A fairytale of a beautiful maiden, the beloved Frost Flower Princess was supposed to be staying in the comfort of her castle masquerading as a cage to protect her from the dangers outside, imprisoned by her own brothers.
That is, until a mysterious...
* "For painting my roses red, someone will lose his head."
** Ramshackle Dorm - Entry Hall
"I can't go back to Heartslabyul House." Ace says. "I'm moving into your dorm starting today. For good," he angrily exclaimed.
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"Pardon...?" Y/n asked with a dumbfounded expression as Vanitas's jaw dropped.
"Myah?! Come again?!" Grim exclaimed in utter surprise.
"So you left Heartslabyul just to join the dorm. That's..." Y/n paused, completely stunned that he got collared. For the second time in one day. "Ace. " Are you sure that's going to be alright?" she asked as a pouty Ace barged into the dorm, walking past them.
"It's be fine. Sorry for intruding~" Ace huffed as he walked over toward the direction of the lounge, with the others following after him.
* Ramshackle Dorm - Lounge
"I'd recognize that collar anywhere. It's the same one that psycho stuck on me at the orientation!" Grim pointed out as Ace rested his head on Y/n's shoulder as she sat next to him.
Before Y/n could respond, Vanitas's chimed in, smooth, teasing, and laced with amusement. "My, my, Ace. Twice in one day? That's impressive." Vanitas chuckled, leaning casually against the arm of the sofa, his blue eyes glinted with mischief. "I have to ask -- just what kind of crime did you commit to deserve such treatment?"
Y/n sighed, her expression blank as she tilted her head slightly at Ace. "Yeah, what did you do...to get collared twice...?"
Ace, who had already been flustered by Y/n'se close proximity, turned an even deeper shade of red under Vanitas' inquisitive gaze. "I ate a tart." he muttered
There was a beat of silence.
"You...ate a tart?" Y/n asked, sweatdropping with a deadpanned expression.
Vanitas blinked, then let out an exaggerated laugh, throwing his head back. "Ah, how tragic! A true tale of injustice! To think, a mere tart has sealed your fate!" he dramatically placed a hand over his heart.
Grim, who had hopped onto the sofa, looked just as dumbfounded. "A tart? That's it? You serious?"
Ace huffed, crossing his arms. "Yeah, that's it! That's all I did! I was a little hungry, you see, so I went down to the dorm kitchen and found some tarts in the fridge. Three whole tarts! Big ones, too!"
