made out of metal // young royals s2 fic

episode 3, season 2

     Simon's mood had changed after him and the crown princes reunion. They hadn't talked much since Monday evening but when they saw each other throughout the week they'd at least smile at one another or say hi.

He was unsure where they stood but he thought maybe they were on the right path. A small weight had been lifted from his shoulders and now it was time to feel out their situation before doing anything else.

As he shut the metal door of his locker Wilhelm had walked by with a few boys Simon had recognized from the rowing team. Simon didn't expect Wilhelm to say anything to him because unlike Felice or most of the girls she hung out with, these boys were the same people who didn't seem to like Simon very much. Though no one from school had been outwardly homophobic or rude to Simon, even after the video was leaked, he still got dirty looks and sometimes noticed people whispering well they passed him in the hall.

However, he was caught off guard as the taller boy locked eyes with him and smiled, "Hey." Wilhelm said, it was soft but loud enough for Simon to hear.

The single word came out shaky and Simon could sense Wilhelm was nervous to say anything but Simon smiled back anyways, "Hey."

A few of the boys walking along side Wilhelm glanced at Simon but continued to talk amongst themselves. He watched as the small group made their way down the hallway and Simon blushed lightly.

Suddenly, his smile quickly faded as August came around tue corner with his arm around a shorter girl with wavy hair. Not just any girl however but his sister, Sara.

Simon raised an eyebrow. He couldn't believe his eyes. His initial thought was if Sara and Felice were still close friends since Felice was in a relationship with August despite it being short lived. Simon had noticed that his sister hadn't brought up the other horseback rider in a while but he assumed this was why. When did his sister, August's complete opposite, start going out with him?

As he followed the young couple with his eyes down the hallway, he spotted Felice herself. She was standing by a locker like she usually did that time of day accompanied by her close friends with a look of shock on her face. Felice was just as confused and surprised as Simon was.

Many were looking their way. Small gasps and whispers broke out among the students. August was sporting his usual pompous grin well Sara on the other hand was staring down at her old black Converse.

Felice's astound look was quickly replaced by anger. Simon thought the other girl was upset with his sister because August and her use to be a couple but little did the tenor know was that Felice was hiding a secret and August of Årnäs was the cause of it.

He watched as Felice stormed off leaving her friends worried. Simon needed answers. He hesitated but then began to follow her, she was walking quickly through the crowd of students but Simon slithered his way through and to the girl.

"Felice!" He called, she turned around and was slightly shocked to see him.

"Oh Simon, sorry I'm really not in the mood to talk." Felice explained, she had stopped momentarily but continued to walk.

He walked along side her before taking her hand, "Wait, did you know about Sara and August?" Simon asked as he searched the girls face for some sort of reaction.

She just shook her head, "No, I thought maybe you did. I can't believe her! After what he did to you and Wilhelm!" Felice exclaimed, her voice laced with anger and disgust. Yet, Simon looked lost.

"What do you mean, what August did to Wilhelm and I?" He tilted his head slightly to the side.

Felice's eyes widen. "Oh gosh, you, you don't know do you?" She bite her lip. The girl had no idea Simon was unaware of August's doings.