or Suspicions: "I do love you?" ..? uhmm.. ok.. I really need suggestions for the title..

Chapter 1 – Doubts: "I won't let it come to that…"

Yuuri was fuming… well, kinda…

He was chatting with a noble woman of Cabalcade but his attention wasn't really in their talk. Oh no, his focus wasn't entirely on his conversation at all. Okay, so he had forgotten he was talking to someone. But could anyone blame him?

If it were before he had accepted, he would've paid no heed to this but… He just couldn't help it now!!!

Wolfram, as he observed from where he was, was surrounded by a crowd of boys and girls like some kind of idol. Well, maybe he was. His fiancé was beautiful and was an excellent warrior and an honorable and noble prince of mazoku descent.

He was smiling at them! uhm… wait…

Was it just him, or was he… thinking like Wolfram? Was this how Wolfram felt when he saw Yuuri smile at people other than him? Well, 'I don't like it!' Yuuri decided as he did his best to restrain himself from yelling his frustration out loud.

"Excuse me, your highness, I'd be leaving now" the girl Yuuri was talking to, said as she bowed and left the king to wander off in his own thoughts. He was too preoccupied in his thoughts of his fiancé that he didn't wonder why the girl has left or even remember where he was exactly.

Well, he did forget that he was talking to someone, didn't he? He couldn't care less if…

That girl made her move on his, the maou's, fiancé! Wasn't she just talking to Yuuri a while back? What was she doing there!? Don't tell me she's trying to seduce Wolfram!? Not that Yuuri doubts Wolframs loyalty to him. Oh no, not that at all! It would be ludicrous to doubt him! He just didn't want Wolfram to have his eyes on anyone but him from now onwards. He wasn't selfish! He was just possessive. And he didn't want Wolfram to flirt with other people…

Oh yeah… He was indeed replacing Wolfram's jealousy tantrums with his own… He was acting, thinking and feeling what the blonde thought and felt before he accepted him.

Yuuri's heart skipped a beat.

'So this was what Wolfram was feeling everyday then? This was what I've been making him experience?' Yuuri realized in horror.

Yuuri looked at Wolfram's face… his smile…

How could he have forgiven Yuuri after making him experience this much pain? How could he have loved him despite all these? How could he have… forgotten? Maybe… Wolfram didn't really forget? What if Wolfram's just pretending to have forgiven Yuuri? After all, after experiencing jealousy, being ignored and rejection everyday, it isn't easy to forgive and forget. This was a mantra that has replayed in the kings head ever since the incident with Zephrion.

Yuuri raised his head to look at the blonde, now smiling at a beautiful lady of nobility from he-didn't care-what country (a/n: which was Cabalcade, remember?). Yuuri's eyebrows furrowed. He would have to settle his suspicions later for now, he had his hands full just by stopping himself from yelling 'cheater' at his beautiful blonde fiancé.

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Yuuri's POV

I don't know but I'm starting to think that Wolfram's just too pretty for his own good. Lady Celie was right about the 'all the men in the kingdom must be lusting over you' part of her speech whenever she meets Wolfram.

I saw that girl I was talking to smile up at Wolfram. I was okay with her dancing with my fiancé and all but she must have been testing me or something when she kissed Wolfram's cheek. Günter told me that it was just a custom to show gratitude. It's fine. It's just a stupid custom that makes people kiss other people's fiancé's and who the hell made that a custom!!? Can't someone expressing gratitude just say a small 'thank you' and give a flower or something to whoever helped them!?

I groaned. I really hate being jealous! This is not like me! Wolfram's supposed to be the one jealous and not me! Maybe I should cool down a bit before my maou side kicks in. I heard Murata chuckle from somewhere but decided to ignore it.

I left the ball room and went to my room. I never thought that seeing someone you… err… love with someone is this frustrating. And this was what Wolfram was experiencing all those times?

I don't know how he could've forgiven me. I know that I would've forgiven him if I was him but I would still have some doubts if he really loves me. But he doesn't… does he?

I sighed and looked down on the garden. The flower I gave to Wolfram that night was blooming and the moonlight amplified its beauty. I smiled at it. It was as beautiful as the person it was named after. Actually, the person was much more beautiful. And he didn't deserve to be hurt. He deserved the right to hate the person who caused him pain. And yet, he forgave and loved him…

"Did he really forgive me?" I thought out loud.

"So that's what you were troubled about?" I turned around to find my fiancé standing by the door that I forgot to lock. He smirked at me, "That's a really stupid question that I'm getting tired of answering each and every time." He continued as he walked towards me.

I felt my blood rise to my cheeks. I just hope that it's dark enough to hide my blush.

"Wimp" he stated as he leaned closer and closer… he said the phrase that he told me every time I doubt. He said it to me many times before and yet, it never failed to relieve me. I leaned and closed the gap between us.

"I told you a million times before: I have forgiven you for your rejections and wimpiness. And I love you for everything…"

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Wolfram's POV

I sighed. Here was this stupid ball again. I'm getting jealous of all those people near Yuuri even though I already know that he loves me. But still! He should be dancing with me and no one else! And all these people who're too persistent in keeping me away from Yuuri. This time I glanced at Yuuri while dancing with another unknown person.

I saw him dancing with a girl when another approached him and started talking to him. I felt the fire within me rise but I suppressed it and continued to entertain our stupid guests. At the corner of my eye, I thought I saw Geika chuckle but I learned to ignore him by now. I know he would just answer, 'It's nothing. Please don't mind me' if ever I'd ask him the reason of his chuckling. Geika's just too weird!

I sighed.

"Are you getting bored, Lord von Bielefeld?" The girl I was dancing with asked with concern. I didn't realize that I sighed. I didn't want to be rude so I just told her, "Not at all. I just remembered something but it's nothing you should be worried about" with a smile plastered on my face.

After some moments, the girl thanked me for the dance and another one approached me. Really, when would they stop getting in the way? I would really prefer to dance with my fiancé now.

I took the hand of the lady who asked for a dance. When I saw her, I noted that this was the girl Yuuri was talking to earlier. And before I could stop myself, I asked her, "Weren't you the one talking to… heika a while back?"

She nodded and replied, "Yes but I don't think he was listening. I think he preoccupied by a problem in the kingdom or something"

What? Yuuri wasn't listening? That irresponsible wimp! He should be listening to his guests shouldn't he? He was the one who said that! I wonder what was troubling my wimp.

Being a noble of Shin Makoku, I should be polite to our guests so I asked, "So, would you mind it if I asked what you were trying to tell his majesty?"

She shook her head. "No. I thought that heika could help me but I guess that he's too preoccupied. Can I borrow your time for this? I don't really think that you'd want to listen but I need to tell someone" she said desperately.

I thought to myself that if she needed some kind of advice that she should just go to Geika a.k.a. the Great Wise Man because… well, he's wise.

But even though I thought that would've been a better option for this girl, I still kept my mouth shut when she started talking.

"I– have a fiancé" she started. "He, uhm, I don't really think that he loves me. Our parents just kind of decided it. We were childhood friends and our parents are both good friends even though they're from different countries." She looked down to avert her gaze and avoid eye contact with me.

"But do you love him?" I asked. She nodded her head.

"We're really good friends but that's all he thinks of our relationship. And since I don't want to ruin our friendship, I just keep it for myself."

This was kind off familiar in some way with my previous problem, I mused. I smiled and said, "You should try to tell him. He shouldn't be angry because you're his fiancé."

"But I, I'm too withdrawn for my own liking."

"Then just let him feel it some way or other." I suggested.

She pondered for a bit and leaned towards me and kissed me on the cheek which meant 'thank you' on our custom.

She then bowed and said, "Thank you for your advice, Lord von Bielefeld"

I hope that Günter told Yuuri about that custom or else there would be a problem. But Yuuri isn't jealous like me so I don't think he'll take it badly. I glanced around and saw that Yuuri was nowhere to be found. Uh, so was he jealous?

I bit my lips. There must be another reason behind it. I remembered that girl telling me that Yuuri had some kind of problem which prevented him from listening to her. If it prevented him from listening then it must be something big. The party has ended and the maids were now cleaning up.

I walked around and bumped into Aniue (a/n: which is Gwendal and not Conrad). He told me, "Tell his highness that we'll be having a peace treaty with the new king of Zephrion tomorrow."

I felt my eyebrow twitch. Wasn't that country the one that attempted to kill Yuuri?

"Wasn't that the country that wanted to assassinate Yuuri? Why should we accept a peace treaty from them!?" I asked heatedly, not even bothering to hide the anger in my voice.

"I understand that you're angry. They did nearly kill you but I don't think his majesty would want to wage war just because of that. If you don't want to come then don't" he told me in one breath then turned around.

"That's not it" I said without control. Aniue turned to face me once more

"What do you mean?" he asked.

I was the one who turned my back against him this time, "I'm angry because they tried to kill our king and my fiancé" I stated finally before leaving to find Yuuri.

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I walked towards our room and I opened the door to find Yuuri inside, staring out the window.

"Did he really forgive me?" I heard him say to himself.

Stupid wimp… He's still worried about that!? I've reassured him a million times already but he just doesn't seem to believe me. Not only that but he's talking to himself! I swear that if he asks that question one more time, I'm going to burn him along with all his doubts.

So this was the reason why he wasn't listening to that girl. Hmph. He's really a wimp… my stupid wimp, at that.

"So that's what you were troubled about?" I said while leaning on the door sill. I smirked at him and stood properly.

"That's a really stupid question that I'm getting tired of answering each and every time." I continued as I went towards him. I saw him blush and I just had to widen my smirk.

"Wimp" I said as I leaned towards him.

Really, when will my wimp of a fiancé believe that I have forgiven him? I'm really getting tired of saying this but I know I would need to reassure him somehow. I stopped leaning when I was millimeters away from him and whispered, "I told you a million times before: I have forgiven you for your rejections and wimpiness. And I love you for everything…"

I needn't lean more for he leaned and closed the gap between us.

I pulled away, "I told you not to call me that" he said firmly but his expression betrayed his tone. I smiled, "But you are my wimp, remember? Or did you forget again?" I said.

I walked and took my negligee from the dresser, "We should sleep" I stated without looking at my fiancé. "Aniue said that we'll be going for a peace treaty tomorrow"

I took off my top and put on my negligee before discarding the rest of my uniform. Yuuri was putting on his pajamas when he asked, "Really? Which country is it now?" I stopped in my tracks.

"What's wrong?" I heard him ask. I held my chest. This was where one of those esoteric arrows penetrated. But I must protect him. He admitted he loves me and that makes it must more essential for me to protect him.

I lowered my head as I lay on my side of the bed, back facing him. Yuuri turned off the lights then walked towards the bed. He lay down beside me and hugged me like he always did ever since that night. Usually, he'd use his healing powers but my wounds have already healed so there was no need for it.

"So what country is it?" he asked breathlessly before kissing my neck. I lowered my head and muttered the country's name and he froze, "What?"

"Zephrion" I repeated.

"That's not what I meant!" Yuuri said as he made me face him.

"What?" I asked bewilderedly. Why was he worked up about this? Didn't he want that peace treaty? Well, they did try to kill him once.

"Wolfram! They almost killed you! How can you be so calm?" Yuuri said as he hugged me tightly.

I chuckled and he pulled away, "What's so funny?" he asked looking betrayed which made me laugh more. His face was so… cute!

I touched his face, "Don't give up peace just because of that, you idiot" I said, "I didn't die so don't be so worked up about it"

He hugged me again, "I'm scared but, this is alright for you then?" he asked, uncertainty clear in his voice.

I returned his hug and stayed that way before replying.

"Of course and you don't have to worry, you wimp. If that happens again, then I'll just to protect you just like I did, right?"

"That's what I'm scared of! You nearly died saving me! And you even disobeyed me when I told you to stop! I couldn't do a thing!" He trailed away… I smiled sadly at him and hugged him tighter.

"You did. You saved me remember?" I said soothingly, at least I hoped it soothed him. I'm not really good at these kinds of things.

I guess it didn't work cause I sensed that he was about to retort but before he could do so, I pulled away and slapped him.

"Even though we are already engaged, it won't save you from that. You saved me PERIOD. That's all there is to it! I'm alive and certainly not dead so don't waste a second feeling guilty that you didn't do anything!" I snapped as I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

I opened my eyes abruptly as Yuuri just kissed me and decided to deepen the kiss. I returned it gently. He pulled away and hugged me. He murmured something that made me comprehend that he, indeed, cared… It also made me a bit guilty to what I said before.

"I'm sorry. I just didn't want you to get hurt because of me again"

I hugged him back and whispered weakly, "I'm sure that Geika and Aniue wouldn't have accepted it without taking that into consideration."

I felt him smile and sigh, "You're right"

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Murata's POV

I chuckled at the lover's antics. They were just too cute! I chuckled more. I can see Shibuya getting jealous of all those people with Wolfram and vise versa.

Gwendal told me a while ago that we were going to Zephrion. I said that it wasn't a bad idea. I know that Yuuri wouldn't pass out the chance of having peace. Even after what happened, I know that he'd choose what's best.

I just hope I'm right…

I just hope that those two would remain as cute as they are now or if not, maybe even more, I mused amusedly.

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Conrad's POV

I couldn't really believe that Gwendal accepted a peace treaty from the country that nearly killed Wolfram not too long ago.

He says that Geika approved of it and said that they had a new leader so maybe they had a different intention from Xyrion but still…

I held the hilt of my sword tighter as I walked down the hallway towards his majesty's room.

"I will not let them hurt you two…" I took a peek inside the room and saw Yuuri hugging my brother. I smiled at the scene before me. I whispered then closed the door behind me…

"…I promise…"

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The next day, they were all prepared to travel to Zephrion.

"Your highness, are you sure we should be accepting this?" Günter asked Yuuri for the umpteenth time that morning.

"Yes, I'm sure, Günter. We shouldn't pass up an opportunity for peace!" Yuuri proclaimed, all doubt forgotten.

Günter sighed. "Very well then, if that's what his majesty wishes."

"Optimistic wimp." Wolfram breathed out.

"Don't call me that!" his fiancé retorted.

Wolfram brushed his lips on his fiancé's, "Not in your life"

Yuuri blushed at the sudden PDA on his fiancé's part. "AAARGHH!" he cried out in frustration, overwhelming Gwendal's order to head out.

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They were riding their horses in the familiar path that led to the camp before they reach the country of Zephrion. Yuuri was unusually quiet. Usually he would be asking if they were nearing their destination for practically every minute or so.

Wolfram cast a worried glance at the Demon King. He approached his fiancé and rode beside him.

"We're not yet there, if that's what you're wondering about" he answered the kings unspoken question. Yuuri looked surprised at his fiancé.

"It's okay to ask. It's not like we'd be recreating the last time we traveled to that country" he continued, "wimp"

Yuuri smiled and nodded his head but still didn't ask. He was to afraid that if he did something like he'd done that day, that he would be fearing for his beloved's life once more.

"Oh, your highness! Such love and compassion for your fiancé! Oh! You truly are a remarkable ruler!!!" Günter exclaimed teary-eyed.

"I don't think that loving your fiancé has anything to do with being a ruler. Besides, he's being a wimp, as always" Wolfram commented.

"I won't allow such profanity in regard of his highness even if you are his betrothed." Günter cried as he glared accusingly at the blonde which the latter gladly countered with his own.

"Maah, Let's all just calm down a bit, alright? We don't want to kill each other here, right?" Murata intervened much to Gwendal's relief. His head would've exploded from all the veins that popped on his head.

Conrad chuckled, "We're nearly there, your majesty"

"Conrad, I told you to call me Yuuri…" Yuuri said half-heartedly. Conrad looked at his godson with concerned eyes. He put a hand on the double black's shoulder, "Don't worry. Nothing bad will happen this time. Gwendal has prepared the soldiers for the worst."

Yuuri nodded and decided to just leave it t that. But still, his fear hasn't been fully erased as of yet…

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They reached the camp and Yuuri suppressed the urge to ask for a race with Wolfram.

Murata pushed his glasses as he drew closer to his friend. "Is it still bothering you?"

Yuuri looked at Murata and slowly nodded his head. Murata sighed, "You shouldn't blame those events solely on your actions. The one to blame was the leader and not you. You're technically the victim"

"But I–" Yuuri rebutted but Murata held a hand and shook his head, "Don't. Act as your usual self. Your anxiety is affecting everyone as well. And don't worry. I don't think that the new leader of Zephrion is like the previous one, not after your sovereign self ordered that soldier to pick a rightful leader."

Yuuri looked around as Murata continued his speech, and indeed, he saw that everyone looked worried, with the exception of Gwendal who wore his usual stoic façade.

"You're right" Yuuri replied, at last smiling a first real smile ever since he heard that they were going to sign a peace treaty in Zephrion. "I shouldn't worry. But, Murata, there's nothing to worry about, is there?" he continued albeit uncertainly.

Murata smiled and nodded, "Of course."

Yuuri muttered a small 'thanks' before heading for his fiancé who immediately accused him of cheating with Murata which, of course, Yuuri denied.

"…I think…"

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That night was a cold one. Wolfram created fire in the middle of the camp and some others at nearby tents of the soldiers. The soldiers thanked him which Wolfram just smirked at. But in the soldiers' point of view, it was the most angelic smile.

Yuuri took note of the soldiers' captivated expressions when his fiancé 'smiled' at them. 'Can't they see that he was smirking and not smiling!?' Yuuri thought as his possessive side kicked in. Yuuri did think that his 'possessive side' was essential for he had a beautiful fiancé. He just headed back to their tent

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Wolfram headed for his and Yuuri's tent. Theirs was in the middle of all the soldiers right beside Murata's. Beside Murata's were Conrad's then Gwendal's, then Günter's. Yozak's tent was near Murata's and the other soldiers.

Wolfram went inside their tent to see Yuuri already asleep. Wolfram smiled at his betrothed's innocent smile. Wolfram wore normal pajamas this time and not his negligee. He sat beside his fiancé and brushed away stray locks.

"Wolfram… Stop… protecting me…" Yuuri muttered in him sleep. Wolfram's eyes emitted a sad, sympathetic smile at his love.

He caressed the king's cheeks, "You idiot. I'm the one who's supposed to have nightmares. I'm the one who almost died, not you." He muttered softly as he kissed his fiancé's lips gently, "I'm sorry. I still can't follow you orders… for like I've said before 'I will protect you until I can no longer do so' and I have no intention of taking that back. For you, I'd give up everything…"

Wolfram lay down after whispering the last part of his speech.

"…even myself…"

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"For you I'd give up even myself…."

Yuuri's eyes shot open as he sat up. He looked beside him to see Wolfram sleeping peacefully. He let out a sigh in relief.

"Mou… This is really getting to me. You don't need to give up yourself for me, idiot." Yuuri muttered to his sleeping partner. "Because…" he continued as he pulled the blonde prince into his embrace

"I won't let it come to that…"

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"Do you really think accepting this treaty would be for the good?" a red head asked the bespectacled man as they sat near the fire the blonde made for them.

"I don't think the new Zephrion's king is a threat to us. If I am right…" the sage chuckled.

"What? Geika, you're scary when you're like that" the soldier commented.

"Things would be pretty interesting… I think… I just hope our king doesn't give up that easily"

"Care to enlighten me?" Yozak asked impatiently.

"Well…"

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a/n: Tell me if you want me to continue or not. If this isn't what you want as a sequel, please tell me too. Uhm… If someone liked it and someone didn't then maybe I'll make two sequels, haha!! I just hope I can manage if that's the case. If no one likes it then I'll just delete this story and make another one. If no one likes it, what do you want the sequel to be? One-shot or multi-chapter? Just so you know, If you like this sequel, this is the multi-chapter option… hmmm…

Please tell me what you think, ne? Suggestions are welcomed… thanks in advance…