The place was particularly beautiful in Boruto's eyes, all gold and black. The floor, the walls, the ceiling, the chandelier that illuminated everything, the sculptures, the curtains and the tablecloth. Boruto was overwhelmed by such a magnificent site. There they was sitting at the table next to the candles, through the window they could see the snow falling, merging the white with the black of the night. But the blond was still on alert. He knew that the prince was different from the stalkers of Sarada and Kawaki but he did not want to establish any type of relationship with him, even less with Boruto's own past that he hid. Besides, the prince's attitude of keeping him away from Mitsuki scared him. Because he never wanted to know anything about taking him to him.
"Shinki is not someone to trust." Those were Mitsuki's words upon learning that he had been speaking with the prince. Boruto closed his eyes trying to calm down and get those dark thoughts out of his mind.
"What's wrong Boruto? Do you still mistrust me?" The blonde opened his eyes looking at him in silence while they served dinner. "It's Mitsuki's fault, you spent too much time with him. He must have put wrong ideas about me in your head. Damn.
Boruto saw the fury that the prince felt when it came to Mitsuki. That made him stay alert and doubt that beautiful brunette who in turn managed to take his breath away. "If only I could trust him but I couldn't. Not quite.
"Come on, eat. I know you're hungry Boruto. Is it an order or a request... prince? asked the blond sarcastically "It's an invitation Boruto The blonde sighed deeply since he was really famished, after all he hadn't eaten anything all day. So he practically devoured everything in a short time, without losing the finesse and elegance that Jiraiya had taught him.
Shinki smiled to himself seeing him, he wouldn't let her escape from his side. After all he was the prince right? As for Mitsuki, he would already ask her not to intervene between him and Boruto. Enough to allow him to return to the palace and finish his studies at the sorcery academy. But when he wanted to start a conversation with that beautiful blonde, he asked him about Mitsuki again. Frowning, he replied rudely: "He's alive, free and unharmed if that's what you're really worried about knowing Boruto. I warn you that you should not doubt the word of a prince. It could go very badly. That hit him much more than if he had received a punch to the face. He grips the silverware tightly and tremble with rage.
"Shinki was you serious? "Not to doubt the word of a prince? But if the whole damn problem of him, that he even took Jiraiya to the grave to protect him, was precisely for trusting the words of the prince of the kingdom of the wind.
"No, I'm sorry if I disappoint you, prince, but... no. For me, words are blown away, especially those of a prince.
"What do you say?
"What do you hear... prince... Or has he suddenly become an idiot? He jumped up. Thanks for the invitation and help but I can't stay in this place any longer.
"Boruto...sit down," Shinki ordered through clenched teeth. "No, I don't obey anyone's orders. I came to this kingdom to do something very important and I see that you are not willing to help me achieve it like Mitsuki is.
"Boruto, I don't even know what you're looking for or anything about you because you don't say anything. How do you expect me to help you if you didn't even ask me for help?" "Why would I? You are a prince after all and Mitsuki doesn't trust you. As for me...I distrust any prince. I have my reasons for doing so.
"Won't you give me the opportunity to prove to you that you can trust me...Boruto? He asked that with pain, the blonde could see it even in his eyes. He closed his eyes trying to calm down, then opened them again to look at him.
"I try but it does nothing to make me trust...prince. "What can assure me that he will not chain me in his room, more specifically in his bed? "What? Shinki really looked horrified. "Why do you think I would do something like that to you? What kind of crazy do you think I am? "I don't know, I don't know you, prince. And he doesn't even want to tell me that it was Mitsuki's...
"Oh my god Boruto...
Don't worry Boruto. Gaara exclaimed appearing next to Mitsuki. Here is Mitsuki. As you can see, she is still in one piece.
Shinki looked at them annoyed but Boruto looked at Mitsuki and the relief was noticeable on his face as he ran to him and hugged him tightly.
"Mitsuki! Brother!
"Boruto!
"Are you okay Mitsuki?
"Yes, don't worry Boruto.
Shinki watched the blonde's mood change as Mitsuki appeared. Using diplomacy he rose and addressed them.
"You interrupt a dinner Mitsuki. He said harshly.
Father, what are you doing here?
Father? asked the blond in amazement when he saw Gaara. So you are the...?
"The king, yes I am. Welcome Boruto. You can stay here as long as you want."
"Thank you.
"Well, Mitsuki and I were just passing through. We won't be interrupting you anymore.
Mitsuki and Shinki looked at each other furrowed.
"Don't do anything bad to Boruto." Mitsuki said annoyed. He already suffered enough.
"You talk too much, I'm not like you. Unlike you, I do appreciate and value friendship. I don't betray.
"You continue with the same, you did not play for me when I need you. You left me no options. Now go away and stop interfering between me and Boruto.
*"Never, until I make sure that you are the one from before. That noble and sensitive boy worthy of trust. Meanwhile, I will not allow you to try anything with Boruto.
As if you could do anything.
They kept that dialogue away from the other two, but when Gaara announced that he and Mitsuki were leaving, they interrupted him.
Happy Shinki waved goodbye to them, and Mitsuki glared at him.
"Before anything, Boruto, come to my room. Here, here is a plan on how to get there.
Awesome, thank you. Boruto put the paper in his pocket before Shinki's dark gaze.
Gaara smiled at the scene. And he left taking the blue-haired man with him.
After being alone again, the blonde sighed in relief.
"Happy Boruto?" asked Shinki annoyed sitting down again. "Actually, yes, a lot.
Boruto did not miss the prince's frustration. But it is that Shinki was not sincere about everything.
"Shinki, don't think I don't appreciate what you do for me...just...
"You only care about Mitsuki now it's clear to me.
"I just wanted to see him, to know that he was indeed okay.
And my word is not enough for you.
"I don't know you prince. And my experiences with princes were not pleasant at all.
"You should tell me about your life Boruto, so I know what I have to do when I have to pay for other people's mistakes.
Boruto started crying, Shinki didn't understand anything and didn't seem to want to.
Mitsuki was the only one who showed him brotherly love. He needed him so much but he had to get away from him.
Shinki hated himself for making him cry.
He got up and hugged him tenderly.
"Sorry Boruto, I know I was wrong...sorry... "Shinki...I...have nothing and no one...only enemies...and people who harass me...I...Mitsuki is my brother and I...
"Calm down, I wish you would trust me. I assure you that I will not hurt you.
They both looked into each other's eyes, Shinki gently dried her tears. "Shinki
"You are so beautiful, how could someone harm an angel like you? Boruto.
Feeling faint, the blonde threw himself into Shinki's arms, crying uncontrollably. The brunette hugged him tightly trying to comfort him.
"Don't worry my angel, I will take care of you from this moment on. Thank you, thank you very much Shinki.