"Yes, that would be nice." Yuri gave me a gentle smile in return before leaving quietly with a small nod. I looked around the large, medieval-style decorated room once more before taking out the dress. I took off my damp clothes and quickly dried myself with the fluffy towels before putting on the dress. As I smooth the smooth the wrinkled folds of the beautiful dress to shiny silkiness, my eyes wander again through the large room and focused on the very large bed. I felt my cheeks flame at the thought that I was going to have to sleep with him on the same bed. I forced back my blush and straightened appropriately as I headed towards the door where Yuri was waiting outside. I'm his fiancé, as embarrassing as it may be it is tradition to start sleeping in the same room. She opened the door and saw Yuri straighten. He must have been leaning on the other door waiting for me. He chivalrously held out his arm and I delicately looped mine in his and placed a gentle hand on his surprisingly muscular arm. Though he looked rather lanky compared to others his age, I could feel well developed sinewy muscles fitting nicely into his also renovated all black school uniform. I felt some slight color enter my cheeks as I realized what exactly I was thinking of. Geez, I only just met him and I've already kissed him and now I'm starting to lust and think of his body?! I don't think so! What happened to the girl who refused to marry either of the demon kings? What happened to not conforming to my father's stubborn will?! The thought that I had naturally gone with his wishes angered me until a soft voice intruded the angry ones.
But he's different. He may be the demon king, but you never accounted for liking them for the person they are.
The angry voice countered a retort oddly close to torment. But I DON'T know him! I just met him!
The soft voice was just as calm and warm as before. Yes you do. Why do you deny the connection you felt when you first saw him through the gateway? Even Yuri himself admitted to you immediately that he felt connected to you.
The angry voice grew sullen and rebellious. He did NOT say any such thing…
The soft voice turned slightly amused. He said he liked you already. I assumed that was indicator enough that he felt connected to you. He already knows everything about you and he likes you anyways. What are you fighting? Your father? Why give up a chance on true love to get the better of one argument with your father? Stop being so stubborn. I never thought it was possible to piss myself off, but as angry as I was at myself, I knew I was right. (Geez this is screwed up.) My thoughts were interrupted when Yuri spoke and I looked up at his slightly worried and puzzled face.
"Are you alright? I was sure that Mina had healed you thoroughly…" He looked worriedly at the distance, as if thinking of something far away. I was quick to reassure… my fiancé. Man, I was going to have to get used to that thought. I placed reassuring hands on his arm, bringing his dark eyes back on me.
"No. Please. I'm alright. Mina did.. a wonderful job. I was just lost in thought. So much has happened already today." His worry melted into warm and slightly amused understanding as he placed a rough palm over one of my hands.
"I completely understand. The fast pace of activity in Shin Makoku takes some getting used to, but it does get easier." I hid my worry when I thought about his statement further. Is Shin Makoku always so full of activity and excitement. I must have done a poor job of hiding my distress because Yuri noticed and quickly struggled to reassure me in a very cute show. "Ah, no-It's not always this crazy! I mean- it isn't-" He stopped speaking, obvious unsure of how to phrase it. I giggled at his efforts which made him pause. He smiled at my lightened mood and took my hand pulling me towards the blur of color I saw in the nearly gone light of the sun. By the time we reached the blob of color, the sun was gone and I had gasped at the beautiful sight of their extensive flower garden.