Prince vs. Prince.

ᴠ. ᴍᴀʀs.

A week had passed and Hokuto noticed that Itsuki was not bothering him. It's not that he misses him or what but it actually gives him more time for himself. He has been participating in some basketball games whenever he is being asked to join.

He just finished two games and he declined the last game. After taking a quick shower at the men's shower room, he changed his clothes into his uniform. He went to the rooftop to take some time alone but he didn't expect that Itsuki would be there.

"Don't leave." Itsuki stopped him from leaving and he held his wrist to gently pull him closer.

"What do you want?" He asked but with a soft voice. He had no energy to argue with him, so he just sat on the floor and took the bottle of water from his bag to drink.

"Maasu." Itsuki called for his pet cat and they heard the little bells ringing that are attached on Mars' tag. Mars went to his side and snuggled on him.

"You're so cute, Maasu." He smiled and placed down the bottle of water to the side to carry Mars in his arms. Itsuki sat beside him and he suddenly felt awkward when Itsuki was just staring at him.

"Don't stare at me." He mumbled while trying to avoid his stares by caressing Mars' fur. He shut his eyes closed when Itsuki cupped his cheeks to make him look at him.

"Open your eyes." He shook his head after he realized how husky Itsuki's voice is. He felt a light peck on his lips and this made him open his eyes.

"Itsuki, don't do this, please?" He can feel his heart beating so fast and he is wishing that Itsuki will not hear it. Itsuki got his arms and he wrapped it around his nape.

"Just let me." Itsuki whispered and he felt his lips on his once again. He really didn't want to kiss him back but when he slowly closed his eyes, he just did it.

What does he really feel? His heart is beating so fast now that they are kissing but at the same time, he missed the way Itsuki kissed him. He is confused. What should he do? He tried to fight the urge to kiss him back but he just can't control it anymore.

He started to play Itsuki's hair through his fingers as his other hand traveled to his neck and gently caressed him up to his cheek. He felt Itsuki's arms around his waist and their bodies were getting closer. He feels like he is on cloud nine.

"Itsuki." He whispered after breaking the kiss. He is tired because he played basketball earlier and now, his eyelids are feeling heavy. He rested his head on Itsuki's chest and fell asleep along with Mars.

-

Itsuki is walking back to the North Wing already and he is carrying Hokuto in his arms. He made sure he will not let him fall since Mars is on Hokuto's lap and also sleeping. Someone opened the door for them and he carefully placed down Hokuto on the bed.

The whole king-sized bed belongs to Mars but sometimes, he and his friends are lying down there whenever they feel tired. Kenta, Rui and Shohei were playing cards when Itsuki arrived. It is their first time to see Itsuki being this successful in pursuing Hokuto.

"Lower down your voices when you play." He said to the three while he was busy covering Hokuto with the blankets.

"What did you do to Hokuto that you even got the chance to bring him here?" Shohei asked but he didn't answer his question. Instead, he got a chair and placed it at the bedside. He took a seat there and got the book from the table.

"Don't tell us you're just going to stare at him the whole time he is asleep?" Kenta laughed at this thought and shook his head. He can't believe that their friend is this crazy when it comes to Hokuto.

"What if I answer yes?" Itsuki asked while reading the book. He is taking glances every now and then at Hokuto's sleeping face but at some time, he is ending up staring.

"Just let Itsuki fall in love with the person that his heart chose." Rui said and they just continued playing cards.

When the three are finally tired from playing cards, they decided to go home already and leave Itsuki with Hokuto and Mars. They know that Itsuki will not do anything reckless on Hokuto. After all, he respects Hokuto's decisions.

-

Hokuto immediately opened his eyes when he realized that he fell asleep right after Itsuki kissed him. He sat on the bed and this woke up Mars. The furbaby jumped on his lap and lay down there. He smiled softly while caressing Mars' belly.

"Do you want to go home now? It's already six." Itsuki asked as he just arrived from the Student Council's office. He looked around and it was his first time to see the interior of Itsuki's office here at the North Wing.

Ever since the two started to pursue him, he didn't bother to go to their offices, scared that he might not be able to get out alive. A staff member arrived to take the used table wares and after that, she left the two alone.

"I can go home by myself." He got up from the bed already but he is still carrying Mars in his arms. He doesn't want to let this furbaby go but he needs to since he needs to go home already.

"Do you think I will let you go home by yourself?" Itsuki got his phone from his pocket and called his driver to prepare his car. He saw the cage carrier at the side and he presumed that it was for Mars.

"Maasu, you will go home now. Let's get you inside your carrier." He picked up the cage carrier and carefully placed Mars inside it. He smiled softly when he saw how Mars behaved.

"I want to go home by myself, Itsuki." He got his bag from the table and carried it on his shoulder. Itsuki shook his head and held his hand gently.

"No. Let me drive you home. I insist." He heaved a light sigh and he nodded his head in defeat. With that, Itsuki got his bag and carried Mars with his free hand.

-

"Do you want to go anywhere first before going home?" Itsuki asked after placing Mars in the backseat. He opened the door for Hokuto and let him have the passenger's seat.

"Konbini. There is one near home." Hokuto said while fastening the seat belt. Itsuki got to the driver's seat and locked the doors before fastening the seat belt.

"Okay, konbini." Itsuki started to drive and Hokuto turned his head to look at Mars in the backseat.

It took some minutes before they could finally arrive at the konbini. The two went out of the car and got inside. Itsuki is not used to this kind of place, so his eyes wandered with curiosity. Hokuto chuckled at his reaction, so he held his hand and toured him around the small konbini.

Indeed, the world is small for them. Hokuto stopped from his tracks and Itsuki noticed this. He wanted to ask why but he saw another guy a few steps away from them. He can feel Hokuto's hand getting cold, so he held it tighter.

"What do you want to drink? Do you want lemon juice? It's your favorite." Hokuto's head slowly turned to look at Itsuki and he nodded his head.

"Un. Will you treat me?" He forced a smile and moved closer to Itsuki. He took a deep breath when he heard a voice from behind. It's a girl's voice.

"Fuju-kun, do you have it already?" The girl asked and Fuju nodded his head. Hokuto tried to look at them but Itsuki gently tugged his hand to make him look at him.

"Don't look at them. Look at me." Itsuki mumbled and he almost cried when he heard this. He nodded his head and buried his face on Itsuki's shoulder.