An Akagami no Shirayuki-hime (Snow White with the Red Hair) Fanfic The sun beats down on his shoulders, even filtered through the leaves, and he licks his dry lips. He’s not far from the pub, and he can already taste the lemonade he knows waits in the icebox. He tugs on the hem of his shirt, but sweat makes it cling to his chest and he makes a face. There are always clean clothes, waiting in the trunk in the attic for him, and he definitely needs them today.

An Akagami no Shirayuki-hime (Snow White with the Red Hair) fanfic Shirayuki knows how to dance. She’s been doing it for years at weddings and festivals. She understands that, to some degree, dancing at a ball is different, but she’s learned so many dances over the years. How different could it be? Very, apparently. “Please, Obi?” She would grab his arm to make sure he couldn’t slip away if she wasn’t sure she would trip on the hem of her skirt as soon as she dropped it.

An Akagami no Shirayuki-hime (Snow White with the Red Hair) Fanfic Technically, Obi has his own room in the palace. He’s sure the servants are well aware that he never uses it and that they’ve shared that information with the prince. He’s just as sure that the prince has no idea where he actually spends his nights. “Obi.” Shirayuki pokes his chest. He bats her hand away. “Obi!” Another poke.

An Akagami no Shirayuki-hime (Snow White with the Red Hair) Fanfic As far as towers go, this one is very nice. More decorative than functional, its stones gleam in the sunlight. The window provides a lovely view of the late, which felt much warmer when she was in it than it does now. Shirayuki pulls Obi’s jacket tighter around her as she shivers. It would probably be warmer to sit outside in the sun, but Obi had suggested she wait inside for Zen and the others to arrive, and she didn’t want to spend any more time with Lord Brekker than she has to.

An Akagami no Shirayuki-hime (Snow White with the Red Hair) Fanfic Information gathering. That’s what Mukaze told Obi.He’s good at that—lurking in the shadows and teasing secrets from loose lips.And Shirayuki . . . well, she’s good at making people trust her. But that plan had required invisibility, something which they no longer have, according to the men the prince caught in the garden. He cleans under his fingernails with the tip of his knife as he listens to Mitsuhide and the prince discuss how best to protect Shirayuki, should the spies following her decide to take more direct action, and tries to pretend he isn’t silently fuming.

An Akagami no Shirayuki-hime (Snow White with the Red Hair) Fanfic “Miss! There you are!” “Obi!” She glances around, making sure Ryuu has disappeared into the fields. Thankfully there’s no one else in sight. “Prince Raj has arrived at the palace.” She squeaks and nearly drops her basket. “Today? Already?” “He’s on his way to the garden now with both Clarinese princes. Let’s go.” Technically, she doesn’t have to. Obi is the one with spying experience, he’s the one who knows how to sift through lies and secrets to find the truth underneath, and he’s the one her father suggested sending in the first place.

An Akagami no Shirayuki-hime (Snow White with the Red Hair) Fanfic In many ways, the second prince makes things easier on them. He trusts so easily it almost makes Obi feel bad for taking advantage. He assumes Obi won’t break into his room and slit his throat just because he rolls over and plays fetch at his master’s instruction. One day Prince Zen will get a hard lesson in reality. Obi hopes he won’t be around to see it.

An Akagami no Shirayuki-hime (Snow White with the Red Hair) Fanfic “I don’t like this.” “It’s fine.” Maybe if she says it enough times, it’ll be true. “We’re just . . . moving a little sooner than expected.” She finishes addressing the medicine-filled envelopes and unties her apron. Her bag is packed, the room clean and awaiting a new owner, and the encoded note written and waiting for its messenger to stop complaining.