【Dimiret】A wild prince's courtship in nine steps

Since then, Dimitri's tense state has improved even more.Everyone in the Qingshi school class didn't think so: His Royal Highness is still wary of everyone, except for the teacher.And only when the two of them are alone in the small dormitory of the teacher, the prince will let go of his guard, which is still an improvement.But in Barrett's eyes?The changes he could see were changing with each passing day: Dimitri was no longer hunched over with his chest in his arms, no longer in a hurry, and the spark in his one-eyed eyes grew brighter.Beret watched Dimitri's body change, as if he was witnessing the blooming of a flower.

When night fell, Dimitri was sleeping soundly.Beret hadn't seen him sleeping soundly with his own eyes, but he knew it: because Dimitri's dark circles were getting lighter.Dimitri always woke up earlier than Beret, so it's a pity that Beret hasn't seen his sleeping face yet.

When the morning sun rose, the prince would often stare at Beret, watching his every move after waking up.He probably also watched Barrett fall asleep every day.What was Dimitri thinking?Was he thinking how weak his teacher looked, or how nice it was to have a teacher with him, or...was he actually still stuck in those dark thoughts?

At midnight, Dimitri would wake up.He was haunted by nightmares, and he often woke up Beret at the same time.Sometimes, he would struggle in pain, covering his face for a while, pulling his ears for a while, and pulling his hair for a while.Beret held his hand and muttered random things to appease Dimitri and help him calm down.Sometimes, Beret opened his eyes in the moonlight and saw tears rolling down Dimitri's cheeks.The prince said nothing, with a look of indifference.Beret took his hand and held it tightly.After a while, that hand will also shake back forcefully.

Most nights, the undead just quietly go away.Sometimes, they still linger.But as long as Dimitri was awake, Beret would stand by.He held Dimitri's hand like this, not so tight that he couldn't break free, nor so loose that he could easily pull it away.

Beret himself hadn't had a nightmare in a long time, because he couldn't sleep at all when the memories came flooding back.On such a rare night, Dimitri wouldn't sleep either.There was still little physical contact between them, at most they had to touch each other's legs or arms because the bed was so small.This little physical connection was like a lifebelt, keeping Beret strong from being swept away by the torrent.In the torrent of memories, he thought of his father (for him, he lost his father only a few months ago. Not a year ago, let alone five years ago); Witness the growth of his immature students; think of Suthis who finally fell silent.At this time, Dimitri's gaze, as well as the warm feeling emanating from his body, can always bring Beret back to reality.

Dimitri was getting better, and maybe Barrett was too.

Days passed, and the war ushered in a turning point.They joined Duke Rodricourt in the Valley of Purgatory and took the first step on the long road to recover Faerghus.Beret had seen this man in the monastery: he was Felix's father, the current Duke of Vollardarius, and he had a deep friendship with King Fajas, so he was Dimitri's solid backing.He expressed his gratitude to Barrett for being by Dimitri's side.

Aledbar, the heroic legacy of House Bredade, was passed into the hands of Dimitri.Therefore, this family-inherited long spear overlapped with the Emperor's Sword and leaned against the bed every night.Its blade quivered like a living thing, like a demon trying to break free, so Baret loathed it as he loathed all heroic heritage.Their quivering gave him goosebumps and was sickening to the touch.When Beret held it in his hand, screams that were almost fake would echo in his mind.He wanted to ask Suthis to find out what happened, but... now he is the only one left.

It's not that he is absolutely alone, Dimitri stays in Beret's room every night.However, that doesn't mean every night is a good one.One day, Beret heard Dimitri's cry before dawn.It was a horrifying sound, like a wounded beast screaming.Years of mercenary life made Beret suddenly open his eyes: Dimitri was not on the bed.He curled up in a corner of the room, shaking like chaff.

Beret immediately rolled over and got off the bed, intending to sit on the ground with the prince.However, at the last second before putting it into practice, he finally remembered that his movements should be slower and lighter.Dimitri has become more and more used to having Beret by his side, but he still gets nervous and easily overreacts when he is frightened.

Beret held the prince's hand as usual, hoping to appease him.The trembling of the prince came from his hand, and a silent choked sob was leaking from his mouth.Beret squeezed Dimitri's hand a little tighter, drawing comforting circles with his thumb through the gauntlet, although Dimitri couldn't feel it.He waited for the prince's response, but after waiting for a long time, he failed.It seems that the old method is not working.

So, Beret moved closer to Dimitri, wrapping his arms around his shoulders.Dimitri was still in his armor (quite well dressed, quite literally), so it was difficult to hold him.Although only Dimitri's hair was left in Beret's field of vision, every trembling of Dimitri was transmitted to him through his body.

Dimitri stretched out his hands that had been hanging limply on both sides of his body, put them on Beret's back, and hugged him tightly.This strength is not enough to hurt Beret, but it is not far off.However, Beret didn't care at all.

Dimitri sobbed violently, and then tears fell on Beret.He raised his hand and gently stroked Dimitri's hair, humming a song.Gradually, he felt that Dimitri calmed down: first, his trembling body gradually calmed down until he returned to silence.Silent tears took the place of whimpers.However, the hands that were tightly gripping Beret's shirt did not let go.

The teacher's fingers lingered in the prince's hair until he found that the prince had fallen asleep.As a result, he stopped what he was doing, but only for a short while.Even if Dimitri had fallen asleep, Beret would still try his best to comfort him.

In the morning, there was a sudden panting sound in the room.Beret knew that Dimitri had woken up.

The hands gripping his shirt tightened, as if its owner was afraid of losing his balance and falling off Beret, or maybe, the owner didn't expect that he would fall asleep at all.After the hands were finally released, Beret was able to pull back and meet the prince's eyes.

There seemed to be gratitude in the prince's eyes, and the moment was so gratifying.But then, the spark in his eyes dimmed, and his eyes returned to calm, without any emotion.

Its daybreak.Dimitri rushed out without even eating breakfast.

At one point that night, Beret feared that Dimitri would not come again.

The prince had kept his heart shut.During the day, he was brooding and silent, sneering and rude.With only revenge in his eyes, he burned with hatred for Edelgard and devoted himself to the desire to bring the dead to rest, leaving aside the glory of his companions, family, and even knights.Thanks to Barrett, Dimitri learned to take care of himself.Beret felt that the voices of those dead souls should also be getting quieter.

The only time Dimitri let his guard down a little was when he was with Beret at night.There was no conversation between them, as if speaking a word would break the meager opportunity.Every morning, Dimitri rebuilt the high wall in his heart, until when the dusk fell, Beret opened the door of his room.

Speaking of which, if you want Dimitri to come, the most convenient way is to take the initiative to catch him.However, Beret chose to continue pampering Dimitri for a while longer.Did he fall asleep so undefended against himself?Hugging Dimitri was just an accident, the same thing will never happen again.

Beret thought hard until the knock on the door dispelled his doubts.

Dimitri walked in.They climbed into bed together, face to face, knees to knees.The teacher is in pajamas, the prince is in armor.Beret closed his eyes as usual, feeling Dimitri's gaze, waiting for sleepiness to strike.

He heard a heavy gasp and a gentle command.

"Turn around."

In the bathroom, Barrett said the same thing.

Beret trusted Dimitri, so he did.The distance between the two was already very close, so Beret accidentally bumped into Dimitri when turning over.

Now, Beret faced the wall and his back to the prince.He couldn't see Dimitri anymore, but he could feel his presence.

The arms covered in arm armor came from behind Beret, hugging him with a force that seemed to want to protect him, but also seemed to want to kill him.Dimitri's armor pressed against Beret's back, and his breath hit Beret's neck.There was an illusory air behind Beret, but now he felt the solidity brought by the prince's armor.

He was strangled.Dimitri froze, and fled in panic with his arms around Beret.The former mercenary quickly grabbed the hand of the person behind him and held it firmly.

"It's ok."

Dimitri relaxed.

Beret never let go of Dimitri's hand.That night, the nightmare never came.

They stayed in their new sleeping positions for days.Every night, Beret fell asleep with his hard armor on, and woke up with bruises all over his body. Fortunately, these minor injuries could be healed quickly by himself.Dimitri stayed in Beret's room all night, as before, and would have breakfast with Beret in the morning.When Barrett passed Dimitri the tray, they would brush each other's fingertips.Before Dimitri left the room, he would touch Beret lightly with his body.

Dimitri is allowing Barrett to have more intimate physical contact with himself.His way of touching is still a bit barbaric, and most ordinary people would complain about the bruises all over his body.Barrett won't, because he heals bruises.But can he cure Dimitri's heart disease?

Dimitri's touch was completely different from his furious stabs and slashes on the battlefield.He intentionally moves gently, even if it doesn't actually work that way.The pressure of his embrace made Beret a little uncomfortable, but it was still within the tolerable range.Even if the cold iron armor was pressing on his back, even if the arms around him were a little too tight, this embrace was irreplaceable for Beret.

A week later (how long has it been?), things are a little different again.Beret climbed onto the bed, closed his eyes, and waited for Dimitri to follow behind him.Metal clattered against the floor, the mattress creaked, Dimitri's arms pressed against him.

No, there is no sound at all.Dimitri seemed to stop in the middle of the room.Beret frowned and waited.Did Dimitri have another nightmare?Or did he change his mind?

Something fell to the ground with a bang, followed by another bang.Finally, Dimitri quietly lay behind Beret.He stretched out his arms and hugged his teacher with ease.Beret held out his hand to him too.However, this time, Beret felt the touch of skin in his hand.His sleepy eyes snapped open.

Hugging Beret was a pair of bare hands that had taken off their gauntlets.

Beret remembers that Dimitri had calluses on his hands when he was a student.Now, when he touched those calluses that had hardened and increased in number, he was secretly startled.The former mercenary gently stroked the prince's hand, groping for the scar on his hand.

Dimitri's hand was warm.

The next night, Dimitri took off his gauntlets.Beret's hand carefully stroked along Dimitri's arm, and finally stopped at Dimitri's waist.

On the third day, the leg armor was nowhere to be seen.The cuirass held firm for a short while, and soon disappeared too.

Wow, when Dimitri's body pressed against Beret's back, his breath stopped.They fit together like two puzzle pieces, intimate and warm.Has he ever been hugged like this?Has Dimitri ever hugged someone like this?

Beret didn't know what to do with himself.Human emotions and desires still make him feel fresh.He enjoys digging and giving names to fleeting emotions he feels.It is joy to see everyone in the Blue Lions class laughing; it is annoyance when Yanette makes the kitchen run wild; pride is in Felix's improved sword skills; it is pride to learn that Ingrid has been forced to Going on a blind date is indignation; Axiu is taking a step towards his goal, which is gratification; Shirvan has made a moth again, which is funny; listening to Dudu’s memories of Daska is sad; encouraging Mercedes and Farewell to the adoptive father is empathy; fishing with Flynn is serenity; exploring Dimitri's past is curiosity; taking care of the orphan in the monastery is love; caring partners are in danger and fear.

Beret likes to share these feelings with Surtis, and Surtis always listens patiently.While scolding Beret for being so stupid, she softly offered her opinion, as if giving advice to her own child.Only her way of speaking is so unique.

Suthis also answered Beret's doubts.She told Barrett that it wasn't because he was sick that he was feeling restless.For a person who has been very dull for most of his life and has basically no relationship with emotions, feeling so many emotions suddenly and being overwhelmed... this is nothing more than normal.

Being held by Dimitri is such a bewildering thing.Beret didn't know where to put his hands and feet, his mind went blank, and indescribable emotions flooded his heart.Suthis is gone again.

As if sensing Beret's anxiety, Dimitri paused (but he didn't retract his arms holding Beret).Time passed by, and he remained motionless.

Beret was trembling, his usual calm gone.If Barrett had a beating heart, it was beating now.He subconsciously clenched Dimitri's hand (he held it quite firmly), absorbing the warm touch in his hand, trying to calm himself down.

After a while (or maybe a long time), Barrett regained self-control.Dimitri didn't let go of him, but silently drew his arms tighter and pressed them closer.

"It's okay." Beret whispered, extremely sure.

The next night, when they were getting ready for bed, Dimitri didn't dare go near Beret.He seemed to think that he was the culprit who made Beret so restless last night.But it's clearly not his fault, Beret thought.Did I screw up yesterday?

In order to break the deadlock, the teacher gently held the prince's unarmored hand, and pulled him to lie down on the bed together.The prince hugged his teacher, but he didn't stick to Beret's back.Beret saw his hesitation, so he leaned back and pressed against the prince's chest.Beret wanted to comfort the prince with his eyes and make him feel at ease, but the prince couldn't see his eyes now.So, he had no choice but to speak.

"nothing."

During the day, Beret wanted to do many things: when Dimitri clenched his fist, his fingers dug into the iron armor, and the anger in his heart was about to explode, he wanted to hold his hand; He wanted to pat his head when he touched his own head; he wanted to give Dimitri a hug when he rushed out to slaughter the enemy.But it was only at night, when he returned to his room, that Beret could get his wish.Dimitri would climb onto his shoulders in the darkness, exposing his vulnerable side to Beret.

Beret hopes that he can use these gentle touches to lead the prince back to the light.Other than that, he wants nothing more.Still, the choice rests with Dimitri.Will he hold his hand?Beret could only choose to wait again.

"...it's better to attack from the flank. Those bandits probably think we'll send our spearmen to attack from here."

A group of bandits has taken over a neighboring town, and Beret and his Blue Lions are working on a plan of action.They are now near the battlefield, refining the tactical details and incorporating the results of field surveys into the plan.Dimitri listened silently.All he seemed to care about was where the enemy was hiding.

"Are you all ready to attack?"

"Ready!"

Everyone takes their places.On the march, Dimitri bumped into Beret with such force that his armor clanged.His fingers also brushed over Beret's clothes.Beret frowned: Is Dimitri feeling unwell?dizzy.

"That's rude!" Sylvain interrupted suddenly.Dimitri ignored him and continued walking towards the battlefield. "Your Highness should at least apologize for bumping into you?"

Beret shook his head.It doesn't matter if you apologize, the most important thing is that Dimitri is doing well.During this battle, Beret paid attention to Dimitri's condition, but the prince looked the same as usual.He hits his enemies with precision, without dizziness or uncoordinated movements.Maybe Dimitri just stumbled and hit himself?

In the end, Beret attributed the matter to a coincidence and didn't think too much about it.However, it happened again: after the next fight, Dimitri touched Beret's back with his arm.It was already noon when they returned home, and the prince rubbed Beret's leg from time to time, again and again.The teacher then realized that it was no coincidence that Dimitri had come to touch him.But why would he do it?Is he looking for comfort?Could it be that those undead started clamoring again?

Beret still didn't understand the prince's motives.But from now on, he would respond to Dimitri's every touch.

When the next battle was over, when Dimitri's arm bumped into Beret, Beret also responded to him.The prince was almost knocked away, and touched the place where Beret's arm hit with his hand.Was the bump too hard, or too sudden?Beret thought.But Dimitri quickly found his footing.Their "collision" is not over yet.

While walking through the monastery, Dimitri's leg brushed against him again.Barrett just hip-bone him (both actions were so blatant that they could never be mistaken for carelessness), and the prince nearly lost his balance again.Dimitri might have been frightened.Before hitting him back next time, shouldn't I tell him in advance?

The next time it happened on the training ground.The teacher is exercising with his students.Currently, Beret is training with Yaxiu to help him improve his spear skills.Dimitri wasn't here.He must be meditating in the cathedral.

The training guns, swords and axes collided alternately, making rhythmic muffled sounds, constantly echoing in the field.Ash goes on the offensive, trying to hit his teacher with his gun.But suddenly, his eyes drifted to one side, stammering as if he wanted to say something, and he couldn't even stand still.The teacher immediately attacked his porous flank and knocked him down.

"Don't be distracted."

That's what he said, but Beret still turned around in the direction that Ash couldn't look away: Dimitri was standing there.

Dimitri appeared on the training ground in broad daylight, this scene is a bit strange.However, Beret's face was still calm.He was about to ask Dimitri the purpose of coming here, but Dimitri shook his head.Hmm, so he's probably here to observe.Beret didn't know what Dimitri wanted to do, but as long as Dimitri knew what he wanted, it would be fine.

With the arrival of the prince, all the competitions in the training ground stopped.Most of the people are still in the confrontation, and both the attacker and the defender are stunned.Some partners simply put down their weapons and just looked at the scene in front of them.Felix was the only one who continued the duel without distraction, and he knocked the dazed Ingrid to the ground.

"Continue training." Beret ordered.

After a few seconds, everyone seemed to regain their senses and obeyed the order.The training went on normally, but everyone slowed down.Every now and then they glanced at Dimitri, especially Dudu.The Lord's Shield fixed his hawk-like gaze on his Highness, while his opponent, Yanette, was doing everything she could to get his attention back.Beret quickly realized that as long as Dimitri was here, the training would have little effect.Let's stop here.

"That's all for today, well done everyone."

Beret walked towards the weapon rack and put down the wooden gun in his hand.The students usually put away their weapons and rush to the bathroom, but today they all dawdled.Everyone whispered and looked at Beret and Dimitri.

Beret smiled slightly.Everyone is a little frizzy like this, right?But it is true that Dimitri's unannounced visit to the training ground is a rare event.

He walked over to Dimitri.The latter has been leaning against the wall of the training ground foyer.

"Do you need help?"

Dimitri shook his head and said nothing.So he came here for a personal matter.Before Beret had time to worry about him, Dimitri held a plate of food in front of him.

"For you."

Beret blinked.

He did not have breakfast this morning and was late for the meeting.He had just rushed out of the room, leaving Dimitri there alone.He forgot that he was still hungry.

In fact, you can wait until noon to eat.But now, Dimitri was standing in front of him with the food.This may be the breakfast that Barrett left behind.He is so kind.

The prince handed the plate to Beret, and their fingers touched lightly.This time, they "touched" for a little longer.

"Thank you."

While thanking him, Beret couldn't help but rubbed Dimitri's hair.Touching is touching, that's what Barrett learned, so he patted the golden head again as a sign of encouragement.Gerald used to pat Barrett on the head like that, and Barrett occasionally used it to motivate his students five years ago.

Beret saw the shock in Dimitri's eyes.The prince didn't say a word, and the whole person was stunned, as if he didn't understand what happened just now.Is your behavior too much?

At this moment, out of the corner of his eye, Beret caught a glimpse of the dinner plate still being supported by Dimitri, which was slipping from the prince's fingers.Beret subconsciously reached out and quickly grabbed the plate, thus missing the prince's expression.Thank goodness the breakfast was not sprinkled, it would have been such a waste.But when Beret raised his head, Dimitri had already turned and left.

The attention of the Blue Lions was not all attracted by this plate.

They were all taken aback when they saw Dimitri walk into the training ground.Why is he here?The monastery was not attacked. There should be no need for them to put down their training weapons and go get their real swords and guns, right?And after their teacher and His Royal Highness had a barely spoken conversation (seeing the two of them whispering at each other, nodding and looking at each other, this unique way of communication is really fun ), and the training continues.Everyone tried to concentrate on training, but...

The teacher soon realized that it would be useless to continue training, so he let them disband.In any other situation, everyone would be cheering, but today the prince came down, and they wanted to find out.

It's been a while since everyone discovered a new development in Dimitri's courtship of Beret.First they gave game as a gift, and then they showed off on the battlefield.Then there was no other big business except sleeping together (Fulian still couldn't figure out what this meant), and in the end, even the person and the armor were washed by Beret.Even if you don't see the specific process, you can guarantee that Dimitri is gradually getting better.

The teacher and the prince started their "communication".From what everyone observed, Dimitri was delivering food to the teacher again (he took a plate, which is much better than carrying a freshly hunted beast), and their teacher took The plate said thanks.Nothing worth mentioning so far, but what follows is so much fun: Barrett pats Dimitri on the head, and Dimitri blushes.

His face turned red, it's true!

Everyone was dumbfounded, this sweet scene made them unexpected.This reminded them of the Dimitri who would blush when the teacher praised him, and who would blush when Yanette encouraged him to confess his love in college.Even buried under deep regret and hatred, he was still the Dimitri they knew.That is their good friend, His Royal Highness the prince they have made up their minds to follow for the rest of their lives.

Afterwards, when Beret, who didn't notice anyone blushing, straightened up and looked at Dimitri, but he fled... Beret's blank expression even made Du Du grinning. smile.

How silly!Love really makes people stupid.These two fools are really a match made in heaven!

Everyone in the Qingshi school found that their highness the prince began to gradually accept body language.Before the training ground incident, Dimitri was always trying his best to avoid interaction with others, and no one would take the initiative to touch him.The Blue Lions class and some other people who were close to Dimitri expressed understanding for his behavior of drawing a line and gave him his personal space.Those who were not familiar with Dimitri were too scared to approach him.At that time, the prince hadn't started any physical contact with other people.Of course, until their dear teacher shows up.

When they first appeared, everyone didn't pay much attention.It wasn't until one day that they suddenly realized that whenever Dimitri and Beret appeared together, they would... make out?

"This is showing their affection in public, they just don't realize it." Shirvan commented.

Often they stare at each other affectionately, and they often... no, every time!It's bumping every time!The two of them simply touch me and I touch you, there are not many places where the body touches, and the time is not long.He touched his arm, held his little hand, patted his shoulder, and Dimitri, who was following Beret, rubbed his teacher on his body.

It's sweet, but too sweet to be a bit greasy.Felix already wanted to beat them up.Worst of all, the two seem to take their actions for granted, never explaining, or being embarrassed.They don't seem to intend to hide their relationship at all, because... there is really nothing special between them.Everyone has already asked Du Du.The man who lived next to the teacher and brought them breakfast every day said with certainty that nothing happened between them except what everyone saw.

So, the two of them just touched each other as they fell in love, and let the flow take its course?Alas.

At first, everyone was a little curious: Will Dimitri's courtship method work?During the college period, all his attempts failed, and Beret could not understand the way of human courtship.But what about after Dimitri imitated the beast's courtship?Their teacher began to be fascinated by it.how did you do that?why? ?Forget it, anyway, it's enough for the two of them to follow suit.Dimitri was well looked after and the teacher seemed to be enjoying himself.Although this kind of change is difficult to notice, if you compare him now with Barrett, who just reunited with them a few months ago, you will know it?The current teacher has hope in his eyes, his steps are steady and confident, and his smile is getting brighter, as if he has a plan for the current battle.

While witnessing Dimitri's gradual improvement, the teacher also opened up his heart more and more.

Later, a strange thing happened: Dimitri and Beret also started groping other members of the Blue Lions class.When Dimitri slapped Ash on the back while muttering something, Ash almost didn't howl; when Beret grabbed Felix's arm to congratulate him, Felix choked; At that time, the teacher would reach out to cover Ingrid's wound and heal her, and the prince would hold Shirvan's hand and pull him up from the ground.

Although the most intimate touch still only exists between the teacher and the prince, but the general contact, everyone in the Blue Lions class has a share.The physical contact still surprises everyone, but it feels good.

Because when they are touched, they can feel that they are being loved.

Step [-]: Touch, bump, and pat.

Unexpected: Barrett is also learning how to be a "human being".