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!

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To the Princess...
by Hikaru

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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

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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
/catadamon

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