Her Royal Shyness

Ch 22- Clarity

Yssa's POV

"I like you Yssa." Shaun's voice kept on playing in my head.

To be honest, I don't know if I was just hallucinating. I mean, Shaun de Castro, the hottest guy in school said that he like me? Is that a joke?

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Flashback:

"I like you Yssa." he whispered in my ear.

"What?" I pulled away from his hold.

"I like you Yssa, more than just a friend." sincerity visible in his eyes.

"Are you kidding me?"

"No Yssa, I'm serious. I've been dying to tell you this, but I can't. I don't want you to feel awkward with me and I don't want to risk our friendship but I just can't hide it anymore."

I was speechless and overwhelmed at the same time. My throat felt dry that I can't even choke a sound.

"Can I court you?" he blurted out with pleading eyes.

But before I can speak, Justine called him because they'll be performing again.

"See you at home Yssa! I'll be waiting for your answer." he said as he waved goodbye.

I want to protest but when I looked at my watch, it's pretty late so I decided to go home.

End of flashback

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And now, here I am...curled up in bed with flaming cheeks.

How will I approach him now? Yes, I do like him too but I can't just be with him.

Everything's complicated.

Ignoring the fluttering in my stomach, I closed my eyes and slept.

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Shaun's POV

I just can't believe that I confessed to her last night.

I woke up early this morning thinking of it. A small smile forming in my lips.

"Shaun!" I fell from the couch when I heard her voice.

She giggled but when she sat down on the couch, her expression became serious.

"We need to talk." she said.

I nodded.

"I don't want you to court me." she said, looking down at her lap.

"Why?" my voice filled with disappointment.

"You don't really know me Shaun."

I cupped her face and lift it up so that her eyes will meet mine.

"I know you Yssa. You're the most annoying girl in the world." I smiled at her.

She scrunched her nose and opened her mouth to protest but I put a finger in her soft lips.

"But even though you eat alot, bugs me everytime and never comb your hair, you're the most beautiful girl for me."

She smiled and I continued.

"I know you Yssa, inside and out. Even your past." Her eyes widen but she didn't speak.

"Princess Althea Brielle of Emerald. The missing daughter of King Marcus and Queen Adrianna."

"H-how did you..." she trailed off.

"I've been sent to find you...I am Prince Shaun of Amethyst."

She suddenly moved away from me with a frown on her face.

"Why do you like me Shaun? Is it because I'm a princess?"

"No, I really like you Yssa. Even if you're not a princess."

"Really Shaun? Was this part of your plan, to make me fall for you so that I'll be willing to come with you home?" she accused me.

"No Yssa!" my voice filled with anger. It hurts to know that she didn't trust me.

"I don't even know that you're a princess until I went home and saw your portrait. I even got sad to know that you aren't just an ordinary person..." she looked straight into my eyes.

"I-I'm sorry Shaun."

"You know what hurts the most, is that you don't even trust me, I've been living with you for months and it's sad that I didn't earn your trust."

"No Shaun, I trust you. It's just hard to believe that you'll fall for me. It's just surreal."

My features relaxed and I hugged her.

"No Yssa, it's not surreal. You're really a beautiful person. Sorry for acting like that. I just..." she cut me off by kissing my nose and I stiffened.

"I know, I'm sorry too Shaun." then she smiled at me.

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gracia's note:

Kyaaah! That's the most daring thing Yssa have done so far.

hahaha!

#kissonthenose