#he's lucky Alberu loves him or else

[penguin-stars]

Re-reading thanks to Vol 1 being released is so much fun because:

‘That stupid dragon and that paralyzed son of a bitch. Where did all of them go?’

Did he seriously call Raon a stupid dragon? Oh boy, Raon would not like that

It seems like Cale's inner monologue knows no mercy

Raon? Has been called dumb *and* stupid

On and Hong? Nosy punks

Alberu? Has been called a wide variety of names ("He had an extremely useful worker, no, hyung-nim" << I'm still not over this one)

Even Lee Soo Hyuk, who seems to get nothing but praise from him got called 'kind of slow' once

And don't get me started on Choi Han, the amount of flattery he gets is directly proportional to the amount of digs Cale throws at him in his mind

No one is safe from this man's inner monologue

[elvesandlanterns]

Cale Anti-Hero

It wasn’t often that Cale found himself alone. There was always ‘something’ happening so it was totally reasonable that he wanted to take advantage of his new found free time. They had settled on singing; it had use to be Cales favorite pass time with his mother, he had not sang in years and for Kim it had been even longer. ….. they really should had been more careful.

I have this thing where I get older but just never wiser

Ron stopped short of the mansions entryway, Hans and the kids rushing in only to quite. They had all planned to come home earlier today. Had no one told Cale?

Ron huffed, what was this puppy saying? Cale had matured so fast in such a short time, too fast even.

Midnights become my afternoons

Raon chuckled it was just like his human to sleep the whole day away if he could! Good thing Lemon gramps was here to wake him up!

When my depression works the graveyard shift

The wolf children stopped smiling turning to look at Lock, “What does that mean!”, “What’s wrong?”, “Hyung Lock haven’t you been taking care of him!”. Lock stilled beside Beacrox, no no this couldn’t be happening how could their savior, the man who took them in be so unhappy?

All of the people I've ghosted stand there in the room

What did that mean, Cale had never killed anyone if anyone was to be haunted by ghost it should be me though Choi Han. Listening in from a different room in the house, having taken an entrance through the window instead of the door like a reasonable man.

I should not be left to my own devices

Alberu seconded that! Cale never does know when to leave shit alone. He’s been surprised to have gotten a call from Cales children only to be welcomed with the sound of beautiful singing. But Alberus’ stomach began to twist he had a bad feeling just where this was going.

They come with prices and vices

I end up in crises

Rosalyn started next to Alberu ready to teleport at a moments notice! Cheeks puffing in anger, just who on Earth would go to Cale demanding money? And enough to put Cale in crises… maybe this was before from when Cale use to be a trash drunk ? The lyrics did say “vices” after all hhhmmm

Tale as old as time

I wake up screaming from dreaming

The dragon and cats looked at each other in confusion, Cale loved sleep they definitely would have noticed if he had nightmares!

Ron closed his eyes and sighed, oh those nightmares after the first Countess had died. Was he the only one that ever knew about those? Not that he was of much help, Cale was nothing like his own son he still didn’t know how to confront or comfort him at all,

One day I'll watch as you're leaving

'Cause you got tired of my scheming

For the last time

Positively Everyone froze, what? Did Cale think that they would all just abandon him?

Deruth began to cry, he didn’t want to see this anymore. Who had decided to share such a thing with them in the first place? It never would had been Cale. That child never aloud himself to be so vulnerable in front of his family. In front of him. What kind of a father had he been?

The Henituse family could here Deruth crying but no one had any words to console him. After all wasn’t this there fault? They had made Cale feel so unloved and unwanted in his own home that he now believed that no one would stay with him if give the chance.

It's me

Hi!

I'm the problem, it's me

Cage was beginning to regret picking up the call from Cale kids right now. Taylor was utterly distraught and admittedly so was she. Cale was a good person! Their very own lucky charm!

At teatime

Everybody agrees

Basen felt ashamed. He remembered getting into verbal tirades with Cale the first few times his trashy behavior had started. He had told him to act better, for the family’s social reputation if nothing else! But just how many of those tea times included demeaning his brother as a part of the entertainment. And then he had just yelled at him and told him to go back to endure more. He was a horrible brother.

I'll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror

Pasetons face flushed a tad, he had considered Cale a bit vain actually. Not that he didn’t have a right to be! But did Cale perhaps not enjoy looking at himself? Did they perhaps have this in common?

It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero

Antihero? But Cale was a hero! Sure he did unsavory things to reach his goals but.. but… did it perhaps bother Cale? He always did say he wanted a slacker life.

Sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby

And I'm a monster on the hill

If Violan had been less dignified or more hot tempered she would have thrown her teacup into the wall! Instead she rose from her seat to talk to her husband, no one no matter how noble was going to get away with making Cale feel uncomfortable in his own body! Violan smiled, no doubt Cales new body guard and vice captain Hilsmans knights would agree.

Too big to hang out

Slowly lurching toward your favorite city

On and Hong hissed! Yeah to save it!

Pierced through the heart but never killed

Something in Choi Han broke, Cales voice cracked as if he was crying. He never wanted to hear Cale cry, it hurt so much to not be able to do anything- he’d do anything.

Did you hear my covert narcissism

I might disguise as altruism

Like some kind of congressman

Alberu hummed at that, did Cale hate politics that much? What is this feeling ? Oh right guilt.

Tale as old as time

I wake up screaming from dreaming

One day I'll watch as you're leaving

And life will lose all its meaning

For the last time

It's me

Hi!

I'm the problem, it's me (I'm the problem, it's me)

At teatime

Everybody agrees

I'll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror

It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero

Choi Han decided to join everyone else at the parlor, he couldn’t take this alone anymore.

I have this dream my daughter-in-law kills me for the money

She thinks I left them in the will

On and Hong were outraged! They would never love someone so despicable!

Meanwhile every adult was enraged! They would protect Cale and his little family - was that why Cale loved money?

The family gathers 'round and reads it

And then someone screams out

"He's laughing up at us from hell!"

Cage was bewildered why would Cale ever think he would go there? And didn’t Cale not believe in god?!?!

It's me

Hi!

No one knew what to do after the song ended, everybody in person or on call was as tense as a bow string. There were no words to break the tension.

Cale was beginning to play the piano again, oh dear god now what??!?!

[clara-licht]

Dreamlike Reality (Alberu Crossman x Reader) [2/2]

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Summary:

Had it not been for his love and loyalty towards the people of Roan Kingdom, Alberu was sure he’d have ditched this position a long time ago. Alas, Alberu Crossman was a Crown Prince whose heart and life belonged to the people. It sure didn’t prepare him for the headaches that his sworn brother caused, though. He was exhausted and he needed rest, pronto.

or;

Through the exhaustion of his duties, Alberu found haven in his lover. He could deal with the paperworks (that Cale caused) later.

Character(s): Alberu Crossman, Cale Henituse (minor), Choi Han (minor), Raon Miru (minor), Eruhaben (minor)

Word Count: 5k+

Warning: SMUT

Note: I know I said I’d update in a week, and the only excuse I have is that writing smut is so hard! The last time I wrote smut was years ago and it was terrible, so this was a challenge for me. It took me several short writing sessions to get this done. I also had to read some smut to get an idea of some scenes lol. There were a couple of ideas that didn’t get into here though, like the term “royal knickers” that some lovely people came up with on Discord. Maybe I’ll use it next time. Anyway, this is the second and last part of this fic. Enjoy!

Title Inspo: BTS - Heartbeat

Part 1 | Masterlist | Sequel

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“What’s on your mind?” She whispered, eyes gazing straight into his.

Alberu smiled.

“You.”

(Y/n) couldn’t hold back the small giggle that escaped her lips.

“That’s so cheesy even for you, Your Highness,” she said amidst her giggles that made Alberu’s heart flutter.

“Don’t call me that,” Alberu said, still smiling.

“What? Your Highness?”

“Mhm.”

A small frown made its way to (y/n)’s expression. “That’s what I call you everyday though?” (Y/n) asked. “I can’t call your name in front of the nobles so casually now, can I?”

The Crown Prince let out a rather undignified snort at her words. “Not if I have my way…” He muttered underneath his breath. “But that’s not what I meant. It’s just the two of us here right now.”

(Y/n) grinned teasingly, “Oh yeah? What do you want me to call you then?”

Alberu raised an eyebrow. “Really?” He asked, amused.

“Yeah. What do you want me to call you, Your Highness, the Crown Prince?”

Alberu was silent for a moment as he took in the grinning young lady in front of him. There she was, the lady of his dreams, someone who knew him outside and inside, the one person who he longed to spend his entire life with.

The slight twinkle of mischief in her eyes, the curve of her grin, the strands of hair falling over her forehead and cheek…

They were all so devastatingly beautiful.

Most would say he was exaggerating, but what else could he say? He was madly in love, after all.

And it wasn’t just for her looks, oh no. Alberu would argue that she was the most beautiful lady in his life, but even her physical appearance pale in comparison to her mind and personality.

Many people had complimented Alberu for his talent as a Prince. They were in awe of his capabilities and his quick, nearly flawless strategies. The brightest scholar and administrative officer couldn’t keep up with his thoughts most of the time. The way Alberu thought was quick and they kept changing.

But (y/n) could keep up with him. She could even find the flaws and space for improvements in his ideas.

Of course, the only other person who could keep up with him was his sworn brother, Cale Henituse. But that guy was a mystery (despite Alberu knowing a lot of his secrets now) and Alberu wasn’t sure if he was ready to unpack… that.

The Young Master Silver Shield Cale Henituse, A Kind of Hero Who Will Never Be Seen in the World Again was the source of his headaches, after all.

‘I truly am lucky, aren’t I?’ Alberu thought to himself. ‘To have not one, but two people who are truly compatible with me.’

Alberu chuckled before moving closer once again to press his lips against his lover’s.

However, unlike the previous soft and gentle kiss, this one was deeper.

His hand that was holding her slightly cold cheek moved to her back as he held her even closer. He could feel the warmth of her every curve; the way her soft breasts pushed against his own hard chest. The short nightgown she wore had slightly ridden up her thighs. He could feel her bare legs slowly moving against his pants-clothed thigh.

(Y/n) silently gasped when his hand moved lower to squeeze her behind. Alberu took the chance of her parted lips to slip his tongue inside.

As the kiss grew deeper and messier, (y/n)’s fingers latched onto the front of Alberu’s sleep shirt, gripping it so tightly Alberu could feel her nails slightly scratching him through the cloth.

Alberu quickly rolled their bodies until he was situated right on top of (y/n), their lips never leaving each other. He had to put a hand beside her head to stop his body from crushing her.

His other hand reached down and slipped under her nightgown, feeling the soft skin of her bare thigh. His thumb drew circles on her inner thigh while squeezing. Just a little higher and his fingers would find the edges of her underwear.

“Alberu…”

Alberu chuckled, finally moving back a little. A thin string of saliva connected their tongues for a moment before breaking and disappearing. “There it is,” he said with a grin.

(Y/n) glared at him. Alberu would normally be worried when his lover glared at him, but not this time. Not when there was a cute little pout on her swollen lips and she had blushed so heavily but not from the cold. The makeout session had more than heated them up.

Alberu shrugged off the blanket on his back, exposing them to the cool night air. It did little to cool down their heated skin.

“You could’ve just answered me, you know,” (y/n) huffed. Her arms went around Alberu’s neck, betraying her mock angered look.

“Where’s the fun in that?” Alberu answered lightly. He was still squeezing and drawing circles on her thigh.

(Y/n) huffed again.

Neither of them said anything for a while, only staring into each other’s eyes. The silence was comfortable and didn’t feel awkward at all. It wasn’t like this was their first time in bed together.

“Aren’t you tired?” (Y/n) broke the silence with a whisper.

She had come to his room to drag him to bed and make him rest, knowing that he would be exhausted from his work. But forget being tired, the look in his eyes told her that he had no intention to sleep right now.

“Hm… I was tired earlier…” Alberu murmured as a sly grin took over. “But how can I sleep when such a gorgeous lady is with me in bed wearing only this thin little thing?” He asked, playing with the short sleeve before slightly pushing it down her shoulder.

(Y/n) rolled her eyes. “This isn’t the first time I slept here with you, Beru.” She said, the familiar nickname rolling off her tongue.

“It’s not,” Alberu hummed. His eyes that were staring into hers moved lower to her exposed collarbone, the smooth skin practically inviting his lips to come explore her entire body.

And explore he did.

Alberu leaned his head down and started peppering soft kisses on her neck down to the edges of her nightgown necklines. It wouldn’t take much effort to pull the neckline down and expose the top of her breasts, but Alberu liked to take his time.

His fingers began moving again. The skirt of her nightgown, which had already ridden up earlier, was swept away and Alberu’s fingers returned to their place on her thigh. This time, though, he didn’t hesitate to toy with the bands on her underwear. He couldn’t see the little garment, but from the feel of it, he was sure that (y/n) had worn one of his favorites to bed.

“You little tease,” he chuckled against his skin.

“What?” (Y/n) asked, a little breathless from the anticipation.

“Can I take this off?” He tugged at the nightgown lightly. Forget taking his time, he wanted to see her already!

“Mm,” (y/n) only mumbled before sitting up and letting Alberu pull her nightgown off her, revealing the red lace panties that drove Alberu crazy every time he saw it on her. The pink buds on the tip of her breasts stiffened immediately, drawing Alberu’s attention.

(Y/n) shuddered when Alberu’s cold fingers ghosted over them.

“You little tease,” Alberu repeated his words as his eyes glanced at the only garment left on his lover’s body.

(Y/n) followed his eyes down her body.

“Oh,” (y/n) blinked, “I don’t even remember I’m wearing this right now.”

“I’m lucky then,” was all Alberu said before he dived down and took a nipple into his mouth, startling (y/n).

(Y/n) let Alberu pushed her back down, one of her hands already found their way into his hair while the other found purchase on the sheets.

“Beru!” She gasped out loud when Alberu pinched the other nipple while placing little bites on the underside of her breast.

“You’ll alarm the guards if you’re too loud, love,” Alberu teased. “Not that I mind. Wake them all up.”

“Beru!” (Y/n) said once again, but with an annoyed tone this time.

“What?” He grinned, looking up to her face.

(Y/n) huffed, “You’re unbelievable.”

“Am I now?”

Alberu kissed her once more. Unlike before when he had to brace himself to not crush her, this time he pressed his body into hers; hips grinding into each other in a slow, languid pace, driving (y/n) crazy with need for more.

“Do something already,” she grumbled amidst the kiss.

“Like what?” Alberu asked, their lips still touching. “I won’t know unless you tell me.”

(Y/n) squinted at him, but said nothing.

‘Two can play this game, Alberu Crossman,’ she thought before suddenly flipping their positions around.

Alberu could only look up in surprise as he found himself lying on the bed with (y/n) straddling his lap.

“Quite unfair that you’re still fully clothed while I’m bare already, don’t you think?” (Y/n) hummed, her fingers already making work of Alberu’s top’s buttons.

Once the top was fully unbuttoned and Alberu’s hard, sculpted chest and abs were on view (such a shame Beru always hides them, (y/n) thought to herself), (y/n) placed her hands on his chest to brace herself and pressed her lips onto his neck; kissing, nibbling, and sucking on the soft skin. The red marks blossoming on his skin satisfied and irked her at the same time.

She loved marking him, obviously. They felt like her brand. She knew Alberu would go a few days with high-collared suits to hide it, but it wasn’t like he rarely wore high collars anyway. It’d be like a little secret that only they knew. (except for the undercover Dark Elves who totally noticed them after they sparred together)

It irked her, however, because she also knew that her marks were only visible due to his light skin. They wouldn’t be as apparent on his natural dark skin. 

It made her feel like she was the only naked one here. (and she technically was, since Alberu still had his pants on, but that was beside the point)

“Can I remove this?” She whispered as she lightly pulled on the necklace around Alberu’s neck with her teeth.

The necklace from his mother. Removing it could only mean one thing.

Alberu smiled, “Go for it.”

(Y/n) shot him a grateful look before gently removing the necklace and putting it on the bedside drawer. She couldn’t stop herself from marveling at the way his hair, eyes, and skin darkened.

Alberu’s golden hair and blue eyes disguise was very handsome indeed, but the real Alberu was just… hot. Sexy, even.

(Y/n) could feel herself heating up just by the sight of this fine man under her.

“Like what you see?” Alberu asked with a smirk when he noticed (y/n) eyeing him up without saying anything.

“You know I do,” (Y/n) scoffed before leaning down and started kissing every inch of his skin that she could find again.

This time, fueled by the heat pooling on the bottom half of her body, she sucked and bit even harder, determined to leave a mark that could be seen in this form. Her hips grinded down on his crotch where she could feel him hardened through his pants.

One of her hands sneaked down and slipped into the bands of his pajama pants, cupping and lightly stroking his hard cock, making Alberu hissed out. (Y/n) then repeated Alberu’s action earlier and nipped on his chest.

(Y/n)’s touch felt heavenly, but the soft and airy touch left him craving for more.

“You’re teasing me, aren’t you.”

“Am I now?” Alberu couldn’t really see her face, but he could feel her lips quirking up into a smirk against his skin.

He sighed, amused. “What can I do to make you do something?” He asked.

(Y/n) lifted her head up and surely enough there was a smirk on his face. “Do what? I won’t know unless you tell me.” She repeated his words.

Alberu laughed.

“Okay, fine, you got me.”

Alberu gently rolled their bodies again until he was on top once more. He shrugged off the top and removed the pants, revealing his thick girth.

Again, it wasn’t their first time in bed together, but the sight of his hard cock standing proudly still made (y/n) squirmed in anticipation. She’d felt him before and she could certainly say that Alberu knew his way in bed. The Crown Prince really had to be perfect in every aspect, didn’t he?

Alberu’s touch on her underwear brought her attention back. “Can I take this off?” He asked.

Even in this situation, he still made sure to ask. ‘How lucky am I to have such a man for myself?’ (Y/n) mused to herself before nodding.

Alberu laid down and lifted one of her legs to his shoulder, kissing her inner thigh. Despite having (y/n)’s consent, he didn’t remove the undergarment immediately. Instead, he began pressing feather-like kisses on her clothed mound, sending shivers down her spine

Her fingers weaved through Alberu’s hair and pulled when she felt his tongue swiping through the fabric. She could feel his hot breath even through the cloth.

Alberu swept the underwear aside without taking it off, revealing just the slightest bit of her wet core before swiping his tongue up to her clit.

“B-Beru-” (Y/n) gasped.

“You’re so wet,” he hummed. He finally pulled the fabric off her legs and dived in.

His tongue slid across her once more before his lips closed around her clit, sucking it while his fingers ghosted around her opening. (Y/n) bit her lip, trying to quieten down when she felt one of his fingers pushed into her.

Alberu curled his finger, rubbing against her walls. He entered a second finger before starting to stretch her. While this wasn’t their first time, Alberu was aware that his size was above average (most probably due to his Dark Elf genes) and he didn’t want to hurt her.

(Y/n) couldn’t hold back her moan when Alberu started to thrust his fingers in along with stretching her. His tongue swept through her clit, licking around her folds. The combination of his tongue and fingers brought her close to the edge real quick.

“Ah-” (y/n) gasped out when he took his fingers out. She felt the emptiness immediately and was going to beg Alberu for more when he moved lower and replaced his fingers with his tongue.

The feel of the fleshy and wet flesh was so different from his long fingers.

“O-Oh, Beru, that’s-!”

Alberu’s finger found her clit and he started drawing quick circles. (Y/n)’s moan grew louder and her hips started thrusting up from the stimulation. Alberu had to press down on her hips and thighs to stop her from crushing his head.

(Y/n) could feel her high approaching. Her body was trembling from the relentless pleasure shocks that Alberu gave her. It didn’t take long before the heat pooling on her stomach exploded. A few more thrusts from Alberu’s tongue and she had come undone with a long moan of his name.

Alberu was sure the guards stationed near his room could hear them.

(Y/n) laid on the bed limply, struggling to catch her breath as she came down from her high. Alberu pressed a few kisses on her inner thigh, tactfully avoiding her swollen clit. He knew from past experiences how sensitive she would be right now.

Normally he would tease her into a few more orgasms, but Alberu was aware that both of them had a long day and she might not be able to take it right now.

“Are you okay?” He asked.

(Y/n) let out a breathless laugh. “More than okay, I’d say,” she answered with a smile. Her hands reached out for him and he complied, knowing what she wanted.

Their lips met in a soft kiss that grew deeper in no time. Their tongues slid against each other messily and (y/n) couldn’t stop the throaty moan that escaped her.

Their bodies were pressed together and she could feel his cock brushing her sensitive folds. The feeling of his hard shaft brought back the heat and lust into her. The emptiness she felt in her core was hard to ignore.

But before that…

“Alberu,” she sighed against his lips, “will you let me taste you?”

Alberu was never really one to deny such a sweet request, but not tonight.

“If I let you go down on me,” he mumbled, humping her slick folds and shuddering at the warmth he felt on his cock, “I won’t last long.”

He was embarrassingly quite close to the edge already. Nothing got him going more than pleasuring his lover; after all, Alberu always loved taking care of his beloved. He always got harder while going down on her. After the long and tiring day he had, he wasn’t sure if he could last much longer.

There was no way he would go to bed without being inside her first, though.

Alberu tapped on her thigh, silently asking her to open up before settling in between her thighs.

“Is this okay?” He asked again.

(Y/n) said nothing, instead reaching down to align him with her entrance. She breathed out a soft moan as she felt the tip of his cock brushed against her opening.

Alberu took his cues from her and started pushing in.

He made sure to stretch her properly earlier, but she was still so tight. It’d been quite a while since they were intimate, after all.

Alberu grunted as he bottomed out, his pelvis meeting hers with a smack. (Y/n) let out a breath she didn’t realize she was holding with a strangled moan.

Alberu stayed still for a moment, letting her adjust to him. It was a very tight fit. If he didn’t give her some time then he wasn’t sure if he could even pull back.

(Y/n) didn’t know if she had ever felt so full before. Maybe it was due to the long period of abstinence, but he felt so much bigger than before. The stretch had been a bit painful, but it was drowned in absolute pleasure when she finally got him in.

(Y/n) reached towards Alberu and pulled him into a kiss, arms circling around his neck. “Move, please,” she murmured against his lips.

Alberu complied with her request and pulled back a little before pushing back in. The warm walls holding him were slowly driving him crazy.

With a snap, he unconsciously bucked into her, drawing a startled moan.

“(Y/n)...” Alberu muttered through gritted teeth. “I don’t think I can hold back.”

“Then don’t.”

The affirmation was all Alberu needed before he drilled into her.

The pace he set was fast and frantic. His bedroom was filled with the sound of their hips meeting accompanied by (y/n)’s moans, while his bed started making ricketing sounds from how hard he was going. He would’ve worried about hurting her if it weren’t for her moans and begging for him to not stop.

“A-Alberu, I- ah!” One of (y/n)’s hands gripped his shoulder. Alberu took both of her hands and pushed them beside her head, interlocking their fingers together.

“Look at me,” he asked breathlessly.

(Y/n) opened her slightly teary eyes and looked into Alberu’s warm brown eyes.

She could feel every veins on his cock as he thrusted into her. He was in so deep; with every thrust the tip of his cock would brush against her cervix. Alberu changed his thrust angle a little and suddenly he had hit the right spot, reducing her into a moaning mess.

“Oh, God,” (y/n) moaned. “D-Don’t stop, Beru, don’t stop-”

“You feel so good,” Alberu grunted out. “I won’t last much longer.”

“I want it, Beru, please, I want it!” She cried out, head thrashing against the pillow.

Alberu slipped his hand underneath her body, easily manhandling her until she was seated on top of him. He buried his face between her breasts, licking and biting the soft flesh, while his hands grasped her bottom to help her move up and down.

(Y/n) had to hold both of Alberu’s shoulders to steady herself. The waves of pleasure grew more intense when he started thrusting up, meeting her own movements.

“I’m close,” (y/n) cried, “I’m close, please let me come, Alberu, please! Please!” She started sobbing.

Alberu reached down to her clit and flicked, making her thighs quiver. “Come for me, love,” he whispered to her ear, an arm pressing her to his body while his other hand toyed with her clit.

With a cry, (y/n) felt the band inside her snapped and she came for the second time that night. The orgasm was so intense her vision was filled with white spots. Her body trembled in Alberu’s arms.

Alberu was close to his own high and thrusted through her orgasm, once again reducing her to a moaning mess. (Y/n) felt so sensitive from the overstimulation that she was about to come again.

“Beru, I can’t-”

“One more,” Alberu murmured, “give me one more.”

“I can’t- I’m too- Ah-” Her words were cut off when he gave a particularly hard thrust.

“You can do it. Please, love? For me?” He murmured against her ear before kissing the skin between her neck and shoulder. He gave her a few of his own marks.

Tears started streaming down her cheeks. (Y/n)’s shaky arms held onto Alberu and she pressed her face against his neck, nodding slightly.

“Good girl.”

Alberu played with her clit again as his hips kept moving. (Y/n)’s frantic moans filled his ears. With one more hard thrust, (y/n) had unraveled once again, crying out as she held him tight.

Alberu wasn’t far behind. Just a couple more thrust and he too cried out her name as he spilled into-

“Your Highness, there’s something I need to-”

The familiar voice snapped him out of the waves of pleasure and his instincts took over.

Alberu quickly rotated their bodies and pushed (y/n) into the bed before grabbing the blanket and covering both of them.

“Goldie gramps! Why are you closing my eyes? And why does it smell so weird?”

The childlike voice was the one that brought (y/n)’s attention to reality and she stiffened up.

‘Oh God please tell me this is NOT happening!’ (Y/n) screamed in her mind, completely mortified.

“I- Y-Your Highness, I-”

For the first time since his transmigration, Cale Henituse truly did not know what to say.

He had found very important information that his hyung-nim needed to hear, so he asked Eruhaben to teleport them to the Palace. Eruhaben, of course, teleported them to the coordinates that they always used whenever they visited the Crown Prince.

The coordinates being Alberu’s bedroom.

It wasn’t their first time coming to Alberu’s bedroom unannounced in the middle of the night, but Alberu had always been alone.

That certainly wasn’t the case tonight.

Eruhaben was the first to notice that something wasn’t quite… right. It was probably his instincts from his nearly 1,000 years of life. He immediately stood in front of Raon and shielded his views. He even held Raon and put a hand over his eyes, just in case.

Choi Han didn’t have such luxury. He froze and stared at Alberu’s bed, face beet red. He might be older than he actually looked, but he was also inexperienced in this particular… field. 

Honestly, it was lucky that (y/n) was facing Alberu when they arrived. At least they didn’t get to see more than they already had. Choi Han would’ve fainted if that wasn’t the case.

Silence filled the room for a few moments.

“Cale Henituse.”

“...Yes, Your Highness?”

“Can you leave?”

“Uh, sir… I really need to tell you something…”

“...”

“...”

Silence ensued once more.

Eruhaben broke it with a sigh. “It can wait until tomorrow. Let’s just go-”

“No!”

Surprisingly, it was (y/n) who cut off Eruhaben’s sentence. Their eyes went to the (h/c) haired lady who was still shielded by the blanket and Alberu’s body. Her head was the only thing visible.

“It must be important. Just give us a few minutes, His Highness will be with you in a moment.” (Y/n) said quickly.

“(Y/n)-” Alberu started to protest.

“It’s okay. Hear them out.” She shot him a smile.

Alberu stared at her for a moment before sighing heavily.

“Wait outside,” he told the invading group.

Cale quickly nodded and dragged Choi Han, who was still frozen, with him. Eruhaben followed him behind with Raon and they exited the room.

Once the door was closed, Alberu dropped his head to (y/n)’s shoulder.

“I almost had a heart attack,” he complained.

(Y/n) laughed. “And you think I didn’t?”

Both of them were aware that Alberu was still in her. Alberu could only be grateful that his beloved sworn brother barged in right after he had come and not before, so at least he wasn’t left hanging. He began to pull out slowly, both of them hissing at the contact. Alberu was left mesmerized as he watched his seed slowly seeped out from her.

“I should go,” (y/n) hummed.

“Why did you tell them to stay?” Alberu asked. “They can just come back tomorrow and we can have the entire night.”

No, Alberu wasn’t whining. He definitely wasn’t.

(Y/n) smiled at him and pecked his lips. “You know young master Cale, Beru. If he rushed in here, in the middle of the night like this, then it must be very important.”

Alberu groaned.

“Now come on, we need to get dressed. You shouldn’t keep your guests waiting for too long.”

“...and they shouldn’t be uninvited guests,” Alberu grumbled, but he let (y/n) stood up and got dressed. Alberu grabbed his necklace from the bedside drawer and wore it immediately; his skin, hair, and eyes starting to lighten.

Cale, Raon, Choi Han, and Eruhaben were already aware of his true heritage, but he still didn’t feel too comfortable revealing himself to people other than his family, lover, and sworn brother.

Before (y/n) reached the door, Alberu pulled her into an embrace and kissed her deeply, fingers weaving through her tousled hair.

“I love you,” he mumbled. “I’m sorry our time is cut short. Will you come again tomorrow?”

“I love you too, Beru,” she smiled against his lips. “I’ll be here. Don’t worry.”

“Okay. Rest well.”

(Y/n) smiled at him once again before leaving the room.

Cale, Raon, Choi Han, and Eruhaben were waiting outside. Cale was talking to the Wind Elementals (scolding them for not telling him that his hyung-nim was busy but it wasn’t really their fault, was it?) and the rest of them had enhanced hearing, so they had heard Alberu and (y/n)’s conversation. The Elementals had told Cale as well.

It didn’t escape their notice how (y/n) had lovingly called the future Emperor with a nickname and their exchange of I love you’s. There was definitely something going on between the two.

When (y/n) came out from Alberu’s bedroom, she had bowed to them without saying anything before leaving immediately.

The guards standing a bit further away from them looked away, pretending they didn’t see what was happening. Not that it mattered much since all of them were undercover Dark Elves who knew about Alberu’s relationships anyway.

With a sigh, Cale knocked on the door.

“Come in.”

Cale winced. Alberu’s voice did not sound happy.

They entered and found Alberu sitting on the edge of his bed, fully clothed and in his human disguise. He was glaring at them.

“Your Highness, the brightest shining star of our Roan Kingdom, the one and only sun sent from the Heavens who will lead this Kingdom into a renowned and outstanding Empire-”

“Enough.”

“Yes, sorry.”

There was silence.

None of them knew what to say. Alberu, for one, was pissed off. Had he been a lesser man, he would’ve started cussing out the red haired man for having no tact.

Cale wasn’t sure what to say in this situation. The information he had to tell Alberu was important indeed, but he knew he was at fault here. Maybe he should apologize?

…but who was that lady?

Cale didn’t know that Alberu had a lover. Even The Birth of a Hero never said that the Crown Prince had a lady beside him. She did seem familiar, though.

Flipping through his Records, he finally remembered that he had seen her around the Palace.

‘One of the assistants, I think?’

Choi Han was still feeling awkward. His status as Alberu’s instructor never lessened his respect for the Crown Prince, and he certainly never expected to see him in such a… vulnerable state. This whole situation was messing with his mind.

Eruhaben could only sigh and shake his head.

“Crown Prince! Who was that lady?”

Raon was blissfully unaware of what had transpired. He heard the Crown Prince and his lady saying they love each other, but that was it. The child was naturally curious.

Alberu sighed and ruffled his already tousled hair. He plastered a smile that made Cale flinched.

“She’s the lady I’m currently courting, Raon-nim,” he answered the young Dragon.

Cale blinked in surprise. He hadn’t expected Alberu to answer straightforwardly. But then again, Alberu never really lied to him, didn’t he?

“She’s really pretty! She suits you, Crown Prince!”

“Thank you, Raon-nim. I think so too.”

Bless the child for breaking the cold atmosphere.

Cale coughed into his fist. “So, hyung-nim-”

“Call me Your Highness.”

“Ah, yes, Your Highness…” Cale stopped as he received a cold glare from Alberu. Gosh, he was really angry, wasn’t he?

“So what is so important you had to barge into my room in the middle of the night, hm?” Alberu asked with a blinding smile.

Cale gulped and started talking.

Needless to say, Cale made a note to never barge into Alberu’s room uninvited late at night again.

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Title: burned up  Fandom: Trash of the Counts Family Characters:  Cale Henituse

Summary: When he’d first started coughing he hadn’t thought much of it, but now looking at the blood staining the hand he’d covered his mouth with, he knew something was wrong.

For Day 4 of TCF Week 2020 Prompt: “Good people are like candles, they burn themselves up to give others light.” –Turkish Proverb

Over half a year, that was how long it had been in total since the end of the war and The White Star’s defeat, over half a year of peace and the relaxed slacker life that Cale had hoped for. Well, kind of. Truth be told, Cale had actually gotten bored of lazing about doing nothing after the first couple of months, and had reduced the amount of slacking he was doing. He hadn’t given it up completely of course, there was no way that would happen, but he’d found work to occupy himself when he got bored.

 Sometimes it was helping the newly coronated Alberu with official Roan Kingdom business, other times he’d visit the Endable Kingdom and get roped into helping King Fredo with whatever schemes he had planned, and then sometimes he just traveled. His other friends had found their place among the still newly created peace as well; Choi Han had found his calling in teaching, and had taken on more students than just Alberu, passing down the Choi family sword style to them; Rosalyn was hard at work getting the new Mage Tower set up; Beacrox and Ron were focused on running the Hope and Adventure Loving Inn and rebuilding the Molan Family legacy; and the kids were finally getting the chance to just be the children they were.

 It was that last part that Cale was most grateful about at the moment, with the war over and there no real reason for Cale to use his powers, they’d become much more willing to go do their own thing and leave him to his own devices.  Which thankfully meant none of them were currently there to see him staring at his blood-covered hand in confusion.

 Contrary to what his family members seemed to believe, Cale’s health during the war had never been particularly bad, but he was willing to admit that he felt better these days. He had more energy and strength, plus he hadn’t coughed up blood in quite a while. At least until today.

 When he’d first started coughing he hadn’t thought much of it, but now looking at the blood staining the hand he’d covered his mouth with, he knew something was wrong.

 “Why?” He whispered quietly to himself in confusion, and for the first time since he'd first obtained it, a certain ancient power spoke up.

 ‘I’m sorry, I thought you’d have more time.’ It was the crybaby who had been the original owner of Vitality of the Heart. Before he’d always been quiet, but now his voice was filled with sorrow as he spoke.

 ‘You know the reason for this?’ Cale silently questioned in his head, a feeling of dread growing in his heart at the sadness in the ancient power’s tone.

 ‘...Vitality of the Heart is not a power that comes without a price.’ The crybaby slowly began. “It grants one a longer lifespan, but it’s from that same lifespan that its healing power is drawn.  If one lives a nice injury-free life, then they could have a lifespan similar to that of an elf, while someone who occasionally suffered serious injuries would still live a decently long life. But you…”

 They fell silent for a moment, as if having to find the courage to continue.  “You’ve managed to cut into your original lifespan.’

 Cale’s heart felt like it was in his throat, he’d always known that Vitality of the Heart had a price, but he’d thought it was the pain he felt anytime an injury healed.  ‘Will I die?’ He questioned.

 ‘....Yes.’  Upon hearing the Crybaby’s answer, the other ancient powers who had remained silent up to that point, began making an uproar.

 ‘Why did you say something before?’ Demanded Super Rock, while both the Water of Judgment and Fire of Destruction swore furiously.

 ‘Do you really think it would have changed anything?’ Questioned the Crybaby and they all fell silent, recognizing the truth in his response. After several years with Cale, they knew very well the kind of person he was and the sacrifices he was willing to make.

 ‘If you had to guess, how much longer do you think I have?’ Cale asked, ignoring the ruckus in his head. Under different circumstances, he would have protested the implication that he would have carried on even if he’d known he was burning away his life, but he just didn’t have the energy to at the moment.

 ‘....another half a year at best.’

 A sigh escaped Cale’s lips as he rubbed his face with his non bloodied hand, life really wasn’t fair. He’d finally achieved the peace and happiness he’d sought after for so long, and he didn’t even get much time to enjoy it. Maybe like The White Star, he was cursed; except instead of killing anyone he cared about it, it just destroyed his chances of keeping happiness.

 Half a year if he was lucky, it wasn’t a lot of time to get all his affairs set in order, especially not without letting other people find out. He couldn’t let his friends and family know, at least not yet, they’d sacrifice their own happiness trying to save him and he couldn’t allow that. Eruhaben especially couldn’t know, they’d only recently gotten him to accept that no one else would need the jar and drink from it, breaking it in the process. It was likely he wouldn’t take it well to learn that Cale was now running out of time.

  Maybe when it got closer to his end he would tell them, so they wouldn’t be totally taken guard, but for now he’d just pretend everything was fine. He was good at that, after all, he’d been doing it his whole life.