The Things We Want

CHAPTER 21 "THAT LITTLE COMMONER BOY"

BANG BANG BANG.

The wooden door rattled, Eugene was surprised it stayed up after the incredibly loud and unnecessarily forceful knocking. Eugene opened the door revealing a young man, short dark brown hair, and oddly pale silver eyes. He had a crown atop his head and wore royal garments. Behind him stood two palace guards, wearing the same colors as he and four horses, one being Sir Clarence, Ava's steed. This irked Eugene but he kept his act together.

He bowed deeply, "G-Good evening good sirs, to what do I owe this honor?" Eugene asked innocently.

"I am Prince Demetrius, of the Eastern Kingdom. I have been notified that this is the location of Princess Ava," He said with a concerned look.

"Prince Demetrius?" Ava pondered, "W-Why is he-"

"I... Our Princess? I'm not sure I understand... She's not here," Eugene played it off, hoping Ava had run already. He didn't trust Demetrius, never in his life.

"Haven't we met before?" Demetrius said, coming inside, "Why yes!! You're that little commoner boy Ava always hung out with aren't you... Euston, was it?" He smirked.

"Eugene," He gave him a dirty look, not wanting him anywhere near Ava. He would fight him if he had to. He didn't deserve to be in her presence with his toxic personality and mannerisms.

"Demetrius?" Ava said, opening the door and being careful not to reveal Sophia. She saw how Eugene stood, his stance tense and strong, and put her hand on his shoulder, "It's alright Eugene, he's not a threat," she said calmly.

"What on earth are you wearing?" Demetrius said flamboyantly, gesturing to her white dress and apron that she borrowed from Lola's room, "Oh that doesn't matter, I'm here to rescue you!" He smirked, pushing his cape over his shoulder dramatically, "And here I thought you and this Evan fellow were friends... why would he do such a thing!"

"It's Eugene. And I am the one that did the saving."

"He didn't do anything wrong, Demetrius, he brought me here after I was attacked to- this abandoned home to nurse me back to health. Speaking of which, how did you find us?"