I'm sorry that this story isn't in to the details. I don't… describe their shirts and stuff. Because I hate doing that. And, as I say it every time, use your imagination.

Disclaimer: Don't need to repeat… No own… It'll be a recorder for the next few disclaimers…

Chapter 3: Gathering Up My Courage

I've been thinking, you know, it's been nearly three years since I fell for her, so maybe… I should… you know… tell her or something.

But I'm a prince, and she's a villager. I know the villager thing shouldn't come in between us, and Dad… kinda approved.

But the real problem is… What if she doesn't like me back? But… Well, a lot of people kinda fell for the King and the Prince, so maybe… she does like me.

But… I don't know…

Wait… What if… Of course! Why didn't I think of this before?

Because I'm stupid.

Okay, it's 6 already now, better take my shower.

-After showering-

I wanna use this. I know it isn't the best looking clothes I have, but I feel comfortable in it.

And then, use this stupid crown.

A few years ago, when me and Dad wanted to 'walk around town', Dad forced me to wear this crown, and I was crying my brains out, screaming 'No!' and making Dad mad.

He said that we're supposed to wear it because we need to be a 'good example for our people' or something like that. Heh.

I don't want to make him mad again, so better make him happier.

Okay, there. 'Perfect'.

Time to 'walk around the market'. Really. With Yuki. I frowned. And Tohru. Sigh.

I walked, and zigzagged, through the halls, down stairs, you know, and knocked on Dad's bedroom door.

Surprisingly, he's there. "Yes?" Hm… Not busy, eh?

I slowly opened the door and peeked in. I frowned. Okay, why am I frowning a lot very early in the morning?

I saw Dad sitting at his huge desk that is filled to the sides with mountains of paper, but he was happy and smiling.

"Yes, son?" He stood up and walked towards the door. I went in and stood next to the door. "My, my. You're all dressed up." He smiled.

Sometimes he just freaks me out.

"Well, I…" I wanna cancel everything right now. No walk, no 'visit', no whatever. I'm so nervous.

Dad's eyes lit up. And he smiled, again. Uh-oh. "Yes, of course. Meeting my future daughter-in-law is a great thing. And it's nearly eight, too. Invite her over, will you, son?"

I blushed and clenched my fists. "I… I…" Oh! This is shit, man! "We're… We're not sure if she's your… daughter-in-law… Father! I haven't even talked to her yet. Just… Don't make me more embarrassed than I already am!"

I stomped out off the room, feeling… Wait. Dad allowed me to go out?" Good luck! And bring about a dozen guards with you!" he said to me, and I blushed yet again and stomped off downstairs.

Guards… Of course. Then this wouldn't be just me and two girls… Sigh…

I knocked on the 'Guards Only' door… Why am I knocking? This is my house. Dad's castle, actually, but… still. Why did I knock?

I opened the door and walked in. The three dozen guards that were sitting around the table suddenly stood up and bowed to me. "Good morning, Sire," they chorused, and the head guard walked to me. "What brings you here, Sire?"

I'm not really close to them, but we get along. "Well, I want to walk around in the market, and Father said to bring about a dozen guards with me."

The head guard bowed. "A dozen guards coming right up."

"Ten."

He smiled. "Eleven."

I sighed, defeated. "Fine." I really didn't want there to be a crowd, but… as long as I get to walk around with her.

Me and the eleven guards exited the castle grounds. Puny me surrounded by those big giants. They're the best, though.

Ah… Eight. Right on time.

Not long later, we arrived at the square's gates, and the nearest villagers stared in disbelief. In a split second they ran off everywhere, screaming, "The Prince! The Prince! The Prince is here!"

I really hate to make surprise visits. They would always be screaming that. The last time was about… four years ago.

I smiled to everyone as I walked in, and they bowed to me. "Um… Mina… Please… You don't need to be formal…" Dad would kill me if he knew I said that. "Please." Some people stood straight, smiling at me, and the others still bowed, thinking that if they don't respect me, their head will be gone.

Like that's gonna happen in this kingdom.

Everyone scurried back to their shops and did their business.

I quickly walked to the shop, and saw a flash of grey/ purple hair. My heart skipped a couple of beats, and I stopped at a shop not far from her, and pretended to inspect and like the bangles and… other girly accessories there.

I slowly walked to… Okay, I think I'm gonna die now.

Both of them bowed to me, clearly saying, "Good morning, Sire."

I bowed my head to them. "Good morning." I tried to keep my eyes off her. Oh my God, she's even prettier up close. Oh, damn, I'm going haywire. I gulped. "Would… Would you two beautiful ladies care to… show me around?" I smiled at her.

I seriously can't keep my eyes off her. She is blushing now. Oh… How I wish I could just nibble on her reddened cheeks…

Tohru's eyes were wide, and she was gasping. "L-Ladies?" She looked over to Yuki, wanting to say something, but Yuki calmed her down.

"It's okay, Tohru." She smiled at me.

Oh God… I'm melting… Please help me. Please let me melt in her arms. Please.

"Of course, Sire." She walked to my right side, and Tohru on my left, and they showed me around. And I mean, showed me around.

It was four pm by the time we finished. Of course we stopped by all of the shops and talked to everyone. I didn't realize there were a lot of shops here.

We were already on our way to where we started, and we passed a flower shop. I stopped and bought two beautiful red roses, thorn free, and I gave each to the girls.

"Ladies, I really enjoyed everything today." Really. Not just their companies, but I enjoyed my visit as well. "I must be going now. M'lady?"

I extended my right hand to Tohru, and she gave me hers and I kissed it.

Okay. If I faint now, I won't be able to taste her cool hand on mine. Be calm.

Yuki gave me her hand, and I kissed it longer than I did Tohru's, all the while looking into her beautiful eyes.

She's blushing. And I think I'm gonna die in pure bliss because of her beauty.

I realized that my lips have been pressed to her hand for about a minute, and I quickly let go of it, and bowed to the both of them.

I quickly walked away, trying to hide the growing smile on my face. The guards helped me. They know, and I don't care. They surrounded me, and I grinned like I've never grinned before in my life.

Everything for the rest of that day passed like a breeze. I think Dad talked to me once.

"One long kiss for the wasted three years," he said.

I grinned, still, and cocked my head. "How'd you know, Father?" I think I was swooning that time.

"Word spread around fast." He left me there, in my room, to my own world, my own thoughts.

I could still feel the warmth of her hand on my lips when I fell asleep that night.

-

Hey, guess what? I'm a girl, and I'm writing about someone's feelings for a girl.

Lesbian. Me.

Yuck

I am not that, okay?

Yuck