The Village

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My heart pounded through my chest as I ran down the dusty Street. I was late. Again. Why can't I just wake up on time for once? The shop was on the other side of town. I panted as I took a sharp corner, almost running into a guard on patrol.

"Oh! I'm so sorry!" I gasped as I walked around him.

"It's alright. Just watch where you're going, eh?" The guard warned in a playful tone, marching off around the corner.

I continued on. Then I remembered. The Prince would be visiting the shop for a new cloak. Gosh he is so- wait, what am I saying? I'm not gay. But still, one can still appreciate a man's beauty, can't they?

My legs began to turn to jelly as I turned the last few blocks, rocks in my boots digging into my feet with every step. I could get them out before the Prince came. Finally I was at the door of the shop. I enter. Shit..

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