𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞'𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 | hyunho

five

"Guess what? I am going to a royal ball today, and prince Han will be attending it too!" Felix exclaimed.

Felix had never been to a royal ball before, and he was thrilled at the prospect of seeing Prince Han up close. It was his chance to win him over and show him that he was interested in more than just money. He quickly ran to his room to get ready, and after a few hours, he was finally ready to go.

Felix arrived at the royal ball looking as handsome as ever. He was a vision in his custom-made tuxedo, and he had spent hours making sure his hair and makeup were perfect. As he walked into the grand ballroom, he caught a glimpse of the man he had been thinking about all day - Prince Han.

Han was also dressed in a beautifully tailored suit, and he looked like a prince from a fairytale. He had a confident air about him, and Felix couldn't help but feel drawn to him. Han was surrounded by a group of courtiers and sycophants, but Felix knew that he had to find a way to get his attention.

"I can't believe I'm at a royal ball!" Felix whispered to himself as he watched Han from across the room. He felt like a kid in a candy shop, ogling all the other princes and royals in attendance. But none of them compared to Han. He was the most handsome man Felix had ever seen, with his dark hair swept back from his forehead and his confident smile.

Felix's heart was racing as he approached Han. He felt like a nervous schoolboy approaching his crush who is the prettiest in the whole school. Han was busy talking to one of his courtiers, and Felix couldn't tell if he had noticed him yet. As he got closer, he stumbled on his feet and accidentally tripped over his own shoes.

He fell hard to the ground, his tuxedo jacket ripped and his shirt untucked. As he struggled to get back up, he caught Han's eye and saw his look of annoyance. Felix felt his heart sink as he realized that he had once again messed up.

Felix can't believe this is happening. Han is supposed to be the love of his life, but he can't even talk to him without making a fool of himself. He starts to question whether he's good enough for Han - or anyone for that matter. He tries to stay out of Han's way for the rest of the night and ends up feeling more isolated than ever. However, he can't help but look at Han from across the room, feeling both admiration and anger.

Felix decides to step outside to get some fresh air. He's feeling overwhelmed and embarrassed by his mistakes and doesn't want to be around the other princes and royals anymore. As he walks through the gardens, he notices the moon shining bright in the sky and feels a sense of calm wash over him. Suddenly, he hears a noise behind him and turns around to see Han standing there, his eyes fixed on him.

Felix isn't sure how to react. He's surprised to see Han outside, especially since he's been avoiding him all night. He starts to stammer out an apology for his clumsiness earlier, but Han cuts him off and asks if he's okay. Felix is taken aback by Han's sudden kindness and vulnerability, and he finds himself opening up to him.

"I'm sorry for making such a mess earlier. I've just been feeling so overwhelmed lately." Felix apologised.

"Don't worry about it. Everyone has their distractions. Is there anything going on that you need to talk about?" Han asked, his eyes filled with concern.

"I don't want to burden you with my problems, but I've just been feeling so lost lately. My family pressures me to find a wife, but I haven't met anyone I can really connect with." Felix couldn't help but let it all out. He felt so comforted in the presence of Han.

"I know what you mean. Being a prince comes with its own set of expectations, and it can be hard to find someone who understands that."

"I guess I just feel like no one really knows me. Like they only see the title and not the person behind it."

"I think I understand that. It's hard to find someone who sees you for who you really are."

"I never expected to find someone like you, someone who would listen and try to understand. Thank you, prince Han."

"Thank you for sharing that with me. I can't promise that I have all the answers, but I'll always be here to listen, and please call me just Han."

"That means more to me than you know. I think I'm starting to see you in a different light, Han."

As Felix and Han continue to talk, they find themselves opening up to each other about their insecurities and dreams. Han reveals that he's always felt pressure to live up to his father's expectations and that he often feels like he can't be himself. Felix admits that he's been struggling with the idea of marriage and that he doesn't want to settle for someone he doesn't truly love. As they talk, they begin to see each other in a new way and realize that they have more in common than they thought.

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