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(Yuuta's view)

Last night I felt something...strange with Castiel. When I saw him helpless against those nobles and the knowledge that he would be sent away I-I just couldn't stand there and do nothing! Castiel was my friend and I didn't want him to leave! Worse that some kid was going to kiss him!

I mean it's not like that's what I'm upset with, I'm upset that he was going to sent away like some slave and he didn't get a say in things. I love listening to Castiel's views and opinion on both average day and political problems, I swear put him in fancy clothing on him and give him a mansion and he'll solve half of Riften problems within the year!

My father was...not angry with me last night more like confused and a bit frustrated that I let so much money pass through my fingers but no price can ever compare to a-...a friend. I need to start dating soon.

I don't know how but my father strangely let the 'mysterious butlers' fate remain unsolved. I don't believe Castiel told anyone his name, at least he won't tell me that he did and Castiel promised never to come back to the castle as a butler. I told father that the 'mysterious butler' was actually someone else's butler, not to my knowledge and he insisted that he go back to his master which was in Riverbane...which was hundreds of miles away from Riften. Usually my father would be suspicious but he left it at that...I hope he isn't planning on anything, my father has been known to track things down.

I took back Flynn whose wife has successfully had a boy and named him Kilik. He warned me that since he is somewhat poor and would have to go in-between being my butler and going home to be father. I didn't mind personally, I didn't really want a butler in the first place...unless...it really was Castiel. I could just imagine Castiel being my butler while also training with me but what if father finds out? No it's too risky.

Well whatever happens Castiel and I are safe now and I think we should use our time to be together more and spar in my gym. Since his arm is healed and can train fully now I think he and I would appreciate some hard training for our future. Me to become the destined king and Castiel to become my bodyguard, or my most trusted and capable general, or my most loyal knight. Whatever he wants I'll be glad to have him at my side when in combat.

We still had to act like rivals in school though which was getting me sadder with each day. I fear one day I really might say something to hurt his feelings and I don't want to go with another crying drama with him again. I would much prefer to train with him. I have a small concern also with me about Castiel...my tail has been acting weird around him. It brushes against his legs or back every once in awhile but I think it's only my way to show him that were friends but now...it's getting hard to control it. Why would my tail want to touch Castiel?

School took up most of our time in the day and I really would like to be around Castiel during that time but I came out being friends with him at school not only would it bring up trouble with teachers and nobles...but my parents. As much as I don't want to I have to act like I still hate Castiel in school which was the complete opposite of how I feel.

I am somewhat worried I'm becoming a little stalker to him. When he reads in his book I try to look at him and I sometimes stare at him for a minute before either he notices me or someone else wonders why I'm looking at him...of course I'll just growl and say 'looking at how ugly that human is' but I must say...the image of butler Castiel...the way that tight butler suit curved around his physique...the style of his hair and the charm of his smile I-...Wait...What am I thinking? It has to be because I admire him as a warrior and fighter that's all!

After school Castiel followed me back to my castle and I managed once again to sneak him into my gym. And....I can't help but blush as I think and say this...we change in the same room now. We seem inseparable during our conversations alone so being in a locker room together seemed like nothing...at least to the old Yuuta...now when Castiel takes off his shirt I can't help but look at his abs when he wasn't looking at me....there so...perfect. I swear he has the build of a tiger and is as strong as one. If he were a tiger I think he could easily get an 8 pac like me but sadly human ways don't allow him to. But still even though having few abs then me I can't help but just stare in awe of the ones he has.

There so perfect and smooth looking, clearly hes trained very hard for his body and his work shows for it. My tail began to wrap around my legs which sent a cold shiver up my body at the touch of my own fur and tail. My tail never wrapped up my leg before but I couldn't care at the moment I wanted to see Castiel abs forever. After what felt like mintues but it was only a few seconds he noticed me staring at his chest and I think I saw him blush a bit.

"Um Yuuta? Did you hear me? What are you staring at?" he said as I was snapped back into reality and my tail curved into a little circle in embarrassment.

"Oh! Um well I guess...I was kinda admiring your chest...I mean! Your so fit and have an excellent physique worthy of a warrior...that's all sorry if I was creeping you out a bit." I said with my fur standing up and I felt goosebumps in embarrassment.

Castiel looked down at his chest and then at mine and another blush came across his face.

"Oh um...thank you Yuuta, you have a great physique too. I pretty sure you do all the Michael proud of their body traditions." He said as I nodded my head.

It was true every Michael has been known to be fit and muscular. Being around statues of muscled men and women have made me attracted to muscles and perfect bodies. As a child I couldn't help but look into others chests and adore their muscles but as I look into Castiels, I have that feeling but with something else...what could I be thinking?

Training began when we dressed up in the same outfits like when we did when we first fought. Tape around our hands and feet and we only wore shorts. Thankfully when we worked out I could at least somewhat control my tail from brushing against Castiel, maybe it was the excitement of training and the rush of adrenaline that put me at ease.

First thing we did was basic stretches to loosen our bodies and build up more muscle then we went to the punching bags. I offered to watch Castiel hit the bag and give him any tips I could offer. He stood in front of the bag getting in a fighting stance and used his leg to hit the bag so hard it echoed and pushed back like a sledgehammer hit it. I nodded my head,

"Well you certainly have power and speed, your stance was correct and you delivered it perfectly. Now punch it for me." I said looking at him close. As I tried to look at his technique I couldn't help but stare into his eyes for awhile then I looked down to his chest again. Watching some drips of sweat run down and over each muscle as I felt a blush come to me again. Why do I blush when I see Castiel's chest?!

"How was that Yuuta?" He asked me once again bringing me back into reality. I sadly forgot all about his punches but from my memory they sounded loud and okay.

"Um good. Now look at my technique" I said hoping maybe some kicking and punching would relieve me of these strange feelings. Once when Castiel was watching me carefully and I stood in front of the bag. I got into a kickboxing stance and delivered a few swift kicks that also echoed through the gym and then decided to work on my punches.

It was working, as soon as I got into the punching and kicking I forgot all about my strange feelings before as I perfectly placed each punch and kick where I wanted. I looked over to Castiel out of the corner of my eye and saw his eyes focused on my legs, arms, and chest. The loud hits on the punching bag did nothing to break his concentration, he didn't even blink of flinch at the thunder of each hit.

I-It was kinda like me before when I was watching Castiel...nothing could take my eyes off him. I finished my barrage of hits, panting from the exercise and Castiel seemed to snap back into reality.

"How was that?" I asked standing in the sunlight which shined off the sweat coming out of my fur. Castiel didn't speak for awhile...he was looking at me strangely before he found words.

"Oh um very good, Your left jab could use some speed but nothing really wrong." He asked as if put into an awkward situation...Something was clearly bothering us both about the other but what was it?

Training ended and Castiel went back home while I sat inside one of my many libraries trying to study but...whenever I look deeply into a book I start seeing Castiel, glistening with sweat and showing off his chest...do I want to fight him again?...no...looking at his body I was in some way...attracted to them. I didn't want to damage them but what am I feeling?

Jealousy? I mean he does have a nice 6 pac but I have an 8 pac! How could I be jealous of him when I have more abs than him? I-I really need to take my mind off of things, I need to find something to do and keep me focused on something.

The next morning I asked my father to see if there was anything I should to keep myself busy at the castle. Instead of saying no he looked around a bit and pulled me into a room. This must be important...

We were in a small room full with cleaning supplies for the servants and father was still looking a bit paranoid. I've never seen father behave in such a way.

"Yuuta, son I do have something for you to do. It's very important to the Michael name and I think I can only trust another Michael with this task. Be warned son this is a very important task and I can't guarantee your safety." He said as this took my mind off Castiel.

"What is it father? You know I would do anything." I said proudly as father gave me a small pat on the back and nodded his head in pride of me.

"A couple of months ago a thief has been breaking into noble houses and stealing items, strangely enough he doesn't steal gold or trinkets but he steals family crests and valuable historical items of each family. Just to add insult to injury he always leaves a note to the noble family before the night of the thief and steals the item no matter how much security is placed. Yuuta...we just received a note ourselves, no thief has ever managed to get away with stealing a Michael artifact but I've been trying to catch this thief for months now and I've had no success! You have to watch over the Twin Blades of Herico and make sure there not stolen! The thief breaks in anytime from 7PM to 2 AM and we don't have a physical description. He could be a man or a woman for all we know! Human or furry, we simply don't know! Son...please watch over the blades with your life. I'll excuse you from school and if you catch or find out anything about the theif...I'll be so proud of you." He said with that proud fatherly look and I smiled back.

"You can count on me dad." I said.

Father was out getting more guards for the castle as I stood in the room not taking my eyes off of the blades for a moment...The Twin Blades of Herico. These legendary blades were said to cut forth destiny. The legend has it that the blades were made by the gods for a Michael who was going into battle. The Michael didn't have a wife and the war was almost guaranteed to kill anyone who sent to it. The war was so bad that anyone capable of wielding a sword or weapon of some kind had to join the army. The Michael made quite a name for himself during the war, he had killed more enemies than entire companies but one day he was mortally wounded. It was said that he looked up for the sky only wishing he had a lover...then one female soldier picked him and his blades up and saved his life. It was said they fell in love with each other at first sight and the legend has it that if you pick up one blade and lose the other, the person who finds the other one is your destined love and mate...a silly story but a nice one to tell to kids.

It was 8 before I had to use the restroom and I knew the danger of leaving the blades out of sight for even a second. I wasn't allowed to move them because it would be dishonorable to the Michael name so I raced to the bathroom nearby and quickly did my business. I think not even a half a minute pass before I was done. As I entered the room again...I froze.

A figure with dark leather clothing and hood had his hands around each blade and was prepared to take them. He had a tall slim figure to him and he looked very agile. I think I could even see a tail in the back of his pants. He looked at me also shocked before I managed to give a low growl and hiss.

"Let go of the blades!" I screamed while running at him as he took the blades and jumped out of the window! He landed onto of some trees which lightened his fall and he immediately recovered from the 50 foot fall and started running towards the gate!

I had no time to run down the stairs and out the main door! It would take too much time! Taking a deep breath and preparing my legs and arms for a painful feeling I jumped out of the window like him and landed into the same tree he used. The seconds of falling through the air were frightening but I managed to keep my mind on task as I hit the first branches the cut my face a bit and I used my arms to grab onto something to hang onto. As I dropped through the tree I grabbed onto a stable branch and stopped myself from dropping suffering only a few cuts on me and my clothing.

The theif looked back a bit impressed that I could do the same thing he did and I began to chase after him as he took off running. He was certainly a fast runner. He must be a cheetah! The tail pattern make a cheetah one and his speed was unmatched...now only to catch him. He through the gate and easily dodged the guards attempted to tackled him down.

"After him! After him!" I screamed and before I knew it I had 10 guards behind me chasing after the thief. I can't believe how fast he steals these things! I was gone for maybe 30 seconds and he was right there to stealing them! He may have them in his possession now but it won't be for long! We were running into mid town and with night setting in and the street lights not lit it may be difficult for us to track him. If he hides in the shadow enough with that Dark leather outfit he might get away from us!

My legs started to burn and ache from the training with Castiel before...Dammit! I shouldn't have trained so hard before this! I'm to tired to catch him now! I felt my heart strain with disappointment in myself. I can't believe it...I'm going to let the Michaels down...I'll be the first Michael in history to let a thief steal an item from us.

The guards behind me still continued to chase him but even I knew he was too far ahead of them, it was helpless. The guards were shouting for others to assist them but the thief was far ahead of us. All I could see was the basic form of a slim man and as he about to turn a corner I heard someone say.

"Oh no you don't!"A familiar voice said and when I looked up in astonishment.

The thief run his neck into the arm of a person which sent him straight to the ground with a hard thud and sent the blades up in the air. As much as I wanted to celebrate the capture of the thief there old blades and if they fell on the ground they would shatter and catching the thief would not make up for it!

I ran as fast as I could, hoping to catch both of the blades but I knew I wasn't going to make it in time to catch both of them! I dove for the nearest blade and slid across the wet pavement and stretched my arms out as far as I could for it. I felt something hit my hand and when I opened my eyes it was one of the blades!

As much as I wanted to scream in joy I remembered that the other blade would likely hit the ground and shatter before I could get to it. I closed my eyes and waited for the inevitable crash...a few seconds past that felt like hours but nothing. Only the trample of the guards coming after me.

Swallowing me fears I looked all around at the ground but...nothing! The blades didn't hit the ground! How did it-? Before I could even finish the thought a person was standing in front of me and when I looked up I couldn't believe who I saw...Castiel!

"Is this your sword Prince Yuuta?" He said as I looked at it and realized it really was the sword! He must have caught it in mid air! I almost wanted to hug him right there but it appears our chase and the guards screaming for assistance made more of a scene then we intended.

People walked out of the shops, buildings, inns, taverns to see Castiel and I standing in the middle of a wet, dirty road both of us holding swords along with the thief on the ground having the wind completely knocked out of him. I stood up looking at Castiel with a stern face as he did to me. We were going to have to act this out I guess.

"Is that Castiel?"

"It is! He caught the thief before Prince Yuuta did!"

"Oh Yuuta is probably so mad at him."

"They wouldn't start a fight in a road...would they?" People said to themselves as Castiel and I still looked at the other...each of us holding one sword in our hand...as if the legend really were real and we-...W-What am I thinking?!

"Well Prince Yuuta...it seems a simple thief bested you. But I'm glad to have helped caught the criminal" He said holding the hilt towards me and I took it out of his hand acting like I was angry.

"I was going to get him peasant you only happened to be at the perfect place at the right time that's all. Also why would you be willing to stop a thief? Wouldn't low town residents and thieves be considered friends and kinsmen?" I asked with a grin as I hated what I said in my heart. I can't act to weak in front of the crowd.

Castiel looked down at the thief and removed his hood revealing as my suspicions guessed a cheetah in his mid 20's and he was having a hard time stay awake.

"We are not all thieves Yuuta, and if we were why would I stop this thief and let you have the sword back? Perhaps nobles should learn about a place before judging it." He said with cold words but I saw him wink at me and I smiled back.

"Indeed...maybe we should" I said to myself as I took back the swords to the altar there suppose to be on and looked at them with pride. Thanks to Castiel, my pride of being a Michael was kept intact.

Father came back panicked and somewhat angry if he learned if I had failed but I told him that the swords were back where they belong and that the thief was in the dungeon now waiting for his 20 year sentence to be done.

Father also told me his concern that a peasant actually stopped the thief and as much as I wanted to give all the credit to Castiel I had to lie in front of my father.

"Well a peasant was there at the wrong time and the thief ran into him allowing me to catch up the criminal and put him in the dungeon. I don't think the peasant should really be rewarded for something like that right?" I asked him as I realized something I could do for Castiel.

"Hmm, I suppose. Well here Yuuta. 1000 gold coins would be awarded to the person who caught him and I think you deserve it. I'm going into my study room, good day son" He said handing me a big bag of coins.

"Take care father" I said before I went off into low town almost immediately with my disguise clothes.

I had to hide it from the other people but I really don't think their like that. People in low town were just people trying to make a living. Only once in awhile a thief makes them look bad and I feel sorry for them. I know low town residents and I should give them more credit when I'm king.

I arrived at Castiels house and I knocked on the door a bit gently thinking if I did too hard it would literally break...Castiels house was in such poor shape despite all his best efforts. I heard the door open and Castiel looked surprised to see me.

"Oh Yuuta! What are you doing here?" He asked looking around to see if we were alone.

I handed the bag of coins secretly and smiled at him.

"Here, this was supposed to be for the person who caught the criminal. I know you were the one who caught him Castiel and I think you deserve this reward." I said as Castiel's eye were wide in astonishment.

"Y-Yuuta. I-I don't know what to say. Thank you! I had no idea that the criminal was that wanted!" He said as my tail was puzzled at what he said.

"What do you mean? My father said everyone in Riften knew about this thief. He told everyone." I said

"No...I think no one in low town knew about this but...thank you I'll put this gold to good use." He said before shaking my hand and shutting the door.

Low town wasn't made aware that a thief was stealing things? I suppose like the ignorant bigots we nobles are thought that the thief was most likely in low town. It saddens me that we think so little of them yet when you really come down to it they are the ones who work the hardest and deserve a nice vacation. I swear when I'm king I'll do everything in my power to make life better in low town!

I went back to my castle and into my room thinking of ways to help improve life in low town. They probably needed new houses and medicine so that would be a start but I want to completely satisfy them. After all they do work the hardest and Castiel deserves a break from-

The very thought of Castiel made my tail swing in delight and eventually it started to curl up my leg. I was so annoyed and frustrated by my tails unusual behavior that I decided to do some investigating.

I went over to my father library, looking for a specific book to help me. After an hour or so of searching I think I found what I was looking for. A book called "Behavior of Tigers" It said in gold in the title and I took it back to my room scanning over the pages. Most of it was useless and things I already knew so I went to the back and looked specifically for the tail.

"Where is it? Where is it? Ah ha! Here we are!" I said to myself as I looked over the tail behaviors it read.

The tigers tail can usually portray the emotions of their body by a set of movements and curls.

One movement is the swing side to side this usually means you are happy or delighted for some reason. The tail can do this for a long time depending on the tiger.

I thought hard about my time with Castiel...true...my tail does swing a lot when I talked to him and I guess by the definition of this book I really enjoy talking to him. I guess I already knew that but that's not all what my tail does..what else?

Another movement is when the tail curls into a little ball, almost like a cinnamon roll. This action shows clear focus and attention to something and complete interest on the subject.

Hmm yes that makes since. I always like to hear Castiel thank me and share with me his opinions even about me...but recently my tail curls and twists around my leg...what does that mean? I scanned the book some more until I finally found it.

When a tigers tail curls and twists around its legs it shows affection and great interest about the subject or item or even person! The tails curls around its leg is because it desperately wants to curl around the other and since usually the other is a distance away it will curl around its own leg to make up for the desire to touch. Be warned that if the item or person is close enough the tail will react on its own and curl around the others leg without the knowledge of the body. Basically the reason why a tigers tail twists and curls up its leg is because...

I froze at what was read next...n-no...th-that can't be right!

...the tiger has a secret crush on the person.

A-A CRUSH?! ON CASTIEL?! T-THAT CAN'T BE RIGHT! MY TAIL IS WRONG! IT COULDN'T POSSIBLY THINK CASTIEL IS A SUITOR FOR ME TO DATE I-

My tail started hitting my back and I knew that my tail was trying to tell me differently...no its wrong I know it! I-I mean Castiel and I aren't even that alike I-

I mean...sure we train to our breaking point and we actually share a lot of the same opinions on matters. L-Like I said I had an attraction to muscles and when Castiel takes off his shirt I-I blush and think maybe he should be a statue in the hall. C-Castiel fights and trains like a tiger and according to this book the real first thing I've been attracted to or shown interest towards is....Castiel...does that mean-?

N-No I can't! We're too different! He's a human, I'm a tiger! He's poor and I'm rich! I can't fall in love with Castiel-another man! Father has allowed marriages and dates between same sex genders but-but a furry and a human falling love is nearly unheard of! There have been a few but those are usually different gender couples! Not to mention that those two are completely different on the social class!

T-This is getting dangerous! I-I need to find a girl, A RICH GIRL! Someone-anyone to take my mind off of Castiel! Father and mother would have hundreds of girls for me to chose from! After all how different could they be from me?

I talked to my dad urgently and he set me up with his personal favorite suitor, Eline. Eline was another tiger girl from the kingdom of Kerdan. She was about the same height as me, probably 2 inches shorter. She had a petite stature and fur patterns that same as mine so I don't think there will be any problems relating on things.

She arrived by carriage and her father was the king of Kerdan, famous for their jewelry and their mines. Eline was 18 like me and she was always known to wear a sparkling dress adjourn with numerous jewels and gems. I think the reason why father wanted me to date her was simply because of her money but still I had to date someone to get...you know who...out of my mind! I should try to give her a chance.

I was dressed up in my royal outfit and there was a small party held in her arrival. When she stepped out of her carriage she indeed did have a great looking dress on. Her dress was made of a silk white that also had purple gems forming little mystical patterns on her dress. Her shoes were well made of the finest gems and showed off her womanly legs. Lastly she had a golden tiara on her head and it had numerous diamonds on top of it...I think her outfit alone would be at least 15,000 gold coins!

She approached me swaying her hips trying her best to entice me to her charms and I tried my best to be enticed by them. She had an excellent figure and father was happy to see that Eline had grown into a beautiful woman.

I took her hand and bowed down as was tradition and kissed her hand gently. She smiled at the gesture and so we began to talk.

"Greetings Lady Eline. I must say we're so happy you accepted our invite to date our son Yuuta" My mother said happily.

"The pleasure was mine. Yuuta my dear why don't we go to the party and talk." She said as I took her hand as a gentleman would and lead her to the party...I noticed something along the way...m-my tail wasn't swinging like when I was talking to Castiel.

I-I can't think about him remember?! Besides Eline is a fine figure of a woman and rich she and I will be the perfect pair! Eline and I entered the party receiving blessings from others about our future courtings and dates.

We decided to sit down near our grand fireplace that was always ablaze with fire during parties and we decided to talk about things Cas-...things my friends and I always talked about.

"How are you doing Lady Eline" I said still acting gentlemanly.

"Oh fine Lord Yuuta, It was such an honor to hear you consider dating me." She said with a usual noble woman tone. I was all too familiar with noble tones.

"The honor is mine my Lady. Now not to sound embarrassed or nervous or anything but this is my first date." I said already a bit embarrassed as Eline giggled.

"Oh don't worry Lord Yuuta, I wouldn't mind talking about things first." She said as my tail gave a weak swing. At least I'll be somewhat happy with talking.

"What about?"

"Gossip...Did you know Lord Greten of Lockesford is supposedly having an affair with a maid? Talk about scandalous!" She said to me with a whisper as I tried to act surprised but I wasn't all that interested in gossip but I should try anyway.

"Really? Do you know why?" I asked

"Well I've heard from when he was little he was raised quite refine but he was always the little rebel. Rumor has it he once talked to a beggar about his opinion on a nearby war. A beggar! Could you imagine? What use does a beggar have?!" She said as this gossip wasn't interesting me at all. In fact I was disagreeing with her in my mind.

I kinda admire Lord Greten for asking opinions about a little rebel war from his people, it shows hes a great kind and secondly he doesn't even have a wife. So what would really be that matter with choosing a poor wife?

"Well my lady, a beggar could be a good soldier on the field of battle if he really believes in a cause. Also about the maid, was Greten seeing a woman before then?" I asked as she looked at all the people around her...I knew that look she was judging others from afar.

"Well...no...Greten is a fool somewhat, he said as a child he wants to find true love no matter position in society or wealth. Could you imagine though? Out of all noble women he sleeps with a maid, disgraceful!" She said as I highly disagreeing with her in my mind but...I have to try harder.

"I suppose. What else have you heard? I'm afraid I'm very out of touch with recent gossip."

"Trust me as long as their nobles, there is gossip...even right now with the guests around us." She said motioning her head for me too look around at everyone else mingling with the other guests and my parents.

"Like what?"

"Well, look at Lady Flore she's wearing a beautiful dress sure but I've seen her wear that dress before! How disgusting that she would even consider wearing the same dress twice!"

"Wait...what do you do with your dresses after you worn them?" I asked as my tail got puzzled

"I throw them away or destroy with gems and all. Yuuta surely you don't wear something twice do you?" She asked as I began to realize how different we were from each other even though we were both nobles.

She destroys her dresses with all the gems?! What about all the poor who could use some clothes or the very value of the gems she is wearing?! Are you telling me that she destroys after one night after all the hard work the miners took to get those gems out of the rocks and the long tireless hours of building the perfect dress for the tailor?!

"M-My lady guess a suggestion...why not give your dress to the needy of your kingdom? I mean you could keep the gems for your wealth and then give the silk to the poor and they'll love you." I said hoping maybe she could be reasoned with.

She looked at me with a face of disbelief and disgust.

"Give my dress to those pigs?! Never! My dress may be worthless after one use but I would never even consider giving it to people who roll around in filth!" She said to me as I almost wanted to start arguing with her. Were all nobles like this? Are you telling me I have to fall in love with a greedy bit-...come on Yuuta try harder.

"Eline I-"

"Address me as Lady Eline from now as long as we date." She said acting snobbish as my tail was puffing out a little...I was getting a little annoyed by her arrogance.

"Very well-Lady Eline-What do plan to do once your queen?"

"I'll renovate my mansion with the treasury and invite all nobles to as many parties as I wish. I then plan to find my prince charming and live with him happily." She said

"And your people?" I asked

"What?"

"Your people I asked Lady Eline" What do you plan to do for the people while your queen?" I asked as she waved me off obviously bored with the question.

"Nothing, pigs can live just about anywhere. I'll keep my throne intake I assure you, if I even hear about a beggar declaring they should get more money or rights, I'll throw him in the dungeon or execute him." She said not even fazed by what she said...kill a person just asking for some money? I-I

"Let's go out to the garden Lady Eline. I think admiring the city and its beauty will be nice." I said realizing I just could take more of this.

"Oh alright Lord Yuuta...shall we talk about Sir Conrad while we travel?" She asked wanting to gossip more as I took her hand and led her to my garden. I sighed in boredom and reluctantly agreed.

"Okay"

Well my first date with a noble girl didn't turn out so well. My favorite part was when we had to say goodbye the next day for a future date. My parents were eager to hear if I liked her and I simply told them this.

"No...I really don't want to meet another person like that again" I said as all the memories of last night flooded back into my mind...I really just wanted to forget all about it.

We went out to the garden with constantly talking about how some guy was 'disrespectful for this' or 'that woman is ungraceful because of that' I tried my best to stand it but a guy can only take so much of that!

When I tried to talk to her about politics or poverty she would always go back straight into the gossip.

"I heard that the peasants at the kingdom of Odale are preparing to riot because of lack of proper food and medicine what do you think about that?"I would ask

"Oh well he wasn't really suited to be a king in the first place. I heard his father lived in the wild for years before accending to the throne, such a barbarian! I feel bad for those people, they deserve a real leader." She said back to me.

...coming from the lady who said she would kill a beggar if he spoke out against her.

It wasn't just the gossip but it was everything else, her snobbish ways, her distasteful views. I just couldn't possible like a girl like that! I sadly even mention that I went into low town and mid town and she gasped at that.

"With those pigs and murders?! Oh you fool do you know how lucky you are that your alive?!" She said shocked at me.

At this rate I would rather kill myself than listen to more of her garbage. I didn't specifically mentioned Castiel to her but I did tell her that I have a low town friend and she shook her head at me.

"Well that won't do, Yuuta people like that don't think like me or you. They steal, kill, eat and sleep. I went down there myself and-"She said before I know I couldn't take any more of it.

"No...you didn't" I said sternly as she took back her words.

"Well I didn't but from all the tales of nobles it sounds like a horrible place. I can't imagine having a filthy pig friend from down there." She said

That was my breaking point.

"I believe we should retire Lady Eline. I do enjoy seeing you sometime in the future" I said biting my tongue in disgust. Saying something polite to such a woman like her was like drinking acid. I didn't mean it though. I NEVER want to see such a woman like her again.

After that disaster of a date I was set up with other nobles, this time in Riften and they were exactly the same as Eline. All gossiped, bragged, and were heartless...how does father expect me to fall in love with such women?!

In school I looked at the mid town and low town girls. I admit some of them were cute but they already had boyfriends. Most mid town girls were sweet and cute but they were always so shy and non talkative when around me. Low town girls...well...not to be offensive to Castiel's people but a lot of the girls were somewhat ugly.

Those that weren't were always fought over by the others and I admit I do look into people's hearts but I also like an attractive body. What little conversations I did get from the lower class people were brief and I still didn't agree with them but they were much better than the garbage the high town girls talked about.

Castiel was probably the only thing keeping me sane from all this frustration. The training with him always put my mind in a better mood and it feels good to unleash some of the built up anger on punching bags and weights.

I admit that I do complain a lot about my recent problems to Castiel in the gym.

"I'm telling you Castiel, you don't want to marry one of these high town girls, they'll drive you nuts!" I said in between some huffs and grunts as I was bench pressing 200 pounds of weights. Castiel was next to me doing sit ups and prepared at any moment to help me with the weights if I needed it but I usually manage to do it all by myself.

"Yeah I heard high town girls were really snobbish from mid town guys and talk between high town guys. How bad are they dare I ask?" He said in between his own huffs and grunts as he was passing 150 sits ups and starting to sweat. One positive out of all of this is that those girls made me so angry I didn't admire Castiel's body as much as I use to but then again I was trying my hardest to not look at them.

"You don't know the half of it! Like this one girl Eline I dated awhile back literally said that she was going to throw away a dress covered with gems and jewels that would buy many houses just because she wore it for one day! Then she goes on to say how everybody is in some way disgraceful and gossiped constantly without a rest and it was driving me insane! Then finally I caught her on something, apparently theres rumors of riots preparing to break out in Odale and she says that it's the kings fault because he was raised in the wild and wasn't fit to be a king at all but she said she would kill a helpless man if he only spoke out against her!" I said loudly as I did over 10 bench presses with the 200 pound weights and placed them on the resting bar. I was sweating a lot but talking about people like that usually made me more angry and stronger.

"It just feels like no one understands me...I mean if I were in any of those situations I would-" I said before Castiel got up from his sit ups and the sweat running down his pecs and abs silenced me.

"Yeah I know what you mean. If I were that girl I would gave the dress to a homeless person who needed clothes but before that I would have plucked off all the jewels and sold them for extra cash which I would have given to the hard working folk for extra pay. I may not be a noble but I know you definitely want them on your side during an emergency. I don't like to gossip much unless it's very important like war was declared or something otherwise it's pretty rude. I suppose I am somewhat guilty of that crime because I did gossip about you a bit Yuuta before we were friends. But now I just plain don't do that because it's a waste of time and not right to talk behind someones back. I also have to agree that Eline girl would not a good leader because instead of putting down a free speaker a good leader would listen to them and try to offer something to calm them down...of course this is all my opinion and since I'm not royalty I don't know if that's what you would do." He said as I was left speechless.

T-That was exactly what I was thinking! Literally everything he said I was going to say too! I had no idea Castiel and I think so alike! I mean I know we have great conversations but to actually think and come up with the same solutions I-...Before I knew it my tail was swinging side to side as the memory of why I even went out with those girls popped into my mind.

It only got worse as Castiel came closer to and his glorious muscular body body was only feet away. He offered me a hand to help me off the bench and I took it as my tail wrapped around my leg and I blushed remembering what that meant...a-a secret crush...

It was worse that we still had to change in the same room and I caught a glimpse of his butt..o-oh my...It-it was so...perfect. It looked a bit similar to-to mine even though it was a bit smaller I-OH GOD WHAT AM I DOING?!

I turned away as Castiel put his clothes back on and I blushed a crimson red underneath my fur. I-I can't believe I was just thinking that! I-I have to think about this more!

After our training I was looking into every romance book, tiger behavior guide, and secret crush guideline book I could get my hands on. I looked over them, studying them carefully looking for one single flaw and I was struggling to find a flaw.

I can't have a crush on Castiel! We're too different! I-oh here Tiger mates chapter...this should reassure me.

Tigers usually mate with other tigers and most are between males and females.

I took a breath of relief but I read on to make sure nothing would surprise me later...I should have just left it at that.

Though in some cases Tigers have been known to branch out of their species and go after any that attracts them...panthers, lions, bears, bulls, dogs, and even humans!

I blushed and talked to myself stuttering each word.

"I-I T-That-Doesn't me-mean that I like Cas-Castiel in that way I-"

Tigers are extremely possessive and protective of a mate or secret crush and will try to eliminate any threat to its desired one.

S-See! I'm not that possessive and protective of Castiel! I know he could defend himself I've never...wait...there was that time when he was nearly sold as a butler...b-but that was different! He was my friend and he couldn't do anything! It was just a friendly favor that's all! I know that's all it has to be!

I continued to read on trying to evidence of reasons why I don't think Castiel in that way...every page...every sentence was crushing my doubts.

Tiger males are usually the one to seek out a mate and when they have found a chosen mate they stay around the one they desire most until it reaches a break through or is chased off by another male.

Wait this is all pointless! This is talking about females! Castiel is a man! I was kinda worried that-

Tiger are said to be extremely attracted to muscles and fit bodies of any race...including other males.

My jaw opened in disbelief as if the book were also fighting against my doubts.

A tiger male who is attracted to another male of any species will stay next to that mate in attempts to seduce it. The tiger will likely always want to see and touch its desired mates body for comfort and will chase off females and other males from the one it greatly desires.

I-I-I should close this book! Castiel and I hated each other in the past and we only started being friends...wait...That could be a perfect excuse! It has to be-

Tigers are attracted to the mate regardless of pass treatment even if the desired mate has comforted him in the past...or may have even greatly injured him or insult him.

S-Shut up you stupid book! I was almost expecting the next sentence to read

You have a secret crush on Castiel Yuuta.

AARRGGHH! Forget this book is dumb! There has to be many other girls to chose from there...

I paused for a moment remembering all the other girls of the past, all of them looked at my money and my father's power more than me. All they ever do is talk and complain about such little things while Castiel has been given so little and has done the best he's gotten from it.

There was a rumor even that the 1000 gold I gave Castiel for the thief bounty...while he could have used it for himself he used it to help the orphanage buy food for the next few months...hes so kind and noble...H-He has such a great smile and body. Even though I've given him such a hard time he found a friend in me I-

I felt my heart pound against my chest. I placed my hand on it and my tail curled up my leg again...in my mind I opened a new door, a new realization like any good king should to his people in need. Castiel...he's seen right through me. Hes like a human me expect so different at the same time, that's why I want to be near him. That's why I want to talk to him and-and...touch him, touch his body and his glorious muscles. I-I

I stopped myself from finishing the rest as my mind needed time to fit words into it. I went to my room and calmly pulled the covers over me as my heart still pounded and my tail was still curled around my legs, still having the image of Castiel in my mind.

I have a secret crush on you Castiel. I think I may love you.

(Castiel's view)

Hmm Yuuta's been acting differently these last few days. I know he's been dating some noble girls but he doesn't seem to be having a good time. Lately though he seems troubled as if questioning something deep in his mind.

I'm starting to wonder what problems a prince would have. I can't imagine Yuuta having a real problem he couldn't deal with so it must be something personal...is it me maybe?

Is his father getting suspicious? Is it really that bad for a low town resident and a prince to be friends? I thought some added prospective would be nice for a future king but maybe not. Maybe some girl upset him really badly.

True at this rate he'll never find a girl who will love him. Noble girls are evil, mid town girls are too shy and low town girls probably wouldn't even bother. If it is me has he given me any signs?

Well...we do talk a lot more and I swear even though I can't be sure he looks at my chest ever so often but I'm more complimented that a 8 pac tiger would think my little 6 pac would be anything worthy of admiring.

Hmm also he wants to talk to more often than usual but since were friends and values my opinions that is probably very common. The only thing I could think of is his tail.

Lately Yuuta's tail has been brushing up against me and it makes me feel awkward to have it touch me. I mean a tail is a precious body part to a tiger but I'm not the one who's touching it! I thought maybe it was the new soap I've borrowed from my neighbors but how would that attract his tail?

Hmm...I think I need to find something to occupy my time and mind. Seeding doesn't take place in a few weeks so what else should I do here in school? Study more? Help clean up? Correct tests-

Before I could finish a soft voice said behind me after a tapped on the shoulder.

"E-Excuse me...Castiel?" It said softly as I looked up-

(Yuuta's view)

Last night was probably the worst night of sleep I've ever gotten. I couldn't stop seeing Castiel in my dreams. His handsome face and features teasing me with awkward yet vulgar positions. I-I have to do something about this.

That's right no more running but no embarrassment or awkward moments between us. I'll give him some hints and see what he does with them. I'll keep the girls and boys off of him until I'm sure I either love or don't love him...god where did our friendship go so wrong?

I woke up dressed in my usual outfit and went out as my mind and heart panicked about what I should say to him. I can't just come out with it can I? No it would be wrong and ruin the friendship.

I should just act normal. Maybe go out with him more and maybe even try to be friends right in the middle of school. I can take some heat from my father in fact his lectures and yelling might put me off Castiel

My legs walked like they would normally to school but as soon as I saw Castiel in the classroom they were solid ice. My heart pounded again at the sight of him and my vision then teased me into showing him shirtless laying his chest right against the desk...ohh...it looked so nice. His muscles on his desk I-

"Take a seat Yuuta" The teacher said as the class giggled noticing I was the only person standing up. I hastiely took a seat and thought out what I should say to Castiel...I'm not even sure I could act being rivals today.

After school I was amazed that I got through it without taunting Castiel or him taunting me back. Castiel seems to have something on his mind too...a distant look of questioning..oh please don't tell me were going through the same thing!

Speak of the devil I saw him leaving the school grounds as I approached him, after making sure that no one was watching.

"H-Hey Castiel! Want to train after school or head into the mid town inn? I got plenty of time today!" I said with a friendly smile.

"Oh thanks Yuuta but...I have plans." He said a bit awkwardly...other plans?

"O-Other plans? I thought planting season was in 3 weeks." I said as my heart and tail trembled at my worst fear in my mind but I thought it impossible...But Castiel told me the worst thing at the worst time.

"It is but I'm going out on a date...with Rosaline"