♡Our, Dendrobium.♡ [ScaraKazu]

Ch. 4; -Silent Regret-

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Kazuha had skipped lunch, now it was almost dessert-time. He looked at the clock, 16:21 (4:21 pm)
4 minutes left. Weirdly the butler didn't come this time, but he wasn't complaining. Deciding on to go back to the Courtyard, the young prince hesitantly got off his bed. Getting out of his room, trying to silently walk towards the Courtyard without anybody noticing. He saw Miss Ei and 2 maids walking towards the dining room, quickly trying to get behind something, he successfully avoided their gaze.

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Now the young prince was at the Courtyard, finally sighing from relief, he climbs on a small tree. Sitting on top of a wide branch, resting his back amongst the trunk of the tree. Looking back at the view he never realized how high the Raiden Kingdom was in. No wonder they weren't in war as much.. The sun was setting slowly, as a kid he always loved to watch sunsets and sunrises. Of course, with his knight. Clenching onto the necklace in his palm once more, remembering the good times, he gazed onto the view, as the wind blew calmly..

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Sometime later..

The young prince sighs, and gets off the tree. Deciding to go back to his room to wait for dinner. He wasn't sure how he would have a peaceful meal after what happend between him and the other prince, but he had no other choice. Once getting to the staircase, he heard someone calling out to him.

K- "Ah! Greetings Miss..Ei?" [Tilting his head slightly, not being able to remember the woman's name]

???- "No no, I'm sorry for not Introducing myself. I'm Raiden Makoto. A pleasure, to finally meet the-" [She coughs slightly a few times] "-Prince of the Kaedehra Kingdom. My apologies." [She gives a warm smile to the other]

K- "Raiden.. Makoto.. Oh, are you both sisters by any chance?"

M- "Very clever, why yes w-" [Coughing was heard] "My deepest apologies again. But yes, we are sisters. I'm the older one if you are wondering."

K- "Ah! Oh.. wait.. if Prince Scaramouche is the prince.. But you are supposed to be the Que-"

M- [She chuckles softly] "Please, do not overthink the situation. I shall tell you later, but let me explain a little to not let your poor-self confused. I'm not the queen, Raiden Ei was the one in the throne line. You shouldn't worry too much." [She smiles while coughing again, and walks away]

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Scaramouche's Side

The prince was pacing back and forth around his suit, not knowing if he was feeling regret, guilt, or fear. Maybe something entirely else. Calling himself stupid, reckless, heartless over and over. Why was he acting like this? He didn't know himself. Why was he forcing himself to be strict to the 1st person that actually talked to him outside his kingdom? Maybe it was his Mother's fault. ["No, I cannot blame my mother.. it's her fault! No.. No.."] As he thought to himself. Groaning under the pressure. He could apologize at dinner afterall, right? There was about an hour left till that time. Maybe he should go to his room instead wait? He decided on that, going to Kazuha's room.

End Of Scaramouche's View

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Infront of Kazuha's Suit

Scaramouche knocks on the door. No answer, he knocks again. A minute after the door opens, and he sees a very tired-looking Kazuha. It's like his comforting happy-child energy was gone, only left with heartbreak. "May I.. come in?" He tried to lower his voice, he couldn't. It felt suffocating. He had to sound as cold as ever, even at the worst moments. After earning a small nod from the other he comes in, hearing Kazuha closing the door. He takes a deep breathe, exhaling it while he sits on the bed. He pats a spot near him, signaling Kazuha should sit down.

Kazuha sits down, looking at the floor. Clearly nervous. A silent 5 minutes was shared between them, until Scaramouche spoke up.

S- "Sir Kazuha. I-.. Look I'm not good with this stuff, it's just when I left I felt sudden.. guilt rush over me. I came here to explain- or.. apologize. I guess.." [He takes a deep breathe] "I'm.. sorry. For what I have said." [He clenches his grip on his hands that were resting on his lap, shutting his eyes. Preparing for what the other may say.]

K- "It's alright. Though, you really didint have to force yourself to say words you can't. I heard your voice cracks, it's fine. I got what you were trying to say." [He gives a warm smile, while the other looks at him] "I know, I should move on. But.. I'm not as experienced as you. If it's fine, I can try after a few weeks?"

S- "..." [He gives the other a gentle head pat, turning to look outside the window] "I can't beleive you forgive that easily. But.. ahem.. thank you."

As the other looks back, not removing his hand from the young prince's head, he continues to give him a small head pat. Soon after, standing up. "See you at dinner..?"
He asks, sounding hopeful. Kazuha smiles at that, nodding loud enough for the prince to be able to hear. After that, he could swear he saw a smallest smile on the others face while he was walking out.

"Oh Prince Scaramouche, you still sound grumpy as ever." [He smiles to himself.]

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A/N

Ok but soft Scara has my heart 😭 sorry it took a bit to post lmao, I was tired. Now pls forgive me for the last chapter.. oh yeah hope this made you feel single. BYE BITCHES

Wrote: August 9, 2022

Word count: 957 [Including everything]