MOIRAI (Man*Man)

Chapter 6

*Greene's game day*

"You're here earlier than ever" Ernest questioned giving Bert a pointed look. Bert likes sleeping in but today he is at the castle earlier which means something either happened or he is running away from something that involves his family

"Game Day" Bert grumbled "Atlas isn't around and they still want me to join them, I had to run away as fast as I could" Bert shivered in disgust, who is going to be around an entire Greene family as they play their game using magic. Bert's magic hasn't become strong like theirs and the games are so aggressive, Bert comes out wounded and that is the last thing he needs when his protector Atlas isn't around. Atlas usually saves him from those savages he is sadly related to.

"I enjoy your family games"

"You're the prince they favour you" They can never harm Ernest in those games but with Bert it is another story. They know he is weak, gets exhausted quickly, everything makes him an easier target for everyone "How was your date with lady Rylee?"

"It was good"

"Just good, you don't like her" Ernest shrugged pulling the door open as they walked outside "Your not into her, you're giving me that face"

"She is beautiful but I don't think she is the one"

"What are you going to do, I heard they wanted you to marry her since you know..." Bert trailed off his eyes catching someone he has not seen in a week, one day, two hours, forty five minutes and now three seconds. Yeah, Bert has been going to Elmer's house everyday and he never finds him nor does he ever see him up the mountain enjoying his own company like he usually does, Bert admits that he has been stalking Elmer, he would blame it on the job but it was personal for him. He is so into the man that he can't stand not seeing him that is why this past week has been horrible.

"Bert" Ernest called putting his hand on Bert's shoulder "Did you see something?"

"No, no, nothing it is just happened to be so col-warm, so warm. I need a drink" Bert was stumbling over his words, he turned around getting back into the castle before Elmer could spot him. Bert has not been seeing him and when he does he has to see him in the most unexpected place of all with sweat all over his body. That isn't what Bert was expecting and he definitely needs a drink or much less a shower.

"Your acting weird" Ernest voiced out but Bert didn't even dare to look at him. He was storming down the hall like a rogue animal searching for something "Did the warmth get to you that much?"

Bert stopped at the door looking at Ernest then remembering the sight he just saw "Yes" he said waving himself with the collar of his shirt because he needs some air, the warmth got to him that bad. Now his family game doesn't sound so bad at all, he would rather get tossed around than get this bothered at the castle moreover. What would happen if someone found out about his secret, his family's name would be ruined, his future, he doesn't know how Ernest would react to that news. Ernest is his best friend and his opinion matters a lot 'I am screwed' Bert thought.

Bert made his way inside the kitchen where a lot of workers bowed upon seeing their prince. Bert didn't wait to get served, he walked straight to the pantry pouring himself a glass of water that he chugged down like a lunatic but he didn't care, all he cared about was for his heart to calm down. Bert had finally calmed down his beating heart, and his hot skin when the silence in the room captured his attention and when he glanced up everyone, had their eyes on him and he would say he is used to embarrassing moments, Bert is the king of embarrassing moments and the servants have seen him embarrass himself on several occasions but this time the queen is here.

She isn't new to these moments but still, she is the queen and Bert sure knows how to embarrass himself. He hurried and rested the glass back down before bowing to the queen, she smiled pointing to his chin. Bert knew he had something on himself, he lifted his hands wiping his chin then wiping it on his shirt making everyone in the room to laugh "You're really something" Hattie said walking over to her son who was laughing quietly to himself "Hi son, don't forget we have diner with king Fletcher" the king is Dagen

"Is Era joining" Hattie nodded kissing her son on the cheek before walking out. Ernest's attention moved back to Bert who is standing there with a red face and a wet shirt "Come on, you need to change" Bert didn't say any word, even after so long of embarrassing himself, it never gets easier everyday it gets worse "send someone to come get his clothes" Ernest said as they walked out of the door.

"You laughed at me" Bert accused trying to glare at Ernest who only chuckled his sight cast in front of them.

"What was wrong with you anyway, you chugged down that glass like a starved person"

"Whew, don't ask" Bert said as if it is a long story yet it is the shortest story in history. He saw a hot guy, he got hot and bothered and the rest is what happened "It is so hot, I feel like I never want to leave my bath"

"It is only spring, summer is coming up"

"I will be so sweaty by then, I hate summer"

"Then move to Caldor, it is winter all the time"

"Ugh, I hate winter" Bert groaned more, can't the weather just be both. Not too cold, not too warm either just in-between where it balances. Feel the warmth, then feel the cold and just balance. Bert just hates weather because when it is hot then it is really hot and when it is cold then you feel like your freezing to death, if he had the power he would change that.

"You're impossible"

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Era excused herself when she saw that she was no longer needed. The only reason she joined the visit was for king Fletcher to remind king Elude of Felstead that he has a daughter in their kingdom. Era hates being used for other people's benefits. Her destiny was never to get married into that kingdom, she doesn't belong there nor does she feel at home no matter how much they try to make her comfortable. Most of all she hates her husband, the guy is too old with a lot of beard for her taste. She feels disgusted every time she finds out she has to kiss him.

Era hates her life yet it has only been three months in marriage. She doesn't know if she could do forever or if she will ever fall in love just like Eluned says. There is nothing common between her and the man she got, her sister at least got someone close to her age, someone not disgusting. Someone worth loving "Miss" Era wiped her tears before turning around to find the most handsome guy in chubby clothes, he had his brother's eyes intriguing Era "I saw you crying, I wanted to make sure you're okay?" Era shrugged staring around "I know what can make you smile"

"Nothing can make me smile at this moment, could you please leave me alone" Era wasn't in the mood to be dealing with anyone. He is handsome but she needs time alone. She turned around walking away in her thoughts smelling all the flowers around her when the same guy stood in front of her again "Didn't you hear what I said"

"I just wanted to give you these" The guy held out, violet flowers. Era was confused but took the flowers in her hands "Those flowers are called allysum"

"Why did you give me these?"

"So that they can remind you of what your truly are"

"And what would that be"

"You're worth beyond beauty" the guy smiled before turning around, walking away. Era remained standing there stunned by that, her eyes moved to the flowers and indeed they brought a smile to her lips. No one has ever said such words to her, she has always been face, do this and make sure your pretty enough. No one has ever seen her beyond the face except for the guy that didn't even leave a name.