The Princess's Title

Chapter 2: Appearances

It's only been a week.
A. God. Damn. WEEK! AND IM SICK AND TIRED OF THIS GUY! Not like I'll say it to his face but, he's getting on my nerves, and I don't have many.
Let's take yesterday for example; it was suppose to be my day off also.
We were in the kitchen with the chefs and maids, right? I was only checking in on everyone with what they were preparing, when Dean snuck up behind me and had the greatest idea to spray me with whip cream which was the topper for the cake the chefs were making for a maids birthday. Everyone stopped what they were doing, giving a pitiful look at Dean before it changed to a surprised look, once they saw me laughing my head off.
Yes I admit, it was an event that showed amusement, but seeing me laugh, at that? Was terrifying for them if I might add. Especially with how childish I was acting, not mentioning sneaking Dean and I out into the city only to get myself drugged, yet taken back to the castle safely. I felt like such a failure from yesterday, I didn't let Dean into my room. He's currently outside, knocking every minute to see if I changed my mind. Like seriously, what's up with this guy?

"Princess..."
"What?"
"Can you please let-"
"No."
"But I didn't fini-"
"No."
"Fine."
Then it goes quiet, only physically. In my head, I'm counting down the minute until he asks again.
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I lazily got up from my bed, missing it's softness as I stroll over to the door, opening it to reveal Dean on my feet, looking up at me. A scowl escapes my mouth as I walk away, a thud from his head being heard.
"Tck! Ow! Princess you need to be more careful, someone could get hurt like that!"
"Oh really? And who would be that someone?" I answered, sitting back down, vape in hand as I pat down on the spot next to me for Dean to come over. He glares at me, his presence filling the spot next to me as he snatched the vape away from me, a whine escaping my lips.
"Me of course! And no, this could kill you, and I need you alive." He said sternly, looking me straight in the eye, or rather my soul. I shivered, earning a wince from him, the right chance for me as I snatched my vape back. He sighed, wiggling his arm through the small gap between my pillow and my back, his hand pushing my head to rest comfortably on his broad and hard shoulder. As weird thinking this is, I kinda like how he has this 'big brother' vibe to him, which made me blurt out,
"Do...you have any siblings?"
"Hmm? Yeah I do as a matter of fact. Why?" He replied, his own vape that we bought yesterday in his hand.
I shrugged, snuggling closer to his neck.
"Ya act like as if you're my big brother or sumn." I softly stated out, a laugh being let out from him. He only pinched my cheek, a smile on his face. He sighed, his arm behind his head.
"Yeah I got siblings. I have two lil sisters, and two lil brothers."
I only nodded, wanting to hear more of his story.
"My first lil sister is out exploring the world, killing off demons and shit while my second lil sister...god what do I have to say on this one. She's such an idiot I can't. So...she's not...necessarily normal. She's been reincarnated countless times. It runs in the family actually," he stated, reassuring himself that I'm not freaked out, instead really fascinated. He only chuckled, continuing,
"My family isn't human related, we all have our first selves passed onto us, and once we die, we're protected by them, bringing us back to life. So my sister works as a criminal which is very dangerous yet, she's that idiot. Along with her twin brother. As for the second eldest son in the family, he's a guard in the Olivins Kingdom...very clean and prestigious kingdom in my opinion, yet the royals there aren't as kindhearted as you are...Princess."

My heart only beats faster once I hear how the title, 'Princess', rolls off his tongue, like as if he's rolling the r in Spanish. I couldn't help but put my hand in his empty one, feeling how his hand felt in mine without his or my glove on. His head swirled around to see what exactly I was doing, his eyes going soft once he saw the confident face I had on. He suddenly intertwined our fingers together, a blush creeping onto my cheeks.
After a few minutes of sitting there, I finally fell asleep on his shoulder, which for me is quite a surprise considering I don't fall asleep during the afternoon. His presence makes me feel normal...the need that I don't have to hide myself in front of him...and it's a nice feeling.
I want to keep trusting him, forever. But I know that if I continue feeling like this, I might fall for him, hard. And if I do, the heartbreak would be unbearable...
"Hey, Princess. You alive?"
"Mmmhmm...~ Whats wrong...?" I sluggishly said, fluttering my eyes open slowly while I look up at him. He smiles, giving me a small 'awww' while patting my head.
"Someone was sleeping hm? No wonder you haven't answered my question in what? Fifteen minutes?" He pouted, crossing his arm over his side, considering his other arm was being occupied by our current 'holding of hands.' I laughed, a little too hard, because right then I started to hold my head that started to throb. Panic flew into Dean's eyes, however I quickly waved him off.
"I'm fine! I'm fine! J-just me laughing too hard!" I said in short breaths, my cackling dying down slowly.
Once nighttime hit, Dean was worried on leaving me here alone, so I allowed him to stay the night, a cheery Dean being heard throughout the night. As we went to bed, he hugged my waist, bringing me closer to him as heat radiated off his body, a shiver feeling up and down my body as well.
I soon went to sleep as well, soft snores hitting my bedrooms once lonely walls, a smile softly appearing on my asleep face.
Little did I know, someone else was there to interrupt the slumber I was going through.

Movements were making me stir in my sleep, then I jolted awake, a smell hitting my nose that made my fingers hold my nose shut.
Where the hell...?
I looked around to see my surroundings, noticing many tattered clothing around me.
Okay this is definitely not my bedroo- DEAN!
I worriedly tried to stand up, yet was stopped by the ropes tying me down. I didn't realize but rusty and very tight chains were holding my wrists together, and it was painfully digging into my wrist as well. My hair kept swinging into my eyes whenever I swayed my head, and it was bothering me. I tried to enchant a spell but they never came, instead the chains would shine a bright angelic white color, and it made me angrier. Who the hell would capture me and even attempt to keep me down here?
I jerked my head to the side, a clap echoing loudly through this quiet chamber I was being kept in against my will. I glared at the shadowy figure coming my way, never stopping his obnoxious clapping. Once he got close, he kneeled down, his hand passing through my short hair gently, until he grabbed my hair and yanked me towards him, a yelp escaping my mouth until I glared at him once more.
"Your smell is intoxicating. If I must say...is this how you are in person? God I wonder how you smell while making love...! Makes me turned on...!" He creepily stated, his finger lingering my cheek down to my lips, which were being bit on to keep from yelling.
I shouldn't give in. I'm the princess for fucks sake. But...I can't help but feel scared by his actions. I don't know the guy buts it enough for me to hate him with my entire being. His eyes glinted to look my way, his hand choking my throat while slamming my head into the wall behind me. I gasped, closing my eyes tightly from both the impact and the struggle to breathe. He only smiled more, seeing the Princess squirm beneath someone as low as him. I attempted to knee him while my legs weren't tied, except he sat down in between them, lifting my legs by my thighs, forcing them to wrap around his waist. A grunt escaped my mouth once he finally let go of my throat, air seeping into me. He leaned into my ear, tears forming the ends of the wide eyes I had.
"If you agree with what I'm doing here. I promise I'll let you live. But you're my gem now and I will never let you go to anyone else! Understood?!" He screamed at me, a flinch answering him instead. He cackled, smelling my hair while I softly cried, his tongue licking away my tears.
"I know everything about you, my gem. You might as well give your entire being to me or I'll kill the person you love the most. Your guard."

His words seeped into my head, my body freezing. I felt his disgusting hands touch me places I didn't want to be touched in but, I couldn't stop him. I couldn't let him harm Dean. I can't.

Guess I'll have to suffer to keep him safe. The things I do for him is making me insane, but I myself am already.

I'm sorry...
~Princess...Cordoval ⚜️