The plans have changed

=A dream of a distant memory=

'It was a hot sunny day, the soft gentle winds carried the summer air around.

Families and friends, along with their children all huddled up near a shade of a large tree that protects then from the harmful rays of the sun, sitting in a wide fabric placed above the soft green grass as plates, cups and a basket full of food are getting passed around for the family to share.

The little children played, not far away from their families picnic spots. Chasing each other, playing hide and seek and some just sitting around holding a book in their little hands.

But away from that peaceful and joyful sight, in the middle of a forest far from the picnic area.

A little was curled up in the ground, clothes smeared with dirt while big fat tears stream down his eyes that was puffy and red.

Around him was four other kids, kicking and throwing dirt at the poor child who can do nothing but cover his body from the upcoming attacks. After half an hour passing, the beatings have stopped, the children around the little boy all left as the shouts of their families echoed around, looking for them.

He coughed, laying in the ground helplessly till a pair of little boots came to sight.

Standing not far away from him was the child he saw, standing in the back and watching him get beaten by other kids. He may not have participated in beating him, but he did nothing to stop them so he considered it an enemy.

"You might be a noble but we are still Royalty, stop thinking your the same as us, you're not even near are rank" with those words the child left him without looking back and he watched with hateful eyes that promised revenge one day.'

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Waking up feeling light, Jin's mind being clear of worry and stress in the morning is the best for him, along with a pair of muscular arms around his stomach—hold up. . . muscular arms?

Jin's eyes trailed to the pair of muscular arms wrapped firmly around his stomach before landing on a familiar face.

No other than the Emperor or should he say his Rival since childhood, Xian Khang. His body went stiff, his breath caught in his throat as he watched the man beside him snuggle closer against his side with a smile in its handsome face.

He was purely disgusted, it was a sickening sight for him yet once again, he felt heat creeping up his face, his cheeks getting red as he sat there, still as a statue while another person, his Rival and a man like himself nonetheless hold him.

But if he pushed him away, if he backed away in disgust, wouldn't that rise suspicion towards the Emperor? And if that happen, he won't be able to get revenge for the harassment towards his beloved sister.

He must endure it for the sake of getting revenge, but for how long can he endure? For how long can he keep this up? Can he even endure a single day like this without showing his repulsed?

His mind was swarmed with questions, his thinking so deep he didn't realize the man beside him waking up.

"That's the first time you're awake before me" a sleepy voice said, he bit down his tongue before he could make a snarky remark, tilting his head to face Xian, plastering a sweet smile.

"Your tight embrace has awoken me from my deep slumber, if you could lessen the cuddles I would appreciate it" he explained quietly, tucking a lock of hair behind his ear.

A playful smirk made its way into Xian's face as he cupped Jin's chin, making Jin clench his fist behind his back, ready to punch—no, slap Xian if he would do something inappropriate. Even though something like this shouldn't be inappropriate considering that his Sister and his Rival are lovers.

Xian's thumb traced his lower lip, stroking it in a teasing seductive way.

"How could I lessen it when you were nuzzling into my chest the whole night, I even stopped myself from doing anything to you because you're tired" Xian chuckled, biting his lower lip.

Jin's smile twitched and before he could stop it, his palm collided against Xian's cheek so hard that Xian's head almost popped off his broad shoulders.

'Oops' was all he could think of as blood dripped down the Emperor's lips, a red hand print starting to form in his cheeks.

"How could you..." the words came out Xian's mouth quietly, wiping the blood of his mouth.

Jin was silent, speechless and quiet nervous. How could he lost control like that? Should he ran away? what now!?

He snapped back to reality when a pair of arms wrapped around him, but not in a tight or harmful way, it felt quite like a gentle touch that left him shock to see the Emperor embracing him after what he just did, now he was starting to question if this man was sane.

"I'm sorry my love, I shouldn't have done such thing" Xian apologized guiltily, making him frown even further.

"You told me countless times that you don't want to be touch in such a manner yet I couldn't help myself" Jin's eyes widen, feeling a sigh of relief leave his mouth.

His sister isn't Lovers with the Emperor, not quite yet, it looks like the Emperor is still pursuing his sister and that means he could change it, he could make the Emperor stop flirting over his sister, he could make the harassment stop. And all he need to do was break the love the Emperor felt for his sister, in other words, he need to make him fall for him and dumped him.

It's quite dangerous, but it can be a solution.

He wrapped his arms around the Emperor, laying his head against Xian's shoulder.

"I forgive you" he stated calmly.

The plan has changed, he'll throw away his pride and make the Emperor fall for him while disguised as his beloved sister, till the day he break his heart right before his Rival's eyes. He could get revenge for his sister....and also for himself.