To Protect His Prince

4. A Conflicting Heart

Staring into the younger boys eyes, a gentle look on his face while cupping his cheek. "Uh why do you care so much about me?" Rin asked not understanding the others actions so far. Night chuckled stroking his cheek softly.

"Do I really need a reason? But if I had to say, your interesting and like a little brother." Night's answer annoyed him causing the boy to let out a groan.

"Now you're just messing with me." The older man was taken aback by his words but spoke.

"No, I'm serious I'd love to have a brother as cute as you." Even though his words sounded genuine it was a lie. Night knew in his heart that wasn't the real reason for why he cared for the boy, he could not bring himself to tell him the truth at the moment. Night was sure the younger would not be the same if he told him, of their past lives. Rin felt very embarrassed as he pouted. "Your adorable. By the way will you do me a favor?" He asked making the blue hair man confused as well as causing their eyes to narrow.

"Fine but only if you tell me how you even knew where I live." Rin said letting Night know how stubborn he still was on the subject.

With out warning Night grabbed the other by the waist moving them to the side, Rin let out a yell of surprise as a green hair man now stood where they had been. The newcomer held a lollipop in their hand as they spoke. "How boring, I just want to play."

"Amaimon? What the hell do you want?!" Rin questioned in outrage, never liking it whenever the green hair demon appeared.

Night on the other had remained calm while staring at Amaimon. "You never killed him. If you wanted to play; then you shouldn't hide." he said a smirk forming on his face, letting go of Rin. He took out a sword as large horns appearing atop his head, teeth sharpening and eyes resembling those of cats. Night swing the sword at Amaimon, who easily dodged it.

Rin was shocked at seeing Night's more demonic form, becoming fascinated with it

He looks badass, I guess this is his true form... While being lost in thought he forgot about the fight until seeing red.

Amaimon had a bored expression while dealing kicks to Night eventually sending him flying against a wall, it seemed as if the man was finding the fight not worth wild; however, the reality was that he was enjoying himself.

"I wonder have you gotten stronger? Hmm... If not then I guess you'll die." He said causing the black hair man's eyes to widen, everything else happening in a blur as Amaimon almost stabbed Rin on the chest. A look of horror over came the younger half demon at seeing The older demon jumping in front of him, a cry of pain leaving him. The green hair man had stabbed Night, blood began falling down his chin as he coughed up.

"NIGHT!!!"

Rin let out a scream as the man felt to the ground, a deep gash on his stomach as blood fell from it. The sight filed him with angered, taking out his own sword, releasing blue flames that engulfed the boys whole body, ears longer, teeth sharpening, two flames atop his head in the shape of horns a small flame at the base of his tail as well on the blade.

"Bastard! Burn in hell!" The boy declared as he ran towards the other aming at them.

"Yay! Rin is playing with me." Amaimon said facial expression still the same as he began blocking the attacks, Rin was able to leave a few small stabs before the man disappeared, Rin clenched his fist in frustration but it was replaced with concern at hearing groans from Night.

Shifting the sword and making the flames go away he quickly ran towards the other only to see the wound healing on it's own. Blue orbs watched in worry while kneeling beside him. "Are you ok?" Rin questioned as Night sat up.

"I'm fine, don't fret over me young prince." Was night's answer, at the moment he didn't find the title annoying more preoccupied with the others health. A warm hand touched his cheek, looking up he was met with a gentle smile, it surprised him.

"UMM are you sure you're ok?" Night chuckled hearing him ask again with a worried and sincere tone of voice. What's so funny?"

"It's nothing; however, the fact that you showed concern over my well being is nice." Night explained withdrawing his hand from the others cheek, he looked away in embarrassment.

"Why wouldn't I? When it's my fault you got hurt..." He whispered feeling guilty but the other ruffled his hair in reassurance after having gotten up.

Both men headed to the dorms since Rin insisted on repaying the man.

They arrived in silence as Rin led him to the dining room. "Sit." He commanded, Night ended up doing as told in order to humor the other. Moving to the kitchen Rin put on a apron, starting to cook some omelets after having cracked the eggs, battering them and then setting the pan on the stove making sure it was warm before adding some butter and adding the mixture of eggs. Cutting some vegetables and cheese adding them into the pan as he then folded it with a spatula. Night watched him in aww not knowing he had such skills.

The more I look at him the cuter he becomes. Is he even aware? I guess not, but oh lord he looks to adorable with that apron. Night thought face becoming red but he also knew he'd witness something similar a long time ago. Closing his eyes he could see it as if it had occurred the day before.

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Two boys stood before a large kitchen, one grabbing the other by the arm. "Wait let me do it." he said, the shorter boy pouting, wanting to show him what he'd learn so far. Despite it not being princely he wanted to learn how to do daily things on his own as to not rely on others.

"I can do it myself." The boy said with a look of determination.

The red eye boy let out a sigh, knowing he wouldn't win this time. "Fine, but I'm in charge of cutting and if you hurt yourself I'm taking over." he warned making the other boy smile brightly.

"Yes sir!"

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Night was brought to the present by a gentle shake to his shoulder, opening his eyes he noticed Rin standing before him no longer wearing the apron. It seemed he had placed a plate on the table. "Apologies, I seemed to have doze off. Oh it looks good." he said causing Rin to blush lightly as he took a seat opposite of him, another plate in hand.

"All I did was make omelets, no big deal." He responded before starting to eat, the other man didn't think much of it then took his first bite of the food. Red eyes widen in surprise at the rich flavors and how wonderful it tasted.

"This is delicious!" Night exclaimed as he then began eating at much faster rate, Rin was taken aback never having seen someone eating his food so fast, he laughed making Night stare at him with a blush on his face. Rin fixed his gaze on him after noticing the others eyes on him.

"Hmm... Your face is red, are you sick?" he asked causing the black hair man to look away in embarrassment, speaking a second later.

""No, I'm fine. I believe some rest will help."

"Nodding in understanding Rin stood once they had finished eating; taking him by the hand and leading him towards his room. Rin made him lay on the bed, laying down next to the man falling asleep quickly. Realizing the boy was already sleeping Night began petting his hair gently, wrapping his other hand around his waist, moving him closer towards his chest.

What's wrong with me? Compared to me he's still a child, I only protected him because of who he was and my promise I made back then, but is that all. He let out a sigh continuing with his thoughts. What do I truly want? This child or to only make things right? Well for now I'll rest with him. How ironic in sleep he looks like a angel.

"Good night Rin." He whispered closing his eyes, falling asleep as well.

A moment later Shura came into the dorm searching for Rin, the young man had never shown up to class Despite Yukio informing her he'd left Before him that morning. She prepared to beat up the boy; however, a smirk formed on her face at seeing Rin and Night sleeping together. "Oh Yukio wont get mad if he doesn't know." She said while taking a picture before leaving.