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It was the after noon, the atmosphere looked warm and calm. They where at the garden, Jude was sitting inside of the gazebo reading a book, while Sharpness standing near the entrance looking forward hence looking like he was lose in thought. His eyes lingered towards Jude as he read his book—admiring every movement Jude makes. The suns rays landing on Jude, giving him an angelic features. Oh how he wishes to hold those soft hands, touch his soft skin, and be in his arms giving no care at the world.
The gazebo was wrapped around the by different kind of flowers—roses to be specific, stand out the most. Sharpness went and pluck some roses and gracefully placed it in the vase on table which is in front of Jude. Sharpness walk back going back to the position he had, like nothing happened. Little did he know that Jude was watching him the moment sharpness move from his position and placed the flower.
What a bold move to declare something that could get you in trouble.
Jude was now a blushing mess and he raised his book from his face. Trying to hide the fact that his heart is now beating uncontrollably 'Dose he know what his doing?! Dose he know what it meant?!' Jude said to himself, gripping the book harder that it looked like it was gonna tear any moment. Jude closed his eyes calming his beating heart, trying not to look bothered of the action.
From that moment Jude might had fallen for him a little more, but he brushed these feelings away. He was the future king, he can’t afford to disappoint the country and his family. So he choose to put his feeling behind his head. ‘Maybe he was just doing his work. That it really doesn’t mean anything.’
How long will he be denying these feelings?
The reason sharpness placed that flower to say to Jude that his love would forever be loyal to him, promising his love to Jude for eternity. Sharpness glanced at Jude for any kind of reaction. A little hope that he’d know what he wanted to tell.
Years of being with each others side, wont you fall for them?
For years of working for him, he knew Jude like the back of his hand. He knew that Jude would choose his title than him. From the moment he fell in love, he knew where he would stand. Who is he kidding? Falling for someone he knew was out of reach. Even if he was standing besides him—for years.
The atmosphere went thick, but it goes unnoticed by the two. To focused on their racing hearths and messy minds, that is full of “What ifs”. Imagining what could their life be if they where to live a normal life, fall in love with nothing to worry about. Their sweet thoughts of each other where interrupted. A foot steps start to get loud. A maid stopped in front of the gazebo “Your Highness, Prince Fluixon from State Kingdom and his butler has arrive, they are currently waiting at your office.” The maid bowed as she speaks.
Jude closed his book and released a quiet sigh. Probably disappointed from the fact that they were having a supposed “romantic” time with his butler, even if they didn’t say a word. Jude stood up placing the book down and started walking out of the gazebo, with the maid and Sharpness walking behind him.
After a few minutes of walking they stopped in front of Jude’s office. Sharpness opened the door and entered the office after Jude and the maid who has the serving cart with the tea. There was two man in the room, one was looking out the window at the side of Jude’s desk and the other was standing at the side of the sofa.
Jude went and happily greeted "Prince Fluixon. It is a pleasure to meet you again." And walked behind him and offered his hand. Fluixon turned around faced Jude and smiled a little and shook Jude’s hand. "Shall we get started?" Jude said walked to sit at the sofa with Fluixon following him.
As both sat down sharpness began to serve them tea and they began to talk about somethings to change in their country, how can they help each other and other things. After serving them Sharpness gestured the the man behind Fluxion to stand with him at the corner of the room near the door, far but not too far from the princes.
"Nice to meet you." Sharpness whispered as the man walked and stand next to him with a little distance. The man glanced at him a little startled "Nice to meet you too." the man smiled and acknowledged the greetings. "You're new aren't you?" sharpness asked and turned. "I started quite a few months ago." answered by the man and Sharpness hummed in response. "I'm Sharpness, i have a feeling we will be meeting quite frequently." Sharpness chuckled slightly, making the man smiled "Name’s Saparata, it is a pleasure to meet you." Saparata smiled and bowed a little.
Since the Strength and State Kingdom is in an alliance, it would be common for them to meet quite often for trading and other matters that would help each kingdom. With both Kingdoms being allied for a century now. They have been with each others side for so many years that the people who have been working in both Kingdoms have seen every people grew up.
Hours have passed, Sharpness and Saparata have their own little conversation, talking as quite as possible.
The other two man noticed their small chuckles and glanced at them. Jude squinted at them watching their interactions while drinking his tea, while also watching Fluixon’s reaction. While the other man was staring at them, releasing tension in the atmosphere that got unnoticed by the other party. Fluixon clenched his jaw as stare at them. Their conversation stopped, both agreed mentally that they are not liking what the other party is doing, but on Jude side he was in denial that it doesn't bother him even a little bit.
The other two was so lost in their conversation that they almost forgot that they're not alone. Apparently there's a lot of things they have in common with.
Jude cleared his throat getting the other twos attention. "It was nice meeting you Prince Fluixon. I will be looking forward to our next meeting." Jude stood up hold out his had again and smiled. The other accepted his hand and shook it giving Jude the a fake smile, Jude noticed this but can’t help but feel… jealous? …happy?
Happy because he find his friends reaction funny, Prince Fluixon who's so cold and merciless to those who don’t deserve it, getting jealous. Jude chuckled mentally, taking notes of his friends reaction—he might use this to tease him. I mean it is funny, but he also remembered why he can’t act that way to the person he love. It would only make him love him more. He can’t express his love for the other with out thinking of his future.
The other shook Jude’s hand and spoke. "So am I Prince Jude." Both let go of each others hand. Fluxion looked at Saparata emotionless and walked out of the room with Saparata following from behind.
Jude watched the two leave, as the door closed he released a breath he didn’t know he was holding for dear life. He sat back down and look at the window, making sure that Sharpness dose not see his face. "Call Parker say that i need him. Send him here and you may take your brake until I call for you." Jude demanded. And Sharpness complied as quick as possible and walked out of the room.
The atmosphere suddenly dimmed, the weather suddenly changed from a sunny to a cloudy day. It felt comforting and sad at the same time. It was going to rain. He find rains calming—every time it rains it feel like the world was crying for him. How could he fall for someone that would never love him? All Sharpness do is serve him like how he supposed to do his job. So why? It’s funny now that he heard his answer.
The way Sharpness act like he knows him like the back of his hand always impresses him. Sharp already know what he would do, say, feel, and think. Sharp was his own personal living diary. But of course, you never tell everything on your diary, you also lie to it. Scared that someone might find it and read it—know your most embarrassing things and your weakness. And use it against you.
It was the most foolish, way to die in the hands of your enemies.
But since he can’t tell Sharpness his feelings, he decided to tell this to his most trusted friend that knows this side of him. Parker.