I Found You

5

He doesn't even have the chance to open the door yet when he feels his phone vibrate in his pocket. He punches in the code for the security system as he fishes it out, bringing to his ear. As he unlocks the door with his key he answers and his mother's voice is heard.

"Carlos? Sweetie, you made it home safely, yes?"

"I did, Mama. You're at the office still?"

"Yes. But I'm not as busy as I thought I would be. I want your input on some things. Do you mind coming over?"

He thinks it over. He knows his mother wants his opinion on some things for the show and he wouldn't say no to it. He doesn't have much homework to do. In fact, none at all since school just started. So, why not?

"Not at all, Mama. I'll just freshened up."

"Alright. I'll be sending Horace over to pick you up. He should be there in a good hour or so."

"I'll see you then."

"See you then, sweetie."

The call ends there just as he makes it to his room. He drops his bag onto his bed and chucks off his shoes before heading to his closet to put them away. He turns on his light of the walk-in closet, eyeing the clothes. Most of them are the signature colors of the de Vil family. Shades of red, black, white with hints of silver and greys. Not all though, some being blues, greens, purples and other colors. He doesn't wear them as much, given his fondness for the former colors. After a few moments, he chooses a simple pair of red jeans and a white tee with black spots all over. Just to be extra though, he chooses a matching fedora.

He showers for a few and after he's done and just leaving the bathroom, he hears his phone ping. He quickly slips on his clothes before picking up the cell and seeing he got two messages.

One's from Evie.

E👑💙: 2 things! i'll b c-ing u at the office! Auntie wants my input 2! thought u might want to come with me later 2 get some things after?

He answers back in seconds.

C: i'll c u then! and yes! u know i'm always up 4 ur antics, E!

E👑💙: because u love me

C: true but u shouldn't say it

E👑💙: 😆

The second text is from Ben. When he sees so, his heart does a dance and it just continues on when he sees what the Prince texts him.

Ben: hope you made it home safe! kinda missing u right now.

It's bold and heartwarming. He doesn't hesitate to answer back.

C: I did, thank u! hope u did too!

He stops, wondering if...

C: kinda missing u 2

He sends it and he goes into panic mode. "Oh, my gosh, why did I send that?!", he questions himself, flopping onto the bed and grabbing a pillow. He convinces himself that he just means it on friendly terms. That's all. He's crushing on the prince something fierce, something he became aware after sitting with him at lunch today. But! He just means he misses his company on platonic terms.