It started with Chess, Malleus Draconia x Reader

Thoughts and Advice Chap.20

A Day had passed since then, and Malleus kept to himself In Diasomnia as he reflected his actions despite Lilia telling him he needed to go talk to you himself, he did tell Lilia everything that happened but before he could give an answer Malleus went straight to his room. As for you you'd gone through your day as usual but with lots of distraction, mostly from the kiss as well as realizing how you felt about Malleus after all the confusion and not being sure, a lot was running on your mind right now as you thought about the consequences of your actions, you'd broken your Mother's rule In which she'd scorn you for, she might even kick you from the household for this In which you couldn't bare to lose your home, but at the same time you couldn't just get rid of these feelings you had for Malleus as you did feel them deeply and It was scary but also wonderful at the same time but as of right now you felt lost and torn.

You'd written about what happened In secret, not missing a single detail about the events of Yesterday, you didn't know who to speak to about this so you just wrote it down, at the moment you were In your Magical history class listening to the lecture Professor Trein gave 

and you were paying attention for a while, but you just couldn't keep your mind there as you had flashbacks to the other day also feeling the lingering sensation on your lips, your heartbeat quickened and your face became flushed, you brought a hand to your cheek as to cover it

After class was over you were walking through the hallway but then you saw something flash across your face, you recoiled In fright to see an arrow stuck In the wall In front of you

you brought a hand to your heart as you saw a familiar figure walk to your side

"Ah Princesse De Blanc I finally caught up to you"

you turned to see Rook Hunt, "Rook, what was...you scared me"

he tipped his hat, "I apologize I didn't mean to frighten you, I just wished to talk"

you looked to the clock on the wall, "There isn't that much time but I'll listen"

"Non, Non not now but after classes are done for the day meet me In the courtyard"

you nodded, "Alright"

Rook retrieved his arrow and bowed with a tip of his hat, before he left you there still somewhat shaken up by the arrow that nearly missed your nose, but you hurried away to your next class.

Later on when classes ended for the day, you were on your way now to meet with Rook In the courtyard as you were curious for what he wanted to talk about, and upon arriving....

"Monsieur Rook?"

you looked around before he presented himself, "Princesse De Blanc"

you went to meet him, "So what did you want to speak about"

Rook's eyes had a glint, "It's about Roi de Dragon"

you furrowed your brows with confusion but then realized who he was talking about

"Oh...I see"

Rook went to sit down and gestured for you to join him "I've been observing you both for a while and I've seen the L'Amour blossom between you"

you blushed, "You have?"

"Indeed, but there's something holding you back and that's why I'd like to help"

you sighed and looked down, "there is...It's my Mother, she's forbidden us from falling In love but she's never told us why...but she prides us on this so much, I'm afraid what would happen if...."

Rook furrowed his brow, "Would she make you leave this school?"

"I...I don't know but I feel so torn Rook, this is the first time I've fallen In love"

Rook nodded, "I can see that, but ask yourself Princess de Blanc what's more Important...your love for Roi De Dragon or your Family Prestige, true you may be cast out but at least you'd have the chance to be happy with the man your heart yearns for"

you started thinking about his words deeply, you had flashbacks of all the times you'd had with Malleus up until a day ago, the laughs, the conversations and sweet moments, ever since you met Malleus you were dazzled by him but as you got to know him more It changed, you'd grown to care about him as the adoration faded away into something deeper, his eyes remained always in your mind along with the feeling of his gentle touches, and his deep voice that you'd swear you'd hear but It ended up being your imagination just like seeing his likeness, he'd become apart of everything you did and he brought out a change in you that no one had before as well as a great happiness

your heart thumped quickly In your chest, "why didn't I realize it before..."

Rook smiled, "It's not easy to sense at first"

you felt a smile starting to come to your face as you pictured Malleus, his smile like that of a full moon that shined so brightly In the sky could put all the stars to shame

you closed your eyes and placed a hand to your heart, just as Rook asked...

"So? which matters more"

you opened your eyes as a warm smile came to your face, "He does"

Rook stood up as you gave him a hug of gratitude "Thank you so much Rook"

"You're welcome, now go to your beloved and tell him how you feel!"

you gave a nod before you started away all the while Rook gave you calls of good luck, right now you didn't know what words your mother would have for you but that didn't matter anymore, your head was clear and your heart knew what It was you wanted now more than ever.