prince ♛ l.s

♛. chapter 1

"eva!"

no answer.

"eva!"

no answer.

"eva, if you don't get in here this instant, i will make sure you and your whole family b-"

"i apologize, your majesty, your parents were in need of assistance." the small servant quickly said, bowing in respect. louis gave a curt nod.

"alright, don't let it happen again." he shortly replied, "i want tea. bring me some tea, eva." he demanded in a harsh tone making the poor servant bite back a frown. instead, she brushed off her uniform before excusing herself politely.

"will do, sir. i'll be back in a jiffy." despite louis' cold tone, hers was light and sweet. she knew she'd be severely scolded by the prince if she used any other tone. he wasn't a very big people person. she gave him a polite smile, which he responded to with an eye roll, bowed, then scurried away. louis didn't even bother to thank the young lady, he simply went back to looking out the window, waiting for the guests which his parents have invited.

according to his wonderful parents, his attitude was a bit rude and downright cruel. they decided it'd be best to bring in a few old friends to the matter. what they were planning, he had no idea, but he knew it'd be against his will. they've been threatening him for weeks now, saying they'd punish him for his actions if he didn't change. louis had simply pushed the empty threat to the back of his worries and continued to act as if nothing had happened. yes, he respected his parents, yes, he respected his siblings, and his friends, and the citizens, but he was simply spoiled. he was rude to servants, he was never satisfied with what he had, and he always wanted more. it was ridiculous, really.

"annabelle, c'mere, baby." he cooed, patting at his leg, which was covered by the soft duvet. the cat's ears perked up and it meowed, blinking slowly at him. louis pat at his lap once more and the cat happily sauntered onto the bed and cuddled into him. she softly rubbed her face on louis' tummy, purring in content when he scratched at her neck gently. louis smiled. he absolutely loved annabelle. she was white as snow and very fluffy.

"jenna! come in here for a minute!" not even 20 seconds passed before jenna, his preferred maid, was at his door, curtsying in greetings. louis smiled, pleased with her actions.

"good morning, prince william. sleep well?" louis nodded, "i'm glad. how may i be of you assistance?"

"help me get dressed." she nodded.

"permission to enter, your majesty?" louis nodded, yet again.

"permission granted, jenna." she smiled before entering. she went straight to louis' closet and started looking through it. "are you excited to meet the special guests, sir?"

"well, considering they're my 'punishment', not quite. more nervous, if anything." he answered, putting air quotes on punishment. jenna looked back at him with a bright smile.

"oh, i wouldn't worry too much. your parents love you too much to give you a harsh punishment. it'll be okay." she comforted him. louis' lips twitched, almost turning I to a smile.

"i suppose."

"will this be okay? i quite like it, to be honest. think you'll look rather dashing in it. maybe a low quiff would suit it well." she said thoughtfully after grabbing a fancy suit with delicate gold chains hanging onto the shoulder. it was all navy blue with small golden details. louis smiled approvingly.

"that'll be fine, thank you. you are dismissed." jenna nodded, setting down the suit neatly on the bed before walking out after curtsying.

after putting the suit on, he admired himself quietly at his body mirror. usually he hates the thing, pointing out all his insecurities and flaws, but at times like these, he couldn't get enough of it. he smiled at his reflection, turning at different angles to get a better look. he scowled when he heard a knock at the door.