nct imagines

lee jeno || royal mess

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she was stubborn, yet that's what attracted him to her
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"a pleasure to meet you, your royal highness."

the prince gazed upon the girl, observing her as if she were a fine piece of porcelain. "the pleasure is all mine~" he curtly said, extending his arm for her to take.

"let me escort you to your room, my lady."

areum let her eyes wander up the males bicep, to his face. he was indeed covered in the finest linens of the kingdoms. he even sported a bit of gloss making his lips look plump and shiny.

the prince himself had the lightest hair—as white as snow— and well defined features. it was as if the gods had hand crafted him, not a single blemish on him.

"lady areum," the prince began, his voice smooth and deep. "i believe this is the room you'll be staying at. if you have any needs at all, please,"

she rose an eyebrow, not expecting the boy to offer his services.

"feel free to ask any of the many servants on our estate."

ah, of course.

"you have my gratitude." she said, slightly bowing. the prince gazed down at her one more time before leaving her.

areum brushed her fingers over the silk bedsheets, only to be interrupted by a knock on the door.

"you may enter."

upon granting his entrance, a tall male pushed open the door, his head bowed to greet his lady.

"lady areum—"

"jisung, how many times have i told you to drop the formalities." the girl smiled and proceeded to make her way to the young knight.

she engulfed him in a hug, careful not to dirty her dress on the armor.

"i've asked a maid to prepare you a warm bath my la—areum."

"and what of lele?" the girl questioned.

"your beloved cat is being groomed, he'll be brought to you as soon as his session is done."

areum thanked the noble knight before he bid his farewell. she left her bags for the maids to unpack and readied for her bath.

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areum sat at the large table, no part of it being uncovered as pots and plates all with delicious meals littered the table.

the prince began to dig in to his meal, as the young girl sat quietly. "has your appetite left you?" he spoke up, causing her to jump a bit from the sudden voice.

"shouldn't we wait for your parents?" she finally said.

the young prince wiped at his mouth with a handkerchief, "they won't be joining us today i'm afraid."

"and why is that?"

"they're quite busy."

areum huffed and squinted her eyes at the prince, "too busy to have a meal with their own son and daughter in law?"