The best thing about their relationship, besides the sex, was that neither of them expected anything from the other. No items, no feelings. If there was a little warmth once in a while, it could be ignored. Because theirs was a relationship that started in bed, and ended in bed. In the first place, it would be ridiculous to expect something from someone like the other.

Obi was in love with Shirayuki and Zen both, Izana knew from observation, and Izana was the king and engaged to be married in the not so distant future. They didn't talk about that when they shared a bed just as they didn't act as if they knew every inch of each other's body when they were out of bed.

Their relationship was one of release of tension, where they helped the other to relax in a way other people couldn't. Because they would judge, they would wonder and they would condemn. Not as much Obi because he was a commoner of unknown origin but Izana was the ruler of a country, and he needed to keep it a secret. And Obi was good at keeping secrets. And so was Izana.

When they talked anywhere in the public eye, Izana kept his cool, mysterious demeanor, and Obi was polite and refrained from any words that could be considered indecent. There was nothing visible to others that could give them away.

When they were in complete privacy, Obi's mischievous nature emerged from behind the mask that he wore, and he melted away any sign of dignity that Izana kept close to his person.

Obi was really good, and Izana was glad to get the chance to share a bed with him because he had never felt such pleasure.

The best thing besides the very very good sex was the lack of any expectations.

But sometimes, when their lips were mashed together or skin brushed tenderly against skin, and when their fingers were intertwined, it could cause a very warm feeling to settle in their hearts.

A comfortable feeling, yet one that they chose to completely ignore.