young royals {continuation}

Part 11: A Start to an Ending

I just noticed that in the earlier chapters people already knew about the tape, but I changed it so it fits the later chapters. Now, in this plot, the people only knew he had something to do with it, but not that he literally caused it.

On another note, I noticed that we have reached a glorious 3k reads. Holy fuck, thank you all so much! I cannot believe you guys are sticking with me after all the inconsistencies in my updates! I am really greatful for this, so thank you.

This chapter puts more focus on the other characters, Charlie/August and Felice/Sara but in the next chapter, I will get back to Simon/Wilhelm. If you guys have ideas for the plot, leave them here! (:

August sat down, barely a day had passed since his last therapy session. He was sitting in the cafeteria as everyone occasionally stared at him, judging him.

Suddenly, he accidentally made eye-contact with Simon. He immediately started feeling caught.

Simon stared back at him, he looked like he knew something. August didn't know what, but it made him incredibly nervous.

Meanwhile, Simon was pitying him. He didn't deserve his pity, but Simon related to him.

He knew what it was like, having a sexuality crisis, trying to discover yourself whilst everyone stared at you, judged you, treated you like an outsider.

Of course the school's former head boy had it way easier than him, but it still bothered him. He looked at August's sad eyes.

"We really fucked his life up, huh." Simon exclaimed, causing Wilhelm to look up from his breakfast. "August? Yeah."

He briefly stared at his cousin but quickly returned to his food. In that moment he couldn't care less about August, he was focused on his food instead of the drama.

But Simon couldn't look away. August averted his gaze, nervously focusing on his plate yet still feeling Simon's glare directed at him.

I shouldn't be sympathizing with him. Simon cursed himself. He sighed heavily, making Wilhelm look up once again.

"Hey." he said, Simon gave him a worried look. "It's okay." he then told him, smiling and holding his hand.

"It's okay." Simon repeated, even though he wasn't quite sure if he believed it. He held Wilhelm's hand, directing his focus at what they had built.

"We haven't had time to just.. be together.." Wilhelm said with a soft voice. Simon smirked. "We could cut class."

Wilhelm chuckled, remembering the moment Simon referenced. It was the morning after the first time they slept together, made love so to say.

"Don't be stupid." he spoke whilst his smile grew wider. Simon leaned toward him.

"Get a room." Charlie interrupted, sitting down across them. Both of them gave him a look.

He chuckled. "You know I'm kidding." he said, and Wilhelm greeted him, but Simon immediately felt awkward.

Without noticing, he grabbed Wilhelm's hand a little tighter. But the prince didn't notice, he was making conversation with Charlie.

"Hey uh, what's happening with August?" he suddenly asked, Simon held his breath. Of course he wanted to know that.

Wilhelm breathed in. "He was the one to leak the tape." he spread the rumor even further.

Charlie stopped for a minute. "What?" he asked, his face was painted with shock. Simon looked away.

"August, remember that.. tape of me and Simon? He leaked it. Now everyone knows." Wilhelm repeated, Charlie swallowed.