Twin star exorcists Fantasy

Part 15

I didn't like where this conversation was going. Had they already decided that I was a suitable bride for Rokuro? I wasn't ready for this. Rokuro never said that this meeting was going to be about our marriage. We haven't even kissed! How can they just let two sixteen year olds marry like that?

I trembled in fear and confusion. Rokuro was the only Royal I had ever trusted. I felt his hand tightening around my sweaty palm. I shifted closer to him. My knees barely held my weight. My body was quivering, and I wanted to cry and run away from there. I knew that Rokuro wanted to hug me tight and tell me that he would be able to talk us out of this mess, but couldn't because his family was around.

"Mother, Father, Little brother." Arisu-sama's voice broke the tranquil silence at last.

"This girl, Adashino Benio," I didn't like the way he said my name. He said it as if were something poisonous and would stain him for life if it came out of his mouth. "Seems like a beautiful person, but what lies underneath that beautiful body, and pale skin, could be something sinister, and ugly. I would consider my option carefully, whether to marry her or not." he paused to see our reactions.

I tried to make myself small.  Rokuro's hand pulled me closer to his body while sweat trickled down my forehead. Arima-sama's face didn't give anything away. He looked like a statue. Seimei only glared at me, while occasionally flashing a disgusted look at Rokuro. Arisu-sama's eyes bore deep into mine, which felt like as if he could see my dark past, and whatever had happened to the missing kids I couldn't protect.

"Mother, your opinion."

"I disagree with my son, but I have to respect his choice, so......whatever is my son's choice is mine."

"Little brother, your thoughts."

"I am totally okay with marrying Benio." I stared at him  with a shocked look, but he gave me a reassuring a smile, before continuing "However I find our ages quite young. I wish to know if the girl in question is happy with the marriage."

"The lowly born girl's opinion doesn't matter to me." he snapped.

I shook. Rokuro pulled me close to him, and placed an arm around my waist, tightening his grip around my waist, with each word spoken.

"Father, are you okay with this marriage? You are the only one who hasn't voted yet. Mother has decided to stay neutral. Little brother is okay with it, while I am not. You are the tie breaker, father, please consider your thoughts."

"Shouldn't I be the one to give the lectures here?" Arima's voice had a slight teasing tone to it.

Arisu-sama only glared at him.

"Hmm......." the air around the room suddenly got too humid and hot for me. I could feel my head spinning. I staggered on my feet, but Rokuro held me firmly by the waist, not letting me faint in front of his family. My stomach churned, as I felt nausea overcoming me.

"........I agree with Benio being the future princess of our kingdom." 

Arisu-sama glared, while Seimei-sama, plastered a statue like emotion on her face. Both Rokuro, and Arima-sama, flinched at the intensity of Arisu-sama's glare, before looks of triumph overcame them. I only whimpered, when his glares turned towards me. I wanted to look away from his intense gaze. But along with anger, there was another look on his face. Lust...... .

My legs finally gave way, and I fell on top of Rokuro, who swiftly caught me as if he already knew that I would fall.

"Dad....."

"Yes Rokuro-kun?"

"Can I take Benio to the summer palace?"

"No, our guests are still here, and are waiting for the Royal family's appearance. But you can leave as soon as we declare your engagement with Benio-kun."

I wanted to scream and cry right then and there.

"Daughter-in-law."

"Yes your highness?" My voice sounded like a mouse's. Curse my hatred and nervousness for and i front of Royals.

"It is Mother-in-law." she yelled. I yelped and flinched, and Rokuro pulled me into a protective embrace.

"You will bow extremely deep in front of the crowd understand?" 

"Yes Mother-in-law."

"And Rokuro....."

"Yes Mother."

"You know what to do during your betrothal right?"

"Yes mother."

"Daughter-in-law."

"Yes.....?" I finally started to get the hang of the formality shared between a Royal Family.

"Go and change into something better." she quietly said.

"C-can you give me some ideas on what to wear?" I asked. I couldn't control the trembling in my voice.

"I am afraid I cannot at the moment my dear. I would have loved to show you some dresses, but I have to make my appearance with my husband real soon." her voice almost had a motherly tone to it.

"Rokuro-kun can help you get into the dress. He can help to decide what to wear as well." Arima-sama said before standing up and heading out to the ball room.

Arisu-sama also walked out of the room, after giving me another lustful look scanning my body from top to bottom. I noticed that his eyes lingered around the curves of my hips the longest. I curled in close to Rokuro's warm and broad chest, trying to hide from his stare. At last he left.

I pulled away from Rokuro ans looked into his crimson red eyes, which had regained its playful look.

"Shall we go?"

"Yes......"

"I have to help you into the dress remember?"

"Yes, but I don't mind it a lot because......."

I leaned in close to his face kissing his lips.......

I slowly pulled away, with a slight blush on both of our faces. Rokuro cupped me cheek and pulled me in for another kiss which lingered longer than our first one.

"I love you." I whispered into his ears.

"I love you too." he replied back.

We slowly walked out of the room, and headed into the ladies clothes chamber.