Sighing deeply, Ten takes another sip of the drink in his hand, pretending to listen to what the earl was bragging about nonstop for over 30 minutes already. He was no interested on the politic subjects that are always brought up in these party conversations. Maybe that's why he was the least favorite to inherit the throne, but even if he wanted it, it was practically impossible, since he was the 6th in the line of siblings.
Even so, it never made him look down at himself, in a way that he would stand up for himself when anyone talked about his doubtful manners. He was also confident enough to court the daughter of the king from another nation. Yes, he flirted with the princess. The same princess who will show up anytime now. The only reason to why he decided to come to this party too, even though he knows what it means.
His unbothered and bored gaze quickly widened in surprise when he saw the most majestic view in front of his eyes, going down the main stairs of the castle. With a magnificent dress, you walk carefully by the steps with a wide smile on your face. Everyone turned to look at you, the first princess of the court, as you headed over the center of the lobby, straightly going to your father, the king.
Your eyes glance at a specific spot between all that people and your eyes meet with his. Your heart jumped inside your chest, now knowing he is there. You swore he wouldn't be present since he said he hated so much all this exaggerated bureaucracy, but look now, he bit his own tongue.
Turning to your circle again, you grow another smile on your face. Of course, princess must polite all the time, including when you totally didn't want to be there, which was the case. Normally you are not against parties, but today, in special, you wish you could be invisible.
-My daughter! You finally arrived! Well, what can I say? We can see the reason of the wait. You look wonderful! - The king says, and you bow your head.
-I feel honored, majesty. - You say, now looking at the men in front of you.
-I would like to introduce you King Mountbatten, from the South Island, and his son, the Prince Felipe. - Your father says, and you bow to them.
-It's a pleasure, princess. - The prince says, taking your hand and kissing it.
-King Mountbatten came from far away to talk about our deals. Finally, we can introduce you two. As you know, we are willing to do a peace treaty between our reigns, and it will be done by the union of both reigns. You two must get married soon and seal this treaty. - Your dad says, and you gulp. You knew it would happen soon or later, just like it always does between the princesses. At first you were okay with that. It's your duty, after all, but since some months ago, somewhere else came to your heart.
-Excuse me, Majesty. - You hear a familiar voice, making you look up fast, seeing Ten coming closer to the circle. Your eyes widen as he glances quickly at you. - I'm Ten. The 6th son of King Mountbatten. It's an honor to know your Majesty, the King. - He bows and your father smiles. Felipe looks at Ten, sending a glare to him to ask why he was there, gaining a shrug from him.
-If you allow me to say, Princess, - Felipe says, drawing your attention to him. - The rumors were true. You're surely the most beautiful princess I have ever seen in my entire life. - He says and you blush in shyness. You didn't expect such comment in front of everyone like that.
-I see your son is really confident, King Mountbatten! Hahaha! - Your dad says to the other King and he laughs too. - That's exactly the type of man my princess needs to marry. - He says and Ten's jaw clenches in anger. He knows it was not only him. He knows that in that afternoon, when the sun was setting, your heart was beating fast just like his when his lips tasted the feeling of your passion. That afternoon, after you first met, and he knew he had to have you. When your eyes told him he was the only one, even without saying a single word.
