Daily visits to the clearing in the wood had Blaines men talking. They wondered what could have their prince so enraptured that he would forget his duties and his pleasures. No longer was he out on the hunt with his brother so loyally, nor was he as devoted to his lessons in music or voice.

Even as Wesley and Nicholas wondered what had stolen the attention of their friend and commander, Cooper Anderson knew exactly why his brother acted in such a way. For Cooper had heard his brothers humming, had listened to the words he sang when he thought no one listened.

"Remember that Ill always,
Be in love with you..."

Cooper watched from the alcoves as his brother skipped through the halls of the castle and he chuckled with joy as he observed the boy wistfully doodling in his ledgers rather than working diligently on his writing and arithmetic as was his usual pattern. It was easy for the older male to be happy for his little brother, for he had been in love once or twice himself. He knew how great it felt, and he hoped that his brother might be able to hold on to the feeling.

Unlike Cooper, Blaine didnt have the title of future King weighing down on him. He was free to choose his future based on love and happiness alone, and Cooper wanted that for him. If there was a single thing the future King loved most in this world, it was his little brother, and he would do whatever he could to assure Blaines lifelong happiness.

The pair rode into the forest and Cooper laughed when he heard Blaine humming again, singing under his breath as he so often did anymore.

"Treasure these few words till were together,
Keep all my love forever,
P.S. I love you,
You, you, you..."

"And who is this mysterious you then, hmm?" Cooper asked, and Blaine seemed to jump out of his own brain, startling to realize his brother had heard what hed just sung. Coop chuckled and reached out, patting Blaines mare to calm her before doing the same for his brother. "Relax, Blaine. I just want to know because I care. Who is the lucky fellow? He seems to positively give you wings for how your heart is soaring."

Blaine blushed and nearly choked at the metaphor his brother chose. If only Cooper knew how right he was... The younger prince shook his head to clear his thoughts, then smiled with ease. "His name is Kurt, and hes magnificent." Cooper was one of few who knew the extent of Blaines preference for men. Their parents often thought he could be swayed. Wes, Nick, and Cooper knew the truth. And Kurt.

"Hes pale as the moon with eyes like the sea and the night sky and cooled embers all mixed together with the freshest spring grass. Like a galaxy I can get lost in. Oh, and his voice. Its that of an angel, Coop. Hes just," Blaine let go of his reins and nearly toppled from his steed as Cooper pushed his stallion closer to keep the mare steady. "Hes the type of person they write stories about, Cooper. Hes the man of my dreams..."

The younger prince went starry-eyed and Cooper just smiled, taking his brothers reins and leading both horses on a slow trot through the trees. "Im happy for you, brother," Cooper said softly, listening to Blaine humming once more.

It was easy for him to imagine the boy in the forest doing the same, pacing his tower room and humming a similar song, thinking of his little brother. Cooper hoped it was so. He wanted this to work for his brother. Oh did he ever.

"I need to speak with father, though," Blaine mentioned, and Cooper slowed the horses so he could focus on Blaine. "My angel is trapped in a tower by a wicked woman who knows not how to love, yet uses the very concept to get her way. I must find a way to rescue him and set things right." He looked to Cooper, who seemed conflicted.

Cooper shook his head and let out a breath of air. "It wont be easy, Blaine, but I will help you as much as I can."

And as true as it might be for Blaine and his angel, it was also true for Cooper and his baby brother.

You, you, you,

I love you.