"Are you sure Kiba?" I asked him as he looked at himself in the mirror. After much time we finally had him all ready for the dinner this evening.

"Not really." He answered with a chuckle. Kiba was wearing a clean, white button up shirt with a black tie, and black pants. No one seemed to have any dress shoes that fit, so I had Aaron run out and get a pair of black sneakers for him. Deena had suggested he combed his hair and gel it back a little, and with much arguing he agreed. He was also wearing a sweet-smelling cologne, and I hadn't minded that change.

"You really don't have to do this all for me." I argued, "If my mom can't see that your perfect the way-"

"No." Kiba replied sternly, "I won't take that risk."

"Alright," I agreed with a sigh. Kiba turned his back to the mirror, and put his hands on his hips.

"So how do I look?" He replied with a high voice and did a twirl. I laughed and put my arms around his waist from behind. We both looked into the mirror smiling for a second before answering.

"You look handsome, but I think we need to work on your girl impression," I joked and let go of him. "But when we get back, we're messing up that hair of yours." I turned to grab my shoes, but with one swift movement his arm was around my waist to pull me to him.

"That can be arranged." He teased quietly and my face became hot. He laughed as I lifted my hands to his head.

"Matter of fact..." I mumbled as I tussled my fingers through his hair a bit. When I was finished I reached to his sleeves and began to roll them up a little.

"Are you sure?" He asked as he looked over his shoulder as we turned towards the mirror to see ourselves once more. "I don't want to look non-presentable. I mean that dousche-bag Ren is probably going to be all fancy an-" I put a finger to his lips, and puckered my lips. I took my finger from his lips and moved my hands down his neck, and began to toy with his tie.

"I think you look fantastic," I whispered as seductively as I could manage, "And by the way, I love the cologne." This time Kiba's face turned red, and I smiled. He grinned and kissed me gently on the lips before taking my hand.

"Alright let's do this."


Kiba put on a great act at dinner that night. He spoke politely, and made sure to have the perfect table manners in front of everyone. I took notice to my mother's reactions to his behavior. She definitely seemed stunned at his sudden transformation from the mutt she had referred him to earlier. My father smiled and gave me a thumbs up a few times during the meal. By the time dessert came most of the family around our seats were having discussions with Kiba. I stole a few glances at Ren who looked pissed beyond belief. A few times my mother and aunt talked about the wedding preparations in front of everyone. Kiba had been much more calm about the whole situation than I was... until our new fiances had an announcement.

"Excuse me everyone." Ren replied as he stood up from his seat. Emit rose lazily next to him, and put his hands into his pockets. Ripley was seated right next to me, and she grabbed my hand nervously. We looked at each other before turning our glances back to the men. I looked to my mother who smiled gleefully. Kiba next to me was glaring daggers at Ren who was smiling at Kiba as if saying I have her and you never will. Oh crap this is going to be bad... I thought. "Emit and I would like to make a toast to our lovely, and beautiful new brides." Ren picked up each of their glasses, and handed Emit his. "To Queen Hazel Macerra and Princess Ripley Zukko." Everyone at the table put their drinks in the air, and repeated after Ren; everyone except Kiba. Before Ren sat down he took the opportunity to call Kiba out. "Is there a problem Kiba?" Kiba grinned maniacally and stood up.

"Yeah there is." He said.

"Kiba..." I whispered and pulled on his pants but he ignored me.

"How do we know that Ren is really in love with her? Maybe he wants her money, and to be King." Some people gasped and my mother laughed loudly.

"Kiba, darling, that's preposterous!" She exclaimed with a laugh, "Of course he loves Hazel. I interviewed him didn't I? And why neglect Emit?"

"Because from what I understand Ripley and Emit had no choice." Kiba explained, "Ren here could be a lying, fake-"

"And why bring this up now, Kiba?" Ren responded from across the table. "You're just angry I got the girl." Kiba snorted, and glared his eyes but didn't speak. Ren continued his argument further when Kiba didn't answer. "How do we know you love her? Maybe you're blaming me to cover up yourself."

"I don't need to pretend because I've loved her since we were six years old," Kiba explained. He then turned and stared at me in awe, and I smiled back at him. When he continued his voice was soft with no trace of anger. "When we shared lemonade in the summer, and played on the monkey bars, and every time she beat me in a match it only made me admire her more." Deena and Ripley next to me 'awed,' and I held back the happy tears that threatened to cascade down my cheeks. The adorable moment was cut short but Ren's sudden laughter.

"That's a bunch of bullshit." He said and my mother's jaw dropped, and Vinzent put a hand over his daughter's ears, as well as Aaron did to his child. Kiba's mood turned angry again, and I could sense he was gonna hurt someone.

"Yeah wanna say that to my face asshole?"

"Maybe I will mutt." They continued to bicker as I tried to think of something to say to stop it. Think, Hazel Taryn, whatever, think! I only could think of one thing, so it was my only option.

"BOYS!" I exclaimed, and stood up. I banged my hand on the table, and all the commotion stopped. "I won't marry either of you! Stop!" Kiba's eyes went wide and I looked at him angrily. He sighed and sat down quickly.

"Your highness-" Ren pleaded but I silenced him.

"I mean it, Ren!" Ren immediately sat, and no one spoke for the rest of the meal.


Kiba and I walked quietly back to my bedroom. He'd been given his own room at the castle but he spent his nights secretly in mine. When we entered my room he immediately undid his tie, and threw off his shoes. I took off my heels and let my hair down from its braid. As I took off my jewelry in front of my big mirror, I took a glance at Kiba who was laying on my bed. He was on his back, and his hands were behind his head. I finished taking off my earrings, and fixed my dress. It was my only dress I owned that fell only to my kness, however it was still a little poofy. I turned around and joined him on the bed. I lied down right next to him, and still neither of us said a word. The deadly silence was finally cut by Kiba's quiet voice.

"Did you mean it?" He asked hoarsely, "What you said about not marrying either of us?" I perched myself on my elbow and looked at him. He was still staring at the ceiling but his chocolate colored eyes were glossy. He finally looked at me after a few seconds.

"Are you crying again?" I teased and he grinned a little. His right hand came out from behind his head and rubbed my arm.

"No," He whispered, "I was just worried. I don't know what I'd do if you didn't marry me."

"Kiba I might not be able to." I said sadly. Kiba sat up, too, and kissed my forehead. He shook his head and I raised an eyebrow.

"Would that be the only reason why? That you aren't allowed to?"

"Yes." I answered almost immediately. Kiba suddenly got up, and I sat with my feet hanging off my bed. Once he was standing in front of me he held out his hand. I placed mine in his and stood up thinking he wanted to dance. He didn't. Suddenly he got down on his knee, and I gasped. "Oh Kiba don't..."

"No, I want a promise." Kiba replied gently before beginning, "Queen Hazel Taryn Macerra I promise that if we're married I will love you forever however long forever is. I'm going to do everything right this time, and I'm not going to let you go. If we can be married will you please be my wife?" I wiped the tears from my eyes and nodded.

"Yes, yes!" I responded and jumped into his arms. "Kiba I love you. I promise I'll figure out a way." He kissed me passionately, and I felt the wetness of a tear drip onto my cheek. I pulled away and laughed. "You don't need to cry, too."

"Maybe I'm more sensitive about things than you know, and it was only one tear." He said, "Oh and didn't you promise we'd mess up my hair?"

"That's correct." I said and shook his hair with my hands. "There its messy now." Kiba frowned childishly.

"That's not what I meant." Kiba replied and stuck out his bottom lip. I raised an eyebrow and grinned.

"Oh really," I cooed, "Is this-" I stopped to run my fingers through out his hair, and down the back of his neck. "-What you meant?" I felt Kiba shiver against my touch but he smiled, and leaned his head towards mine. He pressed his warm lips to my neck, and I played with his hair.

"This is totally against the rules." Kiba whispered in my ear when he pulled away. I grabbed a fistful of his hair, and pulled his head back gently so I could see his face.

"I don't follow the rules." I mumbled and pressed my lips onto his. He scooped me up bridal style and I kept my grip around his neck. Our lips still moved together as he sat down on my bed. I unhooked my lips from his, and pushed him down on his back. He scooted up more so his legs weren't hanging off. Thank god I decided to wear this dress tonight, I thought as I straddled his waist. I threw off his tie and undid his shirt buttons as his hands held my waist. When he finally pulled me down on top of him so we could kiss, it began to get really heated. I pulled his sleeves off his shoulders, and tossed his shirt on the ground. His hands began to snake under my dress until he grabbed my ass with one hand. The other hand went freely to my back and un zippered my dress until that was on the ground as well. All of this without breaking lip contact. Suddenly, Kiba pulled away and I tried to put our lips back together but he stopped me. "What's wrong Kiba?" I asked as I gently moved my hands up and down his bare stomach. He shivered before continuing.

"Are you-sure about this?" He asked as I kissed his neck.

"What? About marrying you?"

"No about what's going on right now." Kiba explained. I looked down at our bodies tangled and finally realized what was happening. I'm only in a bra and underwear. I let out a shaky breathe and thought for a moment before answering.

"I'm sure." I answered with a smirk, "Haven't I waited five years for you?" Kiba grinned and gave me a quick peck.

"Alright." He answered as I pressed my lips once more to his, and my hands slowly unbuttoned his pants.


I woke up the next morning by Kiba's snoring. As I opened my eyes I noticed the sun was almost risen up at about mid-day. I turned my head the opposite direction to see him sleeping so peacefully it was adorable. I smiled as I remembered when we were younger, and slept together in the most innocent way of the word. Now we slept together in, not so much, the most innocent way. I felt a nudge on my arm and turned again to see Ava staring at me with her big brown eyes.

"Mm, morning girl." I mumbled and pet behind her ears. "What's up?" She barked and I shushed her. I look over my shoulder to see Kiba beginning to waken because of her noise. "Good morning sleepy head." He opened his eyes, and smiled when he saw my face.

"Morning beautiful." He answered with a yawn. I kissed his forehead, and got up out of bed. I quickly slipped on one of my sundresses, and picked up my dress off the floor to hang it back up. I brushed through my knotted hair, and applied a bit of makeup. I put on some flip flops and opened the door.

"Where-" Kiba began but paused to yawn again, "You going?"

"I'll be right back, babe, the kids are hungry." I said. Kiba's eyes went wide and I laughed. "I meant the dogs." Kiba laughed too and opened his arms. I raised an eyebrow and he called me over. I rolled my eyes playfully, went back to my bed, and curled up in his arms for a second. He kissed me gently, and I pulled away quickly. "Haven't you had enough for one night?" I joked.

"I could never have enough of you." Kiba whispered and he kissed me again. Our kiss was interrupted by a voice at the door.

"Better keep your door shut if you're going to be playing that game." The girl said. I jumped off of Kiba and turned around to see Ripley and Deena grinning.

"God! Don't scare me like that!" I shouted. They completely ignored my comment and turned to Kiba.

"Hm don't you have your own room?" Deena asked him.

"I thought he did, Dee." Ripley answered and looked at my sister, "Maybe they were a little busy last night, and he forgot to leave." I smacked a hand to my forehead, and groaned.

"Morning ladies." Kiba replied with a grin. He began to pull the covers away from his body, and the two of them shrieked.

"KIBA!" Deena yelled and Kiba stopped. He laughed loudly, and I giggled beside him.

"Relax." He said, "I have my boxers on." With that he threw the covers off him, and wrapped his arms around my waist. "So what's the agenda for today?" Ripley rolled her eyes and Deena smiled.

"Well we came here to show Taryn something, but if you two..." Deena began but stopped.

"No!" I yelled a bit too loudly, "We don't have any plans! What's going on?"

"We found out a secret that we want you to see." Ripley answered. "You in?" Before I could answer Kiba exclaimed,

"An adventure? I'm totally in."

"Alright well you get dressed and meet us in the kitchen, 'kay?" I said. He nodded and kissed me quickly, before running into the bathroom to change into some clothes. I looked to my cousins and new I was in for it now. As we walked down to the kitchen with the dogs behind us they couldn't help but be curious.

"So what really happened last night?" Deena asked.

"None of your business." I teased and tapped her nose. She shooed my hand away and frowned.

"Look we already know he spends the nights with you." Ripley responded with a laugh, "We were only teasing until you slapped your forehead and totally gave away that something went down."

"Hah what are you two now? Detectives?" I joked.

"You're cornered now, sis." Deena mimicked and poked my nose. I laughed and pulled them aside. I looked around to make sure no one was in earshot.

"We... had sex." I mumbled and ran down the stairs. I could hear their shouts and squeals from behind me as they tried to catch up with me. It had already been a minute before they joined me in the kitchen. I couldn't contain a smile as Ripley spun me around and saw her bright expression.

"You're kidding right?" Ripley asked happily. I bit my lip and shook my head. The two of them squealed a little before I shushed them.

"No one can know, got it?"

"You, like, have to get married now!" Deena exclaimed. I laughed, and decided to tell them the rest. When I finished telling them how he had "proposed" they screeched even more.

"Tar you have to marry him!" Deena exclaimed.

"Marry who?" Someone asked. The three of us turned our glances to the doorway and saw Kiba standing there. As he walked towards us I took the time to notice that he was dressed in a blue collared shirt, matching plaid shorts and his black sneakers. When he hugged me I smelled the new cologne I really liked.

"Well look what the wind dragged in." Ripley teased as she pulled him from my arms and the two of the girls circled him. He looked at me confusingly and I mouthed an apology to him. "Aren't you a rule breaker."

"Awe you told them!" Kiba moaned.

"Sorry!" I exclaimed, "They've picked up a new hobby of being detectives." Kiba grinned, put his hand in his pockets, and watched as they eyed him.

"Well I hope you know you gotta marry her now." Deena teased, "Good luck." She poked a finger at his chest, and he smiled at me.

"All part of the plan." said Kiba and I fake gasped.

"So you were just using me!" I exclaimed as they let him go from their little circle. His arms wrapped around my waist, and he kissed me quickly.

"No it's called blackmail." He answered with a chuckle. I slapped his cheek lightly, and laughed.

"Lovebirds, we gonna get going?" Ripley asked.

"Yeah sure." I said, "Just let me-" I looked for the dogs to see them eating the dog food from the bag. Most of the food had fallen on the floor, but Ari and Akamaru didn't mind cleaning that up. "Oh well seems like they're good sooo let's go."

"Alright but what you see in the next ten minutes or so is not to be repeated." Ripley warned as she led us through the back of the castle, across the garden, and out the back gates that led to the town.