We'll Never be Royals

✥︎ 5 ✥︎

Guardian of Seijou

Oikawa Tooru
Present Day

"For the love of god," Tooru moaned out, face scrunching in discomfort. He rubbed at his sore muscles before falling into his bed.

It's been a long day of training and hard work. Finally, finally, he god to relax.

"You act like such a baby."

Tooru gasped, face turning into one of offense as he sprung up into a sitting position position. He stuck his tongue out at the man who stood by his door. "Hajime, you don't have to be so mean!"

"I can't believe you're going to be taking over as ruler."

"Hajime!"

His voice shrilled, mouth hung open. It quickly relaxed when the corner of Hajime's lips quirked into a playful smirk. Tooru scoffed, glaring at the knight. "Rude. I'm going to be a great ruler."

"I know."

The two words were simple, but they still filled Tooru's chest with a warm fuzzy feeling. Maybe it was because he knew Hajime meant it. He smiled softly before flopping back down. He patted the spot next to him. "Come lay with me."

Hajime rolled his eyes, leaning back against the wall before crossing his arms. His metal armor clanked loudly, his sword still attached by his hip. "No, you need to take a bath. You've been training all day."

"Please, Hajime."

Hajime's eyes narrowed, trying to avoid the puppy dog look on Tooru's face. He hated how easily he fell for it. Today, though, he refused to fall for it. "I will if you take a bath." A loud whine came from Tooru, but he sat back up nonetheless.

"Fine. But you have to join me."

"No."

"As my guardian, you must serve me in anyway I deem necessary. And bathing with me is very necessary."

Hajime quickly looked away when the omega began pulling off his clothing. A blush settled on his cheeks as he huffed out a breath. Tooru has always been the shameless type. He didn't fear what most would, and he flaunted whatever he could. Hajime being one of those.

It wasn't necessarily illegal in their kingdom, for a royal to marry someone at Hajime's status. They didn't follow the expected traditions. But even then, it also didn't mean that people exactly appreciated it. The citizens expected their ruler to marry someone of power, to ensure their safety and fortune. Not the guardian of Seijou, whom Tooru couldn't marry even if he wanted to.

Sure, there were days where it bothered Hajime, knowing he could never be enough. Maybe Tooru claimed he was enough, but the kingdom didn't see it that way. He would never be enough for the people of the kingdom he loved so much. Then again, Hajime chose this life.

"Quit thinking so much. I'm over here naked and you've barely even looked at me."

Hajime snapped from his thoughts, only to see that Tooru was, indeed, naked. And he was definitely a sight to see. He was beautiful.