WARNING: This fic contains lots of fluffs, a lot of sweetness and oh so never ending drama, and might have some graphic lemons in the future, but T is still the appropriate rate for it.
Disclaimer: I do not own Escaflowne, but i do own this fic
Prologue:
Implied Lover
It was a perfect summer morning. The clear blue sky indicates a rain free day ahead. She grabbed a book and sat underneath the willow tree. The girl with the sandy brown hair under the shade of the tree was a vision. Her dark red robe complements her emerald eyes.
She sat there, eyes focused on the book on her hands. Little did she know that a pair of dark brown eyes has been watching her since she walked out of her cabin. Not far from her, he quietly waited for the right moment to attack. He eyed his target like a lioness hunting her prey. Three, two, one—
Bang! How she quickly closed the book on her hand and used it to hit him on the face was a complete mystery to him.
"Royalties aren't supposed to hit—especially a lady." He said while rubbing his pained nose.
"Princes aren't supposed to pounce on a lady—especially if he's not good at it." She once again opened her book and started reading.
"What are you talking about? I am an excellent warrior. You didn't even know I was behind you." He fixed himself and sat beside her.
"Please you're louder than a cricket trying to attract a mate." She said not even glancing at his direction.
"You will make a great sword master, only if you know how to be one."
"I do know how to be one—maybe better than you do. And I did it without getting calluses on my hands." She said smugly and eyes still fixated on her book.
A little annoyed that she hasn't looked at him since he attacked her, he snatched her book from her hands. When she tried to get it, he stretched his hand away from her. "C'mon Hitomi, I didn't see you all morning."
"You barged in my room this morning and pulled my blanket. I was in my night gown, you jerk". She tried to get her book again but all she caught was air. She landed her hand on Van's side.
"Is that why you're mad at me? I saw you more naked than that." He said while smiling teasingly at her, their faces about three inches away from each other.
"I am not four Van." She stood up about to walk away, but he grabbed her wrist and pulled her down. She fell on the ground between his legs. He wrapped his arms around her waist and buried his face on her back.
"And you are no longer six—you can't get me to forgive you like this."
He said nothing. She felt him lay his cheek on her back. Though she said it, she knows that his method of apologizing can melt her cold exterior towards him. It was comfortable to be held by him, feeling secure in his strong arms and broad chest.
She sighed and he knew right then, he was forgiven. They've been friends ever since she was a kid. Their fathers know each other very well. She was a daughter of a general who unfortunately died in a war. Her mother withered away due to the depression of her father's sudden death. The Fanels gladly took her in, educated her, and soon became the governess of the palace. She is currently the private governess of the King Folken's son.
It has been twenty years since she moved in the Palace. They've been friends, siblings and lovers sometimes, though it's more on the emotional aspect, they've never even kissed. For them, holding each other like this was perfectly normal—as long as they don't go as far as kissing.
"And you kids wonder why people think that you two are secret lovers." They both looked astern, surprised at the presence of their king.
He gently released his hold and helped her stand up. "You two are definitely brothers, quietly sneaking into somebody's privacy." She said with a smile.
They both know that their relationship is merely a friendship. The thought of being more than friends has definitely crossed their minds. But both decided not to pursue it due to the fear of ruining such a perfect friendship.
Van's brother smiled back at Hitomi. She bowed to him and left them alone. Van watched her walk away. He noticed that she left her book. He picked it up and thought of returning the book later.
"Van, you do know that it doesn't matter if the prince of Fanelia marries a governess." The statement took him by surprise. He looked at his brother astonished. "Our father broke the tradition of marrying only royalties. He married a draconian for god's sake. And you don't have the responsibility of the throne. You can marry anyone you like." His brother looked at him with great concern but Van merely chuckled at his statement.
"Hitomi? I was just trying to woo her because I angered her this morning." He once again looked at her walking away. "She is the perfect bride for me, but I am not the perfect man for her."
He was about to walk away when his brother's remark stopped him "Oh by the way, the bastard is coming back."
AN: Well this is what I've been working on for the past week. So Van and Hitomi here are let's say, around 20 to 23 years old, and Van is a year older than Hitomi. So what do you think of the first chapter? Let me know! :)
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Mystic Mizu
May 12, 2012 11:01 pm