The definition of a Princess

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You were wrapped up in a towel once again as you sat infront of the fire. You had dried off just a bit but still your clothes were soaked.
Lenon continued to lean against the wall as he thought.
Sometimes he would glance at you and you would look away feeling shame.
You had told him the whole story of what had happened and he was shocked for a brief moment.
He groaned as he rubbed his head and continued to think.

"Don't you have anymore clothes?" you asked and he replied no.
"This isn't even my place.. I killed the man who owned the shop awhile ago, so sometimes I squat here.." he continued, "I wonder if he has a telephone.."
"Why?"
"Just incase that Kane of yours does an international call throughout the Kingdom.."
"Buts that's only for emergency's!!"
He smirked, "He can't become King without you. It is an emergency. Besides, he also has to keep your father alive until you return or you're immediately Queen. The Guards are just listening to him right now because they don't know what to do.."

You nodded and rubbed your cold arms. The shop wasn't exactly furnished with air conditioner so that meant it didn't have a heat either.
Lenon noticed you were shaking and took his blazer off.

He set it on your shoulders and you thanked him.

"What do we do now?"
"We wait.. they won't search here since it's abandoned" he told you and you gazed at the fire.

It was bright and bold.
It beamed with confidence you wish you had. You no longer felt like a royal Princess.
More like a guinea pig for everyone to use and abuse.

"Lenon.."
"Yes?" The killer replied.
"Did you really mean I can't trust anyone.."
"Was that not apparent?"
You bit your lip upset, "Not even you?"
"More or less.. I'll kill you at anytime. I just shoved your head under water didn't I?"
"But you've also saved me multiple times!!"

You stood up and the towel dropped.
His eyes widened at the sudden movement before looking to the side. He was the first man to ever kiss you..
The first man to push you against the wall and now, the first man to see all of you as your clothing dripped wet.

"Kill me now then!!" you exclaimed with almost a beg and his head shot to you.
"What?!"
"You heard me!!" You fell to your knees broken.

Lenon was now the first man you got on your knees for. The first man you ever begged and asked to take your life.

"I have no role anymore. The Monarchy will die without me so let me die!!" you pleaded and he stepped closer as he tilted your chin.
"Are you sure? Because I can make it happen"
"Please!!" you asked and he put a knife to your neck.
"As you wish my Princess~"

...

At first you felt pain as he began to slice at your neck but he stopped mid way. Blood dripped down and you looked up confused.
His expression was a mixture of confliction and disgust. He scoffed and began to walk away but you chased him despite your wound.

"W-What are you doing?! Finish the job!!"
"No.. you're too important!"
You pushed at the killer, "Well am I important or worthless!? Make up your mind!!!"
"This Kingdom would be trampled by other nations without you!!" he yelled and slammed his hands against the wall with you pinned in between, "Besides.. you're way too pretty to kill"

You watched as he looked down at your clothing. The blood from your neck had dripped down, staining the white lace of your dress.
The silver sparkle made his eyes intrigued and suddenly an idea came to your mind.

"M-Marry me!!"
He laughed humored, "What?"
"If you marry me!! Kane won't have a chance to be King since you will already be!! Once my Father dies, I will still be in control since the wedding document will say Queen rule instead of King!"

Lenon was amused at your excitement but again, his dark eyes began to scare you.

"You're such a silly, cute girl. That is a smart idea, especially with a church being right outside. Well before I answer your question, will you answer a few of mine~?" you nodded as the male wiped your running blood with his thumb. "Would you really be willing to marry a killer to save your people from being slaughtered by other nations?"
"Yes.." you replied immediately and he chuckled.
"Would you be willing to sleep with a killer~?"

You gulped at the sudden question as his eyes lingered your body.

"Would you be willing to bare the child of a killer? Or even carry the guilt of knowing you married a man who killed at your fathers command.."
You didn't know what to say, "Lenon.."
"Kane may have tormented you but so did I!! I had a reason yes, but in the end did it matter when you never learned why I did it?"

You stayed quieted as he sighed and began to walk away.

"I did it to make you numb. So that you didn't have any tears to shed and make you stronger.. yet you still cried when you were betrayed.. I don't want to waste my time any longer.." he began to walk out the door but you quickly caught him.
"Lenon please!! Think this over won't you??"
"Think it over??" He laughed and shut the front the door right after opening it.
"Where are you going?!"
"To kill the King"
"But you said.."
"I know what I said!!"

You backed away as he sighed and glared at you.

He wouldn't kill you to end the Monarchy, but he would kill the King to make you the head of it.

"But the hospital!!"
"It will keep him alive as long as your fiancé tells them too.. so.." he pulled out his bloody knife, "I'm sneaking in to kill him myself. You won't have to marry anyone!" he smiled crazed but you didn't want that.
"You'll be charged with treason and hung for killing the King!!" you exclaimed upset.
"Don't act like you care Princess!! I've killed plenty, I deserve death. Don't show me any remorse.. I'm doing this for the better of our Kingdom"
"But Lenon.."
He pushed you aside, "This may be the last time we speak.. farewell Princess. Remember what I've taught you.. it's up to you.."

The killer turned the doorknob but you wrapped your arms around his sleeve.
Something inside didn't want him to go. He would be executed for his crimes then who else would you have to call upon in the time of suffering?
You understood your responsibilities but there was no reason for you to suffer because of them.

Maybe you were a truly selfish Princess.

But then again.. was that not the definition of a Princess?

"W-Wait.."

Lenon turned around aggravated and you immediately slammed your lips against his. He dropped the knife surprised as you leaned yourself against his chest. His tongue explored your mouth as his grip became more aggressive. You felt him smirk as he realized what was going on.
Slowly, the kiss grew more passionate as he wrapped your legs around waist.

There was a break between the kiss and you looked into each other's eyes.

"Princess.. you're a fool if you do this.."
"How so?"
"You'd be tumbling from whatever beauty you stand upon into a creviness void which you will never be able to escape.." he whispered in your ear and your heart fluttered with fear and temptation.

"Your words mean nothing compared to actions.."

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