Chapter 20
I hadnt seen Teo at all during breakfast. When I saw him again, hes standing in front of his classroom waiting for Luler.
His eyes never leave Akanes face. How can a child make a scary face like that all the time?
I will wait for you, Shiwa.
AhLets go, Akane. I nudge her to snap her out of her thought. She is petrified at the moment.
Y-yes. See you later, Luler.
See you later.
He replies back to her then walks back to his classroom. When She waves at Luler, Teos face changes a little. He frowns and follows Luler in.
Is it okay for me to act like this with Luler? Isnt he your fiance? She asks me when we are sitting in our classroom.
Dont worry. I just want to observe something.
You always like to make thing complicated!
Our life is always complicated. If its easy then Its not fun
She makes a face like she doesnt understand half of what I said then goes back to her seat before our teacher comes in. I clear my mind of any thought and focus only on studying.
I have a class until noon. I dont want to have a problem with Luler this time thats why Im the first one who comes out of the classroom. How weirdHe isnt here yet today.
Maybe his teacher is still teaching.
You can call it a childs curiositybut Im not really a child anymore, right? Im not sure how should I call my self anymore. Am I an adult or just a child? I should go check on Luler first before Im contemplating too much on this. His teacher isnt in the room but Why are there a lot of people inside the classroom?
Therere a lot of girls too
Luler-sama, Dont you want to eat lunch with me?
We decided to eat lunch together. Do you want to come with us, Teo-sama?
Arent you asking too much? Luler-sama is coming with us!
You are also asking too much!
and so the war went on causing commotion inside the classroom. Luler looks bored out of his mind but Teo is talking to a group of girl amiably.
Why is it only me? She averts her eyes.
Her feeling for Teo is very pure. She is only doing her duty as a princess and not knowing the reason why Teo hates her. He always pushes her away but acting normal around other girls.
*sigh*
They are both difficult.
*knock*
Sorry to disturb you, girls
I knock at the opened door and show my trademark smile. All the girl turn around to look at me.
S-shiwa-sama They look at me with a terrified expression. It should be expected. My rank is higher than their, both inside and outside of this school. They should act courteously toward me.
Im afraid that prince Luler cant eat lunch with you because he already promised to have a lunch with me.
I-is it like that, Shiwa-sama?
One of the girls stutters out with a paled face. Is it weird for me to eat a lunch with Luler? Im not an open-minded person who would share my fiance with all of you! You are the one who wants to interfere with our plan.
butprince Teo still doesnt have a person to share a lunch with. I hope prince Teo will take care of everyone here.
What!? When did I tell you that!?
Lets go, Luler
Um
I take Luler out and leave Teo with that group of girls. Hes a gentleman so he will not leave them alone, right?
What are you doing, Shiwa? If you left Teo like that
Thats why I left him like thatDidnt you see him acting normal around other girls but ignoring you? Do you still want to get close to him?
I stop at an empty hallway. Luler walks out and trying to look around just in case there are people passed by. She stiffens after hearing what I said.
I hit the nailand a critical one too.
I want to get close to him She deliberately evades my eye and her ears are flat down.
Akane, Its not like we can be friend with everyone. You cant make a someone who hates you loved you back. Its not worth it.
Why dont you give up from Teo? even if you dont marry him, the war isnt going to happen.
You know!? She widens her eyes when she hears the word war.
Yes, I read about it. The war that lasts for 100 years and your agreement with Teo. You dont have to marry him because of that reason. Dont you feel sad when you are going to marry a person who hated you and you dont even love him.
Um She bites her lip and fists her skirt.
I dont have enough time to find the information so I piece this and that together from a library and newspaper.
The fox kingdom and the wolf kingdom had been in a disagreement for a long time both in a matter about their territory and their species. They want to use a marriage between a prince and a princess from each kingdom to unite their land together and ending this without any bloodshed. Its very effective method no matter in a short-term or a long-term.
butThey are too young to understand the real meaning of an marriage. I dont think these two can stay together. I think they will more likely to cause a war to happen a lot more than this.
I have to do this for my people
Those people must be sad to be the cause for your marriage, The marriage without love
What should I do?
You dont have to worry about that. I will help you but you have to quickly give up on him. You cant stay near him other than necessary, do you understand? Maybe that side will call off this engagement and you will come out of it without any damage.
Is it going to be like that?
Believe in me.
UmI will not concern myself with him again.
She still has a troubled expression. To give it all up like that, Its a difficult thing for a child to do. This advice is an only thing that I can give it to her. She wouldnt know what is going to happen in the future. But
I know!
and to cut that risk off. This is the best method for her.
UmIf its going to end like this,
It would be boring
Today, she is doing everything just as I said. She avoids his eyes just like a plague. I invite Luler to my room as I have something to do tonight.
Shiwa, What is it?
Luler opens the door and comes inside my room. Hes wearing a black pajama with a white shawl. He must have come out of a shower because I can smell a light fragrant from his shampoo. Im also wearing a purple pajama myself.
I just remember that I have to give you something.
What is that?
I open my bedside cabinet and grab this thing out. This thing is small and glittering in the light.
Its a key to my room. I guess you want to keep it
I want to keep it
This little cat slowly walks up to me. When he wants to reach for my key, I pull my hand out of his reach.
Shiwa?
I will give it to you but you have to do something for me first.
What is it?
You have to promise me that you will do it.
He hesitates a little sensing something isnt right. HmmThis isnt enough to persuade him. Then what about this
I sit down on my bed and unbutton my cloth showing my nape and shoulder to him. For a vampire, he should know the meaning of this.
Its super effective because his eyes widen!
Its not that hard to do and If you promise to do it, I can give both of this to you.
Shiwa, I willdo anything for you
He replies with easy and sits down on my bed letting his mouth kissing my shoulder.
To make other do a favor for us, it can only come from a power or exchange. I like to be in control of everything but If its like that then It would be boring.
I cant wait to see a result of my investment to bear fruit.
You want to do something to Teo? He whispers next to my ear before he finds a place to sink his fangs down.
Thats right. I just want to
UmI know that you are kind butI dont want
What? I cant hear you. Ah! Dont bite my shoulder!
Is an arm okay?
Wait!
His fangs sink down at my arm instead. Im starting to regret giving my key to him. I tell him my rule of this room to prevent him from touching my things especially my wardrobe.
I can only hope he will do just as I said far more than only nodding like this.