Thorough Breds 1: My Prince(18+)

13- A forbidden romance

Lhong was pissed. The prince was a very bad friend. First he leaves him behind to deal with matters in his stead, making him spend the night travelling at back breaking pace.

Next, he wakes up in the morning bubbling with joy about finding that baker boy. Not one "are you okay Lhong?'' Or "you're such a good friend Lhong" Nooo. He was unnoticed and unloved.

Like a cockroach.

He couldn't be angry at him for long though, nor could he blame that baker boy for stealing his friend's time. Tharn looked so happy, Lhong didn't remember seeing him smile so bright.

When else had Tharn payed this attention to something, hell, even the boy's numerous attempts to escape couldn't make him angry.

Lhong was sure, that kid could curse Tharn, and he'd still smile.

Whipped.

He had to admit though, the boy was a sad little thing. And fiery too. He still remembered the angry "No!", he'd received when he'd told him Tharn wanted him for breakfast.

He might have said it that way on purpose.😉

He was also there as the boy puked his guts out because his stomach wasn't used to being this full.

And so Tharn had started slow, eventually making him able to eat 3 full meals a day.

The way the stupid kid had changed made him raise his brows.

Gone was the once dead feeling he had around him, his skin had filled out, his cheeks had gotten fuller, his lips pouty and plump.

His jawline sharper than Lhong's sass.

Skin clearer than the snow outside, blood rising to it everytime he blushed.

All in all, much to Tharn's annoyance,  everybody in the palace had a new crush.

And Lhong's new favourite hobby,  was to recite to Tharn word to word,  the many compliments the palace staff would give the baker boy.

His jealousy was comical.

Tharn however,  only got more whipped, until he was hanging onto everything the kid did or said.

He could see it happening even before both of them did.

The sparks of a romance.

Tharn was in love- and Lhong feared what woukd happen once the prince realized it.

The King and Queen would never allow it.

If friendship was forbidden, what would happen to love?

Six months of his return, and Tharn had started a problem greater than one he had left with.

*****

Was it weird to feel this? Was it weird to want somebody around 24/7? To want to keep looking at them from  dawn to nightfall.

What was this feeling he got everytine Type did the tiniest of things? This flutter in his chest when he bit his lips, or when he suddenly got angry like a kitten.

This thought to protect him from everything and everyone. To cover him in the finest of silks and jewels. To give him every luxury the world had to offer.

What was this feeling that made him sleep so peacefully with Type in his arms? To refuse to let him leave, even when Type argued friends didn't sleep like this.

To hell with friends, he wasn't going to let him go. 

His beast on the other hand was acting strange. Normally he was near feral,  and it took near everything Tharn had, to stop him from killing anybody who even shook his hand

But here he was, wagging his hypothetical tail like a puppy at Type's touch.

That was weird. His beast was the strongest power in the entire world. And for him to act out of order raised red flags all over.

"Tharnnnn"

There Type went again. Trying to struggle out of  his arms. He only pressed Type more into him.

Type's single bed was too small for them, but when Tharn had suggested they go to his room, Type had looked horrified at the thought of somebody seeing him.

It was okay with him though. He could sleep on the bed, and Type could sleep on him.

*****

Lhong was going crazy.

Who was that?

He thought Tharn was hot, but goddamn the man infront of him was hotter. A prince too, if his clothes were any indication.

That was okay though. Lhong was confident in himself. Now all he needed was the name of his obsession.

Looks like Tharn might be useful for once, that's the least he could do, after making Lhong third wheel between him and the baker boy.

He hunted him down snooping near the kitchen, looking for the boy he was sure . He scoffed, Tharn would give him diabetes or a heart attack out of shock.

Maybe both.

"What are you doing here?" Tharn turned to him shocked and embarrased. That lasted for a minute,  before he gave Lhong a blistering glare.

He was immune to it though. He'd faced worse.

"There is a handsome man in the garden. I need his name and anything else you can get me."

"Anything else, your highness?" Tharn said and Lhong didn't miss the bite in his tone.

"Stop being a creep Lhong"

That made him scoff.

"I'm not the one using my authority to make somebody stay. You don't see me snooping around kitchens and servant quarters. For the love of Lord Tharn, I had to stop you from following him into the servant bath house!!"

"Why can't I go in there?"

"Becausee, there are naked people inside."

"Naked? Type is naked? With other people?"

And he would have rushed out to the bath house, if he hadn't stopped him.

"He isn't there right now. He's in the kitchen Tharn. God, you are dumb"

Sigh.

"Now who is the man I'm asking about?"

"Is he rich?"

"He wore velvet and silk, so yes"

"Fair skin?"

"Yes"

"Black hair?"

"Yes"

"Pink pouty lips?"

"Yesss"

"Yeahhhh, that's Thorn. He's my cousin. My uncle's only son"

"Soooo, does he like women?"

He gave Lhong a meaningful look.

"What you want to know is, if he likes men?

Of course he knew.

" To answer your question. He is bi. But, he is also very shy and kind. You hurt him and I hurt you."

So, he did have a chance. Grinning like a fool, he made his way back towards the garden.

"Lhong"

He stopped in his steps, looking back at Tharn.

"What do you want with him?"

"Nothing. Just to know him more."

He finally nodded, and Lhong left- leaving him to his snooping.

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Ana💕