Mutual Loathe

Rain's head swelled up and exploded when she heard him. But she didn't retort, after all it was true. She just didn't expect him to know the details of her history.

Ignoring him, she lowered her head to her thighs, to watch her fingers peel each others nails.

"I've heard of your wayward tales." Prince Derek didn't seem to be letting her off anytime soon, he continued, "Egoistic Princess. Rebellious, unfilial... an ingrate who had infringed on her kinsfolk, the same ones who had been so gracious to bestow an unethical infant with the title of a Princess. 

Your excesses have sure ensnared the royals of Astro. Yet you dare act lofty with me?

Don't overestimated your capabilities, I won't show you courtesy like your surrogate family."

Rain whom had long resolved not to respond; "..."

Although every word was hurtful, she merely frowned at him, thinking, 'guess people's intelligence can't be evaluated by their looks.'