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Shorts::Holiday

Kerfuffle of Valentines

By: Lotus Curtiss

(Michelle)

He was absolutely sure. Imperative that his observation was correct. The information he had been collecting all along was down right simple. Something bothered His Majesty. Not just bothered but left the expression that he gave off as sick one minute, stressed the next then tired following. As if His Majesties own thoughts were about to become physical beings and knock him off of his feet. More not so quite alarming but practically notable was the His Majesty did not smile much or at all. He thought he could leave it alone so that His Majesty could figure it out on his own time but he was wrong. It was a progressing matter. Slow. Gradually increasing.

What could be bothering His Majesty so much?

Though he had on several occasions given advice rather it was asked for or not upon approaching. Every time he tried to approach, His Majesty would disappear around a corner or pass him with out fault not stopping. Several times he thought about reaching out and grabbing him by the shoulder, letting him know that he was there to listen. Seems as if his advice was not yet needed. He could only observe. As much as he wanted to help, he couldn't at the moment, locked out from doing so. Concerned that too much mental stress for His Majesty was bad for him. Watch. All he could do. Watch.

Quietly he would stole away to His Majesties quarters to make sure that he was asleep and not too stressed. Tenderly touching just the tips of the black mane or making sure that the covers had not been kicked off. His younger brother snoring loudly just nearby. He could see His Majesty apologizing for making him worry in the future, its not he really could put the blame on him for thinking about the countries well being. What to do? How to approach? It made his heart ache to see His Majesty so. Ah. That's right, they would be leaving for Earth in the next few days, perhaps having His Majesty in a more comfortable setting might do the trick to open him up.

It was only a few hours after they had come to Earth and His Majesty did not and could not shake himself from his troubled thoughts. He only watched as His Majesty grew worse. Knowing he had to do something...but what to do? His Majesties behavior was to ignore Wolfram when ever he got in a quarrelsome matter about being ignored. It had become a dire situation.

"Your Majesty." He began

"Yuuri." It was curt and sharp.

"Yuuri. Lets play a game of catch down at the field." Perhaps removing him from thoughts unwanted would get him to talk. "You could use a breath of fresh air."

A small expression gave way at the appealing idea. It was enough and then they were down at the vacant baseball field. He could see the shoulders relax as they baseball was tossed between them, there were no words at the moment. Waiting till he had drawn His Majesty into full concentration on the game.

"Yuuri. You have been stressed recently, do you mind telling me what is bothering you?" How eloquent and straight forward.

His Majesties shoulders dropped instantly. "I apologize for causing you to worry Conrad, it was not my intention but..." He trailed, hesitating about going on.

"Yes?" It was gentle encouragement.

"Valentines Day." He blurted then scratched a temple not sure how to explain.

"What makes you so concerned about this specific day?"

"It is a day where all girls give either homemade or store bought chocolates to the boys." Explaining. "And I don't want Wolfram to know about this day because if he does and finds out..." His Majesty shook his head. "Surely, with out a doubt he'll ask my Mom in how to make it and then force me to eat it." His face looked sick. "Or hound me to take him shopping for the chocolate and give it all to me."

"What about?"

"Then there is White Day! On the same day of the following month where all girls would be expecting return chocolates from the boys and well, that's a little too much pressure for me to cope with. I honestly think I won't be able to give him any. For the better, it is best that he does not know about those holidays."

"Ah, when is this Valentines Day?"

"Tomorrow..." It was a defeated sigh.

"Can boys give chocolates on this day?"

"Yes however these chocolates are considered cour." He paused mid word. "That's what I'll do. Conrad!" He called as the idea ballooned inside of him.

"Yes Yuuri?"

"I need your help."

He watched as His Majesty passed out Courtesy Chocolates to his family and for him and his two brothers. Seemingly to satisfy Wolfram with such a minor gift. As they all mulled about, nibbling away at the sweets, His Majesty slipped away to go hide signaling for him to follow. Trailing behind till they were in a park next to the ocean.

"Conrad. Thank you for worrying over me. I should have come to you sooner. And..." Now his cheeks were burning as red as the sunset. As if His Majesty could not contain what ever he was holding back anymore, he found himself being kissed. "I love you!" His Majesty Closing his eyes then taking a peek up at him. "I really love you! Not some Godchild/Godparent love nor is it a King/Retainer type love. Honest to goodness love as in intimate. I want you by my side..." Trailing off in embarrassment right before him. "Forever." A silent whisper that was almost drowned by the ocean. "Conrad."

He smiled, the barrier around his heart lifted; convicted by the honest courage before him, he wrapped his arms around Yuuri's waist and drew him in. "I love you so much." Whispering before sliding mouth over mouth. The feeling of arms sliding around his neck and driving them closer together.

"My heart is bursting..." Yuuri laughed as they walked back to the Shibuya residence.

"It's called happiness and love." He felt his own spilling over in those emotions. "Do you want to hear mine?" Signaling to his chest, over the sternum where the organ is located.

"Once I call off this engagement with Wolfram..." Yuuri's eyes widened like diner plates. "How am I going to pull that off?" Semi asking him and himself.

"We'll tell him together."

"Yeah. Not today though, let him revel in those chocolates for the time being."

He could not help smiling at the comment and curled a pinky around Yuuri's own. "I have the best Valentines Gift." Uttering silently for both Yuuri and his ears only. "You."

During Conrart's and Yuuri's Disappearance...At the Shibuya Household...

Wolfram was enamored! He had gotten a gift from Yuuri. Admiring them with such fashion like a cat! ...That was until Mako Shibuya explained to him that he had in fact received Courtesy Chocolates like everyone else, on this Earth Holiday. Leaving a mark, an indention, a bulls eye to his heart that he was not the most important person in the Maou's world. Everyone in his life was. Someone fry him to a crisp and serve him on a silver platter! He was not the true love of his King?! INCONCEIVABLE!

Meanwhile...In the Great Demon Kingdom at Covenant Castle...

Gunter was crying his poor eyes out that he could not be there by His Majesties side as Lady Anissina had turned him into her little lab rat now that Gwendal was no where near in sight.