Title: Just so Perfect (part of the Just So series)
Fandom: Legend of Zelda – Four Swords (manga)
Pairing: Blue/Red (with mentions of Vio/Shadow and Green/Zelda)
Genre: romance/fluff
Rating: R
Summary: "I can't wait for our 18th birthdays." – it had been a phrase from Red that had been in Blue's mind all these years, and now nearing their 18th birthdays, what exactly was going to happen?

Just so Perfect

Chapter 1

It was a very early and chilly crispy autumn morning in Castletown, a morning that promised a warm clear day as the sun would rise, barely even peaking over the horizon as it was at the moment. Castletown itself was only barely awaking too, the marketplace only just being set up, vendors preparing for the morning bustle of food purchases, and Vio, walking through the town towards Blue and Reds house, the hem of his long deep purple coat swishing around the autumn leaves on the ground as he walked.

It was the morning before their 18th birthdays, and Vio was on a mission, the same mission he'd been on this day every year since they'd returned to Hyrule. Zelda had made their birthdays into a celebration in Hyrule, every year holding a big all day party in the castle that was open to anyone who wanted to attend. This gave a chance for the regular folk of Castletown to meet their heroes, after all all 5 of them (yes including Shadow) had become somewhat of the local celebrities. The only problem this time of year was Blue, who always refused to go to the "stupid party!" and had always needed convincing to go. Somehow this job had fallen to Vio, and as Vio was joining Blue in helping him train his students today, he thought he might as well try and convince him to go to the party on the walk back to the castle. It was also an excuse just to take a nice stroll through the town, as he, Shadow, and Green all lived in the castle.

Blue and Red had also been offered to stay in the castle, but because Red so wanted to open up his own cake shop it would be easier for him to stay in the town, and as Blue had made it clear, despite the blush on his face and the smirks from the others, that he was going to stay with Red, they got a little bungalow together in town not too far from the vacant property Red had his eye on for his shop. Red had been saving up all his rupees to open this shop, and eventually the day had come for its grand opening, hiring two lovely bakers to help him, and retiring his Fire Rod from battles and instead using it to light the ovens every morning.

When Blue had requested, and been accepted straight away by Zelda, to be a trainer for any new recruits for the Hylian Royal Guard, Blue didn't mind one bit the walk to and from the castle every day. Green had asked why he didn't get a horse, but Blue had scoffed at that, it wasn't that far of a walk, he didn't need one.

The years had gone by peacefully, Zelda and Green becoming closer and closer, although keeping their relationship secret from the public for now. Vio and Shadow…well, let's just say Vio has never told anyone anything about the two of them, finding it all too amusing to watch others speculate and guess about what, if anything, was going on between them. Vio especially liked it when Blue would get curious, because Vio would always deliberately and subtly change the subject, and when Blue would finally realise he'd fallen for another subject change he would get annoyed and pissed off, but Vio still wouldn't say anything, smirking in a satisfied sort of way when Blue would storm off having gotten no answers whatsoever.

As for Blue and Reds relationship, well, Vio had always thought he would be very surprised if there was anyone in Castletown who didn't know about them being together, because despite how much Blue protested that he always made absolute sure he never showed any affection towards Red in public, he always did. Vio guessed Blue never realised what he did around Red, and when Green had once said to Blue with a laugh it was because Blue was sooooo in love that he didn't realise the amount of times he kissed Red in front of others, Blue had gone so red in the face it looked like his head was going to explode. Vio had watched with much amusement as the laughing Green ran away from the fuming Blue chasing after him, Red just standing there, a happy little smile on his face.

"Green's the best!"

"No, Vio is the best!"

"Red! Red!"

As Vio walked through the still quiet town, he suddenly turned to look as the voices of 5 children, four girls and one boy all around 11 or 12 years old, caught his attention, the group sitting on the ground outside a house talking loudly with each other.

"I dunno what you're all talking about," scoffed the boy, "Shadow is the best one!"

"Shadow?" the other 4 girls chorused, which caused the boy to glare at them.

"Yeah Shadow! He was a bad guy that turned good that makes him the best out of all of them!"

"You don't know what you're talking about either because Blue is the best ever!" retorted one girl, crossing her arms and huffing, flicking her long dark hair out of her eyes.

"No Vio is! He's so pretty!" said one of the other girls with a dreamy expression on her face, cute pigtails holding back her hair, "Oh I'd do anything to meet Vio."

"Shadow!"

"Blue!"

"Green!"

"Excuse me."

The children immediately stopped talking and looked up to see Vio standing over them. The girl in pigtails immediately burst into a bright blush, watching as a few bangs of Vios long hair fell over his shoulders as he nodded politely to them, before a cool smile arrived on his lips, "I couldn't help over hearing what you were all talking about, and…" he looked down at the boy, who was staring with very sparkly eyes at Vios shadow, "I'm sure Shadow is happy to know he's a favourite."

He smiled once again, the boy still star struck as Shadow grinned at him and waved from the ground. Vio walked around the group and gently patted the head of the girl with pigtails, "And I'm very happy to know I'm a favourite too, I hope to see you tomorrow at the castle for my birthday." He said, the sweetest smile on his lips, winking at the blushing little girl before he continued on his way down the highstreet.

There was a moments silence as Vio walked away, before the group erupted.

"He spoke to me he spoke to me!"

"Did you see Shadow he waved at me did you see did you see?"

"That was really Vio oh wow!"

"I wanna meet Blue!"

Vio smirked to himself as he listened to their fading voices, he always loved running into fans, it always gave him a chance to be such a tease. It was a trait about himself that seemed to have grown over the years, Green once saying it was a trait he'd picked up from spending far too much time with Shadow.

Vio didn't see this as a bad thing.

Blue had continued to wonder throughout the years if Reds "red" side really was going to turn out to be passion. After all as kids Red had been the first one to notice any kind of attraction to anything, namely calling Erune cute. Yeah she was cute, but Blue hadn't given that girl, nor anyone else, any second thought after their initial meeting, hitting Red on the head and telling him to focus on the job. He remembered how irritated he'd been with Red then, here they were trying to save the world and Red was checking out pretty girls.

Now though, that past time of hating Red seemed like a distant memory, like another life, because the thought of hating Red now was just…ridiculous. It was impossible to hate Red, no one could hate him, not with how sweet and kind he was, not with how happy it always made him seeing the smiles that appeared on kids faces at all his different cakes and sweets in his shop, not with how one of his own little smiles could brighten an entire day, especially Blue's day.

It took years to admit it, but Blue finally had to accept the fact he had a rather sappy side to himself when it came to Red. He'd caught himself many times looking at the flowers being sold in the marketplace in Castletown as he walked back home from the castle, wondering if Red would like any. He'd always shake his head and snap himself out his little daydream though and walk on by, reminding himself Red was not a girl and arriving home with flowers for him was just going to make himself look stupid.

That didn't stop him from continuing to look at those flowers everyday though.

And in the end wasn't particularly surprised he ended up buying some anyway.

He'd stood in front of the door to their home for ages, a mental battle going on in his head on how ridiculous he was going to look giving these flowers to Red, but at the same time really wanting to know if he would actually like them. He'd eventually convinced himself this really was stupid, and had turned around to go and throw them away somewhere out of sight just as Red walked up the front path towards him, running a little late home from his shop.

What had followed was Blue's usual blushing denial, stuttering that these weren't really for Red he was just…yes he was just holding on to them for someone who-….well, Blue couldn't really protest much more as Red flung his arms around him and kissed him hard, smiling so happily knowing Blue had been thinking about him during the day.

Red had practically been all over Blue that night, which brought Blue back to his train of thought about Red's red colour being passion, because it was always, always Blue that stopped their little make-out sessions before it got too far. Red seemed to have…not exactly lost his naivety, he always had that permanent cute blush to his face whenever things got a little more heated between them, when he wasn't entirely sure what he should be doing, but he just seemed to be a lot more curious, more tentative physical touches, from the innocent to the little more intimate, and he just seemed that little bit more…bolder.

It was that, that had made resisting Red very difficult for Blue.

Blue was determined to wait until they were 18 before anything sexually intimate happened between them, after all it was the law and Blue's logic stated that if anyone should be following the law it would be a hero…although that logic didn't seem to be in Red's brain because it certainly didn't seem to stop him from trying his hardest to get Blue to give in.

Just like he was trying right now.

"Blue…"

Both their professions required them to be up early in the mornings, so it was only shortly after the sun had risen that they'd be up and dressed and ready to go. Today was no exception, except that…somewhere along the line…they weren't quite as dressed as they'd normally be.

"Red we…we really…shouldn't get too carried away yet."

Somehow the words felt like they were the most forced words Blue had ever said, not believing a single one of them as Red softly kissed along his neck, hands moving across his bare chest with fluttering touches like butterflies. Blue had only managed to get his pants on before the already dressed Red had literally attacked him, pinning him sitting up against the headboard of their bed and straddling his legs, cupping his cheeks and kissing him eagerly , Blues eyes still wide in surprise at the sudden bold move from his little Red.

"But…Blue…" Red said in between kisses, his soft tongue licking gently over the parts he'd kissed, "it's only tomorrow, does it really…still matter?"

Blue's heart was racing frantically in his chest. Despite growing up, Red's voice still had that same soft spoken innocence to it, like a little kid trying to get his parents to give him a cookie, but Red certainly wasn't a child anymore, and he certainly wasn't asking for cookies (besides he made enough of them every day in his shop). That kind of plea in that innocent kind of voice was so…irresistible, and it made Blues head spin. This random bold passion from Red had been happening more and more frequently, and every time it did Blue's resolve got weaker and weaker. This growing passionate side was something Blue really, really….really wanted to see, and feel, but that knocking inside his head saying that they weren't 18 yet was stronger. It may be getting weaker, but it was still a louder thought in his head, and it kept his teenage hormones at bay. Just.

So every time Red would surprise him with his wandering hands, with his longing kisses, with that look in his eyes that shouted out he wanted Blue so much more, even with that unsure innocent blush on his face, Blue would stop it all before it got too far.

That's not to say Blue didn't participate in these little sessions, he'd just stop before that little line was crossed, the line he was practically teetering on the edge of as his resistance to Red's advances was now practically at zero, especially knowing there was only one day left before their 18th birthdays.

"I…I don't really…" Blue closed his eyes at the small amounts of pleasure those kisses gave him, his inner mind battling frantically with what to do. It was just one more day…just one…more day…

Would it really matter if he gave in now?

"R-Red…"

Those lips on his neck felt so good, those wandering hands over his chest sent little shivers running through his body, the way…- Blue took a sudden quick intake of breath as Red pressed his hips further against Blues stomach where he straddled him, the growing hardness there letting Blue know Red really did want him. Of their own accord Blue's hands disappeared up under Red's tunic, a small cute groan (dammit everything was cute about him!) escaping Red's lips at the sudden touch. Red raised his head from Blues neck and instantly pressed their lips together instead, that wonderfully cute blush across his cheeks, his arms wrapping themselves around Blue's neck and deepening their kiss.

This was insane, this shouldn't…they couldn't…

Blue so badly wanted this to happen, he loved Red so much, they'd been together for years now and he wanted, so desperately wanted to be with him. It was far more than simple teenage hormones, he wanted to see every side of Red, wanted to be the one to make him feel like he was the only one precious to him in the world, wanted to take that final growing-up step together. Red had said that night back in the hotel all those years ago that he wanted to grow up with Blue, and at his rate it seemed like they were going to be taking that last step into adulthood a day earlier than planned.

Blue was kissing Red back just as fervently as Red was kissing him, tongues intertwined, lips dancing across each others with such intensity it was as if their lives would end if they stopped. Blue was losing this battle very very quickly. He was trying, perhaps not very hard, but he was at least trying to find the words to stop, to find the command to his arms to push Red away instead of caressing palm flat every bit of Reds soft skin under his tunic, cupping his behind and pulling him closer, pushing Red's need against him again, his own growing fast with the heat that was passing between them. Red gasped softly into their kiss at being pressed together, and Blue opened his eyes just a little bit. Red had his eyes firmly shut tight, that blush on his cheeks even deeper, obviously so embarrassed but still desperately wanting to continue. He looked so unbelievably cute, and as if he knew Blue's eyes were open Red opened his own too, his bright blue eyes now darkened by the pleasure consuming him. Seeing Blue looking at him, Red moaned in embarrassment and quickly shut them again, breaking their kiss. Instead he pressed their foreheads together, his hands raking through Blues longer hair, before saying in a barely audible and very embarrassed sounding whisper:

"Blue…please be with me…"

With his eyes going wide, and a very audible gulp sounding from his throat, Blue's brain waved goodbye to Resistance as it packed up its bags and left. With nothing holding him back, Blue let his hands race up Red's back, Red gasping as Blue pulled the tunic and white undershirt over Red's head at the same time, letting them fall back to the bed forgotten. Crushing their lips together, one hand at the back of Reds head while the other ran over Red's chest, Blue opened his eyes once more just to get lost in the hot expression on Red's face…when…

"VIO?"

The new sudden shocked and confused expression on Red's face would have been rather comical if not for the horror adorned on Blue's. Turning to follow Blues horrified gaze, Red saw Vio standing outside their bedroom window, smiling serenely at them as if he hadn't caught them doing anything they shouldn't be, before waving one hand and casually pointing towards the front door.

Blue's horror-struck face immediately turned into his trademark fierce glare, and with Red tumbling off him onto the bed, Blue ran out the bedroom to the front door and yanked it open.

"Can't you knock on the door like a normal person?" he screamed at Vio, who was walking calmly up to the door, that serene smile still on his face.

"It's your own fault if you don't pull your curtains." Vio replied, pushing past him into the house.

"The bedroom faces the back garden! Which means you sneaked in there! Again!" Blue continued to yell at him, slamming the door behind him, face red from both anger and the embarrassment of wondering how long Vio had been standing there.

"At least I don't have my picto box with me this time." Vio smirked, Blue inhaling a breath to yell at him some more before that memory came back of Vio taking a pictograph of him and Red last year when they weren't looking, and finding it spread amongst the public and a lot of squealing fans the next day. Thankfully they'd only been kissing, and it wasn't in the bedroom but in their back garden, but even so…would Vio really take a pictograph of them through the bedroom window doing something a lot more adult then just kissing?

The smirk in Vio's eyes told him yes, he would.

The breath he'd taken to yell at him faded, "Wadda you want?" he asked, with a non-too-subtle change of subject.

"I'm here to walk you to work. I have something I want to discuss with you so I thought I'd do it on the way there."

Blue continued to glare at him, "You could have just done that during the day."

"No, it's more entertaining this way." He smiled, that cool smile that just irritated Blue even more.

"Fine." Blue conceded, wanting to steer the conversation away from anything Vio may have seen, and instead grabbed his boots by the front door.

"Not that I mind either way, but shouldn't you finish getting dressed first?"

Dodging one of those brown boots as it flew towards him, Vio calmly watched as Blue stormed back towards the bedroom and slammed the door shut behind him. Vio smirked. He'd never lost the urge to tease Blue, especially when all he had to do was smile at him to get him worked up.

Behind the door Blue stood with his back against it, eyes closed and taking a deep breath to get rid of the embarrassed anger that had once again swept through his veins. Suddenly and quietly, Red's warm arms wrapped themselves around his waist, his head resting under Blues chin, pressing their bare torsos together. The anger that had consumed Blue immediately melted away as a wave of affection washed through him instead, and he automatically wrapped his arms around Red too, breathing in the scent of his hair as they stood there in silence for a moment.

"Just…one more day right?" came Red's quiet voice, and Blue opened his eyes, a soft expression on his face as he lifted one arm and thread his fingers through Red's hair, a tint of pink on his cheeks. Red really did have the ability to completely remove any anger instantly from Blue, though because Vio had brought him back to his senses he did suddenly feel very guilty for losing himself like that. It was just one more day, he could survive one more day right? If he gave in now all the waiting they'd done all this time would have been for nothing.

A very silent thank you was being sent Vio's way for appearing like that, despite how pissed off it made him feel at the same time.

"You really want us to do this don't you?" Blue said softly, and Red's response was to squeeze him a little tighter.

"I love you Blue, I want to do everything with you."

That rarely seen shy endearing smile appeared on Blues lips, and he kissed Red's hair before squeezing him back just as tightly, "Me too Red."

It wasn't long before Blue and Vio were on the road heading up to the castle, Blue not wanting to take longer than needed getting dressed in case Vio started to think he and Red were…well…continuing on with what they had been doing before Vio so rudely interrupted them.

"So, how are you and Red lately?" Vio asked in casual conversation as they walked, passing carriages laden with vegetables on their way up to the castle.

"None of your business, you never tell me anything about you and Shadow."

"Who said there was anything between me and Shadow?" Vio said with a smirk, knowing the reaction he'd get out of Blue.

"You see? You say that every time!" Blue yelled at him, pausing and glaring at him, before sighing and continuing on walking again, "Anyway I thought you wanted to talk me about something."

"I do, it's about the party tomorrow."

"I'm not going."

"You say that every time too."

"Well I'm not."

"We have this same conversation every year."

"No we don't."

Vio smiled, before sighing over dramatically, "Well you don't have to go, I guess poor Red will have to fight off his admirers all by himself. Ahh, poor Red, he could be kidnapped by someone at the party and no one would be there to help him. Lost in the crowds, no one would even notice-"

"FINE! I'll go." Blue shouted, glaring at the ground and walking a little faster to get away from Vio, who simply jogged forward a little to catch up with him.

"You know, I convince you to go exactly the same way each year."

"I know," Blue grumbled, still glaring at the ground as if it was all its fault, before adding quietly, "I just keep hoping you'll forget to say that each year."

Vio patted him on the shoulder, "Red really is your weakness isn't he."

"Shut up."

Vio was absolutely correct of course. Every year Blue refused to go, and every year all Vio had to do was mention the possibility of Red disappearing in his sea of fans and Blue would be practically taped to Red's side the entire evening, being forced to interact with other humans beings and try to act like a social one himself as his own admirers would crowd around him too. Blue hated it, but no matter how much he hated something he'd put up with it for Red.

"It's nothing to be embarrassed about." Vio said, Blue unsure whether he was being serious or still teasing him, "You certainly looked very comfortable this morning." He smirked.

"Shut! up! And don't you dare do that again! I have enough problems holding myself back from Red let alone keeping an eye out for you spying on us."

There was a small pause, Vio wondering if Blue had really realised what he'd just said, before with a small true smile on his lips he said quietly, "You haven't done…anything yet…have you?"

"Eurgh, anything what?" Blue said, beginning to get irritated with this topic of conversation and glad the castle was nearing.

Vio didn't say a word, just continued to smile to himself silently, before gracefully stepping onto the back of a hay cart that was passing by them and sitting down in the hay, watching as Blue suddenly realised he wasn't there.

"H-hey! What are you-? Get back here! Done what?" Blue yelled after him as he ran to catch up with the cart, "Hey! Done what? Vio!"

To be continued…