Err-- this is a two-part Valentine's Day Special vignette featuring the couple Miura Ito and Narita Makoto from the awesome manga, W-Juliet. It doesn't really matter which one is read first, "To the Prince..." or "To the Princess..." as they connect full-circle. W (Double) Juliet is copyright of Emura and Hana to Yume comics. Standard disclaimers apply. Enjoy, and Happy Valentine's Day! ------------------------------------------------------------- To the Princess... by Hikaru ------------------------------------------------------------- Mako, No, that's not right. This is supposed to be a "love letter", perhaps I should be a bit more formal. Mako-san? I think not. How about just plain old, Makoto? No, that just doesn't seem to fit either. See how you confuse me, sometimes? Stop laughing, because I know you are. You always laugh when I'm like this! Not that I mind, and all- since your smile is so adorable, but... err... Fine, screw it-- I'll try this again. Mako, Surprise! Well, this is only part of your gift. The other part, chocolate, is sitting at my house. Are they supposed to be green? Somehow, I don't remember them being green last year... I knew I should have paid closer attention to that recipe. Don't frown at me, because I know you are. I remember our promise-- nothing for Valentine's Day. But what happened after last year, I could not allow myself to not do anything. So I tried to think up something original that the little brat, Iizuka Takayo, wouldn't think of. She beat me last year, never again. So, I came up with the idea of writing a letter to you. Original, huh? That reminds me, what were you writing that made you blush all-over during free-period yesterday? I thought your face was going to permanently turn red on me... even though you're really cute when you're blushing. I don't see it very often, so I try to enjoy when I can. But, to what this letter is really about: us. I know you know how I feel. I mean, I made you chocolates for crying out loud, Mako. I know I'm not good at exactly "saying" my feelings until it's a little too late, but I try to keep them out in the open. You, on the other hand, have kept me guessing. I never know if you seriously consider me anything to you, as you have never said anything directly to ME. To Toki-chan, Sakamoto, and many others, you've come right out and said that I was your girlfriend-- but to me... never have you uttered those words to me. You just kiss me, and hold me... Not that I don't mind that! Please, don't ever stop doing that! I melt every time you kiss me... your warm lips against mine... I'm getting off topic here. You are the most important thing in my life at the moment. I hope you always are-- for I have never been this happy in my entire life. I know I'm not the best at acting like we're just friends; accidentally grabbing your hand in the middle of play practice. Well, it's not always by accident. I love your touch-- it warms me, even when I am filled with extreme coldness. I think that my open approach to our relationship has begun to rub off on you, as I have caught you a few times hugging me or kissing my cheek during school. I do love that, but you shouldn't do that Mako! What if you were to get caught, and someone would figure out your secret? You would have to leave my school... my town... my life. No, I will not allow that to happen- and that is why I fight for you, defend you when you cannot defend. Of course, you don't really need defending, do you? You are much MUCH more stronger than I am, Mako. That's why I think it's funny when I scare away various bullies... heh. If only they knew. Sometimes I hate that I cannot be more of a "proper" girl for you. You deserve the best, Mako; not some girl who can't even decide whether she's a boy or a girl. I know it has to feel odd, I know it does for me. I mean, I'm in love with someone who is more like a girl than I am. I can't help be jealous of Takayo, who has seen you as pure 100% boy... and loves you because of that. I, who first met you when you were pretending to be a woman, have a different relationship with you entirely. Not that I have qualms with that; I'd rather be treated like this then like the little girl you treat Takayo like. She's not a little innocent girl, Mako. You should have learned this by now. She is so controlling over you it's disgusting, frankly. But I can't help but agreeing with her sometimes. You do look very... uhh.. handsome when dressed in boys clothing. Usually, I have to wipe away drool when you approach me dressed like the true male that you are. You are so beautiful, Mako- both as a boy and a girl. I'm jealous of you; I know I shouldn't be, but I am. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate you for being more beautiful than I am. I love the way you look, and I never want you to change it. I'm just intimidated. I think you know that, and that's why you are always so kind. When you are around me, you make me feel beautiful. Perhaps that's why you're so special to me. You've begun to turn me into the girl I'm "supposed" to be, Mako-- and I love it. I can never repay for you for that, no matter how much I try. This is why Takayo loves you so much, can't you see? You never fail to make me feel insecure whenever you give your attention to her. It makes my heart ache and ask 'why?' Why aren't you making me feel special at that moment-- why are you looking at her with the same loving eyes that you look at me? If you could talk to the little brat without looking at her with such love and such blindness, I would be happy beyond words. Sometimes I don't understand you, though I know you understand me completely. Your eyes say they do. When they turn to me I think that you can almost see through me, you understand so much. But you, Mako, you I hardly know anything about. As our relationship has grown, I have learned more about you, about you're situation-- but I still don't know it all. I doubt I ever will, as you never tell me anything unless I force it out of you-- and even then I get simple answers. I can't look through you, Mako; you need to help me to be able to. I want to understand you, as you are now part of my inner.... Uh, perhaps that is a bad picture. What I mean is, if I don't understand you, I feel lost within... nevermind. There's no real way I can explain it clearly. I just want you to tell me when you're sad, when you are angry (at me or otherwise). I want you to let me in, Mako! I shouldn't have to break down crying for you to tell me what is going on, ya know. That's not a normal relationship-- even though ours is far from normal, you still should tell me things. I will listen, I promise. Anything that you think, feel, I want to know. You are my everything, Mako, it's only natural for me to want to know. If I get jealous, understand it's only because I love you. I know I have a really weird way of showing it, but I really do. I absolutely hate it when Takayo or other girls (or guys, for that matter) flirt with you. They can do something I can't. Sure, my feelings are obvious-- but do I know what to do with them? No. I blush whenever you touch me; I know you know that. My face turning bright red is not something that is easily not seen. I've never had experience with these "girlie" emotions. I've never felt this way about anyone ever before, Mako. I think of you constantly. I know we're not the perfect couple- but I could live as part of this "un-perfect" pair for the rest of my life. You're the closest friend I've ever had. I feel as if I could tell you anything, and I often do. I'll protect both you and your secret forever if need be. You could have left this all behind when I discovered your secret- but you didn't. You stayed here, with me. That means more than you know, Mako. I'm too shy to say this to your face, so for now, on paper will have to do. I love you. - Ito ------------------------------------------------------------- Notes: Teeheee! Emura was right with Ito's character. It's very easy to express her opinion. Weee! This was fun XD I basically just expressed my own aggravations with the couple in this, as most of the problems are caused by Mako-chan and his ability to not tell anyone how he feels. >_> But I can't dis Mako-chan, as he is my favorite character ^_^ The line "...You are my everything..." is a direct quote taken from MISIA's "Everything". It's a smooth romantic song that makes it very easy to write from Ito's POV XD I thought that it would clearly be something Ito would say to Mako-chan...in her head at least ^^;; She would never say that out loud-- without blushing profusely and stuttering like mad ^_~ - Hikaru http://daintyrose.org/catadamon -------------------------------------------------------------