[littl3chocobo]

"then i am cursed to wait two more days to touch you as i touched you just now when any maid or hand will take a touch with no word of god or marriage. you are too difficult woman." saying no more he took his leave, if she was not going to give him a kiss then he would take if from someone else

[Honey]

The hours of the day sped by faster than he knew it could. The castle was thriving with activity, every member of the help preparing for the wedding, though only one was allowed into his chambers as he dressed for the ceremony, and that person was his own maid. Many had offered their aid, and brought things for he to wear though all were turned down. They had everything they needed to turn him into the lady he was to play. Though the most beautiful piece was the dress. The dark tone of the plum matched his favorite evening dress, and was successful in making his skin glow just as lovely as in the gardens at night. His wig was curled and primped and tied with a bow of the loveliest shade of blue he’d seen, and his shoes were a color to match. The only jewelry that laid against his skin was a necklace from his mother, freely given. The stones sparkled softly in their own way, though the surface of the each of them was smooth as any river stone he’d found, and color was paler as well. He was only allowed a brief moment to look in the mirror, marveling in the amazing transformation from himself to a woman even his sister could hope to achieve in a period of a few days. The only difference he could think of was the lack of both true breasts and the thing all men sought for. Nervously shifting in his seat, he lifted a pale hand to touch his face, not entirely sure it was as true as it seems, but his hand was pushed away as he was pulled from his seat. He had to get to the church

[littl3chocobo]

he could not help but stare she was beautiful. the ache from last night and the desire to touch were back two-fold and he wished the day would go quickly so he could enjoy his lovely bride. as she came to stand to his side he dared offer her a small smile though as soon as she saw it he turned his eyes back forward and let it drop, that he would show eagerness was dishonorable and so he kept it to himself though as each reached their places and the monk began the long and dreary speech leading up to the exchange he found his eyes wandering once more towards the soft graceful neck and smooth jaw that was both firm and delicate at once

[Honey]

The ceremony proved just as long as one would have expected, though under the eyes and speculation of everyone seated in the church made it seem so much longer. Though his eyes had noticed the brief but ever present smile that graced the prince’s lips as he stepped to join him by the altar, he couldn’t bring himself to return it. Surely this should have been a rather important day of his life, after all one only gets married once- even if for the simple task of bringing his parent's land peace. Still, the entirety of his and his parent’s life rested on his back to make this marriage work. Allowing the prince to take his hand and slip the heavy iron band to his fourth finger, he brought himself to return the favor before the monk declared the two of them as married. Lowering his gaze to look at the hand that held his own his lips worked their way into a bloodless line before he schooled it into something more appropriate. Now came the hard part

[littl3chocobo]

the brief touch he was allowed when the monk drew their hands together to touch rings was nearly unbearable and the meal after would be, he was certain, cruel and lasting. he knew he could no run off this time, not when such an important contract rode on him alone and silently he bore the long and tedious eating though there was consolation that his bride remained within eyeing distance even with two more people at the table moving her down in rank

[Honey]

He’d tried his best to draw out the length of the feast, talking with those he knew to keep himself occupied. Even so both the bachelors and the prince seemed all too eager to proceed to the next step, wanting both what was due to them and the faithfulness that was offered to the man who managed to snag her garter. As they took their last step down the hall towards the prince’s chambers, he was swiftly swung into the arms of the prince, and that was what truly made him nervous. Never had he been so close in relations with a man, and he still did not want to get any closer. Still, he said nothing to any of them and allowed for himself to be carried across the room towards the bed

[littl3chocobo]

they followed like starving dogs down the halls to his quarters and it both pleased and angered him that all thoughts were on the prize in his arms. when he made it to his room he found the door open and the bedding changed white to receive his virgin. coming over he dumped her onto it before dipping to one knee to find the garter underneath. it took several moments to find it and several more to try and pull it from the ribbon holding it together and in the end he simply broke it off and hastily slid it down one slender leg before standing and pitching it out of the door. the men followed and moving behind them he made sure every last one was away before locking the door and turning back to his bride

[Honey]

The hands roamed far too much for him when the garter was being worked off, and half of him wished to slap the prince silly. However, he kept his calm as he laid stiff against the bed as the prince lured the rest of the men out of the room, leaving only the two of them in the large room. With hungry eyes gazing at him, he could feel his heart beginning to beat loudly, and nervous sweat begin to form on his normally dry brow. Tensely swallowing, he pushed himself from the bed to a sitting position where he stared back at the prince with as neutral a look as he could muster

[littl3chocobo]

he saw the look and it nearly halted him but as his eyes traveled back to their favorite spot he lost his sympathy. "you are my wife, i demand gratis to consummate this marriage." saying no more he started back over

[Honey]

He knew he could not persuade the man to give up when he wanted and was privy to, and so he kept his mouth silent was well. Feeling the prince climb on the bed and then begin to hover over him, he felt so tight and stuffy he was sure the prince would be able to tell, though the reaction he may receive for it was unannounced to him. The lips came to press against his neck first as a hand could be felt grazing along his knee and calve, and he couldn't say he particularly enjoyed it. Slowly sliding away from the prince in a poor attempt to get away, he sent a pleading look in hopes it would keep the prince at bay for at least another day

[littl3chocobo]

she moved as if to give him more room and obligingly he took it but the body under hims was as cold and unyielding as in the library and it ruined some of the pleasure in touching her. "you are my wife now, you have no god to hide behind and no reason to continue denying me. this will go easier if you do not resist me"

[Honey]

He averted his gaze off to the side, trying to cook up a valid response to the unwavering spirit of his husband. However, as the hand continued to slid further up his thigh he knew he couldn't go through with it. Lifting a hand to rest on the prince's shoulder, he pushed him away. "Is there no way to postpone this for a different evening?" He questioned with the same pleading look on his face, "I truly don't believe I am ready for this."

[littl3chocobo]

he growled at the push but stilled his hand. "listen to me wife, you get no say in the matter, you are mine and belong to me. i demand gratis and god demands consummation, without this our parents' contract is void and there will be no peace for your heathen peasants. we will kill them all to keep the pass and you and yours will be slain"

[Honey]

His lips opened to speak, though the words were nothing but truth despite how cruel the sounded. Staring hard at the man for a long moment he found nothing he could say that may have persuaded the prince in ceasing. Swallowing nervously as his lips became pursed once again, and casting his look to the side he was left waiting for the prince to make his decision and find the secret he'd only managed to keep so long

[littl3chocobo]

she looked sickly pale and though it only aided in her beauty it revolted him to see the look on her face and to know that he was the cause of it. letting go entirely he pulled from the bed and turning away began to strip. when he was down to his shirts he climbed over the woman and fell to the far side of the bed. "you have until tomorrow night to become 'ready' heathen wife"

[Honey]

Much to his luck the next day was not nearly as busy at the first, but the looks he got from many left him feeling insecure and he made sure to stick close to his parents. They seemed so ecstatic about it all, after all their pact with the prince's parents had been consummated, or so they had every right to believe. They did not inquire about the previous evening, and he hadn't the guts to tell them what ended up happening. Playing the part of the equally happy as he was with them, he was left frowning. He was ot looking forward to that evening