Love Story - IwaOi

Chapter 15

Oikawa and Iwaizumi were walking up a small brick road hand in hand. "Hajime," a boy mumbled. The boy was standing in the front yard of a small house. The boy couldn't have been older than 14.

Hajime let go of Oikawa's hand and held his arms open wide. The boy didn't hesitate before throwing himself into Iwaizumi's arms. Iwaizumi wrapped his arms around the boy and looked over to Oikawa who was standing watching them with a smile on his face.

"What did mom tell you about actually cleaning the yard," a girl said coming out of the house before she stopped in her tracks. "Mom Hajime's home," she yelled before running over and joining in with the hug. They both pulled away reluctantly. Iwaizumi's sister had tears in her eyes.

"Don't cry, idiot," Hajime said, wiping away her tears.

"I'm not crying," she said lightly hitting her brother.

"What's with all the noise," Iwaizumi's mother said coming out of the house.

"Hey mom," Iwaizumi said. He jogged over to his mother engulfing her into a hug.

"I'm glad your home," his mother said.

"Me too," Iwaizumi said.

"Who's this?" Iwaizumi's brother asked. Iwaizumi pulled away from his mother and saw his brother gesturing to Oikawa. Iwaizumi walked over to Oikawa and interlocked their hands.

"Meet my fiance," Iwaizumi said. His family was momentarily stunned while the two of them stood there awkwardly.

"You finally found someone that agreed to put up with you," his sister jokes.

"What are you jealous that I found love before you did even though you're older," Iwaizumi retorted.

"Normally I would be offended by that comment, but I'm happy you found someone," his sister said.

"Is this the one you talked about in your letters," Iwaizumi's brother asked.

"You wrote about me? What did you say?" Oikawa said.

"He wrote stuff like this guy is really cute, but he says some pretty stupid stuff that makes me want to punch him in the face," Iwaizumi's brother said. Oikawa looked genuinely offended while everyone, but Iwaizumi's mom was chuckling.

"That was a long time ago besides I know you could skewer me with a sword if I ever actually hurt you," Iwaizumi said.

"Mom you're being quiet," Iwaizumi's sister said.

"He looks familiar, but I can't put my finger on it is all," Iwaizumi's mother said.

"Why don't we go inside and talk," Iwaizumi suggested. Everyone nodded. Iwaizumi seemed a bit on edge and Oikawa noticed him fidgeting with the dagger he brought. It makes sense after all Iwaizumi's family lives in a generally poor neighborhood. Where those that don't necessarily like the monarchy live. They all went inside and sat at the dinner table.

"This is Prince Toru Oikawa," Iwaizumi said.

"No way you're engaged to the prince, Hajime," Iwaizumi's brother said.

"How'd you manage that one? Did you hit him too hard or something," Iwaizumi's sister joked. Oikawa let out a laugh.

"Hajime you didn't," his sister said.

"I would never," Iwaizumi responded.

"Lies," Oikawa accused.

"Okay fine, but you deserved it," Iwaizumi answered. Oikawa opened his mouth to counter but just ended up closing it.

"Hajime the two of you should get going soon. It isn't safe for him here," Iwaizumi's mother said, cutting off their conversation.

"Mom , Toru and I will be fine besides I'm knight," Iwaizumi said.

"You don't hear the way they talk about the monarchy and how they blame them for their current situation," Iwaizumi's mother tried to reason.

"Mrs. Iwaizumi I know that there are many places just like this all over the kingdom, but I shouldn't run from them. Afterall, it's my duty as the future king, well one of them, to make this kingdom better for everyone," Oikawa said.

"Besides, Toru kicked my ass before, so he can take care of himself," Iwaizumi said.

"Language," Mrs. Iwaizumi warned.

"That's not what we came here to talk about though. The wedding won't be for at least a year. Mr. and Mrs. Oikawa said that would give Toru and I some time to prepare before we take the throne since when we get married we will also be crowned as kings. However there is a place for you guys already," Iwaizumi said.

"Wait, are we getting invited to live in the palace?" Iwaizumi's sister asked.

"Yes, we have plenty of room and I see no reason why you shouldn't be invited to live in the palace," Oikawa said.

"We get to live in the palace!" Iwaizumi's little brother said, standing up and jumping around.

"Mom, what do you say?" Iwaizumi asked.

She smiled and said,"When do we leave?"