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I Do Adore (England) 4 of 9

4. THE PRINCE

"And once again, congratulations Mr. Kirkland for getting a 49 out of last week's 50-item test"

The rest of the class gave a loud applaud as Arthur rose from his seat to retrieve his test paper from the teacher. He studied all the materials every night and spent an entire Saturday locked in the library so it felt only natural to get a good grade.

"One mistake in a physics test, you must feel proud" Jason Jones snatched the paper from him once the lunch bell rang.

"Don't patronize me. You got a 48"

"Yeah, I've been slacking lately" Jason agreed with a smirk and then handed him back his test, "I've been helping Ronnie with her assignments so I don't have enough time to study"

Arthur huffed and gently slid the paper inside his green expanding envelope "I didn't ask you anything"

"I know, but you're thinking about it, I can tell. You've noticed it too, right? The number of students collapsing and getting sent to the clinic. It's almost the end of the first quarter and everyone's at their wits ends—that includes the juniors"

"I'm the student council president, it's my job to notice. However, everyone has their own cross to bear. They need to tough it out if they want to survive the real world. It's more difficult once you got a job" Arthur felt bad for saying it, but what can he do? He couldn't hold everybody's hand. He couldn't tell the faculty to stop with the extra work. As president, the best he could do was give advice.

Jason stayed silent for a while. With a chuckle, he smacked Arthur on the shoulder "Whatever, man" he crossed his arms behind his head "Have fun at lunch."

Before Arthur could question what he meant, Jason swung his head towards the door. [Name] stood on the other side, the shape of her skull and flow of her hair completely recognizable through the tiny, rectangular glass window.

Jason laughed as Arthur dashed to the door. He called out to her.

Startled, as though she didn't expect him at all, [Name]'s shoulders spiked and she spun around to reveal red cheeks. "Arthur! I mean, good morning. I'm sorry for coming here unannounced." She spoke too fast, her face now turned blue.

However, as Arthur tried to calm her down, Elizabeta appeared from behind him "My, my. Mr. Prez has another visitor? And so early in the morning, too."

[Name] bit her lip.

"Why isn't it [Name] from the other day" Gilbert magically manifested beside Arthur "If you're here for Arthur then let me give you a tip: don't bother. This guy's an ice cube, he rejects every girl that confesses so spare yourself the trouble and just date me."

Elizabeta scoffed "You? Please, she'd be better off alone"

These two would end up fighting again, and then soon enough all eyes would be on them. Arthur grabbed [Name] by the hand and tugged her out of the room, "Let's go somewhere private"

"Ah, hey!" Elizabeta moved to run after them, likely curious to meet Arthur's rumored crush. But someone grabbed her arm and stopped her.

"Don't be a party-pooper" Gilbert grinned, "I'm sure those two need some alone time"

The two ended up in the student council lounge, empty of other members as only Arthur and the principal had keys.

He decided against locking the door so as to not scare [Name].

He gestured towards the sofa "Take a seat. Want some water?"

[Name] stayed on her feet, albeit with much effort; Arthur could tell from the way her entire body heaved with each breath. He shouldn't have forced her to run like that. However, he didn't need his classmates poking around his and [Name]'s business.