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He is my Knight, and I am his Prince

.:Chapter Two:.

In Celebration of Ukita being betrothed, the royal family cooked up a huge feast. It was mostly for the arrival of the prince of Hokkaido. Ritsuka wasn't faring well being in the same room with Soubi, even with people in there. It became hard to breathe and he became dizzy. Luckily, dinner began and the servants called everyone to the table. Before leaving the throne room, Ritsuka waited patiently for Soubi to leave. He didn't want anymore eye contact. The thought made his heart jump.

The food looked really appetizing. They even cooked Ukita's favorite dish, Chinese egg rolls. Egg Rolls…Ukita used to love them so much…Everyone got settled in their seats, Soubi sitting at the foot of the table. Ritsuka resisted staring at Soubi, and concentrated on his food. It, luckily, was working and his condition from earlier started to leave him. Everyone started to pass the food around the table. When egg rolls were offered to Ritsuka, he simply refused. It'll hurt too much…

Dinner time, oddly, passed by really slowly and Ritsuka ate very little during the whole time. When dinner time was over, Soubi's time at his house ended. Soubi said his good byes before preparing to departure the household. Soubi took one last look at Ritsuka, but Ritsuka was apparently avoiding his gaze. Soubi slowly got on his knees until he was on eye level with Ritsuka.

"Chibi Ritsuka-san," Soubi murmured.

Ritsuka looked at him, his gaze now upset.

"Don't ever, EVER call me that!" Ritsuka snarled.

Ritsuka quickly made his way up the stairs into his room. Soubi only stared at his receding body. He sighed and got up.

"I am really sorry about his behavior, Soubi-san," Ritsuka's mother said, fixing her eyes on Soubi's expression.

"No matter. I'm sure he'll open up to me," Soubi said while smiling. Ritsuka's mom couldn't help but smile back and nod.

"Yes, and you have a lot of time too, since you are staying here in Honshu for a while," She stated.

Soubi nodded. Before leaving the house he said, "Yes, and I will be here tomorrow again."

"Chibi Ritsuka-san," Soubi murmured.

It only hurt Ritsuka more when remembered it.

"Ne! Ritsuka-kun!" Ukita yelled happily.

It was a beautiful Sunday morning and Ukita planned on this very day to go to the bakery with Ritsuka.

"Now that you are 10, you are now old enough to come with me to the bakery shop. Mom and dad said that you had to be and now you are," Ukita said with a smile. Ritsuka couldn't help but be overjoyed. After all, he had more incentives now that he was older.

He gladly took Ukita's hand and they walked into the courtyard of the manor. The gates consuming the manor seemed very huge to Ritsuka.

"See Ritsuka? Reach your hand out like you are touching the gate! It looks like you are actually touching it too!" Ukita yelled with glee. Ritsuka watched Ukita attentively as she raised her hand toward the gate. Ritsuka soon followed. They stood there for a while until Ukita pulled on Ritsuka's free hand.

"It's time for the bakery," Ukita said. They carefully moved the gates, walked outside of it, and closed it. Ritsuka could finally be out of the gates of the manor and the world seemed to be a bit brighter. That's when Ukita pulled Ritsuka and started to run. Ritsuka finally caught up to her, panting when he stopped. She smiled at him, and giggled.

"Oneesama, why did you do that," Ritsuka asked.

"Cause you're too slow! The bakery is right around the corner. Running takes us faster!" Ukita answered.

"Ok," Ritsuka replied and quickly grabbed her hand again. Instead of running, they both walked now.

"I just remembered…" Ukita started. Ritsuka looked up at her and gestured for her to continue.

"I don't wanna hear you call me Oneesama! Call me Ukita now!" Ukita muttered. "I hate it when people are so formal with me, especially my own brother."

Ritsuka considered the thought and smiled at her. "Okay, Ukita!"

"But I wanna call you Chibi-Ritsuka 'cause you are so small, and cause you are cute!" Ukita murmured. Ritsuka looked up at her and she smiled down at him.

They both started towards the bakery once more, but now trying out their new names.

"Chibi-Ritsuka!"

"Ukita!"

Of course Ritsuka's nickname was bound to be replaced with something else when he got older but they both didn't care. They were in their own world now.

The sun finally came out, and shone through the window of Ritsuka's room. Ritsuka was up bright and early. The memories of Ukita and him made him want to cry and confess but he wasn't in the mood now. The waiters still questioned where Ukita was during breakfast time.

"She is staying over at a friend's house for a few weeks until she feels ready to get married," Ritsuka answered. He thought of a well thought out alibi in the hours he was left unable to sleep in his room.

"That is unacceptable. She has to meet her soon to be husband," Ritsuka's mom muttered.

"She promised she would be back fairly soon," Ritsuka tried. He didn't think of anything else that would work if his mom declined that explanation. Luckily it worked and everyone remained quiet at the table.

Breakfast ended, and Ritsuka made his way to his bedroom. He quietly laid on his bed, looking out of his window. The scenery calmed him until he saw something that made his heart stop. It was Soubi, and he was walking straight to the front door. After a few moments of getting his heart beat up again, it stopped once more when he heard the door bell ring.

He listened closely to the words being said down stairs but the words were undistinguishable. Just great, Soubi is here again. It was just a matter of time before…

"RITSUKA! COMPANY IS HERE!" A feminine voice yelled. Ritsuka quickly got up and ran down the stairs, and that's when their eyes locked. Ritsuka didn't know why but he took a fast liking to the man, and Soubi must have felt the same. Still, he didn't like the way this was going, so he uneasily lowered his gaze.

"I came to apologize for yesterday," Soubi said calmly.

"Apologize? For what?" Ritsuka asked.

"For what I called you yesterday. I didn't realize that would upset you," Soubi stated.

Ritsuka thought for a moment and looked at him.

"Do you forgive me?" Soubi asked, smirking a bit at Ritsuka.

"Why does it matter?" Ritsuka asked.

"Because, I don't want Ritsuka to hate me."

"Why would I hate you…?" Ritsuka was now confused. His head felt like it was spinning.

"That, I am not sure. But just the same, I still don't want to upset you."

Then Soubi stooped down, and wrapped his arms around Ritsuka's body. The immediate touch made Ritsuka flinch a bit but he couldn't help but melt into Soubi's arms afterwards. His grip is so strong…

"You are forgiven," Ritsuka finally said, after all it was the perfect time to say it.

"I'm glad," Soubi murmured under his breath.

The world seemed to stop moving, and everything seemed to be on pause. The moment had a wonderful feeling to it, and Ritsuka knew that Soubi had an interest in him.

But that's just the thing that Ritsuka didn't want. What he didn't like. What he was afraid of.

- Hey everyone! I am done with this chappie. PLZ REVIEW! I hope everyone liked it! .