The Rich and The Poor Part 6
#6 of The Rich and The Poor
(Yuuta...
(Yuuta...Part 6 of my The Rich and The Poor series
(Yuuta's view)
The weight of the world seemed to drop down on my back as I heard Castiel's word. He-He's dating a girl?! W-Why now?! Why not later when I prove that I'm not in love with him?! This couldn't have happened at a worse time! My tail sprung out in shock as I barely managed to keep my jaw from dropping open.
Why did this have to happen now? Why? Why?! I was so hopeful that I could have Castiel for awhile and either discredit or prove my feelings towards him but, him going on a date was something I didn't plan or expect!
Rosaline...I know that girl, she's a wolf girl and her father owns a blacksmith shop here in mid town. Rosaline has a petite figure to her but her sweet smile and adorable posture...well...I'll admit she is quite cute and loveable but Castiel is mine!-...oh no. A sudden memory entered my mind as I said that in my thoughts.
Tigers are quite possessive and protective of desired mates and will chase off any threats.
No am I really jealous and angry at Rosaline?! Am I mad because she took Castiel away from me just about as soon as I was about to 'date' him? Are my feelings really that important to Castiel?
I felt a blank feeling come over me as I looked deeply into myself and Castiel's point of view.
Well...Rosaline is a midtown girl and a cute one at that, if things went well with them he could move in with her. He could get a job at her father's blacksmithing shop and get a well paying job. Castiel would surely do well in blacksmith as he knows swords and armor of all kinds and if he impressed her father enough he could get the shop and he could get a real life and family...he could have children, a house, a wife and-and....he wouldn't need me to be his friend anymore.
I felt something, like a needle sting my heart as I thought that but my tail suddenly hit my back repeatedly. I knew what it meant, my tail was telling me not to give up and fight for Castiel...as much as my heart wanted to I can't just rush into things with him. I had to think about the future.
Even if somehow we did become lovers what life would we have? Would my family maybe even disown me if they found out before? Then I would be poor too and...couldn't provide for Castiel. I wouldn't have a house and give him children I-...
A blush came over me as I realized what I was thinking...children? A house? Provide?! Were not married! I was only about to find out if I had feelings for him and Rosaline suddenly came into the picture! Rosaline can give Castiel a good time and an average life while mine would be filled with worry and panic. My tail slumped down about ready to realize the folly in my feelings.
And then look at Rosaline's view...what if she really had feelings for Castiel all along? She's never dated before from what I hear and she was a shy girl...if I chased her off and Castiel found out he-he'd hate me. We would be each other's throats again...no-no I don't want that! I want to talk to him more! I want to touch him but-
"Oh there's my strong man!" A voice said out of nowhere as I looked up only to see-...My tail puffed out and sprung up in jealousy and hate. Rosaline came out of nowhere and hugged Castiel from behind...lucky girl, a stray thought said to myself I wanted to hug Castiel.
"AH! NO! I won't be conquered by wolves! Never!" Castiel playfully said as Castiel began to run away like a fool and Rosaline was chasing him both laughing and looked...perfect together. They were really having fun, they might love each other.
My tail once again started to hit my back as I was just about prepared to rip it off but watching Castiel and Rosaline play and giggle...I-I'm conflicted.
My body, especially my tail, and my heart wants nothing more than to claim Castiel as mine and off limits to anyone else. They want to hold him and make him feel safe but my mind and thoughts are telling me to back off and let true love be...do my feelings really die here where they began?
Before I noticed Rosaline pounced on Castiel both laughing from the playing before as I had a distant sad face on me. I heard Rosaline say
"Hey were you talking with Prince Yuuta earlier? You two weren't fighting I hope?" She asked Castiel somewhat worried.
"Oh nothing he just wanted...to ask me something that's all" Castiel said as the two went off to mid town market to go on their date no doubt...now here I was...alone...like all the times before.
Indeed I wanted to ask you something Castiel...I wanted to ask you if you could have ever loved me as a lover. I think your answer is clear.
My tail slumped down and was being dragged across the ground as I made my way back to high town...I wanted to say that was that but my heart and tail were still fighting on bravely.
It's not over! It can't be over! I won't accept him being someone else's until he's right there in the church handing Rosaline the ring!
No its over look at how they were playing before. That was true love not this fake rivalship in school or training in the gym...how is that love? If anything it was lust at best, lust for Castiel's body...I should look maybe a muscular boy and think about dating him. I was only dating girls before after all...
As I approached the front gate I realized I was just going through all the stages of shock, First I was denying Castiel was going out to myself, then I got angry about it, then I got depressed and now after this should be acceptance!
I rose my head high looking proudly at the clouds and the blue sky.
That's right! I'm perfectly fine with Castiel going out with women! This is his chance and I will not get in the way! In fact I should support it in my fullest! I'm a great friend and I know when Castiel needs his space! AND NOTHING IS GOING TO TELL ME OTHERWISE!
I entered my castle and looked around at the long deserted hallways...well...just because Castiel isn't around doesn't mean I can't work out. I went over to the gym and changed into my work out clothes and started out stretching before going over to the treadmill...the one next to me would usually be used by Castiel I wish-
Agh stop! I can't think like this anymore! He's going out with Rosaline and nothing is going to change that! I ran for maybe 5 minutes before I had the tendency to turn it towards Castiel's treadmill. Whenever we ran I would look over to him to listen to him and be teased by the scent of his sweat and the shine of his body I-
I-I-I'll do something else to take my mind off of Castiel, I went over to the weights and started lifting the 50 pound dumbbells looking over to a sit up mat Castiel would-No! Focus on lifting the weights! I tried my best-I really did but I would always turn ever so often to see if Castiel was watching but he wasn't here...I know! I'll-I'll try to break my squat back lifting record! I've always had the idea of trying to break it but now I think I'm ready.
I put the dumbbell back and went over to the squat station and did a few more stretches and deep breathes before putting on over 400 pounds of weight, This was my record, just one squat and I would beat my record!
I bent down and placed the lifting bar on my shoulders and took a few more deep breathes. Then after tighting my grip on the bar I lifted it up off the safety bar with ease but now was the hard part, I bent down ever so slowly. My knees already shaking from the pressure but my back managed to handle the weight. I continued to bend my knees until my shorts were about a foot away from the ground, now was the real test.
I took inhaled a deep breath and started evening out my back fighting against the weight and gravity, I was breaking out in sweat before my knees were about to give out. My thoughts turned into panic as I thought I couldn't lift it as my whole body burned with stress before I thought I heard.
"You can do it Yuuta! Come on!" Castiel's voice ringed through my head as I found a sudden burst of strength and easily lifted the heavy weight to the safety bar crushing my previous record. I laid down on the ground for a moment before I shouted out.
"Yes! Yes! I did it! I broke my previous record! Did you see it Castiel?! Did you see me-...?" I said happily before looking around completely forgetting I was still all alone. My tail that was once puffed in excitement slumped down in depression again...I think I've done enough working out.
I went over to my father's study looking for a book to hopefully at least somewhat interest me but I decided to make it fun by closing my eyes and picking off a random book. I stopped at a certain book and opened my eyes as I took it out of the shelf its title was "Humans and Furry relationships" My tail slumped down again as I put it back...not the right book for the moment now.
I went on with my personal game but it was turning into less fun each time. "Why humans and furs can never get along"; "How to kiss properly"; "Human bodybuilding tips"; and "The art of love"...out of all the books I could have randomly chosen...is fate trying to tell me something?
I went down all hallways...all so empty yet full of pointless Michael artifacts. I was still imagining Castiel asking my questions about them as I happily enjoyed answering them...at first I thought it was because I liked teaching Michael things to him but it was really...it was really his company, his voice and presence I enjoyed.
Oh god Castiel, I can't even pretend to fight my feelings for you! I want to see if you're the one I like but I'm so afraid of scaring you and making you hate me again! Even if you didn't have the same feelings I still would like to be friends!
What are you doing right now? Helping the low town residents? Studying tirelessly for exams? Or maybe just walking around enjoying the city? No...that's right you on your...'date' with Rosaline. The very thought of Rosaline made my tail smack the ground in jealousy.
Rosaline, I know you, you're a petite girl who isn't suited to be a warrior or blacksmith like Castiel could be. Castiel deserves someone he can related to and shared the same opinions with! Rosaline you like flowers and girly stuff while Castiel likes swords and armor and fighting! You two are nothing alike! I like swords and armor and fighting so Castiel should be with me!
You know even if Castiel doesn't like me it would be the friendly thing to make sure this is really what he wants and I'm sure that he'll get bored of Rosaline in no time!
Okay! I'll just look after their date to make sure that nothing goes wrong! After all! A good friend would make sure the date goes smoothly!
(1 hour later)
I don't know how but the next thing I knew I was sitting on a bench wearing a different robe with a hood and watching over Castiel and Rosaline who were holding hands on their...date.
"How did I get here? Am I really that obsessed with Castiel?! No-maybe...maybe it's the opposite of what I'm thinking. Maybe I'm jealous of Castiel having that cute wolf girl Rosaline!" I said to myself as I played with my fingers but never took my eyes off of Castiel and Rosaline who went into a nearby café and had dinner there.
My mind began to wonder...a nice café date...just me and my lover, talking about good things and flirting with the other. Blushing at compliments and receiving soft kisses from the other. Then afterwards taking his soft, smooth yet strong arm and leading him to my castle bedroom. I'll be right behind him sliding my finger underneath his shirt and feeling his muscles and skin.
I hear his soft moans and gasps of pleasure as we lay down on the bed. His brown hair and eyes sticking out against the red silk blankets. I slowly undo my shirt revealing my own muscles and-and-...
Before I knew it I was daydreaming again about my deepest desires, my true tiger side setting in as I lustfully had at his gorgeous body and muscles not going easy or gentle as I ravished my mate with pleasure and touch.
My tail was twisting around my legs like crazy as my eyes changed completely to the lustful dream and my body tingled at the thought of having Castiel as my own. I began to moan softly to myself before I snapped back into reality.
"Oh darn it! I got to stop imagining me and-...oh" I said just realizing what I was thinking about...and a blush came over me.
W-Was I-Was I imagining me-and Castiel...d-doing it?! I can't I-...I then noticed a little drool from my mouth as I wiped it away nearly panicking thing Castiel and Rosaline will notice me. Wait where are they now?
I looked around and they weren't in the café anymore...I quickly spotted them by a flower shop Rosaline picked up and buried her muzzle into the bunch of flowers inhaling their sweet scent. My hearing wasn't perfect but I think I heard.
"It's a lovely bunch of flowers but your much prettier than these Rosaline" Castiel said as my tail smacked the ground angry what he was saying to her.
"Oh stop it you! Your making me blush!" Rosaline said while still burying her muzzle into the flowers. Castiel leaned into the flowers too smelling them too as I noticed a spark in Rosaline eyes...wait...I know this from somewhere.
Two lovers are separated by flowers, one is aware of something the other isn't then after a moment of smelling the flowers the one who is aware of something pops their head out of the flowers and plants a kiss-...NO! NO WAY SHE CAN'T BE THINKING THAT!
I noticed Rosaline slowly taking her head out of the flowers and leaning forward to plant a kiss on Castiel, my heart and body stopped but something reacted...my tail.
In a sudden reflex my tail wrapped around a little pebble and threw it at Rosaline hoping to break up the kiss, it wouldn't hurt her but it would make her stop the kiss no doubt....only it appears my aim was off and the wind was blowing to the left...it was heading for...Oh no...
Next thing I saw the pebble hit the back neck of Castiel as he turned around stopping Rosaline from finishing her surprise kiss and clearly disappointing her. Castiel was still oblivious to Rosaline's sneak kiss plan as he looked around to see who threw the pebble at him.
I hid myself in the shadow of my hooded robes and looked out of the corner of my eyes to see if Castiel would notice me. Thankfully it appears he didn't
"Something wrong Castiel?" Rosaline asked.
"No just some kids throwing rocks, they should watch out they could hurt someone. Let's get you home Rosaline." He said taking her hand as they walked together h-holding hands. My hands gripped hard on my legs as-as I wanted to be the one who could hold Castiel's hand...I can only imagine what his soft hands feel like, how much I would desire them to gripped down on my fur or have his fingers run through my fur petting me gently.
I began to purr and my vision once again couldn't help but imagine what it would be like to have Castiel as my own. My tail twisted around my leg again as that snapped me back into reality but my tail didn't let go. I literally tried to pull my own tail off my leg but it wouldn't let go! Whatever, I'm wearing a heavy robe so no one should be able to see me.
I went back into my quarters as my tail was reaching out to the desperately desiring to go and watch Castiel more but I overpowered my tail's desires. I literally smacked it to show who was in charge.
"NO! I've had enough of you today! I won't let you get me into any trouble or awkward situations with Castiel anymore!" I said at it as I decided to go to the gym and train.
I went back to my castle and changed into my work out clothes and prepared myself to hit a punching bag. I took a stance in front of it placing the hits in my mind as I thought about things that angered me.
The first punch echoed throughout the gym as I continue it with a kick and eventually started landing hit after hit against the poor bag. Stupid Castiel...why can't you see my feelings for you?! I-I, I then began to notice my hits were softer and less consistent so I decided to think about other things...
I imagined a figure...a blank one, no real feature as I began to punch and kick the bag again. I imagined the bag being a furry...with gray fur. My hits were starting to become more powerful. It was a small figure but one I felt like I hated, eventually it took the shaped of a wolf.
I began to pound away at the bag each hit hurting not only the bag but my hands and feet. I-It was a girl, she was cute but I felt like she was my enemy! She was my rival! My truest opponent my-I gave one last punch so hard the chain holding the bag up snapped at the pressure of my hits and it fell to the ground with a loud thud as I realized what I just imagined....Rosaline...I imagined I was beating up Rosaline because of Castiel...I-I need to sleep, I need to call it an early night something to rest my head and thoughts .
An hour into my sleeping I felt my dreams start to take place as I imagined myself sitting in the classroom alone-wait...no someone else was here with me...a human-oh its Castiel. It looked like nighttime as Castiel and I were deep into our books and studying, occasionally asking the other a question.
"Um Castiel? Do you know how many people were convicted of the plot against the Jugar kingdom?" I asked before Castiel hid his eyes behind his hair and said softly.
"I-I can't take it anymore Yuuta." He said before standing up and going over to the wall.
"Castiel wh-?" I asked before he placed his back against the wall removing the buttons on his shirt revealing the middle of his chest. My tail sprung out in desire and lust as I saw him blush and rub his own body, he kept the same look on his face...the same look of secret desire and love I had for him.
"Make love to me Yuuta! I can't stand just talking to you anymore! Do whatever you please with my body! I'm all yours!" I said unzipping his pants about ready to give me a strip tease before-
A bird singing from my balcony woke me up and made me moan wanting to see the rest of the greatest dream I've ever experienced. I looked around the room like a curious cat in a new environment before my tail slumped down and I said to myself.
"Oh why did I have to wake up?"
(Castiel's view)
Here I am dating one of the cutest girls and school, not only is she cute but I could convince her father to let me become his apprentice and eventually own the store! It would be so perfect to have a better income and to afford better items for myself...but why?
Why is my heart...straining a bit?
This has been going on for awhile. I thought maybe I had the flu or maybe I was just nervous about dating Rosaline but this has gone on for a long time now. I-I admit I wasn't the one who approached Rosaline, she approached me and I just jumped at the opportunity without thinking about it.
Rosaline is a sweet girl and I try to keep up on conversations but we can't seem to be on the same picture sometimes, like last night.
"Castiel um...do you-do you come to mid town often?" She would ask
"Well I usually walk around maybe help out someone who needs help or something, I'm just that adventurous soul I guess, why are you?"
"Well...no I admit, I'm more of a home body and I like a warm house compared to the wilderness."
The conversations sometimes got awkward after that, sometimes neither of us saying a thing for minutes.
"So Rosaline, what made you ask me out?"
"I-I just found the courage and you seem like a nice guy, I mean to fight and be rivals with the prince for so long it must be quite a task."
"Oh yeah Yuuta, he's a strong tiger alright but I plan on beating him someday. I admit he is a stubborn and tough guy but I hope to catch up to him someday." I said a bit excited as it was completely a different tone then most of the conversation before.
"Wow, I thought you and Yuuta hated the other, but you sound like you admire him a bit." She said before I realized where the conversation was going.
"Hey don't worry, sure I admire Yuuta a bit but I plan on beating him someday. We're so different after all and its almost in our nature to fight." I said trying to sound like his rival again but my heart ached with this strange feeling.
Everynight now when I get home from my dates with Rosaline I feel so...strange and different. You think after a date you would think more of the other person but...I still had Yuuta in my mind. Theres so much I want to tell the others about him but I'm sure he doesn't want me to come out that were friends...Y-Yuuta
I-I can't get you out of my mind for some reason, when I talk with Rosaline I hesitated and pause awkwardly but-but when I talk to you I can be myself without worry. You listen to me and we don't have to worry about hurting the others feelings because the working out would take out all the stress and our match from before still rings in our minds that another fight would only led into more injuries and solve nothing.
I-I don't know what I'm feeling, this isn't the admiration I felt before, now when I look into your chest I-I burn up. I feel this tingle that warms me and I can't help but stare into them, gazing and in awe of their structure, so big, smooth, and perfectly shaped. I won't deny I- wonder what it would be like to touch them, I wonder if they would really be as strong as I imagine.
But its not only when I look at you its when you look at me, I've seen you eyeing me and I can't help but feel honored but its different from before. I blush and feel so weak when your near me, my little muscles seem so small and weak compared to yours. You think I would feel safer when around a tiger but I feel weaker and weaker when you get closer.
I-I want to see you more, I want to be around you more and I almost want to ask you what these strange feelings are, but are they right? What if these are bad feelings and it only leads into fighting again. I-I enjoy our talks and training but I-I think I become greedy when I'm around you....because...when I'm around you I feel greedy, like I and only I want to talk to you...what is wrong with me?
Yuuta a prince and a guy at that and not to mention a tiger being interested in me, a farmer, another guy and a human? Is such a thing even possible? Yuuta you were dating so many girls before, so many rich and powerful girls and who am I? I'm just a farmer with a little chunk of land, a poor cabin and hardly enough to food to feed myself with...how can me, such a different person not only in species but in social rank be so interested in such a person like you?
I don't feel all that greedy when I'm around Rosaline, I don't feel like talking to her for hours on end like you but this has to be the way things go, I mean Rosaline is a mid town girl who could give me a shot for a better future while it's your destiny to marry a girl and continue on your proud line...its only destiny that separates us.
I-I want to see you more Yuuta, I need you around me, even if you only think me just a friend I want you around so I feel like myself, if I have to avoid you shirtless while training well that's a small price to pay. Tomorrow I'll ask him to come with me on my date.
There is a big birthday party for a popular mid town boy in the tavern and everyone is invited! I mean Yuuta wants to get more perspective of common people so what the hell I'll invite him! And we'll talk and hang out...
...like friends are suppose to do.
(Yuuta's view)
"AAARRRRRGGGHHHH!!!! Why can't I be more than friends with you Castiel?!?!" I said to myself as I dressed into my clothes ready for another day of trying my best to keep Rosaline off of Castiel.
I don't want to ruin your chance but I just can't stand the thought of someone else having you! You're my friend! My training buddy! My rival! My secret crush! MINE! MINE! MINE!!! I'm a prince and I get what I want and I want you Castiel!
I should almost make it law in the land. Right in the middle it will say.
"Castiel is, and forever shall be, Yuuta's friend, crush, and training buddy. To claim otherwise is 20 years in jail.
I-I won't hide it anymore in my heart or mind. I NEED you Castiel! I've looked at all the women and they just plain don't interest me like you do! As a prince I am allowed to have anything I want and when I was little and training like crazy I found myself wanting nothing for fear of more intense training but now-now I know what I want and I don't care about the consequences!
That's right, I'll start a war, riot, anything for you to be mine Castiel! I'll risk my body and soul to be around you! I'll cast out all the nobles for you to have a seat near me! I'll fight the most horrible of monsters for you to be safe! I-I-Finally I said it to all my doubts and regrets that were already crippled by my teases and dreams.
I love you Castiel...I want you to be mine but-but theres another thing I want...your returned feelings. I've heard from so many tales about the corrupted king taking wives against their will for his pleasure and-and I don't want to be like that. I want you to feel welcomed into my arms. I want your body to be comforted by my body instead of forced upon.
I want your warmth and touch. I want to feel your skin and hug you tightly but I need you to return those feelings. I-I just need you to love me back just to hear those words "I love you Yuuta" And I'll be all yours and you'll be all mine. Why did Rosaline have to ruin this? Why did you have to say yes to her Castiel? I-I can't give up until it has been made clear that you don't love me back...please...anything but that.
I felt so sluggish as I went to school, not eager to keep Rosaline off Castiel more, she is persistent and at this rate she might prove too much for me. I sat down at my desk not even bothering to look over to Castiel as the class was doing their own thing, chatting and playing around.
Why can't I be around you like these people Castiel? I could hide my real feelings at school but I don't know if I can still be your rival anymore. I-
"Hey Prince" A voice said that was...
I looked up to see Castiel standing in front of me with his arms crossed. Oh god is he going to publicly fight or challenge me?! I'm so not in the mood for it. I don't even want to pretend to be rivals anymore! As I was about to talk back to him he interrupted me.
"-You going to that party after school? You should, because there's a lot I want to talk to you about." He said in this cheesy angry tone. He finished his sentence with a wink as my tail that slumped down in despair rose up in excitement.
"Y-You bet!...um...loser" I said knowing that people around probably looked at Castiel as the winner of that fake argument. I played being average and cool on the outside but inside...well...to say the least it was a different story.
OH MY GOSH! OH MY GOSH! WE'RE GOING TO HANG OUT AFTER SCHOOL! YAY! CASTIEL WILL BE MINE FOR THE EVENING AND ROSALINE CAN KISS THE DIRT HAHA! IT WAS A NICE TRY ROSALINE BUT CASTIEL WILL MUCH PREFER TO HANG OUT WITH ME RATHER THAN YOU! TAKE THAT!!!HAHAHA! CASTIEL IS MINE AND NO ONE ELSE'S BECAUSE HE'S MY CASTIEL!
The rest of the school day was about me just imagining what it would be like to hang out with Castiel in the tavern. I imagined us drinking a lot of alcohol and so drunk that one of us would have to carry the other home. I could only imagine if Castiel got so drunk and passed out even. My day dreams started to take shape.
I imagined offering a shoulder to Castiel who looked drunk out of his mind as his face was flushed and his body was tired like mine from the party. I brought up to his room while we continued a conversation.
"I-I'ma Tufling you Yuuta! Y-Yu aref the besft louking guy ins Riftoun." He said barely able to stand.
"Y-Youra drunh, come onu we'ld get youi to sleap. Bedise yoour much betters lookiungs then me" I would say back as we entered his room and I layed him out on the bed.
"No-no youj kidding me? Your mush better lookings, i-I'm going to bed." Castiel would say falling asleep almost instantly on the bed. Imagined myself lowering my muzzle to Castiels lips saying softly to myself.
"No...you are the most handsome one in Riften Castiel...now give the prince the best gift all." I said lowering my muzzle to his lips and...a blissful feeling entered my body as Castiel's lips were placed perfectly into my muzzle and we enjoy the others warmth.
I was on top of him wanted to rip open his shirt before I heard Castiel mumbling.
"Yuuta.......Yuuta?.......HEY YUUTA!" He said loudly enough before I woke up from the day dream. I looked around to see an empty classroom and Castiel t-touching my back.
"You fell asleep in class. Sorry but I had to mock you a bit in class but I volunteered to stay behind until you woke up." He said as my heart lifted from the little kind gesture. Castiel looked at my mouth strangely and a wild fantasy of mine thought maybe he was looking at my lips and ready to kiss them...but he raised his finger and pointed at my mouth.
"Having a good dream were we?" He said before I touched my mouth and felt a little drool and on the desk a little pool a droll before my tail puffed out in embarrassment and I blushed red from the embarrassing moment.
"Oh god! I-I can't believe you saw me drooling in a dream! I'm sorry-" I said wiping away the drool of lust from my desk with a few napkins.
"It's alright Yuuta I was just teasing a bit. I know when tigers drool in their sleep it just means there having a good dream." He said before I knew what I was really dreaming about. Castiel was right but he didn't know the whole story and I don't want him too.
It is sometimes said that Tigers drool in their sleep because they imagine having intercourse with their desired mate and they can't help but imagine nibbling on the mates fur...or flesh for this reason. I could only imagine what it would be like to nibble on Castiel's skin...so smooth yet tough...so soft and-and.
Oh darn don't start drooling again!
"Come on Yuuta lets go to that party!" Castiel said in a happy tone as my tail wagged happily and I smiled too.
"You bet!" I said as we both ran out of the classroom and out of the school not running into one other person until we got outside. Everyone was heading into the tavern and it was already loud with noise of people drinking, screaming, and dancing their hearts out.
When we opened the tavern door the noise certainly fit the atmosphere of the room. Everyone was either on a table drinking or playing card games while gambling or out on the dance floor dancing with a partner. My tail flicked around wondering if maybe I should ask Castiel to a dance but I still have to take things slowly.
All the tavern tables were full and most people were standing up around a table but thankfully Castiel and I spotted 3 seats in front of the bartender and we quickly took up two of the seats. It was hard talking to Castiel at first because the music of the tavern was so loud and with the screams and yelling of the bar patrons made it all the more impossible for us to hear each other's sentences.
I admit this probably wouldn't have been my first choice of a 'secret date' but I can't afford to be picky now with Rosaline almost always all over Castiel. The tavern was already getting dirty with the dirty footsteps of all the people and beer mugs spilling their contents over the already dirty floor. It was also very hot with all the people around here but I mind as well try to have fun!
Maybe I should challenge Castiel to a card game! We would certainly get a lot of attention from the others when they would see us playing cards thinking we were still pure blood rivals. Or maybe darts or heck maybe even a drinking game!...and with the best luck that would lead into my little fantasy from before.
My lustful fantasy was cut short by two beer mugs being placed in front of me and Castiel. Castiel laughed having a good time and started to drink down the drink and I did too, tasting the salty but yet so sweet taste of the foam and liquid. This bar was famous for its drinks and I can certainly see why! This beats the crap out of the high town wines!
"So Yuuta? What do you want to do?! We could play a card game if you like!" Castiel nearly shouting because of all the noise still in the tavern.
"I don't know, but we'll do anything you like. Just let me finish this mug." I said swallowing the rest of the mug down before slamming it down on the table and licking my muzzle, oh how I would love to hear Castiel say 'you missed a spot' and then lick my lips. I started to purr at all the possibilities of making my first move and best of all Castiel was mine and-
"Castiel! Oh I knew you would be here sweet stuff!" A voice said before my purring was cut off and my tail sprung out in shock. I turned around as did Castiel to see....NO!
Rosaline... in a cute little dress waving at Castiel through a crowd of people. I looked around to make sure there were no seats but I forgot all about the empty seat next to Castiel to his left. I was almost about ready to force Castiel to change seats so that I would be next to him and Rosaline would be further but Castiel raised his mug up with a smile and said.
"Rosaline! I thought you wouldn't come to a party like this!" Castiel said taking another drink of his mug before Rosaline took the seat next to him and my tail felt ready to wrapped around Castiel and pull him towards me.
Dammit! Why is she here?! This ruins everything! This was my chance and I know somehow she was intentionally sabotaging it! I know it!
"I would go anywhere for you Castiel dearest" She said giving him a hug as my body tingled in-in-I won't deny now...jealousy. I want to be the one Castiel hugs, I want to feel Castiel's muscular chest against mine and rub his back. I want to be the one Castiel feels safe around! Castiel works hard enough with his farm and now he has to act like a guardian in front of Rosaline?! No! He's work hard enough! He should hug and feel protected near me!
I had to reluctantly put my jealousy aside for Castiel only because I respect him so much...if Castiel weren't dating you Rosaline I would have happily thrown out of the inn by now...
Another round of drinks were placed in front of us now...the'3' of us and Rosaline took notice of me sitting next to Castiel.
"Castiel um...you know Yuuta is sitting next to you? I don't want you two getting into a fight in here, shall we move somewhere else?" She asked as I knew immediately what she was planning. I was about to scream out no but Castiel only smiled and-and...I blushed underneath my fur.
"Don't worry Rosaline, Yuuta and I might be rivals in school but we can enjoy a drink and a good party together right?" He asked me as he patted my back...ohhh the touch of his hand. I had a sudden desire to rip off my shirt and allow his to continue to pet my back...then give a full back massage...he could be shirtless too if he wants...ohh my yes.
My tail was twisting up my leg and I saw it slowly moving towards Castiel! I snapped back into reality grapping my tail literally and throwing it back down as it slumped down in disappointment, probably because it was caught. If it went only inches further it would have been twisting up Castiel's leg.
"Well that's good Castiel, I hope you can behave yourselves. So Castiel what do you plan on doing after the party?" Rosaline asked getting closer to Castiel...what was she doing now?
"Oh I don't know how long I'll be here so maybe after this...I don't know go home eat and sleep, nothing much." Castiel said oblivious to Rosaline coming closer to him...she-she better not be thinking-!
"You know my parents aren't home right now and you could come over and we could...talk." She said as her wolf tail was rising up and about ready to curl around Castiel's waist! NO-NO I WON'T ALLOW THAT!
Then like a reflex my tail sprung into action and swatted hers away. She looked back to see what happened and noticed our tails dueling the other to keep hers of Castiel and mine to protect him. We both didn't show the effort of our little tail duel in our faces as Castiel was still oblivious by what she meant.
For several moments Rosaline's and my tail battled the other before I was getting angry with her tails persistence and I decided to take a wild chance! I used all my tails force to swat hers away then I wrapped mine around Castiel's leg and uttering a low growl before I realized what I just did.
My tail twisted around his muscles and I felt my spine tingle with delight...oh his legs...so smooth yet tough.
I felt Castiel jump up his seat a bit as he look down his leg to see my tail curling around it 3 times and he blushed not sure what it meant...oh no...if any other tigers of furries see this it would mean-!
"Y-Yuuta um...your tail? Its wrapped around my leg for some reason." Castiel said not thinking it was much of a big deal but Rosaline and I knew what it secretly meant. I got out of the bar stool literally having to pull my tail off him as my tail stayed on him like it was glued to him or something and some of the people around us looked at us thinking it was maybe some big joke or something.
About a dozen pair of eyes were on me and my little show my tail tried to pull off as I swear I felt ready to die of embarrassment. I started to walk quickly through the crowd trying my best not to look back at Castiel or Rosaline, or anyone for that matter. I felt a pain enter my heart as I knew I had to say one thing.
"I'm sorry Castiel!" I said before rushing out of the bar and running towards high town.
"Y-Yuuta wait! I don't mind tha-" Castiel called out before he knew I was long gone.
I ran as fast as I could with my heart racing and my body burning from the embarrassment, the desire, and the dash out of the bar. I ran all the way to my castle and then to my bedroom, the servants looked at me worried that something bad happened but this was much worse than bad...it was the worst thing imaginable. I made my move too quickly on Castiel and when Rosaline tells him what it meant it'll-it'll all be over.
Castiel won't be around me. I'll be ashamed as will Castiel...after all the hard work he's put into gain respect when people hear that I fell for him he'll be laughed at and I'll be humiliated...Oh what do I care what happens to me?! I'm worried about Castiel! I have the coin to shut up those people, Castiel doesn't! I'm such an idiot, a stupid fool.
I pulled the blankets over my head as took a deep breath out in despair...what have I done? I'm such an idiot, a moron...all those things Castiel told me in the past were true. 'Supposedly I'm the strongest tiger ever' HA! I'm nothing more but a weak pussy cat. I have fought with the best of them and resisted girls who were said to be the most beautiful in the land but when I see Castiel...my heart races, it beats so loud in desire and passion. When he speaks to me my ears lift up ready to listen to every word and obey any command or favor he asks of me.
I would be loyal to you Castiel, if you asked me never to get married or even date another person I would do it for you! Ever since that fight I can't get you out of my mind and I have to respect your strength and wishes.
When I see you I can't help but swing my tail in delight and my fur stands up in pleasure from the simplest touch. Your views are revolutionary and even the eldest of my father's friends aren't as wise as you. Yet even after having all these amazing qualities, all these strengths and virtues I can't help but admire you still come from humble beginnings.
You're a farmer Castiel, you definitely have the harder life between us. Somehow you manage to plant and harvest your crops, fix any repairs needed, go help any others that need help, and still have enough energy to challenge me to a fight...H-How can I not help but fall in love with such a person like that? Even when people try to give you money or food you refuse and give it to others who need it, you said you want to earn your rewards and that you don't really need that stuff...Y-your so noble and kind! You are that fairy tale knight from the stories! All I can do know is wait for a monstrous dragon to attack our village one day and watch you defeat it singlehandedly.
I know you could, your stronger than me Castiel, Sure I train but else do I after that? I study a bit and I just sit about parties with other nobles wasting my potential. You don't waste a second of your life and when I watch you I can't help but admire you so much that in the end I feel like I need you all to myself.
Castiel is kind, humble, strong, and selfless...yet who am I? What am I? I'm snobby prince Yuuta Michaels, I'm selfish, I'm undeservedly proud, I'm greedy, and I'm selfish. Castiel is the better man between us of course. Castiel wasn't jealous when I was dating women but when I see him dating women I snap! I'm greedy because the more I know about you Castiel...the more I need to have you.
It's funny, all the riches and fame in the world yet I can only think of one thing....the one thing that everyone tells me I can't have...Castiel. But I do need you Castiel...I want to hold you, protect you, and squeeze away your fears and secret exhaustion. You've worked so hard, let me help you my giving you my love and comfort like your parents. I'll stay by you every day for the rest of your life.
But you desire someone else...someone else caught your heart and I can't help but be mad at that other person...what does she have that I don't?....Why can't I have you all to myself Castiel?
"Castiel...." I whimpered out before going back to sleep.
The next morning sky fitted my mood. It was dark and cloudy...like my future, it was unseen to me but I knew something bad will most likely happen.
A storm will be coming soon and it looks like it will rain...like the tears soon to leave my eyes. This was the day Rosaline will probably tell Castiel what my leg curl meant. After he finds out...I wouldn't be surprised if he led a riot to my gates. He deserves revenge for what I did, I hope he'll at least be merciful.
I decided not to go to school today telling my parents that I didn't feel well and needed to stay inside. I had a perfect attendance at school so one missed day wouldn't hurt. But Castiel's rage and wrath was something to shudder, something to panic and flee about.
I stood inside the whole day. I was in my room writing down things in my journal. I looked back at the last chapters noticing all the writings of love and desire I had for Castiel. He may find this journal when he ransacks my house no doubt. I-I'll make my feelings clear. I picked up my pen and wrote down bluntly but to the point of my feelings.
"I'm sorry I love you Castiel...you deserve better than me."
I closed the book and hid it underneath my bed...the bed...who much I desired to see Castiel on that bed with me. I wanted to picture us cuddling and snuggling together and feel so warm by his body heat but...that will never happen now.
A snap of lightening broke my thoughts as the storm outside was getting worse...I took it as an omen that Rosaline right at that moment told Castiel about my feelings...Now I wait for him to bust down my door and demand my head.
As much as I would like to say the hours flew by they didn't...they were just uneventful and constantly think about how Castiel will extract his revenge against me. I enjoyed my last meal and decided that the last thing I would do before Castiel would come over will be to drink some wine.
It was 8PM and the storm lighten up a bit but it was still pouring rain. The wine glass was in my hand and just about as I was about to pour, a loud set of knocks interrupted my thoughts and my body turned to ice...no was suppose to come in today...It was Castiel...this is it.
I wanted to drink the whole wine bottle right there before I die but maybe I don't deserve last wishes. I left the wine cellar and slowly made my way to the front door. Out of the windows I couldn't see any torches or any signs of a mob...maybe he wants one on one revenge.
Another set of knocks and I slowly placed my hand on the knob....ready for the moment I opened the door and held my breath expecting a sword to pierce my heart. I closed my eyes waiting for my death blow but nothing came at first. I heard the rain dripping and distant thunder rumbling but no one spoke a word. I was starting to wonder If maybe I was hearing things before a voice made my jump a bit.
"H-Hey Yuuta." A sad depressed voice said in front of me as I opened my eyes to see Castiel in soaked clothes and looked sad as me right now.
"Castiel..." I said feeling the sadness on him...sadness I no doubt created because of my secret feelings.
"C-Can I come in?" He asked almost with the tone of begging.
"S-Sure." I said standing out of the way as he entered making the carpet wet with his clothes...it didn't matter, my blood would be harder to clean out of the carpet than rain water.
There were no words between us as we entered the study room and he sat down near the fireplace as I left for a moment to get him a towel. When I came back he was still sitting there with the same distant look on his face...I got a bit hopeful that maybe he just wanted to talk...or more likely yell at me.
"Here Castiel" I said tossing him the towel as he dried himself first his hair then the rest of his body. I sat down in the chair next to him watching him dry himself slowly as another stupid desire of mine wished I was that towel or Castiel would ask me that I would dry him off with my fur and body warmth but that's all they are now...stupid desires and fantasies.
A minute passed with both of us having that awkward silence. I didn't dare say anything until Castiel spoke. Castiel finished drying himself and placed the towel on the chair so he couldn't get it anymore wet...still thinking about small things...why does he think about small kindnesses?
Neither one of us looked at the other, we stared into the fire wondering who would make the first start of a conversation. Another minute passed before the silence was driving me mad, even if he starts to yell its better than this.
"Castiel...I think I know why you're here and I have to-" I said before Castiel calmly interrupted me.
"Rosaline broke up with me." He said as I swear he was either lying or my ears were deceiving me.
"W-Wha?"
"Rosaline...dumped me. She said I was too poor for her and that she only used me. S-She told me I could rot in low town and-....and...she insulted my parents and....she insulted you." He said as I froze not sure what to think.
R-Rosaline....dumped Castiel? She-She only used him? How can that traitorous bitch say that?! Wait then that means.....that means Castiel is single again!!!!
I wanted to just unleash my desires on him as he said he said he was single but I also wanted to respect his space as Castiels mood and face told me he took this rather personal. To insult his parents! What a heartless whore! I don't care she insulted me! That's all Rosaline ever was! Talk and a whore! I can't believe such a silent woman in the past was a monster inside!
"Castiel...I-I don't know what to say I-"I said trying my best to remain calm before Castiel stood up and walked towards me. He looked at me for a moment and I was stunned and frozen what he was planning to do. A shiver ran up my spine as I thought maybe he was going to kill me at any moment before-
Castiel quickly jumped at me but....landed softly on my chest! I felt his arms wrap around my back and squeezed me tight not wanting to let go as he buried his face into my shirt. I-I couldn't move. As much as I want to say I felt like ice that touch of his arms and hands around me I-I felt on fire. I felt comfortable and warm but there was also this feeling of regret and sorrow...coming from Castiel.
"I-I'm sorry Yuuta...I-I just needed someone to hug right now. I felt so horrible when she called you a stupid friend and prince that should just do the world a favor and die. I-I just couldn't listen to the rest. I-I just need someone to hold right now! I'm sorry! Please forgive me!" He said with his face still in my shirt and his arms squeezed me tighter. I felt this child like fear from him as I knew Castiel didn't have parents to hold and felt more-
Wait...did he mean? He felt more horrible when she insulted me instead of his parents? D-Did he really care about my honor that much? I-I felt-I felt so...happy.
I slowly wrapped my arms around Castiel and held him tight as he gasped wondering if maybe I was trying to pull him off...but I wanted the complete opposite...I wanted to hold him forever.
"Its okay...I'll hold you whenever you want too...w-what are friends for?" I said as Castiel looked up to see I wasn't joking and he quickly placed his head into my shirt again crying out some tears.
Don't worry Castiel whenever you need me I'll be there for you. I'll hold you, comfort you, and make you feel like the richest and best person in the world. As much as my protective instincts kicked in there was one stray thought that came into my mind.
Rosaline is gone.....that means Castiel could be all mine again.