Royal Fiancé

Disclaimer: Obviously I do not own Naruto, Kishimoto does. This story is also based off the manga Royal Fiancé. Check it out it's really good.

Chapter 1:

"Listen carefully." I looked at him helplessly and with the utmost confusion.

"Starting today, you're my fiancé bought with money." What… What's going on? What's happen? This man is…

Before he could continue he was cut off by tall, dark and handsome "Defending one's honour before the Royal Prince and Princess' wedding is our country's regulation."

We stood there for a brief moment, his hair shadowing his face so I can't read his expression. "Come now." He turns and walks away leaving me to watch him leave.

"Ah…" I want to say something but I don't know what to say. I want to ask him what's going on. My hands subconsciously found it's way to my chest clutching the material as if it would answer my unanswered questions. Fiancé…? But I had come to work as a housekeeper… I wonder why…

It all began… 2 days ago.

"They say the operation will be performed next week, Uncle Ruka." I said over my shoulder as I repositioned the flowers I just brought my sickly aunt.

Sitting up in hospital bed he addressed me. "Are you paying all the surgery charges, Naruto? How will you get so much money…"

Before she could continue I cut him off. Turning around to face him fully. "I've found a nice part time job and got an advance payment." I grinned reassuringly and received a worried expression in return. Letting my grin drop to a small smile I continued, "So don't think to much about it, okay?"

"But…" I narrowed my focus on him again to see what he had to say. "Perhaps it's a shady job?" I stood frozen; I can feel sweat beginning to slide down my face. I gave a nervous laugh and my hand unconsciously drifted to rub at the back of my neck.

"Well, Ill see you after school-"

"Naruto!" I could just feel the irritated aura rolling off of him as I made a hasty escape for the door and sprinted down the hall. Once outside of the hospital I stop to take a look at the time. Oh, no!

Now… I live in the school dorm. My parents suddenly ran away one night because of debts and I lost them. Leaving my uncle, who is a cleaning lady/man at the dorm to pay for all my intuition fees.

But suddenly he collapsed… Because of my part- time job is as a housekeeper. I have to quit school and get out of the dorm.

"There's no way I can tell him, right?" I muttered to myself continuing to walk in the direction of the school.

Besides… It surely is suspicious…

~Flashback~

A blonde haired blue eyed boy was walking down the road on the way back to the school dorms, a bag of groceries in each hand. He was lost in thought until he had an urge to look up to see and old man in a dark trench coat and a dark hat. Assuming he needed help he began to approach him cautious not to startle the man he began softly.

"Are you alright?" Naruto said content with how warm he sounded and smiled at the man.

The old man looked up at him from the map he was reading and Naruto couldn't help but notice he was observing him from behind his glasses. He immediately dismissed it without a second thought, shifted his grocery bags to one hand and took the mans hand guiding him with the other. The older man gave Naruto a grateful smile and took hold of his hand also; he couldn't help the small smile that made its way to his face. They began down the road for a few minutes in a comfortable silence until the elder of the two began to speak.

"Young man." Naruto turned to him giving him his full attention while tilting his head to the side with a small smile; an act that the man thought of being one of both confusion and curiosity. " Accompanying me to a place this far, weren't you on an errand?" he spoke and Naruto's smile visibly widen.

"Please don't worry. Because we should help each other in times of trouble." Smile slipping into one of embarrassment and he began to pick on my possession marks, Out of habit, the older man thought face forming into one full of mischief. Perfect. Hehe. All the while, Naruto was oblivious to the old man's thoughts and facial expression. "I know it's a bit old fashioned."

"I'd like to ask a special favor from you…" Once again Naruto took on a look of confusion and slight suspicious but stayed silent for man to elaborate. "Actually, an acquaintance of mine is looking for a housekeeper. He would love it if someone like you come to apply. I guarantee you'll get an exceptionally good salary."

He looked at Naruto eyes full of hope and Naruto couldn't seem to meet his gaze. Looking at the ground in front of him, I need this… Naruto continued to himself, I need the money to for Uncle Ruka's operation and hospital bills! I have to do this. I just a simple housekeeping job I can do this.

The elder man watched the expressions playing on his companions face, desperation, sadness, acceptance, and then determination. But stayed silent to let the boy think things through.

After a few seconds of pondering, Naruto snapped his head up to meet the elder man's eyes. "Well… About that…" He began nervously but continued on nonetheless, "Can I have an advanced payment?"

Jackpot! The old man thought with a smirk. But as quickly as it appeared it was gone the next second.

~End Flashback~

"Was that old man trustworthy? Wasn't it a bit hasty?" His long time friend Kiba said giving me a look at said you are a dobe who trusts people to fast.

I couldn't disagree with him but I didn't want to see his smug face when I technically admit he was right. So I decided to look away as I spoke. "I thought so too, at first. But I already received the money…" I muttered softly but loud enough so he could hear.

"So… Are you really gonna quit school?" Kiba said as he looked along the path to the school. Despite Kiba being loud and brash he could also be compassionate at time although he would never admit it. I turned to him and gave him a small reassuring smile to get his attention before continuing to speak.

"If not because of Uncle Iruka, I wouldn't be able to go to school up until now. That's why I should pay his hospital charges in return." I said with determination.

He looked back at me with a sad and worried expression, and then he seemed to shake himself out of his thoughts. And gave me a hearty pat on my shoulder. The change in atmosphere was definitely welcomed. "Take it easy, Naru Naru. For me, it was like a story from another dimension."

"What the heck is that!" I half yelled half growled at him, removing his hand from my shoulder.

Screeeech..!

Surprised I looked up hurriedly to see what was happening to see an amazing black Mercedes parked in front of the gates of Konoha High School.

I looked around and saw there were other also staring in awe at the Mercedes. But my attention was quickly drawn back to the car when a handsome man stepped out surrounded by bodyguards. He had beautiful brunette hair that flowed down to reach his hips and tied loosely by his shoulder blades so part of his hair flowed against his face. He was clad in the school uniform but that's not what caught my attention. His eyes were slanted giving him a more mature look and depicted with a slight tint of lavender color that seemed to be able to bore into a person's soul.

I continued to watch him as he drifted right pass me not sparing anyone a single glance.

He is Hyuga. Shou. Neji. A royal prince who is also the next king of the country named Hyutan. The small country… floating on the Elemental Sea… It is a beautiful country that is surround by deep blue sea, and their known for producing the best sake.

A long time ago, Konoha protected Hyutan from the neighboring country's attack, and as a result friendship between both countries deepened… And royal families have had the tradition of putting Japanese names in their names for generations. His middle name is Shou because he has the features of us who are born in the Elemental Country.

And now, he has come to study in the Elemental Country.

"I heard he's gonna get married this year." I was brought out of my thoughts from my childhood friend Kiba. "Even though we're in the same dimension but that guy surely is a prince after all…"

I couldn't take my eyes off of Prince Neji. Everything around him is sparkling. I thought as I continued to stare at him. "Seems like a totally different atmosphere is flowing only around him… It's a foreign scent."

"Shou-sama"

Neji came to a stop at the sound of one of his personally bodyguard in front of a set of closed windows. Without turning around he spoke to them in a commanding cold tone.

"Don't follow me."

"We have no reason to do that.' The other guard with ebony hair said entering the conversation.

Finally turning to acknowledge his guards he spoke in a softer tone than he used before. "Do you guys know what kinds of person my fiancé is?"

"No, no one knows yet." Said his blond guard with a hard tone that all bodyguards protecting royalty possess.

"…Typical of that grandfather of mine." Neji muttered softly as he dropped his gaze to the ground with a soft expression on his face almost seeming sad.

Picking up his head he looked out the window towards the blue sky, scattered with clouds drifting by. "Don't you think our country is not consistent? While I was busily praising love, the royal family decided on who'll be my wife." Letting out a sigh he continued, "What's the meaning of such a marriage." Muttered barely above a whisper as if his thought had somehow escaped his mind.

"… Shou-sama." His ebony haired guard said unsure.

Snapping his head towards his guards he spoke. "I'm sure tomorrow would be horrible but let me be alone now. Just for ten minutes."

Walking aimlessly to the rooftop like I always do I was lost in my thoughts of Uncle Ruka that I failed to notice that I wasn't the only person here. I kept walking until I saw the sight of shoes. I continued my search upwards to identify who this person could be. Looking at the back of his head it couldn't recognize who it was.

I continued to wonder but he seemed to have sensed me standing behind him because he snapped his head around to see come face to face with me.

We continued our small staring contest. Several seconds passed, I jump back slightly and dropping my lunch in the process. RO… ROYAL PRINCE….!? I practically screamed in my head.

"Umm…" I began nervously. "Ex… Excuse me!" while picking me lunch back up.

"Wait." I stop abruptly still in a crouch position. "Don't mind me, the time's up for me. This is your lunch, right?" He said in a seriously tone although it sounded… light?!

"Even if you say so." Sensing that my voice still held it's nervousness but with a bit of embarrassment, I took a chance. I straightened myself into a standing position and glance up in him to stare straight into his eyes as if in a trance. Such absorbing eyes…

Catching myself staring I averted my eyes nervously. "Well, I heard about your wedding plan. Congratulations." I could feel my cheeks heating up and cursed myself for blabbering. "Ex, excuse me for suddenly… " I stop when I noticed the look of sadness and longing in his eyes.

"… But I haven't met my marriage partner." He said sadly and I couldn't help the urge to want to listen to him and find out what's wrong. He continued, bring me out of my thoughts and I listened contently. "For someone who's going to be the next king, it's a requirement to marry a bride chose by his predecessor. I don't even know whether it's a male or female."

Male…? Did I hear that right? Curious to know if I heard right I voice my question. "Male…?"

"Gender doesn't matter in our country. It has nothing to do with my mind also." I noticed how his expression had changed but I couldn't describe the emotion that he was feeling. "I'm just obeying orders."

Every word that he said was mesmerizing. I couldn't help but be mesmerized but I frowned he uttered the last sentences. Just obeying orders…? I was broken from my thought again as he continued speaking.

"But I'll take your congratulatory words." I didn't realize he had walked passed me and was near the door. I was really that deep in my thoughts?

"… Ah! Uhm…" He turned to me, curiosity swimming in his eyes. I wanted to tell him something, anything, so I did what I do best… not think! "It will be alright." I could feel a smile appearing to my face but I didn't try to stop it. "For someone like you they surely will choose a great person."

I saw his eyes grow wide when I finished speaking and I have to admit I was shocked also. I have no idea where that came from, but seeing that he smiled for the first time since a saw him, a genuine smile. I could only watch in fascination at how innocent he had seemed. As he turned to leaving my eye followed his retreating back and I felt heat spread on my cheeks for some reason as I grasp my shirt in my hands.

Naruto was on his hands and knees, sleeves rolled up as to not get wet. Scrubbing the ground furiously. "With this my job's done. Gotta make it thoroughly clean."

"Phew~~" He signed as he wiped the sweat from his forehead. "All done."

Looking back at the place where I was once employed as a housekeeper he let his thoughts drift back to Prince Neji.

From now on I'll truly be alone…

He dropped his gaze from the 2 story apartments to the grounds. Certainly I'll never see him again… I was disappointed at this fact but not knowing why since our conversation earlier in the day had only been for a few minutes.

Screeechhhhh!

Huh!? What!?

For the second time today he was looking at the source of the screech coming from the same black Mercedes as earlier but it stop directly in front of me.

To my surprise, a man clad in a business suit and black tie addressed me. He wore glasses and his silver hair was pulled back into a mid ponytail that spiked at the end.

"Mr. Uzumaki Naruto?" He asked as I gave a small nod in return. "I am Kabuto, the secretary." A secretary? What for? "I have come to pick you up, please get in the car. They have been waiting for you."

He spoke in such a smooth tone that I compelled with his orders with ease. But now sitting inside of the car next to him in silence I couldn't help but fidget.

VROOOM

I don't really understand, but it looks like I'm going to a very rich family. I glance at the secretary, Kabuto and examined him. A very neat person…

Deciding to break the silence that was somewhat awkward I spoke. "Well…. I only know that the job is housekeeping, but… what kind of place is that house?"

Kabuto looked at him in confusion. "Housekeeping? What are you talking about?" After a few second to his thoughts he continued, "I'm sure we have paid you the engagement money yesterday."

Engagement money? What?

Jumping out of the car, Naruto stared in awe at the two-story castle.

"While in Konoha, we are staying here. This is a historic building that has been used by our succession." Kabuto began to brief Naruto on, which landed on deaf ears.

What through the 'castle' he looked at everything that was there to look at. He looked at the chandeliers, curtain, etc.

What an enormous house thought Naruto. He kept walking until he heard a familiar voice and came to a complete stop.

"So they finally picked you up. How long were you planning to make me wait?" Neji began to turn as Naruto got a good look at whom the familiar voice had sounded from.

Naruto staring wide eyed at Prince Neji still frozen in his spot couldn't believe he got to see Neji again. He stood in utter disbelief. While Neji was also in the same condition but for a different reason. Neji was wide eyed and in disbelief because it was his fiancé is the same man that he had had a conversation with on the school roof. The stood there for a few more minutes, until Neji broke the awkward silence.

"You… "

Breaking out of his stupor Naruto began to speak, "… Never thought we'd meet again." A small satisfied smile playing on his lips. "They didn't say I'll be working in such a place."

Neji just looked down with a sad smile. Naruto did not see Neji expression, full of betrayal and hurt. With his head still bowed in a tone of disappointment refusing to look up at meet Naruto gaze. "… When I heard this person asked to be paid in advance, I was looking forward to see what kind of person his is. … Now I do." Neji refused to look up didn't feel that he could look Naruto in the eyes. "You want to seduce me for the sake of money, huh?"

What…? What is he talking about? Seduce him for money? Impossible! Naruto couldn't wrap his mind around what was happening. He didn't know what was going on. He didn't know how to react.

Neji spoke as he turned to walk away. "Oh, whatever. But at least you have to clean up and learn some etiquette. I can't introduce you to my father with that looks of yours."

Finally able to speak he spoke the first thing that came to mind, "Uh… What do you mean… " Naruto tone was full of confusions and a hint of concern and sadness for reason he didn't yet before being cut off.

"As my fiancé at least you'll do these things." As Neji finally looked at Naruto since seeing each other again his expression was blank and expressionless, lavender eyes cold to make his icy tone.

WHAATTT?! I'M HIS FIANCE…!?