CAELUM

CHAPTER 9

SEHUN'S POV

Teasing Zyanya is fun. She just has a cold exterior which makes everyone feel that she's an ice queen from within too, but in reality, she's a really warm person. It's just that she speaks really less.  Even after I met so many girls across kingdoms, I never felt anything like how I feel with Zyanya. She never fails to surprise me. Her movements, her grace with which she dances makes me feel things. Seeing her in my arms up close, makes my heart flutter. I peep to look if the coast is clear. I don't see Baekhyun and Seren so I gave a nod to Nini and we four came out of our hiding. I see Zyanya and Aryana blushing. Nini and I giggle softly seeing their flustered faces.

*Oh, how much I wish to see you in my arms every morning and end my day with you in my arms*. I smile at my thought and see Zyanya calm down. "S-sehun, can you please let me go out of y-your hold on my u-umm". She looks so cute when she gets all red to mention about my arms being securely wrapped around her waist. "Umm on what Zyanya ". Our eyes meet and her eyes flutter while she says "M-my W-w-waist". I chuckle at her cuteness and let her go. "Oh, by the way, I was being serious when I told those words". She looks at me to check if I'm joking. My heart never lies and my eyes show that I'm genuine to her. Her cheeks dust a shade of pink and she plays with her fingers.

"You don't have to rush, take your time, I'm ready to wait no matter how long it takes". I smile brightly and she returns the same smile. I mess her hair up and laugh. She hits me on my arm "Don't touch my hair, I don't like it". "Not even me huh?". "Y-yeah you're no exception Prince Sehun". "Goodness, drop the formalities and call me Sehun or.". ".... or?" "Hunnie or any nickname you like". I wink and she hits me again. We then decide to freshen up and go our way to our room. *My entire world is being dyed by you, baby*. While going to my room, I and nini talked about how flustered our loves were.

"Being honest, I would love to wake up to Aryana every morning. It would be great to start my day seeing her beside me". "I agree, imagining Zyanya in my arms at the start of my day and ending up in her arms every night itself makes me smile". "Ahh, this feeling is new to us right". "Yeah, same goes with Baekhyun, Minseok, Soo, Yixing".  "Never thought that we will turn into lovesick puppies". "Hey, we forgot about something". I look at him "What did we- -, Wait isn't Minseok going to propose Sereia today". He widens his eyes in realization "OH yeah, we were going to help him doing a perfect place for him to propose Sereia to be his wife". I nod. "Yeah, let's go".

CHANYEOL'S POV:

I go to the garden for a morning walk and see Rhian in the stable taking care of the horse. I go to the stable and hear her sighing. She pouts "I miss riding horses". I chuckle when I see her talking to the horses while caressing them. I make my way to her and stand beside her. She is so much immersed that she didn't notice me. I clear my throat a bit to get her attention. She looks at me and her eyes go wide. "I -I didn't mean to touch them Prince Chanyeol". I decide to tease her. "Then why did you Rhian". I ask in a really deep voice and go closer to her.

Her back is already touching the wall. "I just wanted to ride them as I miss riding them, but as they are not my horses, I shouldn't have touched them. I'm sorry". She speaks in one go without taking a breath. I giggle but again get back to what my actual decision is. This time I soften a bit "Sorry won't do enough and also look at me while I'm speaking Rhian". She looks and blinks her eyes. "Then what would do Prince Chanyeol". Her confidence makes me feel weak but strong as well. "Hmm, Let's have a race and if you win, I will accept your apology and if I win...".

"....... And if you win". "Umm, I won't say it". Rhian raises her eyebrow but smirks playfully. "Fine, then what are we waiting for". "Nothing, after you *my* princess". She walks and I walk behind her. We get ready for the race. Not going to lie She is really competitive. Even if she feels tired, she doesn't stop and keeps running. She wins the race eventually which makes me smile. She starts jumping and laughing like a kid when gets a gift which makes me smile. "S-So- Prince Chanyeol, do you accept my apology".

Keeping game aside I had accepted her apology long back. "Y-y-yeah I do". She flashes a smile of victory.  But little did she know this plan of mine is to make her small wish come true. I wish I can make your dreams come true every time. "This is just a small punishment dear, the other one is waiting". I smirk playfully and move closer to her. She moves backwards with every move I take towards her. "What is the punishment you're thinking about huh?". *The more I see of your bold side, the more it drives me crazy*. "Are you sure you'll be able to handle it hmm?". She chuckles as if she heard a joke. *Time to do it then*. I smirk.

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Here we go with Chapter 9. Firstly, this is insane... 300+reads? Are we serious? I'm really happy. To be frank, at first when I started publishing the ff, I didn't even think it would cross 20 reads. But I'm shook seeing these many reads. Thank you so so so so much for this beautiful milestone. I dedicate this milestone to all the readers and commenters who have been supporting me. In the future, I'll try my level best to the Nikki who writes good stories.

Back to the chapter, what wish is chanyeol referring to? Is something going on his mind? Let me know in the comments below. Hope you guys are enjoying the ff till now. Things might become a rollercoaster in a few chaps. Are we ready for that?

Lastly, please take care, eat and sleep well. As it's a Saturday, take out some me-time for yourselves. Self-care is important. Love yourselves and don't be in a hurry. As kyungsoo or our squishy D.O. said "If you rush ahead, you will miss important things". Take it slow and calm.

This is it for today... I'll be back with the next chapter tomorrow. Till then, this is your author signing off.

Hoping all the readers to have a good morning/afternoon, evening, night.

With love,

Nikki :))))