Chapter 4-Shy

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"Don't try and play hero with me," a deep, menacing voice said.

Just his voice sent chills down my spine and added to the , already, creepy atmosphere. At this point I just wanna go home to my bed and pretend it was all a dream but I knew guilt would haunt me.

"Wh-who are you?" My voice trembled with each word.

"Oh my~ scared are we?" I swear I saw a glint of amusement in his eyes.

I gulped down my fears and tried to compose myself.

"I said who are you?"

"That doesn't concern you"

"What were you going to do to her?"

"Relax I was just taking care of .....old business"

"It sure didn't look very professional, I mean we're in an alley away from the public eye"

It was then I realised that through our whole ordeal I didn't hear anything else. My point being, he did something to her. God how could I be so stupid?! Why didn't I realise this sooner-

"Who are you?" He asked with that same malice lacing his tone.

"That doesn't concern you." From that I earned a chuckle from the former.

Now the sky had faded navy, growing darker every second. Stars speckled the sky and the ,once, bustling crowd had grown silent. The wind had picked up, and the temperature was now freezing.

An eerie silence had befallen us and a wave of realisation hit me.

1. Whoever this is has clearly done something to this girl

2. They have a weapon.

3. They look like an old man.

4. They're backed up against the wall.

5. Im a PRINCE.

I really need to start reminding myself, I keep forgetting.

6. I have the upper hand.

After a few moments of processing this a smirk found it's way upon my countenance.

I have the upper hand.

"Tell me. Do you know I am?" I took a step closer.

"What are you trying to prove?" I saw the confidence drain in his eyes as uneasiness overtook him.

Oh how the tables have turned.

"Listen I don't have time for this so lets get this over with soon." With that I lunged at him. He dodged swiftly, clearly he was skilled

But so am I

He took a swing at me but I blocked it with my sword. All he had was a dagger, a short ranged weapon.

From the corner of my eye, I saw the girl lying on the ground. I have to hurry up and get this over with.

I took another swing at him, which he blocked with his dagger; then I kicked him in his stomach while he was busy blocking my sword. He was now on the ground.

I kicked his dagger away and pointed my blade towards his neck.

His eyes grew wide in shock before returning to normal.

"Woah okay there buddy easy alright?"

I narrowed my eyes at him and glided my blade across his neck. Beads of crimson started to trickle down.

He winced in pain and stared at me.

"I-im sorry okay just leave me be and I won't d-do anything to h-her again," I stared back for a few minutes before coming to a conclusion.

"Don't worry I don't like staining my hands."

I kicked him a final time before withdrawing my blade and sheathing it. Then I turned to the girl. Her face was illuminated by moonlight. Her h/c hair looked like silk. Her s/c skin looked smooth and her features were all perfect.

She was perfect.

For the first time in however long, I felt heat overwhelm my cheeks and warmth fill my chest. For the first time in however long, I felt butterflies in my stomach and at a loss for words. For the first time in however long, I felt an emotion I've only felt partially before. For the first time in however long, I felt complete.

Time seemed to stop as I stared at the beauty in front of me.

My trance was broken when I saw my beauty's eyes flutter open.

She blinked once

Then twice

Then thrice

"Where am I?" Her voice was like music to my ears.

Again I felt it.

The heat intensified and the butterflies increased. The warmth filled every corner of my body and it felt like, once again, time stopped.

Her eyes were like sirens. They lured me in and trapped me within their sight.

It felt like I was on cloud nine, it felt like-

"Hello? Mister?"

"Ah- I ....I.... I....uhhhh......I" Damn it Lucian SPEAK

We were both silent for a second until she started laughing.

She's laughing at me. Darn it Lucian.

"Oh...sorry....-and I wasn't laughing at you just in case you thought that," She stood up and dusted off her skirt.

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Girl you make me shy, shy, shy

Im fightin' butterfli-fli-flies

Yeah, you make me lose my mind

Whenever your near me

Girl you make me shy

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