Chapter 16 - Opening Day P1 (1/2)

Mist Kingdom Castle Northern Section - Princess Lyn Quarters -

After returning Lyn had to get changed into formal garments since it was almost time for the opening ceremony. She didn't want to part ways with Kazuya. But, her gaze flickered on to her hand as she recalled what happened an hour ago. The warmth of his hand still lingered on hers, and the light kiss on her forehead. She wonders what all of this means. Kazuya and her right now, what type of relationship do they have with each other? Lyn didn't think she needs to think about it too deeply. Kazuya is Kazuya. No matter what connection they share. Nothing will change between them.

But Lyn does have to admit that she wants to know exactly what this is.

”Princess Lyn, please stay put,” Pupillam said.

”Do I really have to wear my crown?”

”It's an opening day, and you're still a Princess.”

Lyn rolled her eyes, ”What happened to hidden existence?”

”There are a handful of people that the Queen wants you to meet. Of course, you can't sit with your family during the ceremony, but…” Pupillam trailed off.

Lyn nodded.

She saw a flash of pain appear on Pupillam's face and shook her head, ”I'm fine.” She is fine. Her thoughts broke off when she caught a glimpse of movement by the window. Eh? Could it be, Lyn rushed over, ”Kazuya?” Lyn called out.

Indeed it was none other than Kazuya, she opened up the window fully and Kazuya climbed inside, ”Hey, I couldn't wait any longer,” Kazuya wore his usual signature grin on his face.

She immediately noticed his gaze on hers and realized he was looking at her appearance.

Ah, her heart is beating. How strange, ”Um, I haven't finished,” Lyn said. She hid her face suddenly self-conscious. She knew her face had no makeup yet and her hair was half finished. Kazuya, however, reached over and moved her hands away.

”You look cute, Lyn.”

”Stupid…”

Kazuya laughed.

”Hey, you're not allowed to be here,” Pupillam said. It was clear that her aide was angry, ”Or rather Princess, you're not supposed to show yourself to any guy before a ceremony unless he's your fiance,” Pupillam's words were like a knife that cut through the pleasant atmosphere.

It's not like there's anything like that between her and Kazuya. But perhaps since they see each other every day, people misunderstand. Her thoughts broke off when Kazuya grabbed hold of her wrist, ”Let me borrow her, or leave for a bit.”

”What do you want from her?” Pupillam said suspiciously.

”None of your business, or do I have to be open about it?” Kazuya said against her ear, ”What do you say, Lyn?”

”Wah---what?”

Her aide's eyes go wide, and cheeks burned red, ”I—'m against this! I'll tell the General.”

”Go ahead, but we can just do it in the open,” Kazuya lips made contact with her neck, and she shuddered. Suddenly Pupillam bolted out of the room without saying another word.

”Sorry about that, I just want—” Kazuya trailed off, ”Lyn? You're red?”

Wha—what-what did all of that mean just now? She can't wrap her head around all of this. Whenever Kazuya says these things, these compliments or the two of them being close. She ends up becoming a mess. Her thoughts broke off when Kazuya drew her close, ”I don't mean to tease you so much.”

Was he just teasing her? For some reason, that didn't sound right to her.

”Though I'm teasing, I mean the words I tell you. I find you cute, and that makes me want to overstep some boundaries,” Kazuya trailed off, ”Well you don't understand that stuff I'm sure.”

Overstep boundaries, does he mean kissing her?

…..

A few minutes later, Lyn somehow calmed down and pulled herself away from Kazuya, ”Say, did you need me for something?”