I got distracted. :( I had finished writing this chapter and forgot to type it. The good news from this is that I already have half of the next chapter written. Plus, I'm at my mom's and visiting my old high schools friends. My best friend from high school is pregnant! I haven't seen her in almost two years since I was in her wedding. So it shouldn't be a big surprise that I've become so distracted. Anyway, enough with my personal life.
Elle von Werner: Did you read my mind? How did you know it was going to be in Wolfram's POV next? Random fact: Shinou is actually one of my favorite characters. I do have a couple of friends who don't like him so I try to put something in my story to make them smile when they read the scenes with him in it. I see him just as a troublemaker, but my friends have a strong dislike for him. I can't get them to change their minds. Hopefully, these attempts can change that. :)
girishia: Yeah. I know it's rushed, but I have a tendency to really draw out a story and I don't really want to do that or this story will never be finished. Then I'd get bored of it and it would go on hiatus. Therefore, it will be a bit rushed.
Yumi-chan Hamano: I'm still not sure when is a good time to reveal Mei's past. I'm giving away a bit of a preview. The first scene in the upcoming chapter is a scene between Mei and Wolfram. I honestly love this scene. It's not just because I wrote it either. I think it's sweet. That's it. I'm saying no more.
WARNING: Wolfram's overuses the word "wimp".
On with the story...
Wolfram's POV
It's hot! Why is it so hot? Oh...I forgot. I'm sick. I wonder what Yuuri's doing right now? Ugh! Why am I thinking about that wimp? Hmm... How do I face him? Humph! Why should I care? He's my fiancé! I have the right to do whatever I please with him! Whatever I want... If my face could feel any hotter, it did. Why am I think of a wimp like that in such a way? He would never do that! I would have to force... Stop! I shouldn't expect anything... Huh? Where did this sudden coolness come from? Wait. Where'd it go? I looked around for it and found an outline of someone beside me. Who is that?
"Yuuri?" I whispered. Am I dreaming?
"Hello. Um. How are you feeling?" he asked.
I must be dreaming. Wait. Where are you going, Yuuri? Why are you moving away? No! Yuuri! Come back! You won't get away! I pounced on him. I won't let him leave without letting me explain the kiss. I have to explain. I swung my right leg over him and straddled his hips. He looked really surprised. He really is a wimp. A cute wimp. Hmm... I never got the chance to get a good look at his face. He hasn't changed very much from when we were younger. Have his eyes always been so black? They're not cold. No. They're filled with warmth. My eyes traveled to his lips. Yes. Those were warm, too. I don't quite recall what they feel like, though. Were they firm or soft? Dry? Hmm... I leaned closer to him.
He pushed me. How dare he! He's such a...wimp. Oh! Is he embarrassed? Hmm... I could fix that. I took hold of his hands and pushed them above his head. I smiled at the sight of his bright red face and inched closer to him. My bedroom door suddenly clicked open. Damn! Yuuri's eyes darted to the door where my uncle stood. He opened his mouth so I took the opportunity and covered my mouth over his. His lips were soft. That's kind of surprising. I licked his bottom lip and he gasped. More. I want more.
I forced my tongue inside his mouth and he instantly started squirming. It was starting to get difficult to hold his hands back. Why would I dream about Yuuri being such a huge task? Well, he is a wimp. Of course he's going to be difficult, but I've never dreamed of him being so difficult. I left his lips reluctantly and attacked his neck instead. It was salty with sweat, but I didn't mind it. Has anyone ever kissed those lips or this neck? Does this cheating wimp want anyone to? Grrr! He's mine and I'll let everyone know! A love bite should do it. Whoa! What was that? Did he just moan? I released his neck with a triumphant smile as I could clearly see my love mark.
I let go of one of his hands to free my right hand. I dragged my hand down his chest, unbuttoning the top buttons of his school shirt. I ignored the rest of the buttons since unbuttoning each one would be a hassle. It would be easier and faster just to push the shirt over his head. I reached the bottom of his shirt and started to push it up. Suddenly, Yuuri freed his other hand and pushed me off him. I scowled. What kind of dream is this? I watched him run from the room. A sigh escaped my lips. Did this mean something? Was it a bad omen? My dreams of Yuuri never turned out like this. I want to wake up now. Wake up!
"Oh, Wolfram! You're awake. Are you hungry? The cook is making you something," Elizabeth said, entering the room.
"Elizabeth? What are you doing here?" I asked.
"I came to visit you since you're sick. Oh! Yuuri! He came, too, but you must know that. I wonder why he was running away from here so fast. Maybe he forgot he had something to do," Elizabeth replied.
"What?" I shouted.
"I came to-" Elizabeth started to repeat.
"I heard you!" I snapped, jumping up from my bed and darting to the door.
That wasn't a dream! Elizabeth is never in my dreams. I pinched my arm hard. Please be a dream. In a few seconds, I reached the top of the stairs. Immediately, everyone turned their faces toward me ,including Yuuri. He really was here and I... I felt the blood drain from my face. I think I'm going to be sick. He's your fiancé! Why are you acting like this? Humph. You're turning into a wimp just like him.
"Wolfie!" mother called out, letting go of Meiline and running towards me.
What? Did I miss something? Why is Meiline here? Yuuri darted out of the front door while I was assaulted by my mother's hug. Meiline ran after him after glancing at me with a curious expression. What just happened? Ugh. I want to go back to bed.
I detached myself from my mother and tried my best to walk back to my room, but it proved a difficult task as I swayed from one side of the hallway to the other. I had consciously assaulted Yuuri. Though, I did think I was dreaming. If I had continued... I blushed. I finally ran into the wall and collapsed to the floor. I leaned against the wall. What if I did continue? What would've happened?
"Wolfram, are you okay?" Elizabeth asked, walking towards me.
I looked up and shook my head at her. " Could you just leave me alone for now?"
Her face scrunched up to an angry expression. "Did that Yuuri Shibuya do something?"
"No. I did," I muttered.
The anger left her face. She nodded and left like I asked. I was left alone for about two minutes before Shinou stopped in front of me. I glared up at him. He had came in the room at that time. He could've stopped me. He sat down beside me and stared at the wall across from where we sat. I looked up to see what he was looking so intently at. The portraits of the Great Wise Man and the first king of Shin Makoku. He stared at those portraits a lot.
"You are very bold," he finally said, chuckling.
"Humph."
A smile spread across his face. "There's nothing embarrassing about being young and in love."
"What do you want?" I snapped.
"Can I not talk to my own nephew?" he asked.
"Talking with you is a pain," I replied.
Shinou frowned. "Maybe I should withdrawal my offer to pay for the wedding."
"Wedding?" I questioned.
"Yes. Once Cecilie realized who Yuuri was, she started planning. She thinks you should marry in the courtyard at the castle. I think a beach wedding would be more memorable. What do you think?" Shinou replied.
I buried my face in my hands. "Mother," I grumbled.
"I think she approves," Shinou said.
I want to punch him, but that action was quickly interrupted by me sneezing.
"You should go to bed or you won't be able to see your future husband tomorrow," Shinou said, patting my shoulder.
I glared at him again and waited for him to leave, but he didn't. He even offered to carry me to my bed. Of course I refused. I immediately stood up and stormed to my room. Honestly, he's the most infuriating man I ever met.
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Yuuri's POV
Hours had passed and Mei and I still sat in the park. She had finally calmed down and silently looked at her feet. The sun was almost gone and the air was starting to chill. The children had left about an hour ago. The sky had turned to a brilliant shade of orange. I noticed some teenagers wearing the uniform from my old school. One of them was on the baseball team with me. Ah! Misaki! Oh! He noticed me. He nudged the teenager beside him and pointed at me. The group turned and started heading towards Mei and me.
"I better go. I got some things to sort out," Mei suddenly said.
"Okay. I'll see you tomorrow, then," I replied.
"Oh. What happened with you earlier. You never answered when I asked," she said.
I said nothing, but heat rushed to my face. She said nothing, but I didn't like the look she gave me. She waved goodbye to me before walking past the group coming towards me. Right. The guys. I wonder how the team is doing.
"Hey Yuuri! It's been a while," Misaki said.
"Yeah. How is everyone?" I asked.
"We're fine. Everyone is a little upset that we lost one of our best players, though," he replied.
I laughed nervously. "Yeah."
"So, who was that girl?" he asked.
"Mei? She's a childhood friend," I replied.
"What were you two talking about?" he asked.
"Nothing in particular. Why?" I responded.
"I didn't know you could speak another language," he said.
"Oh. Yeah. It's complicated," I said.
"So, I heard you're going to that new rich kid school," he said.
"Um... Yeah. That's also complicated," I replied.
There was an awkwardness lingering in the air. I really wished Mei hadn't left me here alone. It was too weird. Misaki was someone I hung out with, but it felt like I was talking to a complete stranger.
"You should hang out with us sometime. Don't be a stranger just because you don't go to school with us anymore," Misaki said.
"Yeah. I planned to," I replied.
"Okay. Well-" he started.
"Yuuri!" Conrad's voice called from behind me.
I turned around. "What is it, Conrad?"
"It can wait," Conrad replied, looking past me.
I turned back to toward Misaki whose mouth was hanging open. "Misaki? Are you okay?"
"Y-Y-Yuuri. Th-that's...how do you know a prince?" Misaki asked, his eyes widening.
"Prince? Oh! Conrad. Uh. It's complicated," I replied.
"Ah. We have to go. See you later, Yuuri," he said and they left.
"Friends?" Conrad asked.
"Misaki was a teammate. I didn't really know him much out of the baseball season," I replied.
Conrad nodded and sat in the vacant swing beside me that Mei previously occupied. "How have you been?"
"Confused, a little panicked, and I'm not sure what to do," I said, earning a concerned look from Conrad.
"Yuuri, if you mind me asking, what happened back there?" Conrad asked.
"I prefer not to talk about it," I replied.
"Did Wolfram do something?" he asked.
I made no reply.
"I apologize about him. My little brother can be a handful," Conrad said, smiling.
I shook my head. "No. Don't worry about it."
"It's getting late. You should be getting home. Knowing your mother, she probably panicking about now," Conrad said.
"Ah!" I yelled.
Conrad chuckled. "Come on. I'll take you home."
"No. You don't have to," I replied.
"How is your mother?" he asked as we walked away from the park.
This is strange. Maybe today was just a dream. Maybe tomorrow I'll wake up to find this whole thing a dream. I would've never learned I had lost memories and I'd still be at my old school. Yeah. Just a dream.
There you go. Chapter 11. So questions? Comments? Reviews? Suggestions?
This might be it for the rest of the year for In the Shade of a Sakura Tree. The next should be out sometime in January. Who knows? It might be up next week. If anyone has read my profile, I have written a Yuuram one-shot, but I'm not sure when I'll upload it. It's already typed, but it's only a rough draft. I'll have to go over it.
Anyway, it's very, very late and I'm tired. I should really quit waiting until late at night (or should I say really early morning) to type my chapters.
Happy Holidays everyone!