Disclaimer: Still not mine...but at least I have this AU!


Gii and Takumi weren't the only ones happy with their bond-mate. Misu and Shingyouji had a much different sort of relationship but there was still a growing feeling of love behind it – although it was very hard to tell that Misu was displaying anything, considering he was usually a stoic stone-wall.

Shingyouji brought a new life to the Misu clan and had quickly endeared himself to everyone – the subjects, the family and the staff alike. The family had been impressed to find out that he could defend himself rather well if the need arose, as he practiced a form of martial arts called kendo and was surprisingly adapt at swordplay as well.

The reasoning for needing to know these things was a bit sobering, however. It was no secret that the Shingyouji clan was undergoing quite a bit of turmoil, but no one would have thought that the Prince would have to learn to defend himself because no one else would. It was a telling sign that the guards of the Shingyouji clan's nobles were just as fed up as everyone else – enough so to not do their jobs properly and defend the heir to the best of their abilities.

"I'm fine now," Shingyouji reassured everyone who fussed over him at this news. "I'm here now, with my new family. It's already worlds better than my clan's home."

The young Prince stuck to Misu's side like glue. The two were rather inseparable – which most found adorable. Misu found it annoying, but tolerated it, as this was his chosen bond-mate and while he was a bit of a loudmouth and had too much energy, Shingyouji had stolen his cold heart.

It was because of this closeness that Misu discovered his favorite way to get Shingyouji to be quiet – and the resulting fluster was probably one of the most adorable things he'd seen.

Shingyouji tended to ramble – either to fill the silence, because he liked the sound of his voice, or it was just a thing he did without realizing. Whatever the case was, Misu could tolerate it for short bursts and then he would get snappish.

This often resulted in Shingyouji demonstrating the best kicked-puppy expression that Misu had ever seen on anyone. While he wouldn't outwardly show it, inwardly he would feel just a tiny bit horrible for making his fiancée feel like that.

But the best way to shut him up and leave them both happy was to kiss the other senseless.

Misu wondered sometimes if Shingyouji rambled on purpose just to get some breath-stealing kisses. He wouldn't put it past the other Prince as Shingyouji could be rather crafty.


Misu smirked to himself as he watched the blush overtaking Shingyouji's face – the other having been rendered speechless for the moment by a kiss. The younger boy's eyes were comically wide, adding to his adorableness factor.

"You were being noisy again, Shingyouji," Misu murmured, his voice a husky purr. "Or were you doing it on purpose, pet?"

The resulting squeak and furthering of the blush confirmed what he'd somewhat suspected.

"How cute," the Misu Prince hummed thoughtfully. They were alone at the moment, servants elsewhere and the door to the small library/study was shut. No one would bother them here. He tugged Shingyouji over to one of the long couches, pushing the other down onto it before kneeling above him.

Shingyouji readily obeyed, so adorable and submissive when he was flustered.

"Good boy," Misu purred, smirking a bit more.

He then leaned down to kiss his betrothed again and leave him even more breathless.


Shingyouji couldn't believe how lucky he had ended up being. It had been a rather cheesy love at first sight when he'd met Misu at the Emperor's party. Fortunately, the cheese seemed to have been mutual and now here he was, betrothed and in a much healthier home.

He worried for his home, however. Although his parents had been less than supportive, they were still his parents and he felt some bit of love for the two of them. How were their clan lands doing? He knew that things were very unruly and that he was a reason for the people not rebelling. But now that he was here, what was going on? He'd sent a letter upon his arrival here at the Misu clan but had not gotten a response.

While things were beyond perfect here and his husband-to-be was the best possible distraction – he still found himself feeling just the tiniest bit homesick. Hopefully things were not falling into complete ruin. He wasn't ready to inherit an entire land yet.

The concern for his home grew with each passing day and while things with Misu continued to be amazing and wonderful, Misu himself was starting to notice that his fiancée was elsewhere in his thoughts.

They lay together one night, the smaller cuddled close. Misu was idly playing with Shingyouji's dark hair.

"Shingyouji, you seem to be occupied with something lately," the older Prince murmured. "Is there something troubling you, pet?"

"I've just been thinking about home," the younger replied with a soft sigh. "I'm worried that things are going badly now that I'm away from there. I know my people were holding off on uprising because I was there – I guess they liked me more than my parents. And with the King and Queen not even getting along with each other...it's just a ticking time bomb...and I haven't heard back yet from my letter."

"Give it time, pet. It hasn't been long and letters take time to get places. Let's give it a couple more days and then we'll see about finding out more information. I want you to be happy here, not worried." He especially didn't want the younger to be concerned with a home that hadn't taken good care of him. He did understand the reasoning behind the others worry, but Misu was quite happy that Shingyouji was here and not there now.

"If you say so," Shingyouji murmured, not sounding entirely convinced. "I just hope there's truly nothing wrong. I would rather be worrying for no reason."


A/N: So here's a short chapter of Misu/Shingyouji fluff that no one asked for! I felt like they deserved a little bit of spotlight. Thanks as always for the continued support and see you next chapter!