after the heir to the throne of the richest family in the worlds son started disappearing at night, rumors started spiraling around throughout the kingdom and even neighboring towns. Rumors like having secret other lives, relationships with the poor, going out to get wasted, doing drugs with thugs, you name it. The king got sick of it and banished anyone who was caught talking poorly on the heir and it gave you some cover- well, being the heirs secret girlfriend was certainly risky, but you’d do anything if it meant spending time with your one and only

you were in your favorite spot to relax, under a huge tree in an empty and calming field of long grass as fireflies danced around you. The moonlight shone beautifully on your skin, casting a light hue around your pale face as you leaned on Akihitos shoulder. You’re in your favorite spot with your favorite person. What could go wrong? You thought, until he spoke

he clears his throat nervously

“I’m not sure how much longer we can see each other”

his words felt like a knife to your chest. You were risking everything you had to see him, and he was about to leave you so he’d be a little safer from his father’s scolding?