CAELUM

CHAPTER 8

---Time skip----

---After 2 weeks ----

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

All the prince and princess became a lot closer. They joke around, have fun, spend time with each other as a group, play around, support each other.

---Morning 7:00 AM----

SEREN'S POV:

The sun shines bright and I roll on the bed as I don't want to get off the bed. But sadly, I have to wake up. I sit while rubbing my eyes to kick the sleep out. While sliding the curtains to a side my eyes find Prince Kyungsoo sitting in the garden. I feel a fresh morning breeze that energizes me as it hits my face. I smile while looking around and for a second our eyes meet. Naomi comes and stands beside me. She has a habit of standing near the window when she wakes up.

Prince Kyungsoo's eyes immediately look at her and their eyes meet. Their eyes are transfixed to each other so I slowly go from there as I didn't want to disturb their eye contact. "DON'T KEEP THE EYE CONTACT FOR MUCH TIME, OKAY?". She throws a cushion at me which makes me laugh out loud. Their eye contact broke because of the strong breeze, and WAIT A MINUTE ... DID I JUST SEE PRINCE SOO BLUSH SEEING NAOMI, WOW. * It's just two weeks and he's already all tomato for her ?!?!?!...... Nice, let them continue*

Humming a song, I make my way to my sister's room. After waking all of them successfully, I see Zyanya and Aryana running behind me as I woke them up too early. I run away from them as I know what my punishment will be.

ZYANYA POV:  

We were happily sleeping when Seren woke us up and as she did so, she does deserve a punishment. Not that we bully her or something of that sort, it's just that she always makes us laugh and supports us when we are low and gives us encouraging words when something's hard to learn. Also, after seeing Seren all tensed for a few weeks we wanted to bring a smile on her face. And see what a timing, we can tickle and make her laugh. Aryana and I are running behind her while she is running away from us cuz I'm sure she knows what will her reward be. While chasing her, I see prince Baekhyun walking in Seren's direction but as she is with her back facing him, she can't see Baekhyun coming in her direction.

We close our eyes ready for the effect but someone pulls us. We see Prince Sehun and Prince Jongin standing Infront of us with me being in the arms of Prince Sehun and Aryana in Prince Jongin's. Before me and Aryana protest, they shut us up with their hands on our mouth. "Shh, let them have their moment darling". We stay in their arm with our bodies close to each other.  I feel a breath near my neck and as an instant reflex, I close my eyes and the hold on his robe tightens.

"OH, by the way, it completely slipped out of my mind".  A shiver runs down my spine at his voice. He chuckles and whispers "Don't be nervous Zyanya". * Jesus his deep voice, I love it *. "Huh, I-I'm not nervous at all". I suddenly feel there is no space in between us. "Are we sure dear"? "Y-yeah and just tell what slipped out of your mind". He again dips down to my ear "Good morning Zyanya. Have a great day princess".

"Good morning, P-prince Sehun. H-hope you-r day goes g-good". "It surely will Zyanya". *Stop saying my name in the deep voice of yours Sehun, please *. He chuckles and we get back to a comfortable distance but provided being in his arms as we are hiding behind a wall. I breathe slowly so that he doesn't hear me. * Calm down, please. Please my heart*. My eyes go wide when I hear words that makes my heart do a summersault.

BAEKHYUN'S POV:

Seren bumps into me while running from Aryana and Zyanya. She closes her eyes as she thought she might fall on the ground but ends up in my arms encircling her waist. Guess she just woke up as she is in her night robe. Not that I'm in a suit or something but she looks cute in a light blue silk robe. She slowly opens her eyes and looks at who is holding her. When our eyes meet, we laugh quietly and I slowly make her stand as I know she feels uncomfortable being in this position. My heart swells when she smiles. It's been two weeks since that incident happened but it was a bit serious this time.

She has been targeted yet again but with a knife and a message. Though she smiles but I know she is scared inside. *She's still a strong person * I smile at my thought. "Good morning Baekhyun". "Good morning Seren". She gets out of my hold slowly and I let her go even if I wanted her to stay longer. She smiles while tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. I keep looking at her with adoration. "Baekhyun, you know what". I raise an eyebrow. "What?". "Come with me I'll show you". She takes my hand and runs to the garden with me following her. Hiding behind a tree, I see Soo and Naomi smiling at each other.

* Woah, Did I see Soo smiling at Naomi, that means he's right*. I chuckle at my thought when I see Seren looking at me with confusion being evident on her face. "What are you chuckling for Baekhyun?". "Hmm, nothing". "No, something is going on, tell me".  "No, I won't". She pouts like a kid when not given a cookie. I chuckle softly at her cuteness and lift her chin. "Umm, so if I tell you about what's going inside my mind, what will I get in return?". "Anything you want in return". I smirk "Anything?". Her eyes become like saucers. I giggle. "Y-yeah". "Then, let's have fun with Naomi and Soo, what say".

Her eyes glint in mischief. "Sure, I'm in". We both laugh softly. I tell her that Soo likes Naomi and she smiles and giggles along with me. "Wow, she likes him too I guess". We silently steal glances at them. But I stop and look at the girl who makes my heartbeat for her, the one who erupts a dam of butterflies in me. I don't know if she feels the same towards me or not, but I love her. A strand of her hair almost disturbs her view, I slowly put it behind her ear. She looks at me and my eyes meet hers. *I'm going to cherish you *. I smile and she smiles back.

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Happy Dusshera to all. For the readers who don't know what dusshera is, it's a festival in India. Yes, your author is an Indian. So according to Indian mythology, there are two significances as to why dusshera is celebrated. It is said that Goddess Durga defeated a demon named Mahisasura after 9 days of rigorous battle. And some believe it's the victory of Lord Rama against the 10 headed king Ravana. In the end, it symbolizes the win of good over evil.

This festival usually goes for 10 days also known as Navratri. The tenth day of course being dusshera. To be honest I don't really know much about mythology so I hope I'm right. If the readers are good at it, please feel free to correct me. Anyways back to the chapter.

Aha, so our Prince Kyungsoo likes Princess Naomi huh... what do you think about this couple? And Prince Baekhyun too... will they end up with each or fate has something else for them in-store? Do let me know in the comments. The bold lines are lyrics of a song from EXO. But I don't seem to know which song is that. Are the readers in with me to find the song ? Not only for this chapter for the upcoming chapters as well, the bold lines hold a lyric of a song. Let's have fun guessing them alright?

Do let me know how're you finding the ff so far. I would be happy if my readers tell how they are liking it.

I'll be back with another chap tomorrow. See you all. Take care, stay safe. If things are stressing you out, then take a break and get back to it. Don't let that control you ;). May this dusshera bestow all the strength, health and love needed to overcome any situation in life.

This is your author signing off for today. Hoping you all have a great morning/afternoon/evening/night.

With adoration,

Nikki :)))))