The Royal

4

Nathan's POV

"Gladly."

I bow mockingly and put on a smile.

Turning around, I began walking away from the squad.

Yeah, right.

Group.

I suddenly feel a small hand grab my wrist.

I look over my shoulder to see the maid.

"Oh, you again. What's up?"

I turn around and face her.

She bows deeply.

"Thank you very much for helping me."

My eyes widened.

I wasn't that used to getting thanked by people.

"N-n-not at all!"

I put my hands in front of me and waved them.

She looked up at me and smiled, then she bowed again.

"Sir, I have a request."

Her voice wavered a bit.

"Yeah?"

There was a pause.

"...Will you please be a servant along side me?"

I blinked, and I took a step backward.

"WHA?!"

I got several looks from the people around me.

"You want me to be a servant?!"

I whispered harshly.

She looked up at me and nodded quickly.

"Y-yes sir."

I furrowed my eyebrows.

"But the prince doesn't want me in his or that woman's presence!"

I shouted.

The girl bowed again.

"Please! I'll do whatever I can to keep you distanced from the prince and his fiancé. Please, I need you."

I stood back and stared at the girl, who's head was still bowed.

"D-don't bow."

I said quietly, rubbing the back of my neck.

She raised her head quickly.

"R-right."

Her cheeks were flushed pink.

I continued to stare at her.

"As long as you keep me as far as possible from the prince."

I sighed.

Her eyes widened and she bowed so deeply that her head almost touched her legs.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you very much, sir!"

She smiled at me happily.

My eyes widened.

No one's ever smiled at me like that...

We gazed at each other for a couple of seconds, and she spoke up.

"Please call me Elise."

Elise.

She blushed and smiled at me shyly.

I looked away.

"Don't call me sir. Call me Nathan."

Her eyes widened and she curtsied.

"Yes, Nathan."

I looked back at her and smiled.

She smiled back.

She checked her wristwatch.

"Oh, the ball is about to end... Would you like me to take you to your room?"

She asked me.

I nodded.

"Please."

She curtsied and lead me to my room on the 3rd floor.

She opened the door to my room.

"This will be your room for tonight. I will talk to the head servant and arrange your permanent room tomorrow. Please have a good night."

I smiled at her and patted her on the head.

"Thanks Elise, you have a good night too."

She blushed and nodded, walking away to her the servants headquarters.

I watched her walk away.

....Elise, huh?

I went into my room and flopped onto the bed.

I sighed.

"So, I accepted it."

I stared at the ceiling and tugged on the covers, burying myself underneath.

"Looks like my new life starts tomorrow."

Mason POV

I wake up to a bright and sunny day.

Stretching, I make my way out of my bed.

I pulled out the special kitchen phone and told *ahem* texted them I would come down instead of breakfast being brought here, better no breakfast..nevermind!!

Quickly I got dressed in my white dress shirt and jeans, I ran out the door, and slid down the stair on the rail, flipping then landing on my feet on the cold marble floor.

I was about to go into the kitchen when the young maid from before came rushing out, bumping into me.

She bowed deeply, as I regain my balance.

"I am very sorry s-s-sir."

I returned the bow, simply because she looked terrified.

"No it's alright Madame. Please have the most joyous day."

I said happily, turning to go back into the kitchen.

"Please sir don't go in there, we are cooking a surprise for lunch today! I don't want it to be ruined for you at lunch!"

She said, blocking the doorway with her arms.

"A Surprise, for me?! Thank you! I simply can't wait!"

I say hugging her and then skipping off.

"Mason why are you so happy?"

A little voice softly said, halting me in the hallway, he wore a slight frown as well.

I looked at my brother who was standing in the corner he was a year younger than me but taller than my 5'4.

He was dressed more proper than me but he was cosplaying the green haired demon~ the earth king from blue exorcist. (down below)

He looked adorable.

"Oh Oliver you look absolutely dashing!"

I say running up to him and jumping in his arms.

He smirked.

"Thanks brother!"

"Man the ball from last night left me tired."

I said huffing.

"Well you don't seem tired at all."

He said laughing.

"Hmmm i guess so! I challenge the to a sword fight!"

"Very well, brother."

We then made our way into the sword fighting room.