Royal Love

Chapter 5

"Are you going somewhere?" Dan asked walking behind Phil and wrapping his arms around him. His father wasn't home which meant that they were allowed to be affectionate. Almost the entire staff and the Queen knew about what was going on between the two boys, except for the King. Dan's mother had made it clear that not a single word about this would be spoken to the king about this. Phil's parents didn't know either.

"I'm going to visit my family later this afternoon." Phil said, he smiled when Dan kissed his cheek softly. "I was about to come find you and ask if you wanted to go for a walk first."

"I'd love to." Dan smiled taking Phil's hand and intertwining their fingers. When his father was around he was not allowed to leave the palace on his own, not even if he had Phil with him. His mother however was more open minded and trusted that Phil would take care of Dan, she also trusted that Dan would also be able to take care of himself being seventeen years old. The two walked in the castle grounds first enjoying the fresh air and talking. Dan knew a short cut that lead straight to Phil's house without having to walk through the village and being seen by everyone "Do you think we can get married someday?"

"A Prince is asking his servant if they can get married one day." Phil laughed softly.

"Hey I'm being serious," Dan pouted. "I really love you, you know."

"I'm only joking," Phil smiled pecking his lips, "and I really love you too. Maybe one day."

"If it were me who was in charge instead of my father I would treat everyone equally no matter who they love and no matter what their status is."

"I think you would be an excellent king." Phil smiled squeezing his hand gently.

"I overheard my parents talking about something." Dan said quietly, "Apparently our kingdom is in war with another and my father will be fighting."

"Oh.." Phil said quietly.

"I don't really care for my father, not after everything he has done. But let's say something does happen to him, then its my responsibility to take his spot on the throne. I don't know if I want that.." He explained looking down

"Dan," Phil said lifting his chin "don't worry about that right now, but if it does come to that then you will be a wonderful leader. Okay?"

Dan nodded, he cupped Phil's cheeks and leaned in pressing his lips on Phil's kissing him passionately. Just then the door opened and there stood Phil's mother confused and shocked with what she saw was seeing.

"Philip? Daniel?" The two pulled away and looked at her shocked, "I think you two should come inside right now."

"I-I can explain.." Phil said nervously walking into the house. Dan followed after him linking their hands squeezing his hand for comfort and assurance.

"Then explain this to me." She said, she sounded furious.

"You're angry.." Phil said looking down, "I knew you didn't actually support me when I said I like boys.."

"Phil, I do support you," she said lowering her voice, "But you work in the castle Philip, what are you doing?"

Phil opened his mouth to speak but Dan cut him off, "Don't blame him Mrs. Lester, he tried telling me it was not right but I really love him. My mother knows and she supports us, my father does not know yet but my mother assured that things will work out."

Phil's mothers expression softened, but she didn't look happy, she looked sad."Oh honey, I'm happy for you but.."

"But what?" Phil asked,he held onto Dan's hand tighter.

"You're father wants us to move to the farm where he's working. And you know its quite far.."

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Later that night Phil went back to the castle with Dan. The two were quiet and didn't speak much the way back. Dan laid in his bed and cried that night, he didn't want Phil to go but he knew making him stay here would be selfish. Phil loved his family and no matter how much he loved Dan or Dan loved him he would be hurt if they were far away from him. Phil couldn't sleep either, he got out of bed and quietly snuck into Dan's room knocking on the door.

"Dan? Are you awake?" Phil asked quietly.

"Hmm.." Dan answered quietly, Phil went into the room and Dan shifted over making room for him to lay down next to him.

"You've been crying.." Phil whispered wiping Dan's tears away.

"So have you. I can tell from your eyes." Dan said burying his face in Phil's neck.

"Do you want me to go?"

"No..but I can't keep you away from your family either." Dan said trying to hold his tears back.

"Promise me you won't forget me?"Phil asked stroking Dan's hair softly.

"How can I ever forget you, ever since I met you last year I was the happiest I've been in years." Dan whispered kissing Phil's neck.

"I won't ever forget you either."

"M-maybe one day you can come back, and visit or stay when we're a little older." Dan suggested.

"That would be nice," Phil smiled pressing a kiss on his forehead.

"I love you Phil.." Dan whispered cuddling close to him.

"I love you too."

The next morning Phil had to leave early, it took everything they both had not to cry in front of each other. They kissed one last time and hugged before Phil had to leave. The moment he left Dan went back into the castle running past his mother into his room breaking down. He couldn't believe that the one thing that made him happy had to leave and he wasn't even sure if they would ever see each other again.

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A/N: Please don't kill me (/.\) I'll try to update tomorrow after class! University started so thats why I've been a little slow at updating this fic and our two other fics