Give Wolfram Back To Me

A Kyou Kara Maoh Fanfiction.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the plot. Otherwise, this wouldn't be a fanfiction.

All rights belong to Tomo Takabayashi, Temari Matsumoto, and Studio Deen

Chapter 23

(Wolfram's POV)

"Screw decorum, Wolf. I missed you." Said Yuuri, tightening his hug even more. I was so shocked, I can't even return the embrace. Did he really just say that? He doesn't mind hugging me like this in front of a crowd? I mean back then, he would even avoid contact with me as much as possible. And he said, he missed me. A warm feeling bloomed in my chest.

Could it be that he finally has some feelings for me? No... I shouldn't let my hopes up high. He will just crush that hope and throw it back at my face. Maybe he really do miss me... he missed his friend... his BESTFRIEND... not his fiancée... which I've never been in his eyes.

When he noticed that I'm not returning the hug, he pulled away and looked at me confused and a bit shocked. But he held my hands, ever so gently

"Wolf, is something wrong?" he asked so worriedly. His voice is so soft as if he's worried that when he raise his voice a little higher, I might break. He looked into my eyes, searching, as if he'll find the answer there. Oh, those eyes... as if he'll looking at my bare soul.

I then found my voice again. "U-uh... no! I mean nothing... I'm just shocked. Next time you hug me like that, you tell me okay?" I said, pulling away my hands. He looked to me confused again. As if he's confused why I'm pulling my hands from his... or maybe that's the reason. "I-I" I started but I was stopped when something-no someone- tackled me and I almost lost balance. Good thing Yuuri was able to maneuver himself so that he's at my back catching me, preventing me to fall on the floor.

"-Oh!" I winced... that's a bit painful. "G-Greta! Be careful! Are you hurt?" I asked the little girl. Yuuri balanced me so that I'm standing again, he is still holding me on my waist.

"No, I'm fine, Papa. I'm sorry, did I hurt you? " she asked me back. Worried that she might have hurt me badly.

"No, I'm fine." Then I knelt to hug her tight... She hugged me back.

Then Yuuri surprised me again, while I was hugged Greta, he knelt as well and hugged us both.

(Yuuri's POV)

"Screw decorum, Wolf. I missed you." I said and tighten the hug even more. Gods! I missed him. I missed his face; I missed his voice, his smile, his insults, and his scent... everything about him!

I noticed that Wolfram was not hugging me back so I pulled away and held his hands instead. I held his hands gently. "Wolf, is something wrong?" I asked, ever so softly. Did I do something wrong again? Did I do something that represents an insult in Mazoku tradition? Is he angry because I didn't come to save him right away?

When he didn't answer immediately, I looked into his eyes, hoping to see something or any emotion that can tell me what was wrong.

But then Wolfram spoke. "U-uh... no! I mean nothing... I'm just shocked. Next time you hug me like that, you tell me okay?" I was about to smile and tell him 'sure!' but I felt that he's removing his hands from mine, so my smile dropped.

I noticed something small heading for us ... Greta! I realized. But she was too fast and I'm sure the impact will send them both tumbling on the floor. I need to do something.

I maneuvered myself quickly so that I'm behind Wolfram, ready to catch him from behind. I braced myself from the impact that was about to come.

"I-I" Wolfram was about to say something then Greta tackled him. "-Oh!" it looks like he's hurt. "G-Greta! Be careful! Are you hurt?" he asked while I balance him. While he was talking to Greta, I was still holding his waist.

Then Wolfram knelt to hug Greta, so I let go of his waist. Greta hugged him back. For me, it was the perfect picture. Greta and Wolfram both kneeling down on the floor, hugging each other tightly, bathed in the gold of sunshine. It gives me a warm and pleasant feeling.

This... THIS is my family. I said in my mind...w-wait? Did I just thought of that? No! I shouldn't- but then when I looked at them again... I said to myself that I'll let it pass. That I didn't care.

Greta, my DAUGHTER, is hugging Wolfram, my FIANCEE. Even though I don't acknowledge our relationship at times, deep down, I know it's true. I kept denying it that I didn't see how beautiful the picture is whenever I see my daughter and him together. Not just right now, but also back at the caste. When Wolfram will read Greta story books... or when Greta makes flower crowns with Wolf.

I may not feel anything for Wolfram but really does make a great parent, another dad for Greta. I may not admit it out lout but even back then, I can picture spending my life with Wolfram by my side. I can picture us being happy even though I don't love him back. But maybe I can love him back if I try... what if I try?... will I...

I'll deal with these thoughts later. I knelt as well and hugged both of them. This feels RIGHT. A smile found its way to my lips. This feeling of happiness, this contentment... I cannot explain it but it felt right... like everything is at the right place, like everything is where it should be.

(Damian's POV)

As I see the seen in front of me, I can't help but feel anger. Anger, not because of the beautiful and heartwarming scene right there in front of me, but because this kings is just raising Wolfram's hopes up again. How could he play with Wolfram's feelings just like that!

This Yuuri, how could he act so affectionate to Wolfram as if he loves him but then push him away later on? How insensitive could he be? How does he make this very moment seem like they are really a FAMILY. That there is really LOVE connecting them all three.

How could he?!

My blood boils to the point that I thought there would be steam that would come out of my nostrils and ears.

All I want to do right now is pull him off Wolfram and punch him straight in the face!

(Normal POV)

After a little while, Lady Celie walked up to them and said, "Your Majesty, Greta... I know that you are very glad to see Wolfram right now... Well, and so are we! So... can we have our turn now?" she said and winked at them.

Yuuri blushed madly and they both pulled away.

Wolfram stood up and hugged her mother tighty. "Mother..." he said soflty.

Lady returned the hug equally as tight. "Oh! My son! My beautiful son! I was so worried. You know how scary it was to know one night that my YOUNGEST son was kidnapped and we have no idea who did and where they brought you?! Oh Shinou. I missed you so much!"

"I'm sure you were the most worried of them all, mother. I missed you too! So much too!" Wolfram said, burying his face on his mother's shoulders. After a few more seconds, two people cleared their throats.

Lady Celie and Wolfram looked at the source of the sound, it was Gwendal and Conrad. Lady Celie hug Wolfram one last time and kissed him on the forehead before pulling away.

"Wolfram..." Gwendal and Conrad said so relieved and in unison as they hug their youngest brother.

"Aniue... Little big brother..." Wolfram said so longingly.

"We are so glad you're alright." Conrad said.

"We were so worried about you." Gwendal said right after.

"I'm sure you were... I'm sure you so were..." Wolfram tighten his hold...he couldn't hold it in. He broke into tears. Slowly, their knees folded and the knelt down.

Gwendal and Conrad held their baby brother as he cry.

"I can't believe I'm showing such a weak display!" Wolfram said in frustration, his fists clenched tightly.

"It's okay... It's okay, Wolf... Just cry. Cry. Let it out. It's okay... it's okay to cry." said Conrad while rubbing circles on Wolfram's back, soothing his baby brother.

"Conrad's right. It's okay, Wolfram. Everyone reaches their limit every once in a while. It's okay." They just held him until he stopped crying. When they weren't hearing anymore sobs, they looked at Wolfram's face to find that he fell asleep.

"He cried himself to sleep." said Conrad. Gwendal lifted his baby brother bridal-style and put him on the bed.

(To Be Continued)