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Chapter 25

{ Elise's POV }

All my friends are fake.
While I was talking with them I realized I was completely ignored.
My smile faded and I walked off, tears stinging my eyes as I walked. My hands shook as I clenched them into fists as I made my way to the empty coliseum within the town. It was my safe place. As I walked down to the abandoned area I pulled my hair back, glancing up and seeing a figure in the center of the coliseum.
It was Victor.
I felt my face heat up as I watched him practice by himself, sweat dripping down his arms and chest. I decided to shake it off and walk in anyway, I stopped in my tracks and cracked my knuckles. I placed my hands on my hips and glanced at Victor, catching his attention. I narrowed my eyes and put my hands behind my head, continuing to walk. I felt the sun beat down on my legs and arms.
I let out a soft chuckle and turned to the entrance of the coliseum.

" Tch. "
I closed my eyes and turned to Victor, walking up to him, my face blank. I pressed a hand to his chest and locked eyes with him.
" ..Elise? "
" Train with me. "
" ..Okay. "

We both got in a stance and trained together. He noticed how aggressive and tense I was and stopped us after a while. I wiped sweat off my brow and turned to him.
" ..Eh? "
" What's on your mind. "
I watched as Victor crossed his arms across his gleaming chest and I sighed.
" ..Nothing. I'm.. just.. "
" ..I assume it's your friend group? "
" How did you- "
Next thing I knew, Victor had me by the hips and pulled me close, my chest pressing against his. He smirked when I blushed, my breath hitching.
" It's quiet obvious, Elise. You never mention them.. I hate how they treat you. "

I looked at him and raised a brow. I noticed how his grip tightened on me and his face was blank. I hugged him for a few moments before pulling away and we continued training.

After an hour, we were both breathless and laughing as we talked, walking out of the coliseum.
I saw a male figure and gulped, clenching my fist. I grabbed Victor's hand and started running as thunder boomed. I grinned and we made it to the palace, breathless.
We walked to the baths together and I sighed as we turned away from each other, putting the robes on. I was first in the bath.

I let myself sink down and watched as my body bobbed up. I closed my eyes slowly and felt hands take mine. I opened my eyes and saw Victor looking at me. I felt myself move closer to his warmth. Next thing I knew- Victor had his head resting in my lap as I ran my fingers through his hair. I felt him slip a hand behind my neck and draw his lips to mine. I closed my eyes, almost immediately falling into the embrace.