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Ch.4 Soiling Hearts

Fuji's hand slides down to prince Ryoma's neck as their sweet kiss continues. Fuji deepens the kiss, his tongue roaming and exploring all of prince Ryoma's mouth. Fuji is enticed by the sweet honey taste of Ryoma's mouth and desires more. Ryoma grabs Fuji's shirt, bringing him closer as their body heat rises. Fuji unbuttons Ryoma's shirt, running his hands over the smooth and delectable skin. He kisses Ryoma's neck, biting and sucking that spot, which leaves a love mark. Fuji smirks when Ryoma whimpers slightly and continues to leave trails of kisses. Fuji opens his eyes to admire prince Ryoma's facial expression but see's blood all over him. There was blood on the hands that were caressing Ryoma's chest and dirtying his beautiful skin.

Fuji pushes prince Ryoma away," No…I can't."

Ryoma looks at Fuji astounded, "What?"

Fuji looks at his hands which were shaking, "I can't touch you with these bloody hands. They will stain your purity."

Ryoma looks worriedly at Fuji and tries to hold his hand, "Calm down Fuji, it is all your imagination."

Fuji moves away from Ryoma's gentle hands, "No, please don't. I can't harm you like this. Please stay how you are prince Ryoma." Fuji stands up, "I am sorry, this was selfish of me" and rushes out of the room.

Fuji walks to his room, shaking the images of prince Ryoma out of his head. *I have to go back to being only his body guard…nothing more.* In this dazed condition, the hallways seem longer and he feels like he would never be able to reach his door. Fuji opens the door to find a beautiful girl sitting on his bed and examining one of his cacti. Her long brown locks flowed over the simple yet gorgeous teal dress she wore. Her flawless legs were crossed Indian style with her teal and blue shoes pointing out.

Fuji stares at her, "Um...who are you?"

The girl turns her attention to Fuji and beautiful green eyes look up at him, "Do you enjoy collecting cacti?"

Fuji smiles at her, "Yes, it's a hobby of mine. I love how strange yet beautiful they are."

The girl kneels to reach for an item on the shelf above Fuji's bed, "And what is this?"

Fuji opens the item, "its paint." He points at the canvas across the room, "I like painting scenery and flowers just how they appear to me at the moment. It's like saving memories."

The girl smiles, "You have a very beautiful smile when talking about things you love."

Fuji blushes slightly, "I do?"

The girl nods, "Yes."

Fuji looks at her, "Enough about myself, do you have any hobbies?"

The girl stands up and wanders around the room, "I also enjoy painting, but I love painting creatures. I paint birds, insects, and go out to look for more to paint. My father says a lady should not do this kind of work but I enjoy it too much to give it up."

Fuji laughs, "Then you should keep doing what makes you happy. Do you enjoy doing anything else?"

"I love reading poetry books. I try writing poetry myself but fail horribly."

Fuji smiles, "I also enjoy poetry. I am sure you write terrifically, just believe in yourself."

The girl's smile brightens, "Thank you Fuji "

"How do you-

"Rena! Are you here Rena?" Mioko walks into Fuji's room accompanied by prince Ryoma. The girl gracefully walks to her sister's side and looks at Fuji."

She smirks, "Nice to meet you Fuji, I am Rena."

Fuji's eyes widen, "You are Rena…I mean Rena-sama?"

Rena shakes her head, "Please don't use honorifics Fuji. Let's just forget about status and focus on getting to know each other."

Fuji smiles, "Okay."

Mioko pats Rena's head, "What were you doing down here missy? It is rude to invade other people's privacy."

Fuji shakes his head, "It's okay; she did no harm."

"It seems like you both were having a fun conversation before we came in."

Fuji felt prince Ryoma glaring at him, "We were prince Ryoma." Fuji emphasizes the prince, *this is for the better.*

Prince Ryoma clears his throat, "Mioko came here…again, just to give us the honor, well Fuji the honor. to meet her younger sister. You should thank her Fuji."

Fuji smiles at Mioko, "Thank you Mioko-sama."

Mioko smiles, "If it is possible that you and Rena are ever going to marry, you should get accustomed now to stop using honorifics for my name as well."

Prince Ryoma's eyebrows twitch but he smirks, "Then you shouldn't use honorifics for my name as well Mioko."

Mioko blushes slightly, "That is different Ryoma-sama."

Fuji feels a painful throb in his chest when Mioko's cheeks color lightly because of prince Ryoma's remark. *Could prince Ryoma be doing this on purpose? Trying to make me jealous? No, no. no…it is my fault for not having proper control over my emotions.* Fuji stares at Mioko and prince Ryoma as they stray into their own private conversation.

"You seem dazed Fuji."

Fuji stares into the curious green eyes observing him, "No…I was just thinking."

Rena's head tilts slightly, "About what?"

Fuji s smiles, "About which part of the palace to show you first."

Rena's face lights up, "Do you have a stable?"

Fuji nods, "Yes we do."

Rena jumps excitedly, "Can we go there!"

Fuji laughs, "Can it be that you love horses?"

Rena nods, "I love them; they are my favorite animal! I own two horses which I visit every morning."

Fuji grins, "Then it is settled." He looks at the couple across the room, "Would you two like to accompany Rena and I to the stables. She wants me to show her the horses."

Mioko smiles, "That is a wonderful idea! Let's accompany them Ryoma"

A second pang of pain strikes through Fuji's chest, *I guess he convinced her to stop using honorifics. It makes sense…if they are going to get married then they should get accustomed to it.* Fuji plasters a smile to his face and turns to Rena, "Let's go then."

Rena smiles and hooks her arm around Fuji's arm, "Lets."

Fuji takes them outside the palace and they walk for a few minutes until they reach the stable. The stable was a big, white and gold structure with about fifteen horses in it. Fuji waves at the man in charge of keeping the horses in health and well groomed. He takes them to the first door in the stable marked with a bold, golden E.

He opens the door and walks inside, "This is my horse, Euphie." He guides the beautiful white horse towards the group, "I've owned her since I became I solider. She's been with me in all my battles and always keeps me company."

Rena stares at the horse in awe, "She's beautiful Fuji! Can I touch her?"

"Go ahead."

Rena pets the horse gently and is joined by Mioko, "She's so well groomed and friendly. Ryoma, do you own a horse?"

Prince Ryoma smirks, "I do." He walks to the stable next to Euphie's and walks out with a gorgeous black stallion. "I've had Keiji since I was a boy."

Rena's jaw drops, "He is amazing!" She and Mioko walk over to Keiji and pet him happily.

Fuji smiles, "Would you like to ride them? I can take Rena on a ride and prince Ryoma can take Mioko."

Rena smiles happily, "Can we, Mioko?"

Mioko looks at Fuji, "Do you know what time it is?"

Fuji looks at the sky, "It is about noon. Why?"

Mioko's eyes widen and she bows to Ryoma, "I am sorry! We have to go; father wanted us back before noon!"

Rena give's Fuji a peck on the cheek, "I'll see you next time. I'll bring my poems in exchange of you taking me for a ride."

Mioko holds Rena's hand and they rush out of the stables and towards their carriage. Fuji places his hand over where Rena had kissed him with a smile on his face.

Prince Ryoma glares a Fuji, "You seem happy about Rena's kiss. Are you picturing her in wedding gown already?"

Fuji's pacific oceans ice over and stare coldly at prince Ryoma, "What if I was? By the looks of it, I bet you pictured Mioko in her wedding dress more than once already."

Ryoma balls his hands into a fist, "What if I did? Why would you care?"

Fuji forces a laugh, "I do not care if you did prince Ryoma. It is understandable since you are going to marry her. "

Prince Ryoma saddles his horse, "Then I guess you are the first person I would invite to my wedding!" He kicks the horse lightly and rides off into the path in the forest.

Fuji yells after him, "Wait!" Fuji hurriedly saddles his horse and follows after prince Ryoma. *Why is he so mad!* It didn't take Fuji long to catch up to prince Ryoma since he was very experienced in horse riding.

"Prince Ryoma, wait up!"

"NO! Go away!"

Fuji rides next to prince Ryoma, "Why are you angry prince Ryoma?"

"I am not angry!"

"Yes you are."

"Why are you trying so hard to woo Rena?"

"I am not."

Prince Ryoma scoffs, "You see, we all tell our lies."

"Why are you trying so hard to woo Mioko? You even suggested her to say your name without honorifics."

"Che' Honorifics aren't important."

"Yes they are prince Ryoma."

"Can you stop it with the prince Ryoma? Sheesh…prince this, prince that. Just call me Ryoma!"

Fuji shakes his head, "No. I am your body guard and I have to refer to you with honorifics."

Prince Ryoma raises his voice, "Dammit, there you go again with the stupid body guard thing! You are so agitating!" He fails to notice the fallen tree up ahead which Keiji jumps, catching prince Ryoma off guard. He falls off the horse and lands with a thump on the grassy floor.

Fuji gets off his horse and rushes to prince Ryoma's side, "Prince Ryoma!"

Prince Ryoma winces slightly and grips his leg, "Say Ryoma."

Fuji kneels by his side, "What?"

Prince Ryoma grunts, "I won't let you help me until you stop saying my name with honorifics."

"What are you saying? You are the one in pain not me."

"Say it…"

Fuji sighs, "Ryoma."

Ryoma blushes lightly and sits up, "I think I sprained my ankle."

Fuji helps him up and sits him on Euphie, "Does it hurt?"

Ryoma whistles for Keiji to come closer, "…No. Come on Keiji."

Fuji gets on Euphie and kicks her lightly, "Slowly Euphie, Ryoma is hurt."

Ryoma looks back to make sure Keiji was following, "…Thank you."

Fuji laughs, "My pleasure. It was always my dream to rescue a damsel in distress."

Ryoma punches him lightly on the chest, "I am not a damsel!"

The ride back to the stables was quiet but very peaceful. Once in the stable, Fuji puts each horse in their proper stable and shuts the door. He sits Ryoma on top of some hay in order to bandage his ankle.

"No… I can do it!" Ryoma snatches the bandages from Fuji and starts wrapping his foot with them.

Fuji shakes his head, "That's horrible, it is too loose." He takes the bandages from Ryoma and wraps his foot properly. Fuji looks up at Ryoma and gently kisses his foot.

"…Fuji"

Fuji laughs, "I am sorry. I guess I should take you back to your room so your maids can attend you."

"Stop with the fake laughs."

Fuji looks at Ryoma, "What?"

Ryoma grabs Fuji's wrist and pulls him closer, "You have been saying that too much lately."

"Wait Ryoma…"

Ryoma grips Fuji's shirt and brings him closer, "I am tired of waiting for you to see that I am thinking the same sinful thoughts as you are." Ryoma bites Fuji's lip lightly and then kisses him passionately. Their tongues dance to the rhythm of lust and passion.

They separate for air after a long and sweet kiss. Ryoma places his hand on Fuji's cheek, "What if I told you that I am happy about you loving me? And that I return those feelings? I am already soiled and stained with the thoughts of you. I want you Fuji!"

Authors note: Ps. The little ankle kissing thing is somewhat borrowed from Junjou Romantica. If u don't kno what im talking about go read the manga AND watch the anime. Its an amazing yaoi manga/anime.