Please forgive me! I know I said I would update sometime last week, but I have been so busy lately. Sports, homework, tests, and a drama to perform has put a lot of stress on me and leaving me barely anytime to write. I have also been sick, so I did not feel like writing then. Right now, I am disabled at the moment… again… because I sprained my ankle, so I can't do sports leaving me some time to type this. I hope you will enjoy this. The chapter is short, but I believe you will love it!

Thank you for the gift EbonyRose51! This is another chapter dedicated to you!

"Masamune, the scenery is stunning! I can stay here and gaze into the horizon forever. When the sun is setting, it is truly beautiful to see." As Ritsu said this, his eyes twinkled with contentment. Masamune's face beamed with happiness when he heard Ritsu's words. He was completely delighted to know his angel loves where he had brought him. Masamune walked forward toward Ritsu and wrapped his arm around his beloved's slender waist and gazed out in to the horizon, watching the sun disappear slowly into the sea and the pastel colors that painted the skies fade away into the night.

Wondering how the two got here? Lets think back to two days ago.

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As the next few weeks passed, everybody except Masamune went back home. Since An-chan and Arata live in the Divine Kingdom and also fairly close, leaving meant, 'Bye! See you soon!'

During the weeks, Masamune seemed to be lost in thought often. Even when Ritsu asked him why he was so dazed all the time; Masamune would just wave it off as nothing. For several days, Masamune would disappear during the afternoon for a few hours and arrive back just before dinner had started with enough time to freshen up and give Ritsu a small little kiss, which often turned out into a make-out session and a lot of groping.

One day, Masamune did not vanish mysteriously from the castle; instead he was sitting in the garden with Ritsu on a log. The two were in the deepest parts of the garden. Trees covered the area in all directions, except for a small rock path. In front of them was a small river flowing quietly. Behind them was the blooming cherry blossom tree. Its petals fell one by one in a slow and swaying movement. Each petal floating gracefully with the winds that carry it, leaving its sweet fragrance in its trail. Each petal representing something new to come.

The two men sat in silence for a while, just hearing the calming noises of nature. Then, all the sudden Masamune asked a question. He asked, "Ritsu, do you want to go somewhere for a few days?"

Ritsu cocked his head sideways in confusion. "What?"

Masamune repeated, "Do you want to go somewhere for a few days? Like a vacation."

Ritsu furrowed his eyes and asked, "Why?"

Masamune raised his eyebrows and asked, "Do you remember what day is coming up?"

Ritsu thought about it, but he could not recall any special day, so he shook his head.

Masamune started to chuckle and Ritsu was even more confused now and slightly annoyed at the fact he was being laughed at for whatever reason.

Ritsu hissed, "What is so funny?"

Masamune was trying to stop, but in the end his laughter escalated. When he finally was able to calm down, his face was slightly red from all the laughter.

Ritsu asked irritably, "What is so funny?"

Masamune tried not laugh again and was able to just barely say, "R-Ritsu, your birthday is coming up soon."

At that moment, it dawned on Ritsu. He screeched, "WHAT!"

Masamune was now a little more composed than before. He asked, "When was the last time you checked the calendar? Today is already March 25, so I was wondering whether or not you want to go somewhere special."

Ritsu was contented to know Masamune remembered when his birthday was. He let a light blush splash his cheeks. Ritsu stuttered out, "O-okay, b-but where?"

Masamune smirked at this question and responded, "To the most beautiful places in the world. Just you and me. Alone…Nobody else…"

Reading in between the lines, there was obviously a hidden meaning in between the words, but Ritsu just blinked. Sometimes, the brunette was too dense to understand what Masamune's real intentions were. Of course those objectives are not only the reason. He is sincere about wanting to be alone and spending time with his beloved.

Ritsu stared at Masamune for sometime before returning an answer. "Umm… Okay… I…uhh… get it."

Masamune's grin grew wider and chuckled slightly. Then, he switched to looking at Ritsu with gentle and loving eyes and said, "Ritsu, I love you. Always remember that."

Ritsu let a small smile grace upon his lips and a darker blush to appear. "I know… I love you too… Masamune…"

Masamune moved his hands to intertwine his fingers with Ritsu's. Here, in the silence the two sat and embraced the sweet and loving aura the others released.

When dinner arrived, Ritsu and Masamune appeared in high spirits. Although Kiyomi and Atushi knew the reason why the two were like this, she asked why the two were so cheerful.

"Ritsu, what has happened recently to put in such a good mood?"

Ritsu replied joyfully, "Mother, Father, Masamune told me he wanted to go on a trip with me for my birthday! Would it be alright if we went?"

Kiyomi giggled and Atushi chuckled at this question. Atushi responded, "Of course, my son. We already knew that Masamune-kun was going to ask you."

Ritsu's expression turned into a shocked one, while Masamune let another smirk curl onto his lips.

Ritsu shouted, "W-what? W-why?"

Masamune turned towards his first love and said with the smirk still plastered on his face, "I had to ask for their permission, you know. Don't worry I did not tell them any explicit details of what I wanted to do to you on the vacation."

Ritsu flushed with embarrassment, so he shrieked, "S-shut up!"

Kiyomi and Atushi started to laugh when watching the scene before their eyes. Interactions between Ritsu and Masamune are always so hilarious since one tends to get flustered easily, while the other likes to tease.

In order to calm his calm his lover, Masamune raked his hand through Ritsu's brown, silky locks. Feeling this familiar motion always made Ritsu relax and only think about the soothing hands running through his hair.

Kiyomi and Atushi enjoyed watching the small intimate gesture between the two lovers. It gave them the pleasure to the see the happiness and understanding the two hold for each other.

Soon dinner was over and preparations were being made for the trip. On March 27, the day of Ritsu's birthday, the two were about to depart. Before that though, everyone in the Divine Castle wished their prince a happy birthday. Letters and presents from all friends and family from different kingdoms arrived to be opened. Kiyomi and Atushi gave Ritsu and Masamune both big hugs and 'Good Bye! See you soon! When you two get back, there will be a huge belated birthday for you, Ritsu.' When the two were about to aboard the carriage, Kiyomi and Atushi shouted two last words.

"Good Luck!"

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What is that suppose to mean?

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Now lets slip back into present time.

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At this moment, night time has encaged the Earth and the stars showered the night sky. Gentle breezes glide through the Earth's atmosphere. The most perfect night.

Currently, surrounded by the perfection of Earth, Ritsu and Masamune are taking a midnight stroll. The lovers chat about the most trivial things and admire the bright stars in the dark sky.

Masamune says, "Happy Birthday, my Ritsu."

Ritsu twirled around and stared at Masamune with tender eyes and gave soft smile. He replied, "Thank you, Masamune."

Masamune returns the thanks with a smile and says, "Ritsu, I want to take you somewhere."

Ritsu answered, "Alright."

Masamune grasped Ritsu hands and tangled their fingers together. He guided Ritsu along to their destination. Ritsu constantly asked, "Where are we going?"

Masamune's response would always be the same. "Be patient."

When they arrived at their destination, it was hill, which led a field of beautiful and colorful flowers, even though it was hard to see them under the dark sky.

Masamune turned towards Ritsu and made eye contact. He said, "Look out into the field."

When Ritsu gazed over the hill, he spotted something that surprised him. In the field of flowers, a sea of purple fluorescent flowers shimmered brilliantly. As he admired the luminescent flowers from afar, Ritsu realized it spelled a message and read it.

"小野寺律、あなたは私と結婚するのだろうか？ ("Onodera Ritsu, will you marry me?")

After reading the message, Ritsu let a loud gasp and swiftly turned to meet Masamune's eyes, which were sparkling with love.

"Do you love the flowers? These are called Galassia flowers. The only flowers that glow in the dark."

Ritsu was still in complete in shock from the message. He could not utter out a single word to describe how he is feeling.

Masamune continued, "I love you. I want to always be with you. I don't ever want to be separated from you. I know we promised to always be with each other, but now I want to seal this promise for eternity."

Masamune got down on one knee; he reached out into his pocket and from it appeared an emerald colored box. When he opened it, the most beautiful ring was revealed. The ring is made of a gold band. Encrusted in it are emeralds and diamonds. Emeralds because it was the color of Ritsu's eye- color, but also because it symbolizes love. Diamonds because it means a bond and destiny together. On the inside of the ring, beautiful letters are engraved on it and the letters say, "I love you, forever and eternally."

Masamune asked lovingly, "Onodera Ritsu, will you marry me?"

Leaving at that because I need to do something else. Anyways, Galassia flowers are actually real. I looked it up online because I wanted to know if there are glow in the dark flowers, so I could use it for the story. I saw a picture, It is so beautiful! Okay! I will try my best to post this week again! Bye! Love and Kisses!