Chapter 14: The Bachelor

Punch, punch, kick and kick. Then start all over. I continued for five minutes without break, before I felt exhaustion in my bones, not ready to move anymore. I made my way to the relaxing point. I sat down carelessly.

"Tired already?" Mitsuhide asked smirking.

I chuckled.

"I wonder if he will be this tired when he is doing the real job." Obi wiggled his eyebrows. Obi and Mitsuhide couldn't help but laugh their heart out.

I gave them both a death glare. They still didn't give up laughing. So I totally ignored them. Getting tired of laughing, they both pulled their best last push-ups, competing. I made my self-comfortable on the couch as I saw Obi and Mitsuhide already making their way towards me. They sat opposite me. They took bottles full of water and drank.

"Heard the ladies are taking their parties out," Mitsuhide said putting the bottle down.

"I wish I could've let someone follow them. But I got to put my trust in Kiki." I replied.

"It would be an ignominy if the future princess would not be attending her own wedding," Obi said putting on his shirt, covering his chest scar and muscular abs.

I nodded, not saying anything. I really badly wanted Obi to follow Shirayuki and Kiki during their day out at the town. But Shirayuki would be mad to know, I didn't trust Kiki to protect her. And besides Obi can't see her either. I breathe out.

"So, how are you really feeling?" Mitsuhide asked concerned.

"I don't know. I'm not sure." I replied putting my hands on my nape. "But I still feel bad. I mean, I know Shirayuki badly wanted to make sure everything goes the way she and I want it. She doesn't even have much access to her own wedding dress. I feel a bit guilty. Not to speak of her job now. I know Brother is doing everything on purpose. I can't believe after all these years he's still testing us. But I'm hoping Shirayuki does well, 'cause I can't wait to see his face when Shirayuki slams his face one day in the future."

"What kind of death wish are you wishing for your wife?" Obi asked. "Do you seriously want to kill Miss? We all know no one can't slam Majesty's face."

We all couldn't help but laugh. It's really good to have friends like them.

"Have you heard from Shirayuki?" Mitsuhide asked.

"Yeah, I've heard. She said she's got everything in control. She also said she hasn't gotten any letter. If both of them don't accept her proposal, she won't have a choice but to make a choice of someone she doesn't know."

It's really hard seeing your lady go through everything just because of you. Sacrificing everything she has, just to prove some people wrong. It makes me wonder sometimes if I really deserve her. Shirayuki and I have been talking through letters inside the castle. She told me in one of her letters that she and the Queen had visited the dungeon tower. I was a bit surprised my brother would go this far, to show Shirayuki that place. I haven't been there myself since ages.

"Trust me, it's all going to be worth it."Mitsuhide interrupted my thoughts. I just looked at him with a small smile and nodded.

"So, lover boy-" I said getting Mitsuhide's attention. He knew what I was going to ask, so he tried giving me a glare. I just ignored him and asked anyway, -"how are you doing?"

"I'm doing great." He answered plainly.

"No! I didn't mean that. The 'you' I asked is plural not singular." I shot. Obi couldn't help but snort.

"Well, we're doing fine. If that's all you want to hear." Mitsuhide also shot.

"No, that's definitely not what I want to hear." I threw a ball at him, he caught. Obi couldn't help but laugh again.

"How are you feeling about being a Grand Prince, and what were those titles again?" Obi asked.

"Nervous-"

"You? Nervous?" Obi asked jokingly surprised.

"Well yeah! I'm a human being too, you know!" I yelled at them. They looked into each other and they busted into another laugh. For goodness sake what's wrong with them. I hate it when they act like that, teasing me. And they haven't been leaving me alone ever since Shirayuki and I got engaged and worsened when we announced our unity in public and even worsened more when they found out how nervous I am about the whole wedding thing.

"-I mean brother gave me one of the most powerful titles and territories ever. And from such as that, that means I'm going to have more responsibilities than ever." I said trying to interfere their laugh. Thankfully they quiet down. "So it's going to be the old same story -I won't be able to see Shirayuki that much either after we marry."

"I don't know how this will sound in your ears, but Shirayuki will also be busy. She will have new responsibilities too. And if I have to be clear, her duties may sound small but it's really a huge work." Mitsuhide threw the ball to Obi, playing, which Obi also caught.

"Mm", I hummed as I nodded positively as well.

We were all throwing and catching a ball before we realized someone opening the door. It was Kiki. We all looked at her shocked. What is she doing here? Wasn't she supposed to be with Shirayuki? I thought. She made her way towards us.

"Hey", she greeted. We all smiled at her. I noticed Mitsuhide was staring at her.

"Where is Shirayuki?" I asked concerned formed in my voice.

"Don't worry, she's fine," she said sitting down close to Mitsuhide, but not so close to Mitsuhide. I gave a relieved sigh. "I escorted her to her room, before coming here," she added.

"How did your day go?" Mitsuhide asked.

"Good. And yours?" Kiki asked.

And with that, they both started talking about their own conversation. Obi and I immediately looked at each other. We were laughing slightly trying not to interrupt.

Obi faked a cough and said, "We're still here."

"Oh, I'm sorry. Are you here? I didn't see you there." Kiki said back blatantly.

I couldn't help but laugh. It's really good to know there's someone who can control Mitsuhide and Obi.

"We had a very good night outside today. I tried to make it special since it will be long before she steps her foot outside ever again" Kiki said plainly.

I nodded. I told Kiki to take Shirayuki outside the castle walls today. I wanted Shirayuki to have as much as fun as possible.

"Okay guys, I think I need to leave. I'm sleepy." I said getting up.

"Of course. After all, you need a good sleep, you definitely do not want your wife to see you with blues under your eyes." Obi whispered loudly.

I just stared at him and looked away. Mitsuhide and Kiki were just smiling. I made my way out as I didn't want to murder anyone, three days before my wedding.

A/N:

Hey there again!

I tried to make this chapter as funny as much as possible.

I'm not really a funny person, so it was a bit hard.

Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed;)