After their hug Eren had pulled away, saying he needed air. Mizuki was a bit reluctant to let him go but after seeing the freaked out expression on the younger boy's face he let him go.
It had been an hour since and it was now completely dark. Mizuki still couldn't believe that so much had happened in only a day, it felt like so much more time had passed.
He had found out that his grandfather had an affair with Yarisha's previous king who was also Eren's grand uncle. Then he found out that Eren was actually crown prince and that his family were pieces of shits who all needed to die. On top of that, Mizuki revealed his own identity.
And finally, he kissed Eren.
On the fucking lips.
Were they just repeating history here?
No.
Mizuki knew that what he and Eren had was different then what Aziel and Akio had.
First of all he wasn't planning on getting married any time soon. And secondly he knew Eren wasn't crazy enough to kill a queen.
Well he hoped so.
Plus he and Eren weren't even in love.
Mizuki sighed when he saw Eren still sitting on the porch with his head tilted up and he decided to go and see what exactly he was doing.
Mizuki gently closed the door behind him and then he sat next to Eren and turned to face him. "Hey, what are you doing?"
"Looking at the stars." Eren mumbled, his head still tilted towards the sky.
Mizuki looked up and sure enough there were a bunch of stars in the sky.
He faced Eren and he smiled when he saw the moonlight was directly shining upon his face. His freckles were bright and Mizuki could see them as clear as the day and he couldn't take his eyes off them.
If Mizuki had to choose his favourite feature on Eren he would definitely say his freckles. Of course, he thought Eren's everything was beautiful but there was just something about his freckle that made Mizuki feel something.
"What are you doing?" Eren asked as he felt Mizuki's stare bore on the side of his face.
"Looking at my stars." Mizuki blurted out without realizing and Eren's face flushed when he realized what Mizuki meant and he smacked his hands on his cheeks.
"Don't-don't say such embarrassing things!" He said as he turned away from Mizuki.
Mizuki stood up and walked around Eren until he was standing in front of him and then he kneeled down and removed Eren's hands from his face. "Don't hide them, they're beautiful."
Eren turned even redder if that was possible and Mizuki smiled as he leaned closer and then he kissed Eren's cheek. He did the same to the other one before sitting down in front of him and keeping his hands in his.
Eren's heart was racing and he didn't know where to look or what to do and then he just raised his head to meet Mizuki's face and when he saw Mizuki's gentle smile he felt the tension leave his body as he took a deep breath to clam his nerves.
"I wanted to ask you." Mizuki started off softly. "Are you really okay with us exchanging you for a peace treaty?"
"I mean." Eren started off. "It's the best option we have that might actually work and I don't mind as long as we can stop this. So many people have lost their lives because of the ego of our countries and I just really want this to end. I'm tired and I'm sure everyone else is too."
"Plus if I'm going to be King, the least I can do is try to protect my people from stupidity." Eren said and Mizuki smiled as he stroked his hand.
"They don't deserve you." He mumbled. "But I know you're going to be an amazing king and you'll prove all of those people wrong."
"Do you really think so?" Eren asked and Mizuki hummed.
"Mhm, I do. And even if to them you're not the crown prince, to me you are a prince, my prince." Mizuki said and Eren chuckled.
"I never thought you were going to be the cringy and sappy type Mizuki." He said and Mizuki pouted. "But it's true!"
Eren laughed again and Mizuki grinned, happy and proud of making him laugh. He missed seeing the bright glint in his honey eyes.
After Eren sobered up from his laughter, he glanced down at their hands that were tightly clasped together and he sighed.
"What are we doing, Mizuki?" He whispered.
"Eren..." Mizuki said as he felt Eren try to pull away his hand.
"Please don't push me away." He said, keeping his tight hold. "I know this feels like we're setting up our own doom and maybe we are but I really really don't want to stop looking at you. I like you Eren. And if I'm going to have to let you go then I'd rather it be later than now. I want to keep holding you for as long as I can."
"Mizuki." Eren whispered, his voice hoarse. "I-I don't want to stop either but I'm scared."
"You said I was your protection, right?" Mizuki asked as he raised one of his hands to cup Eren's cheek and Eren nodded. "Then I'll protect you. For as long as you're in my sight I will protect you. It doesn't matter where we are, if we're together you're safe."
"I trust you." Eren said and Mizuki's eyes widened. He hadn't expected him to say that but it made him beyond happy.
"I won't break it." Mizuki swore and then Eren leaned closer until their lips were brushing and he pressed the gentlest and quickest kiss ever before pulling away.
Mizuki felt his heart stop as he stared at Eren with parted lips and he had to remind himself to breathe or else he'd quite literally die.
"Er-"
"We should sleep!" Eren rushed out before letting go of mizuki's hand and running inside the house leaving a blushing and beaming Mizuki behind.
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As soon as they woke up the next morning Mizuki told Eren that they should start riding. Both of them were tense as they climbed on Niko especially after Mizuki told Eren they would reach in two hours and that he'd have to tie up Eren.
Mizuki made sure to grab the letters and put them in his bag before they left.
As they approached the border Mizuki's hands were starting to sweat with nervousness. He could feel Eren tightly holding his waist as he lent his forehead against his back.
Mizuki slowed down and then he moved his hand to grab Eren's and as soon as Eren felt it he grabbed it and he squeezed.
They were going to be okay.
After a couple of moments Mizuki let go and he grabbed the rains before riding straight to where he knew Emilio and his team would be.
The first guard that saw Mizuki and recognized him immediately bowed his head before calling out to Emilio.
Mizuki felt Eren tense when shouts rang out about the Crown Prince returning.
"You really are the Crown Prince." He mumbled against his back and Mizuki tried to keep his expression neutral.
"Did you think I was lying?" He hissed.
But he didn't have enough time to hear the answer because people were approaching all at once and he had no choice but to get down from Niko and hurriedly grabbed Eren to help him before anyone saw.
Mizuki got the rope and he tied up Eren's hands before pushing him behind him just as Emilio approached.
"Your Highness." He said. "Welcome back."
Hello!
Thoughts?
Do you guys have any theories on what's going to happen now? We're basically half way through the story now and my favourite part is gonna start sjjs.
-till next time <3