The King's Pet

#22

"Mer I can't... breathe..." I wheezed out as she tightened the straps of the dress.

"Chloe, I love you, but we need to put you on a no-cake diet."

"Hey!" 

Mer laughed humorously. I grumbled in response. No way in hell was she taking my cake away from me. She'd have to fight me.

Once she finally finished putting it on, I stared at the mirror. It looked... really weird. Like a Victorian styled dress with puff sleeves and a massive underskirt. I looked at Mer and she wore the same expression as me; confusion and disapproval.

"Great, so I just spent half an hour putting on a dress that makes me look like a weird Russian doll from hell."

She burst into laughter and I joined her. I looked ridiculous. Like someone straight out of a history book. Besides, I could barely breathe in this torture device. 

"Well, you're not wrong," she made out as her laughter slowly died down to chuckles.

She undid the straps and ribbons and all that bullshit until I was back in my bra and panties. I mean, I was fine being practically naked with Mer since she's one of my closest friends. 

I looked back at all the other dresses and they all looked the same as the one I just wore. I gave Mer a deadpan look. "These are the dresses you got?"

She put her hands up in surrender. "Hey, it's not like we have an unlimited supply of ball gowns."

I mean, I think victorian styled dresses are cool but these ones looked ridiculous. 

"What do we do?" I asked. 

"You could always ask the King," she offered.

"No!" I answered immediately. Mer gave me a weird look. "I mean... he's probably busy..."

She looked confused. "I'm sure he won't mind."

I bit my lip. "Well, sure?"

I wasn't really sure why I was trying to avoid him. My emotions felt weird, and they kind of went on overdrive when I'm around him. 

But I knew Mer would probably call me a chicken and make fun of me till I went. I rolled my eyes internally. Damn her. 

"Fine," I grumbled. She gave me a smile as I left the room. My heartbeat quickened as I stood outside his office, my hand resting on the doorknob. Why am I getting nervous? I've lived with him for a year now!

I mean, yeah but I only recently realized that I kinda had feelings for him so...

Why the fuck is life so confusing? 

Seth

I was almost jolted out of my trancelike state when Chloe walked in. My eyes shot to her intense green ones, and just like that, I was mesmerized for a moment. The way she moved was so graceful yet confident.

My sensitive hearing tuned on her heartbeat, which was beating abnormally fast. A slight smirk made its way to my lips. So she was nervous then. After so many years of being alive, I've learned how to keep my composure but it seemed like that was a skill that's yet to be acquired by my little pet. 

"Hello, Chloe."

I caught onto that little lapse in her breathing when I said her name. "Hi."

She bit her lip, and I gripped the side of my chair subtly. Did she know how sexy she looked when she did that?

"Did you want something?" I laughed, slightly confused at her random visit.

She seemed to be brought of her daze. "Oh! U-um yeah, I actually came to tell you that I need a new dress..."

She was being weird. I knew she was nervous but she usually just covers it up with her spunk. Under normal circumstances, she reminded me of a tiger... or a very vicious cat. Now it was more like a meek bunny. 

Honestly, it was kinda cute. 

"Hmmm, we could get one tailor-made if you want. What about the other ones?" I asked.

She gave me a deadpan look. "They look like Halloween costumes gone wrong."

I chuckled. She's back. "I'll hire a dressmaker."

"Okay. Thanks," she replied awkwardly and turned to leave. 

"Chloe."

She turned to face me. I swear, every time I see her... I couldn't explain it. It was something entirely foreign to me. 

"Yes, Seth?"

"Stay here," I replied, patting the desk. She rolled her eyes playfully and trotted over, sitting on the desk.

"How may I help you," she grinned. She wasn't nervous anymore. 

"Entertain me," I laughed.

She raised a brow at me. "Do I look like a party clown to you?"

"Well..."

"Hey!" 

I chuckled, watching her face as she laughed. 

"I want to do something today," she declared. 

"Well, that's worrying."

"SETH!" 

I grinned at her. "Yes, Chloe?"

"Must you be such an ass?" she asked, pinching the bridge of her nose in annoyance.

"For you, I must indeed."

She swatted me on the arm but I caught her wrist and pulled her towards me. She tumbled from the desk and landed on my lap. I heard her little oof as she landed. I knew it was wrong having her this close to me but I couldn't help it. Everything about her was simply addicting. 

What happened the last time we were in my office alone... well, as much as I enjoyed it, it was incredibly inappropriate. Especially for a pet and master. However, around her, my control practically deteriorated into nothing. 

The feeling was both frustrating and exhilarating. 

I could feel her heart beat rapidly as she cozied herself to me. I knew she didn't mind when I pulled her close since I asked her and she said she was completely fine with it. I only asked because I didn't want to make her uncomfortable. 

She looked up at me and I stroked her hair gently, smiling at her. Her eyes up close were beautiful. I knew she didn't like her green eyes but I found them absolutely mesmerizing. 

"What are you thinking about, sweetheart?" I asked.

"Why don't you just read my mind and find out?" she laughed sarcastically. 

"Well, if that's what you want..."

"No!"

I held her, almost wishing we were something more... but stopped myself. I shouldn't be feeling like this. 

But still, ignoring my common sense, I sat with her, laughing and enjoying her company. 

I'm fucked. 

A/N-

Hey guys!! I made a Seth POV yayyyy. I felt like it was necessary so that you could understand how Seth felt about Chloe and it wasn't a one way crush kinda thing. Eeeeee can't wait till they get together lol. I'm planning on making their first kiss have meaning (and maybe it can be a bit dramatic hehe).

Hope you're all having a good day! Enjoy reading :)

Love, 

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