Ike followed Marth as he took heavy steps to Ike's room. He hasn't said a word to Ike ever since he kissed him in front of Roy. Not that he was angry with him (much), he just didn't know what to say or how to react. He loved Ike more than anything, but he said the same thing to Roy back in Melee.
The prince was quick to open the door. It swung open with ease. He sat on the large bed and looked down at his feet.
"Marth, please tell me what's the matter." Ike pleaded. "I needed to protect you out there and-"
"Ike," Marth interrupted. "I'm not angry with you, but please understand that now that Roy's back…it's kinda weird for me. I need time to get used to him living here."
"I understand, but I'm still going to keep an eye on him. I don't want to see you getting hurt. He broke your heart years ago and I will not allow him to think he should be given a second chance."
Ike sat down next to Marth and pulled him into a close embrace. "You're tired aren't you?"
"A little rest wouldn't hurt. I didn't get much sleep last night." The prince whispered, not moving a muscle.
"As you wish my prince." Ike kissed the top of Marth's head. The royal rose and took off his boots, tiara, armor, and cape. All he was wearing now was his tunic and pants. Ike followed the same procedure instead he removed his tunic revealing his bare chest.
Ike undid the bed and took down the covers inserting himself in. Marth got in after and used Ike's warm chest as a pillow. He gently stroked Ike's toned abs.
"You having fun?" The mercenary asked playfully.
"I love you Ike and you don't have to be jealous of Roy. I'm yours." Marth whispered.
"I won't be jealous. The last thing I want is more pressure on you. If you say that you're mine, then I believe you." The mercenary played with the prince's blue hair.
The soothing sensation put Marth into a slumber. Ike used his palms as a support for his head and fell asleep just like that.
It was 11 am and it was 3pm when the sound of knocking awoken the sleeping bluenettes. Marth opened his eyes and sat up sluggishly. "I'll get it." He mumbled. He combed his messy hair with his fingers and dragged his feet to the door. It was Roy.
"Oh Roy, hi." Marth tried saying in the cheeriest voice possible.
The sound of his name being said forced Ike to open his eyes and investigate.
"Listen Marth I didn't expect my return to be as awkward as you make it seem, so I want to set things straight. May I come in?" He pleaded.
Marth eyed at the awoken Ike then back at the redhead. "Yes of course." Marth led him inside and closed the door behind him.
Ike was already up and standing at this point looking straight in the eyes of the shorter swordsman.
Roy cleared his throat. "Ok I take it that Ike knows what happened in the past correct?"
"That you hurt him? Damn right." Ike replied strictly.
"Right, anyways this guilt has been antagonizing me for years and I couldn't be any sorrier Marth. I don't want to cause any trouble. Please don't think I'll interfere with you two. I want to put the past behind us and just be friends." Roy explained "I don't want things to be awkward."
Ike sighed. "I should apologize for my behavior earlier Roy. I can see that we both care deeply about Marth and want what's best for him." He dared not look the redhead in the eyes.
Marth couldn't help but expose his famous warm smile that melted the hearts of the other two men in the room. "I couldn't be anymore grateful to have the two of you in my life, and I mean that with all my heart."
Although it bothered Ike to smile at the redhead, he did it for Marth only to get one back in return.
"Well now that that's all cleared up and out of the way, Marth would you mind showing me around the manor? It's changed a lot since Melee." Roy asked.
"Well…" Marth eyed at Ike. He nodded to confirm. "I would love to."
With that said, Marth lead Roy out the door to begin the tour. Ike's smile dropped as closed the door behind them.
"I know I can trust you Marth. That smile of his…just doesn't seem right."
I should have been done with this chapter sooner but my computer had a bad virus on it and it took some time to be fixed. I'm sorry for the long wait. ;-;