Royal Love |Iwaoi, Kuroken, Bokuaka, Tsukiyama |

Chapter Four: Arriving At Aoba Johsai

POV: Akaashi Keiji

Tadashi informs me that we leave at six am sharp. I hate waking up early. But of course I must. I'd allow Chizuru to go alone with Issei and Yuu but sadly all three aren't as mature as you may think.

Hajime walks into my room and bows.

"Your highness I've been told to pack your bag for tomorrow."

"Ah you don't have to."

"Please allow me to help."

I hesitate. I'm capable of doing this myself but I assume that my parents are forcing him.

"Right, thank you."

Hajime walks in and closes the door behind him. He silently walks over to my dresser and holds up an outfit. I nod or shake my head if I want it.

"You don't have to ask Hajime~San. You choose. I'll wear anything."

"Right, my apologies, sir."

"Please Hajime~San, just call me Akaashi if it's just us."

"Right."

He continues to put clothes in my bag in silence.

"Do you think this will be a smart idea, Hajime~San?"

"What will?"

"Going to Aoba Johsai."

"I think it'll be nice to see a new place."

"But what if this prince doesn't want to be married to Chizuru?"

"You think that it'll be a forced marriage?"

"Afraid so. When Tadashi~San was talking about what the Queen had said it sounds like it was her idea."

"That may be the case, but if he's actually interested then we won't have a problem."

"Yeah..."

Silence hits again. I really am not sure if this will benefit the prince. Aoba Johsai is quite big so that'll benefit us. After Chizuru leaves I'll have to eventually be married and rule Fukurodani.

"Why has it taken so long for her to finally be married off? I mean she's pretty."

"She may be pretty, but she's ah well we all have our own opinions of her."

I give him a smile. I was gonna say she's a brat and extremely self centered. All she wants is someone hot so it makes her look better. But of course I can't insult her in front of a guard.

"I think we have the same idea, Akaashi."

We both laugh a little.

"I hope this goes well. We'll be there for almost four months."

"Yes, we shall see. I think four months is plenty enough time for Prince Tooru to decide if Chizuru is really his choice."

"I finished." Hajime stands up with a bag next to his feet.

"Thank you, Hajime~San. You may go pack your bags. We leave at six."

"Right, goodnight, Akaashi."

"Goodnight."

He walks out and closes the door. I sigh and check the time. 8:46 pm. I should probably go to sleep. I'm not sure how hard it'll be for me to wake up.

Before I know it I hear a voice.

"Prince Akaashi?"

I groan and mumble a come in. I hear the door open.

"Prince Akaashi, it's currently 5:30 am. We need to leave soon." It's Kenma.