Title: A Slip of the Tongue (F!Corrin x Kaze)

Kaze is as swift as he is silent; as cautious as he is punctual. By the time the sun has finished setting, he's already entered her private quarters, perched on the same spot on the windowsill.

She always greets him with a gentle smile and extended arms. "Welcome home," is the first thing that leaves her lips.

They embrace, tell each other about their day and lie down in bed. Tonight goes a little differently, however. Kaze catches a glimpse of the ring on Corrin's finger.

"You… wore your engagement ring today?" He asks.

"No," she answers, "I only slipped it on after I came here. It's beautiful, and wearing it makes me happy."

It's too bad that she can't wear it during the day, Corrin wants to say. She doesn't need to. Kaze knows exactly how she's feeling.

"We'll tell everyone soon, I promise." He assures her.

"I know. I trust you, dear."


Although they were lovers by night, during the day, they were comrades in arms – liege and retainer. Despite their feelings for one another, it was to be put aside for any work to be done.

"Kaze," Corrin calls out to him. "I need you to send this letter to Hinoka for me."

He accepts the letter from her, relishing in the moment where their hands made contact for just a second. "I'll see to it, Corrin."

Suddenly, Jakob, who had been pouring Corrin's tea, clears his throat. "How sloppy of you, Kaze," he scolds. "To you, she's Lady Corrin."

His face reddens at his terrible mistake. "M-my apologies, Lady Corrin. It was a slip of the tongue, honest."

"Wha? Wait a moment, Kaze! It's not that big of a deal!" She cries.

"But it is, milady. Such informalities are unbecoming of one who serves the royal family," Kaze argues. "I will deliver the letter posthaste."

With that, he disappears in a flash. "Unbelievable," Jakob sighs. Corrin can't help but smile. Kaze's so cute when he's flustered.


Today's mission consisted of ridding the town of Faceless surrounding the gate. What was usually a light mission easily got out of hand due to their small troop.

Kaze and the rest managed to fight them off. Now a report to Ryoma would be the end of this. On his way back, the Gods seemed to have set up a run in with his fiancé of all people.

"Oh Gods… Kaze, are you alright?" She asks, her fingers gently graze over his bruised skin.

"Uh, hey!" Hinata calls out. "What about the rest of us?" Corrin doesn't even hear him.

"I've only a few minor bruises and cuts, milady, nothing serious." Kaze assures her. Corrin doesn't budge at all.

She looks up from his bruises to his face, and he can see the look of concern etched onto hers. "Yeah but, these look like really bad bruises, dear."

"Dear?" Silas questions, and Corrin is mortified.

"Dear…" she murmurs. "Oh dear, oh dear!" Corrin brushes past Kaze, heading right towards Silas and Hinata. "You two as well! Oh dear, we need to get you to a healer fast!"

Hinata scratches the back of his head sheepishly. "Aww, it was nothin'! Really!"

"We uh… need to give our report to Lord Ryoma, Corrin… so if you'd excuse us…"

"I can do it. Please, do not worry," Kaze says.

Although he's reluctant, Silas lets Corrin lead him to a nearby healer. Once they're gone, Kaze chuckles. Corrin is such a terrible actress.


On a quiet day, Corrin sits in the castle's courtyard to relax. Familiar faces pass by and greet her, but there's only one face that excites her in particular, and it belongs to the man who walks side by side with his brother.

"Oh, Kaze, Saizo! Hello there!" She calls out.

"Lady Corrin," Kaze greets. Saizo gives her a nod of acknowledgement. "I should tell you, Lady Sakura had me send some sweets to your private quarters a little while ago. It's should be still warm."

Saizo practically gags. "Ugh, that's what that sickeningly sweet smell was? You reek of it. Don't touch me."

Kaze frowns. "Brother, don't you think you're being a bit childish. They're just sweets."

"Disgusting sweets," Saizo argues.

Corrin can't help but laugh at their bickering. "Thank you for telling me, Kaze."

"Any time my lo– ahem! My liege."

Another slip of the tongue? Corrin thinks.

"What was that?" Saizo asks. "You okay?"

Suddenly Kaze's having a coughing fit. "Yes, just a little parched. Let's get to the mess hall. I'd feel better if I had something to drink there."

The two of them leave, and Corrin giggles to herself.


Corrin really isn't a fan of how popular Kaze is.

At first, it was fun to tease Kaze about the attention he received from other women, but watching them gawk at him and throw themselves onto him makes her pout.

Her cheeks grow red, and her eyes are narrowed. Before she can think of what she's going to say to him, his name leaves her lips with such intensity, and Kaze wastes no time excusing himself before he's at her side in a flash.

"Yes, milady?" He asks.

Corrin chews on the inside of her cheek momentarily. "I… need to know about the rations for this evening's dinner."

Kaze's brow furrows. "I'm sorry, milady, but I'm not on kitchen duty. Oboro is."

"Then can you ask her about them? How many people will be able to eat tonight? Our army has grown considerably," Corrin says.

"Excuse me if I speak out of turn, but isn't this a bit trivial?"

"Kaze. A well-fed army isn't something 'trivial.'" She scolds him.

The look of confusion of his face is slowly replaced with a smile. "As you wish, milady. But quickly, might I suggest that you practice a bit of modesty?"

Modesty? Was she indecent? Before she can ask what he means, he leans to whisper in her ear, "Your jealousy is showing."

And just like that, he's gone.


Her heart beats almost as fast as the night Kaze proposed to her, and her hands are placed firmly in her lap to hide the fact that they tremble with fear.

She looks at each of their bright faces – they are her siblings. And as such, they should be able to understand her engagement, right?

Of course they should. But even so, the nervousness in her stomach doesn't leave.

"Um, so… I called you all here today to tell you something important. It's about Kaze and I…" Corin takes a deep breath in, then slowly breathes out. "We're engaged."

"Okay," Hinoka says.

Corrin is confused. "Okay? That's it? It's okay that we're engaged? Even if he serves the royal family?"

"You can't help who you love, Corrin," Ryoma tells her. "And besides, it's not as if we're surprised, sister. You two have made it quite obvious for a while now."

"Painfully obvious," Takumi groans. Corrin's cheeks begin to heat up.

"B-but! We're excited for you! Honest!" Sakura cuts in. "S-so… when's the wedding?"


"The wedding?" Kaze repeats. He and Corrin lie in bed together again after a long day of work. "I hadn't thought about a date. Just like I didn't think that everyone knew."

Corrin chuckles. "You have to admit, it was a little obvious… I mean, you almost called me your love in front of your brother."

"Ah, poking fun at me, are you?" Kaze smiles. "Two can play at that game, dear."

"Hey, that's not really fair, is it? I was concerned about your safety! And I always call you that, it was just a slip of the tongue, okay?"

He gives a low chuckle before placing a small kiss on her forehead. "Well, there will be no more slip ups. Everything is out in the open and we're free to be ourselves."

"Kaze?" Corrin calls to him.

"Yes, Corrin?"

"I love you."

He never tires of hearing it. "I love you too."