Love Makes You Weak

Security

The next few weeks were a mess. Maven and Mare has grown quite close, as much as he hated to admit it. The scarlet guard was quite amazing. Such a shame it was all a lie. Part of him wishes he could join them for life. But no. King. He must become King.
All the moments in which he wasn't focused on his upcoming betrayal or taking over the throne, he was thinking about Thomas. It had been so long since they had last seen each other. Maven caved, he decided to run down to the guards quarter and see him at once.
Maven requested Thomas' presence to the head guard.
"I'm sorry your majesty but Prince Tiberius has just dropped by and requested him."
Mavens heart dropped. He was filled with a million emotions. Anger, jealousy, fear, curiosity.
"No need to worry sir. Thank you for your time."
Maven walked away, his mind blank. He decided to go to the balcony near Cals room to look for the two of them. Cals room was a mess, he only let maven in there, so he knew the balcony near it was a better shot.
As he approached the balcony, he heard laughing.
Cal and Thomas laughing.
His blood boiled.
Maven rounded the corner and the two turned to look at him.
"Ah, mavey!" Cal greeted with a smile on his face.
"Hello cal." Maven said as he looked between him and Thomas. Angry and confused.
"Your mother wants to amp up the security due to the rising scarlet guard. Father convinced her that we should be allowed to pick someone we trust. I went to speak with the head guard and he mentioned you seem to trust Thomas here. Is this true?"
Maven swallowed hard. "Yes."
"Perfect! So he can be your guard! He will stand watch outside your quarters and come with you around the palace!"
Maven stopped. No. He couldn't. Because maven can't keep his minds clear when Thomas is around. And maven has to keep his mind clear.
"I don't think that's a good idea. I mean what is a red guard going to do for me? I can control fire, remember?"
"Yes but still. He's just an extra line of defense, we need that around here. Plus I already told your mother you had selected him so..."
Mavens eyes shot open.
"You what?!"
"Sorry! I thought it would be good. I've been talking to Thomas here and he seems like a great guy." Cal said with a suggestive wink which made maven growl.
"You two fought in the war together, it would be perfect for you to fight this one together too."
Oh cal. Thomas and I won't be fighting this war together. This is about you and me. No one else...
"Fine. Yeah okay I guess."
Cal seemed proud as always and Thomas smiled a little.
Maven sighed. He would get to spend more time with Thomas, but at what cost...