Bloom (ManxMan)

By My Side

"You both are going to be wearing Brioni suits. Andy's suit is a pitch black wool two piece, a broad welt chest pocket, a front button fastening, front flap pockets, long sleeves and a double vent to the rear. The trousers feature a waistband with belt loops, a front button fastening, two inset pockets to the sides and a straight leg." Andrea gestured at one of the mannequins taking up space in Isaac's room.

Isaac had invited him for a event at The Raddison. It was a charity event and he was meant to give a speech. He had been expecting to go alone, however, when he got the all clear from PR, he decided to ask Andy.

The baker had been skeptical at first. He had never heard of a manner of any royal family coming to important events such as this with a boyfriend or girlfriend. He had fretted about this until his mother smacked him upside the head and told him to not overthink.

"The event starts by eight, Isaac gives his speech by nine and you can both leave an hour later." Andrea says, briefing them of the event.

It's twelve in the afternoon, thankfully it's a Sunday and the store wasn't open on Sunday. So he could go to the charity event without feeling guilty about leaving Annie to fend for herself at the bakery. What if he does something that might disgrace the royal family at this charity event? What if he trips as he walks into the event hall? What if he insults an elderly woman who turns her nose up at him once he tells her he bakes for a living?

"Stop thinking so hard. It's going to be fine." Isaac said as he stepped closer.

"You don't know that. What if I cuss at someone who steps on me?"

"Then you cuss at someone who stepped on you." Isaac replied, a small smile on his face. The prince placed his hands on Andy's shoulder, his thumb stroking the baker's neck.

"Isaac..."

"You are lovely. You hardly cuss, unless it's during our extracurricular activities." Isaac wiggles his brows at his boyfriend, earning a sharp smack and a giggle from Andy whose cheeks were blooming pink.

"I want it to go well for you."

"With you be my side, everything I do will go well. You just have to take my hand, be by my side and all will fall into place." Isaac said and Andy sighs, his teeth digging into his bottom lip.

"Alright. I will do just that, stay by your side."

Isaac leaned forward and pressed a kiss to Andy's nose. The man laughs and Isaac just wants to carry him back to bed an-

"Still here." Andrea says with a cough. Isaac and Andy face her and stared as she stood with her hand awkwardly raised.

"Right."

"The hair and make up team will be here at six and so will I. The Queen had asked for a Flavour and employees from Cata Spa will be here at two to give you both a one hour massage complete with facials." Andrea concludes. She locks her tablet and drops her hand to the side. She tells them goodbye before making her way out of the room.

"I wonder how much she's being paid." Andy muttered.

"A small fortune." The prince replies.

"How do you feel about the coronation? It's next week." Andy asked as he walked towards the L - shaped sofa. Isaac takes his seat first and Andy lies down, his head on Isaac's thigh.

He picks up his copy of pride and prejudice.

"Good. No nerves, no regrets." Isaac replies and Andy grinned up at him. Andy hands Isaac the book and the prince picked up from where he left off. After breakfast, Andy had asked Isaac to read to him. He told Isaac to pick his favorite book.

They have been spending so much time together, at the palace, at the bakery and at Andy's home. They had also gone on dates, gone on drives and even went to see that Aquaman movie at the cinema.

Isaac had bough Andy so many lilies that they were decorating the bakery. Tall stylish vases with the beautiful white flowers in it, it contributed to the sweet smell of the bakery.

The public had dubbed them Parrie, a mash up of their last names. Parrish and Théodore. Like everything in life, there were also people who didn't like the prince's relationship with Andy. But like Annie had said a thousand and one times, they can kiss his ass because he's not going anywhere. He will stay for as long as Isaac would have him.

It hadn't taken Andy time to realize he was falling in love with Isaac. How could he not when the man was wonderful, kind, warm, loving, always there giving support, helping with whatever Andy needed and treated his family like they were his too.

Sometimes Andy would sit and think about them, about their future and to be honest, it was so f*****g bright and so good that. His mother had been right when she said , you'll just know. You'll take one good look at him and you'll just know.

Isaac kept on reading, his voice dropping over Andy like honey. They could do this forever, the baker thinks as he stared at Isaac. He could grab Isaac by the shirt and tell him he loves him. He could scream from the top of every mountain.

Andy used to dream about having a relationship like this. Where both of them are equal, he wanted a relationship with someone who was soft, good and also a freak in the sheets, if anyone gets what he means. Someone that would make him happy, smile and giggle in one moment and moan like a porn star the next. Someone that made him weak in the knees with kind gestures and made his legs shakes with filthy words.

Someone who was supportive, who had his best interest at heart and someone who stared at him with such wonder. Not once did Andy think he would have this but here he is, his head on his boyfriend's lap with said boyfriend reading to him, one hand holding the book and the other weaving fingers through Andy's hair.

Isaac had come in and filled a void Andy hadn't known he had. Andy leaned forward and pressed a kiss to Isaac stomach and whispered.

"Thank you."

It was so quiet that even Isaac couldn't hear it.

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The masseuses arrived at two on the dot. Isaac didn't want them in his room, so they were moved to the back garden, the precise place where Andy had first met the Queen.

Two large tables were set up, the masseuses were pulling out bottle after bottle out of their bags. There were several guards around, half of them facing the table, the other half looking away. Andy guesses it's because they want to see if any one was going to do something stupid like climb over the walls.

Heck, there weren't even walls in the garden as far as Isaac could see. Both Andy and Isaac were in large robes, both of them wearing tight black boxers. Andy takes off his robe and slipped onto the massage bed and Isaac immediately covers his bum with a small white towel.

Andy couldn't help but chuckle at his boyfriend's antics. He had on a pair of shorts for f**k sake, no one was going to see anything.

"You are ridiculous."

"And you love me for it." Isaac teases back, his grin big and playful. Andy was tempted to shake his head at the prince. Isaac asked for a Swedish massage while Andy opted for the hot stone massage.

One of the masseuses went out for a few minutes and returned with a large cooler. After checking with the guards, she explains the basic of hot stone massage to Andy before gently placing each smooth, flat, heated stones along his spine.

She changes the position fifteen minutes each after she tells him to turn over. She rotated between placing the stone on his stomach, chest, his open palms and face. This went on for sixty minutes.

Andy wasn't sure if he was awake, all he knew was that the weight of the stones had left his body and Isaac's familiar voice flit through his ear. He doesn't realize when he was wrapped up in the robe and was lifted off the bed.

The next time Andy opens his eyes, he was lying down on the bed, his head on Isaac's chest who was scrolling through his emails with one hand.

"Hey..." Andy says softly.

Isaac drops the phone onto the bed and looked down at Andy, a small smile on his face. "You're awake."

"How long was I out?"

"An hour and thirty minutes, give or take." Isaac said. "I take it you had a lovely massage."

"Hmm." Andy hummed. "I feel so good. How was yours?"

"Good. They had your facial done while you were asleep too."

Andy reaches for his face, smiling a bit at how smooth his face felt. He looked up at Isaac who was rubbing his arm slowly. The bedside clock read 16:05. They had three hours until they had to leave for the charity event.

"I don't think I've ever felt this relaxed."

"Really? If you want I can have this scheduled for you once or twice a month." Isaac said, pressing a kiss to Andy's head.

"You're going to spoil me."

"You should let me." Isaac said with a grin. Andy pinches Isaac's chest, laughing at the small groan his boyfriend let out.

"Only if you let me spoil you with pastries."

"I will never say no to that."

They talked softly between themselves and time flew by. The make up and dress team had arrived at six, Andrea trailing in beside them, dressed in a blood red, spaghetti strap tight gown that ended above her knee and white heels, her hair curled to perfection.

Andy and Isaac sat seated across each other as their hair was done first. A few things were sprayed on their heads, small combs weaving through it. It takes them half an hour to get the hair and makeup done. The make up consisted of just powder and a bit of highlighting.

Afterwards, they were separated. Andrea helped Andy with his suit and shoes. She takes his wallet and phone because she didn't want the outline of the two to show in his pants.

"Isaac is going to do the same too." She said as she led him out of the room. Andy had stared at his reflection afterwards and couldn't believe his eyes. He looked like he had just stepped out of a magazine. He looked really good.

When Andy sees Isaac he stops in his tracks. Isaac stood tall in the middle of the sitting room. He was looking down at his watch, his hair looked darker, the suit he had on was fitted to each part and contour of his body. He looked so f*****g sexy and dreamy.

"Andy..." Isaac practically gasped when he sees Andy. Andy should be the one sounding that way but it was like he could get the words to come out.

Isaac walked closer to his boyfriend and took his hand in his, raising it to his lips so he could press a kiss to Andy's knuckles. "You look so damn beautiful."

"Thank you. So do you."

Isaac closed the distance between them and pressed a kiss to Andy's cheeks. Andrea leds them to the limo a few minutes later and they got in. Andy's hand stayed in Isaac's for the entire night. He only let go when it was time for Isaac to give his speech and slipped his hand back into Isaac's immediately he came down the podium.

Andy doesn't cuss st anyone that night, he tried his best to be polite and be someone these important people of the society saw fit for Isaac. He wanted to make his King proud.

And he did.