The Missing Princess

31

Chapter 31: Life Risking Duty

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~(Y/N)~

It had been a week since coming back to Aubern from the meeting. Levi allowed me to stay as long as I needed finding that his former order was a bit harsh. Hoping to fix things I stayed, I didn't know for how much longer that all depended on Levi.

Since arriving back he has made little to no contact with me if we see each other passing through the halls he wouldn't even look at me like he used to. Most days I spent in the library talking with Petra.

Another slight issue had occurred after arriving back, Kenny was fighting a cold. Nothing too concerning although it means Petra was staying with me until then as well to make sure the King was doing just fine.

Walking through the hall I look to my left through the open archways looking out onto the courtyard, there I saw Levi standing talking with Kenny. Assuming he had felt me staring his eyes glanced up at me briefly before casting them away quickly.

Holding my books to my chest tightly I press forward away from the library and off to wherever.

~Levi~

I darted my eyes away from her, I didn't know how to approach her now. Part of me was still angry about this whole situation and the other part...well. Looking back at Kenny he let out a few coughs before turning to me.

Again, I turn my gaze watching as (F/N)- I mean (Y/N) walk away. I was still getting used to calling her by her real name. The sound of fingers snapping grabbed my attention. Looking to Kenny I see his slightly frustrated expression. "Why don't you just talk to her idiot?" he asks.

Crossing my arms I look the other way. "Why would I do that?" I ask.

Rolling his eyes he seemed more frustrated with my attempts to deny my feelings. "Because dumbass you love her and feel bad for yelling at her." he groans.

Standing there silently I cringe at the memory of me yelling at her. Damn girl... making me feel this crap. "Tch, my words were nothing more than the truth... I have a right to be angry." I say.

"So, she's the princess, her position has nothing to do with the feelings she has for you." Kenny says. I hate when he pulls this wise-ass crap on me. Finding it hard to argue back I keep my eyes to the ground still cringing slightly.

Turning away I couldn't let him see my face as it felt warm. "Your mother would hate to see you like this you know." Kenny mentions. Hitting a very sensitive spot in my so-called heart I started to feel really pissed off.

"Don't you dare talk about that woman... I don't give a rats ass on what she would hate about me." I snap.

With that I stormed out away from him and headed inside. Walking up the grand stairs I made it to the third floor quickly. Marching down the hall I pass by (Y/N)'s door. Slowing down I remembered how easy it was to talk to her about these kind of things... but now, I'm all alone again, even with her here.

Knowing my time with her was limited I decided to finally break the silence between us, not being able to take any more of this torture without her I knock on her door hoping she'd be in there. Standing there I hear a slight rattling of the doorknob. Watching the door slightly open I see (Y/N) peeking through the door as if she were a scared child.

"Yes your highness?" she asks. I felt my heart drop at the sound of her calling me something other than my name like she once did.

"I-I... do you, want to go into town for a bit?" I ask slightly nervous. Damn, keep it together man.