𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍; 𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍

27

"So it seems the meeting with your father, the King, I must respectfully add, has finally come to a close?" As you entered the opulent chambers of Eren, you were met with the sight of him resting comfortably on his bed. With a warm smile, you carefully placed a cup of steaming tea on his nearby nightstand and settled down on the edge of the bed. The luxurious surroundings and the peaceful atmosphere provided a serene ambiance for both of you to enjoy.

"It was tiresome. That man has a stick up his ass and it surely shows through his speeches don't they?" You laughed in response and shrugged.

"He is the King, my lord, I must not speak ill of him, he does rule over the realm."

"Well, he does poorly!" Eren spat as he sat up and looked at her with a smile. "Besides Having to listen to him talk about political matters for hours is just... exhausting. Imagine having to listen to an old man cry about wars that happened many many years ago! Foolish old man." You shook your head and rubbed the temple of his head.

"It seems you have your hands full." As you tenderly ran your fingers through Eren's hair, he let out a deep sigh of contentment. Your comforting and benevolent embrace had a calming effect on him, easing away any tension or worries he may have had.

"I suppose so, but why must he have so many meetings? Does each even serve a purpose? Hours upon hours of pointless crap! I'd rather stare at a flower more then listen to his insufferable bullshit!"

"Language my lord..."

"Ah! Screw my ill behavior! If you were in my shoes, you would feel the same way!"

"I will not deny that possibility, but calming down is something you should... perhaps... do?" Eren let out a deep sigh, his gaze drifting away from his current surroundings. He turned his attention towards the window, observing as the gentle breeze made its way into his chambers, bringing with it a refreshing coolness that filled the air.

"Calm down?... but you must understand where I come from, yes?"

"Well... I do, yes, but it just seems as though your father must want you to be prepared, politically."

"I suppose so, but it is beginning to take a tole on me and he has yet to realize it."

"Shouldn't you-"

"These meetings are getting longer by the day and I hate it. I just want them to be over and done with!" Eren let out a deep and heavy sigh while he carried on with his 'speech'. "I'm starting to question if this is really what I want to do or if this is something that my father is just forcing on me."

"You do not want to be the future king? Such a status is yearned by any young man is it not?" You spoke out for the first time and turned to Eren with a look of confusion.

"I do... but now I am beginning to question my wants... needs, perhaps my future as well."

"Do not be like that. Speak with your father."

"He won't ever change Venus! Do you not understand!?"

"My lord?! I do, but you have not even tried now have you? Yes, the king is stubborn, but you are not a child anymore. You can speak to him, can't you?"

"I suppose I should try..." It was the only thing he could do, be optimistic. Otherwise, he wouldn't survive with all the stress and pressure he was under from his father.

"Not try. Accomplish it." Eren smiled up at you and laughed.

"He will... come around one day.. yes." You smiled with a nod.

"Then, I shall leave you to it then, my lord. The prince needs his sleep does he not?" You got up from the edge of the bed.

"Oh..."

"Oh?"

"Well I was for certain you would stay for a little while longer. Perhaps to talk more?"

"You need your sleep." Eren let out a low, discontented groan before reclining onto the soft, plush bed beneath him. A faint smile graced your lips as you observed his reaction, and you approached the spot where his head rested. There, you stood with a gentle grin, looking down at him with warmth and affection.

"Do I perhaps deserve a goodnight kiss?" You laughed at his question and began walking to his chamber doors.

"Goodnight my lord!" He laughed in response.

"But my kiss?!"

"I am your personal maid. Not a kiss giver." Eren chuckled.

"I suppose I shall see you later?"

"I will wake you up in the morning like I always do." As you began to leave he called out to you one last time.

"Venus!"

"Yes?"

"I just wanted to tell you that... I thought you looked quite beautiful earlier today." You shook your head with a laugh.

"That will not get you a kiss. Goodnight my lord." Eren couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle as he watched you exit his chambers. Feeling the weight of exhaustion on his shoulders, he let out a deep sigh and lifted his gaze to the ceiling, his eyes fixated on the intricate patterns above him.

"Sweet dreams... Venus."

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