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Chapter 11: In The Middle of a Massive Jealousy Fit
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I bit my lip; trying to suppress the impossibly painful feeling that was currently bubbling in my chest & stomach.
I wanted to kick myself; I shouldn't have left the castle. I shouldn't have wander around the town aimlessly, looking like a complete foreigner in my own country. I should have been a nice, good girl, stayed in the house & patiently deal with my boredom issues.
But no. I let my itching feet win over my laziness. Well, there was no way around it; I was so bored to death.
And because of that, I now stood here, in the middle of the cobbled road, picking up my shattered heart. Yes, shattered to a million pieces.
That stupid perverted prince of aliens! Lying assh*le! Biggest jerk ever created in the universe! How dare he flirt with another girl after he just said 'I love you' to me?! After he kissed me several times already?!
My mind was screaming with the most profane words I could ever think of. I was so mad my eyes started to tear up. Stupid, stupid, stupid!
Everything seemed to be just perfectly fine. Until my jaw dropped. I stopped dead on my tracks as if somebody turned off the switch in my brain that controls my loco motor skill. I watched a couple's PDA-okay, so it wasn't thatintimate & I'm not sure if you can even call it 'PDA' but still. My eyes turned as big as a saucer plate when I recognized the guy.
Prince Takumi, the stinking bastard.
The girl was clinging onto him like an oversized leech. She got strawberry blonde hair, drool-worthy curves, not to mention her gigantic bosom. Her high-pitched giggle sounded so much like a cat which got its tail overran by a car. A typical b*tch, if you know what I mean.
They sat on a bench a few meters away from where I was, gawking at them like a fish on land. I was hidden from their view but I can clearly see them. Their faces were inches apart & they seemed like whispering to each other, making the girl squeal.
I didn't know I was clenching my jaws so hard until I tasted my own blood. I couldn't think, I couldn't move. I so wanted to flee but I stayed rooted on the place. All I can think about was the pain in my heart that grew intense each passing second.
How did I ever fell in love with this...this...this idiotic harebrained of a prince?! How could I even trust to my hopes that he liked me too? How could I-
'Should I go & beat them up?'
A voice made me jumped out of my skin. I glanced behind me & my anger doubled. There stood the twin face of stupid Takumi.
'Gerard...' I seethed.
'Good afternoon, Misaki,' he smiled.
I never wanted to do anything than to punch him. I didn't know why but I'm quite aware that it was kind of pathetic & unfair to take all my anger on him but hey, my perception of him was like a perfect substitute for a Takumi punching bag.
'Gerard?'
'Yes?' He was still smiling at me, never knowing what's going to hit him.
'Can I punch you?'
'Wha-'
I didn't wait for his reply as I pulled back my right knuckle, earning momentum as much as I could & I hit him square in his gut.
I watched him emotionlessly as he doubled over, clutching his severed stomach, spluttering & coughing.
'Ah, that feels great!' I cracked my knuckles & let out a sharp exhale.
'That certainly didn't feel great on my part,' Gerard groaned.
'Sorry, you're the only one here I can punch,' I smiled at him sheepishly.
'Violent woman,' I heard him mumbled. 'Why don't you take it out on them?' He shot a glare towards the damned couple not far from us. When he appeared behind me, I thought I saw an amused expression on his face but now, as he glared, I'm sure he was cursing Takumi for receiving the punch that was meant for him.
'Don't you think I'll look like a complete moron if I walked up to them, rip that girl's hair & slap the prince?' I raised an eyebrow at him.
He pouted. 'Hm, you got a point,' he rubbed his stomach. I was about to apologize again for hitting him but his eyes suddenly brightened, like it did with the bunny apples. 'Then how about a different approach?' He flashed a mischievous grin that made me shiver.
'What do you mean?' I eyed him suspiciously.
He slammed his hands on either side of my head, forcing me to lie vertically on the street wall. He began leaning closer to me. The thumping of heart accelerated beyond the limited speed.
'W-w-what are you...' I successfully stammered. I tried to push him away but to no avail. The familiar green eyes were smoldering me. I wanted to land another punch on him. This time, I was going to aim his jaw. But my insides were turning jell-o.
He stared into my eyes, trailing down to my lips, like he was going to devour it any second now.
'S-stop it, Gerard. I'm warning you...' I pretended to act tough.
'Sshh, don't worry. I don't plan on tainting my sexy, godly lips with your ungodly, mortal ones,' he smirked.
'Should I be thankful or should I punch you again?' What an egotistical f*cktard! What does he mean by 'ungodly, mortal ones' which, apparently, was his description of my lips.
He chuckled lightly. We were a few inches apart & I could clearly see that he was enjoying this.
'What do you want, Gerard Walker?' I growled.
'I just want to help a damsel in the middle of jealous fit-'
'Excuse me?'
'We both know you're in love with the prince so-'
'Y-you... How did- I am not in love with him!' My face heat up. How the hell did he knew about that?
'Oh, come on! I am not going to convince someone who's denying it with her last breath, okay? We both knewit's true, so shut up & let me act as your Cupid,' he said exasperatedly.
I scoffed, 'you mean act like some kind of criminal. Aren't you aware of our current position, Mr. Walker? I can lift my knee up & it can affect your ability to have children in the future,' I threatened.
'No, you wouldn't,' he glared at me coldly. Then he sighed; his breath wafted on my face. It smelled like red wine. 'Alright, how about a deal?'
I narrowed my eyes at him, 'what kind of deal?'
'It's nothing serious, really. Just a little entertainment. Okay, so, do you know that if I lean closer to you, it'll look like I'm kissing you from Takumi's point of view?'
'And what are you trying to imply?' The idea of Takumi seeing us together is already bad [the prince warned me about his cousin, remember?] but seeing us together & kissingis like barging on hell's gate.
'If Takumi wrenched me off from you within five seconds, you're going to confess to him,' he smiled like a senile old man. Then he added, 'because, believe it or not, that boy likes you, too. No, sorry. Let me rephrase that, Prince Takumi is in love with a pauper who goes by the name Ayuzawa Misaki,' he poked nose with his index finger.
Of course I wanted to believe him. Ibelieve him, actually. How many times did Takumi say he love me? How many times did he kiss me already? But with the lovey-lovey scene from the couple just a few meters away from us, I highly doubted my sense of faith.
'What if he doesn't? What's in it for me?' I whispered.
'Then I'll do whatever you want for three days. Anything, just say it. If you want me to run naked around the kingdom, then so be it,' he smiled naughtily.
'You're pretty damn sure with your deal, huh?' I chuckled & he joined me.
'So, deal?'
I thought for a second & I eventually nodded, 'deal.'
He smirked & dipped down his face on mine. I jerked away from him but I was caged on both sides with his arms. His nose was touching mine & his lips were hovering above my "ungodly, mortal ones". My darn heart was bursting with supernova thumping.
Gerard started counting in a low voice like he was about to detonate a bomb. 'In five... four... three... two-'
A shadow grew over us & poor Gerard Walker went skidding across the street. But despite the sudden attack, he had a clear triumph on his face.
I gulped. I lost. A certain murderous aura was radiating from someone within my 3-foot radius. I am so dead.I slowly looked up to meet Takumi's eyes, which burned with angry flames as if the fires of hell were burning through his eyes. I was sure he was gritting his teeth behind his tightly closed lips.
He was positively too madto speak.
Gerard smirked as he made his way back to our side of the street. I didn't miss how Takumi glared at him like he was about to summon all evil in the world to annihilate his cousin. Good thing, Gerard was smart enough to keep his distance.
'See, I told yah,' the 2nd prince grinned, much to Takumi's confusion & annoyance. 'Now, don't forget...' he winked at me & crinkled his eyes at Takumi before turning his back on us. He stuffed his hands in his pockets as he walked away leisurely.
'Misaki...'
A shudder ran through my body. I silently prayed before peeking through my eyelashes to look at him. His face was hard & his eyes were still flashing with deathly glint.
'What was that all about? What did he say? Was he kissing you?' He demanded slowly, carefully pronouncing every word.
Blush crept to my face, 'no! It's n-n-nothing!' And in my state of panic mixed with a kick of adrenalin, I bolted away like I'm the world's most wanted.
'Hey!' I heard him through my roaring ears. I looked back & Takumi was running after me.
That afternoon, I unofficially broke some Olympic records. I passed by the bench where he & his little b*tch were showing affection to each other. I didn't see her there, I wonder... No! Stop thinking about that! Right now, that doesn't matter! Just run for your life, Misaki!
'HEY!' Takumi called again. Damn, he was gaining fast.
'WHAT?!' I shouted back.
'Why are you running away?!'
'Because you're chasing me!'
'STOP RUNNING ALREADY!'
'WELL THEN, STOP CHASING ME!'
'MISAKI!'
I turned a corner & I cursed: dead end. Who in their right mind built this stupid wall in the middle of the road?
Takumi appeared at the arching entrance, panting slightly & he was looking like a victim of pink make-up attack.
'You...' he glared at me. I concentrated hard on embedding myself in the wall, begging it to lend me some space to hide in.
Takumi was almost had smoke coming out of his ears whether from anger or from running. Either way, I didn't want to know. Stupid Gerard, stupid Misaki. I shouldn't have that stupid deal. And now I'm facing absolute death by total humiliation.
'...you sure ran fast,' he exhaled sharply.
'I-I drink milk,' I said lamely. And successfully adding to my embarrassment, I might add.
Wham!
A sharp wind whipped & I found myself jailed between his arms. His eyes were stingingly bore into mine.
'Did he kiss you?' He said in a soft voice that possessed a deadly amount of venom.
I remained a frozen meat under his gaze.
'I told you to be careful & that means youstay away from him.' The way he said it was calm & pure concern but his words sent a high-pitched alarm in my ear.
Would you like to remind me who he was again? Because I don't remember giving him permission to act like he's my father. How dare he order me around? He's the prince, I am quite aware of it but even that royal title has its limitation. He abso-f*cking-lutely had norights to tell me what to do or not do.
My own temper got the best of me. Blood suddenly rushed to my head & I could feel a huge surge of anger coming. I shoved him hard on his chest which surprised him.
'Just who the hell do you think you are?!' I yelled. Oh, that felt good. 'I know you're the prince but that didn't give you any drop of right to tell me what to do!'
'Misaki...'
'Why do you care about what Gerard said? So what if he kissed me? It's none of royal business to mingle with my life, Prince Takumi!'
'Hey-'
'I never asked why you were flirting with that blonde b*tch, did I? I never interrupted your public display of affection with her, right? So stop acting like you're my father! Just go to that girl & spend your pathetic life smooching with her! Forget that I even exist-'
'Hey!'
I flinched from his strong voice. He stared at me with those emerald jewels & I suddenly felt helpless. I wanted to shrink on my knees & cry miserably.
Takumi held me gently by my shoulders & leveled his face on mine. I could tell that he was amused & trying to hold back a wide smile. It ticked a nerve & I was tempted to kick him where the sun doesn't shine.
'Misaki,' he said softly.
'What?' I grumbled stubbornly.
He smiled, 'are you jealous?'
My cheeks heated up like an eternal fire. 'O-o-of course not! W-why would I be jealous?! Arrogant bastard!'
'You know your nose turns red whenever you lie,' he smirked. I could feel he was pulling me towards him now. I tried to resist but his arms were so invitingly warm.
My hand flew to my nose instinctively. He laughed out loud, it sounded like a wind chime. I whimper frustratedly as I glared at him. I wanted to stomp my foot & yelled at him to stop teasing me.
'Aw, my Misa-chan is so cute when she's jealous,' Takumi brushed my cheek with his warm fingers. He engulfed me in his arms & squeezed me.
'S-shut up! I'm not jealous!' I struggled from his embrace.
'Stop lying, Misa-chan,' he sang annoyingly.
'I am not lying! Oh, let go of me, stupid pervert!'
'Nah, I won't. Not until you admit it.'
I dug my nails on either side of his ribs & he jerked. 'You are one hell of a thick-faced guy, you know that?!'
He loosened his grip on me & looked at me straight in the eyes, 'is that a 'yes'?'
'What 'yes'?'
'Do you admit that you're jealous?'
I nearly slapped him upside his head. God, he's so persistent! What does he get if I admit it? Was he going to earn a million?
'Argh! Why did I ever fell in love with you?!' I muttered angrily. Realizing my slip of tongue, I gasped & looked at him with wide eyes.
Prince Takumi's eyes sparkled & he had the most annoying smirk I'd ever seen in my life.
Uh-oh.
I held up my two hands like surrendering & nervously laughed, 'no, that's not what I meant. I-I-I mean... Its n-nothing, I was just-'
'Is there something you want to say to me, Misa-chan?' Takumi taunted seductively. He looked like he was glowing.
I bit my tongue. I shook my head vigorously. I slipped quickly from his grasp & backed away.
'Are you sure?' He asked.
His serious face made me thought for a moment; should I tell him? Should I confess? It was the deal, right? And I was not about to run away from that stupid deal. What if he rejected me? I'm making a fool of myself as my mind race with million possibilities per second.
Before I could open my mouth to speak, Takumi breathed exasperatedly. He stood up straight & smiled me. 'Okay. Maybe next time,' he ruffled my hair. His glow suddenly depleted & he looked a bit disappointed. 'You should go home now, it's getting dark.' He flashed me one wary smile & turned to walk away.
A horrible image appeared in my minds which involved Takumi & the blonde girl. It crushed my heart painfully as my mom's words came slamming on to me like a bullet train. [Let's just say I'm a clairvoyant; I can into the future, haha!]
If you continue to deny it then one day, you'll be waking up with a sack of regret weighing you down.
In another state of panic, I reached out & yanked his hand. I held my breath as he stared at me curiously.
'Misa-chan...?' He clasped my hand tightly, 'you're so cold. Are you alright? Are you sick?' He put his palm over my forehead but I brushed him away.
'Never mind my temperature, stupid!' I drew a shaky breath & forced my amber eyes to meet his emerald ones.
'Takumi...actually, t-there's something I n-need to tell you,' stupid teeth, stop chattering!I added mentally.
The prince smiled, encouraging me to continue. He was still holding my hand which didn't help me calm down.
This is it, Misaki. If you don't want to see your precious prince in the arms of someone else, better confess to him! It's now or never.
'If you're not yet ready to say it, I'm willing to wait. I don't want you to have a heart attack in front of me,' he chuckled. Somehow, it made me think that this guy knew something. He was about to drop my hand but I gripped on firmly.
'No! I...want to tell you now,' I said, almost pleading.
'Then say it,' Takumi urged gently.
I drew in another tank of oxygen & slowly breathe out. I shall not stutter, was my motto.
'Takumi,' I said so low he leaned a bit closer to hear me.
'Yes?' He whispered back.
'Do you know I hate your existence?'
He answered me with loud guffaws. Once he settled to light chuckles, I continued my rants.
'I hate the way you smile at me. I hate your perverted brain, your idiotic teasing & the times you always find a way to pester me. I hate the way you can make me ride in merry-go-round of emotions without even trying. I hate everything about you.' I closed my eyes & breathe again; I'm still standing on my feet, good. 'But you know, I hate myself more because... because despite the fact that I freaking hate you, I still-' I choked as waves of a million different emotions swirled inside me.
Takumi watched me like I'm the most beautiful movie ever produced. He was smiling like an angel, making me want him more.
'Takumi...'
'Hm?' He touched my cheek with his free hand.
I looked into his hypnotic eyes & dropped the bomb, 'I...I love you.'
Whoooooosh!
There goes my relief air. I closed my eyes as the heavy feeling in my heart was lifted. Ah, it felt so nice!
Takumi showed off his perfect white teeth as he smiled widely. He hugged me & this time, I didn't protest.
'I already know that.' He kissed my hair, stroking it through his fingers.
'Y-you know?' I asked innocently.
'You're like an open book, Misaki. Even if you don't realize it sooner, everyone can read you as easily as they can read alphabet,' he explained softly.
'Damn it,' I muttered.
He cupped my chin & angled my face to have a better look at my tomato-red cheeks. He rested his forehead on mine & said very slowly, like a sleepy mumble. 'I love you, too.'
My blush doubled. I suddenly felt like I can fly. God, I must be crazy.
'I sort of knew that already,' I countered hesitantly.
'Yes, I did tell you several times,' he kissed the tip of my nose. I'm quite aware that we're in the middle of a public road where anyone might see us & we were closer than the allowed public proximity of individuals. Honestly, I didn't care at all.
'Are you saying the truth?' I asked, though I already knew the answer.
'Of course...' he breathed. Please take note that we're talking with our foreheads sticking together.
For the first time that day, I smiled. All of my 'what if's vanished from my mind. I was so happy I told him. I made a mental note to thank Gerard for setting up the stupid deal. But stupid as it may, it was really, truly worth it.
'So...you're my girlfriend now?' Takumi asked.
An evil plan was forming its way in my brain. I pretended to think.
Then I smirked, 'hmm, I'd like to see how the prince of Zelawien court a girl. Don't think that since I love you, you can easily make me your girlfriend. Men should prove their feelings to the women they love. And please bear in that perverted mind of yours that I am so not going to make this easy for you.'
My gorgeous prince pouted, 'aw, Misa-chan is a little S.'
'S?' I questioned. What the hell is an S?
'Well, that's okay since I'm an M,' he grinned.
'Huh?' My frown deepened. Was he speaking in his alien language?
He laughed. 'So naive,' he mumbled. 'But anyway,' he pulled away & stood up straight. 'If you want it the hard way, then...'
Takumi caught my wrists & kissed me faster than I could blink my eyes. It was a strange kiss; full of sincere love yet full of unmasked lust.
He whispered deadly alluring, 'then I'm going all out to make sure you're mine.'
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10/19/12 OWARI
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SORA'S RAMBLING CORNER:
MINNA-SAAAAA~N! Genki desu ka? :)
Longest chapter I ever wrote [as of now]. I'm not really good at writing the dialogues but I hope you like it!
Now, before I forgot [again], does anyone of you read the manga "Akagami no Shirayuki Hime" by Akizuki Sorata? Yes, that one. That is where I base the setting of this story; the kingdom, the castle structure, the forests, especially their outfits & other such things. If you don't know that manga [or you don't like to read manga], at least scan through the pictures so you can get the atmosphere of the story.
And also, if you don't know what I mean about "S" & "M", its "Sadist" & "Masochist". Sorry about my twisted sense of humor, haha!
Uh, so...that's all, I think? Please check out the manga :)
Sorry for the mistakes I overlooked. And I hope you didn't get bored in reading this extra long chapter.
For those who always read, reviewed, followed & add HIMTP to their favorites, my million thanks as always. I love you guys!
Ja, let the courting begin!