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I was worried for a bit that maybe the romance may be going to fast, but a thought or two occured ta me and now I have ideas to go along with this! So shall we continue? O.o


Chapter 6

When they parted, Ichigo felt two things; confusion and love. Yeah...something that shouldn't be there...especially for a guy, and a prince as well! "Shiro...I uh...I..." Shiro sighed and backed away, a downcast look in his eyes.

"I understand. I just...I just wanted you to know, that's all." Shiro began walking away but Ichigo reached for his wrist and grabbed it tightly.

"No, I want this. I'm sorry, I was just...stunned that's all." Ichigo chuckled nervously and smiled. Shiro felt his insides melt at the small smile and he grinned back, not his usual, cocky smile but a soft, gentle one that had Ichigo's insides repeating Shiro's actions. How had things changed so suddenly? Had he done something to anger the gods and this was his punishment? Ichigo wasn't sure. "Umm...maybe we should talk about this inside?"

"Your room or mine?" Shiro laughed at Ichigo's sudden shocked expression. "I meant to talk."

"I-I know that!"

"Then why did you're face go white for a moment? A foot out of the gutter may do ya justice." He cackled as Ichigo socked him in the arm. Ichigo liked this; the normal Shiro was back. But the reasons were different now...and he was unsure of how to go about them.

This is going to be rough... he thought.


Alexander watched as the two walked back into the castle and sighed. My son...

"I'm glad to see them finally getting along." Alexander turned to see Isshin walking towards him. "Or is what I saw just a trick?"

"No...I merely gave my son permission to follow his own heart, rather than my wishes." Alexander said, running a hand through his white hair. "Isshin, I do not know if you would spprove of your only son-"

"I honestly don't care what he wants. If Shiro is who he chooses later on, then I have no quarrel with it."

"Even if it is forbbiden by the gods?"

"You know, an ancestor of mine once said 'Who ever said that love was forbbiden? Certainly not the gods, for they too have had love in many ways.' I have yet to see someone getting struck down for loving a man and being one as well." Isshin chuckled.

"And who, praytell, was this ancestor?"

"Mugetsu of course." Isshin smiled and walked away.


Shiro stared directly into Ichigo's eyes as they sat in his room. "So...how long?" Ichigo asked nervously.

"What?"

"How long have you...well you know." Shiro scratched his head as he raked his brain.

"Well...since I came here the last time, when we gave each other these." He pulled out his necklace and showed the small diamond on it. Ichigo couldn't believe it.

"You still have that? !"

"I've worn it every day since, and I take the utmost care of it." Shiro said and placed it back under his shirt. "Ya still have yours?" Slightly embarrased, Ichigo pulled out his topaz necklace and Shiro grinned. "Wonder if Grimm has his still?"

"Dunno. Should we ask?"

"Nah, he'd never admit it. We'd have to smother him in his sleep and see for ourselves." Shiro replied calmly, making Ichigo doa bit of a double take. "I'm joking! Although I do miss the wrestling we all used to do." He suddenly grinned and Ichigo instantly held up his hands.

"Hell no! It's too late at night for this. Let's get some sleep ok?" Ichigo made to walk away, but Shiro grabbed his wrist. The albino stood up and locked his lips with Ichigo's. It was a brief kiss, but it kept Ichigo rooted in his spot.

"Stay with me?" Shiro asked. Ichigo wasn't too sure how to respond, but in the end he sighed and nodded. He was glad in a way that Shiro didn't fully strip. He did however get more than what he bargained for. Shiro's muscles could be seen rippling under his pale skin. There was a nasty scar on his back and he felt himself reach out and trail it gently. He had already removed his shirt and was feeling a bit hot all of a sudden.

"How-"

"Father. I did some rather...horrid things and he found me. He whipped me once, but that was all it took for me to break down and run." Shiro replied quietly.

"Where did you go?" Ichigo asked. He didn't care what Shiro had done; it didn't matter to him.

"I went to Shirayuki's Shrine. Our castle isn't too far from the woods that surround it and the shrine's there. Father found me the next morning curled up there. It was after that...that was when I truly became his son, and not something to ignore and punish 24/7." Shiro explained. He turned and locked his golden eyes with Ichigo's warm, brown ones. He kissed him again, only this time the kiss lasted longer. Ichigo pulled and tugged on Shiro's hair as Shiro's tongue entered his mouth, mapping and tasting him. He felt as though nothing existed other than them...and it didn't matter. There were no consequences.

But there always are...


Chapter 6 end

I know it was short and no Grimm, but deal. I promise the next chappie will be longer. XD So review~!