Unexpected

"Man, I'm tired," she said as she went to her room, changed into a long, long-sleeved purple nightgown, opened down her hair, and went to the kitchen for a glass of water.

"Just came home?" Ximon questioned as he entered the kitchen, and as she turned to face him, his eyes then widened as he stared at her.

"Yeah," she said as he took her glass of water and drank it.

"That was mine," she mumbled.

"Should you be wandering around in your nightgown?" he asked.

"It's decent so no problem, mind your own business," she said softly as he grabbed her arm and she looked at him.

"Wh-" she mumbled as he shoved her against the wall, placed his hand under her chin, and her eyes widened as she stared into his eyes as he leaned in and kissed the girl.

"Wh- what the hell is going on?" she asked as their lips locked, and she shoved him away then punched him in the face, then he scoffed and looked at her sternly, causing her body to tremble.

"Keep your distance from me," she said.

'Why?' he inquired.

"What's the matter with you?" she asked as she ran away, and he sighed.

"I'd like to know the same," he thought as he looked at his palms and remembered how he shoved her against the wall.

"What in the world was that?" Lyra asked as she dashed into her room, locked the door behind her, and sat on her bed.

"Why would he do such a thing? After I moved here and he started taking care of me, the first time he left for a business meeting with his family, when he returned, he kissed me on the lips in front of everyone and they laughed because he said it was just a way of saying hello to someone you care about, I was younger but now" she thought as she lowered her head and clenched her fists feeling frustrated.

"I- I just want to sleep right now, I know my attachment to him is strong, maybe I should be the one to change that," she said as she fell asleep on the bed from exhaustion.

When the princess awoke the next morning, she stretched off, but there was no smile on her face; she got up quietly, went to freshen up, then changed into her uniform, grabbed her belongings, and left the room.

"Good morning, Lyra," Mira said then she looked at them as she descended the stairwell.

"Good morning, guys," she said.

"Are you leaving already?" Sylas asked but her gaze was drawn to Ximon, who entered the castle and looked at her.

"Yeah, I'll have something at the cafe, but today is the competition, which will last until late at night, I'm not sure what time because it starts after midday," she replied.

"It's fine, just have fun; I'll be there when it's time for you to model," Arion said as he approached her and patted her on the head, and she smiled.

"Best wishes," he said.

"Thank you, Arion," she replied.

"Where did you go so early, Ximon?" Sylas asked.

"I went for a walk bro, and I'll accompany Arion to her competition as well," he replied, and Lyra's eyes widened.

"You don't have to change your plans because of me, Arion, I'll see you later," she said as she walked past Ximon, who sighed as she got into the car and left.

"Did you guys fight?" Arion questioned.

"No way, as if I would fight with her," he responded as they smiled.

"Of course, you won't your relationship with that girl is a special one, I have things to do I will see you guys later," Sylas said as he left and Ximon let out a breath of sigh as he went to get his breakfast.

"Your highness," the driver said, smiling.

"Good morning, can we stop by the cafe this morning? I'm in the mood for some strong coffee," She stated.

"Good morning, kiddo, sure," he responded as she braced her head against the window and he peered through the mirror at her.

"Are you all right?" he asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine, thanks," she said as he pulled over to the side of the cafe and she got out of the car and went into the cafe.

"Good morning," someone said as she was making her order and she looked only to see the class president.

"Good morning, Mr. President, " She responded.

"Asan, please," he said, and she smiled.

"What are you getting, Asan?" she asked.

"Latte, I need more coffee for today because I have a lot of work to do," he responded with a sigh as she paid for her order and then collected a box that had pastries.

"I understand, the fundraiser is going to be big, and the other public schools will be there as well," she said.

"Don't forget, are you ready to model?" Is it okay if you model in three different dresses that are similar to the one you chose?" He asked, pleadingly looking at her, and she sighed.

"Fine, I'll do it for the sake of the academy and my class," she replied, and he smiled.

"Thank you, your highness, you are a huge help, come on, let's get to the academy, you don't want to be late," he said as they exited the cafe, and the driver smiled at them.

"Does your friend need a ride, your highness?" the driver questioned, and Lyra turned to face Asan.

"No thanks, I came with my bike, see you later Lyra," he said as she got into the car and left.

"He seems nice," the driver commented.

"He is,' she replied, recalling Ximon kissing her and held onto her head as she sighed.

"I'll kill him," she muttered as they arrived at the academy, and she got out with her belongings before he left and she went straight to her classroom.

"Good morning babe," Celia said as she walked in with her brother and Lyra smiled.