-Elizabeth's POV-

"Please stand still!" The designer scolded.

Here we were, I was getting dressed for the big ball today because of Arthur. Meliodas and the Sins were probably already done and dressed while I was here, being scolded by the designer of the dress. We had three maids here, trying to put the dress on me.

I finally slipped in it myself and sighed, I didn't like the dress at all because of how tight and flashy it is. I mean, come on! What's with everyone putting me in something that shows so much skin!

My thoughts wondered to my sisters and others, how was Veronica been? Is Margrette back home safely with Gilthunder? How is Zeldris handling the ten commandments?

My thoughts were shut off by a knock from the door. I went and opened it to see Arthur. He was wearing a tie that was the colour of my dress. Baby blue. He was also wearing a suit that looked like it was designed from the top designer in Camelot.

"You ready?" He asked, staring at me.

I shook my thoughts away and stopped daydreaming. Why am I so nervous about today? I've never pretended to fake being someone's suitor.

"U-Uh, Yeah." I hesitantly stuttered. He smiled and nodded, putting his arm out for me to take.

I put my arms around it and walked with him, I had heels on so I was glad he wasn't walking fast or running. My eyes wandered around the whole castle, looking at the maids and guards. There were guests walking in and even suitors for some of them.

Not everyone attending was a suitor, only females who signed there name up on the list and got chosen. Most of the people attending already had their suitors or even true loves with them.

I felt slightly bad for Arthur, he didn't have a real suitor and I knew that he could work alone by himself, he is the king of Camelot and has survived Merlin's lessons.

I know what you guys are thinking. Why am I being chosen to be his suitor, well? It doesn't mean I'm going to be the queen, It just means I'm chosen to be possible 'partner' for Arthur until I leave since I'm on short notice with Meliodas.

We entered the main ballroom, there were people spread out, talking to each other with a glass of champagne or some type of Liquor. I saw Meliodas staring at me. His mark was flashing on and off, he looked extremely mad. I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks.

Why am I blushing to this!?

I looked back at Arthur, he told me to blend in the crowd, I nodded and let go of his arm. He waved and went to introduce others into the room. I walked over to Meliodas who was one step ahead of me. He grabbed my arm and pulled me to the side of the ballroom, unnoticed.

"What the hell are you wearing!?" He whispered loudly.

"W-What the designer told me to wear,"

"God Damit!" He exclaimed. Everyone stopped talking and looked for where the voice was from.

The crowd shook it off and went back to chatting to others, I sighed and glared at Meliodas for a second before dropping it.

"You don't know how much I'm holding back, Where are the sedatives I gave you?" He asked, panting and his cheeks were heating up and flushed.

I pulled a sedative out of my purse and handed it to him, he stabbed it in his leg secretly and injected it. He handed the empty syringe back to me. I put it back in my purse and zipped it, I looked back at Meliodas who kept panting and still was flashing his mark.

"W-Why didn't it work?" I asked. He pushed me softly away, I raised an eyebrow, having a little pang in my heart.

"D-Don't come near me right now," He panted.

My eyes widened, my heart had felt like millions of arrows shot through it, I had a lump in my throat and I swallowed hard.

"I-If that's what you want," My hair was covering my eyes.

"W-wait, s-shit, that's not-"

"Don't worry about it," I fake smiled and walked off to Diane, she squealed and hugged me tightly by the side, I patted her arm to tell her I can't breathe.

"Hehe, I missed you too," I rolled my eyes.

"So, I heard news about you and king," I hummed to her, she had a light blush on her face and she started to fiddle with her dress,

"Oh shush, What about you and the Cap'n aye?" She teased.

A frown grew on my face, I wanted to reply with a good comment but all that came out was,

"I don't know anymore, But let's not worry about it!" I smiled.

She looked suspiciously at me, I knew that she could tell I was lying. Diane can read anyone like an open book easily. That's why she's one of the best people I know because she'll listen to anything that someone has to say, she'll be there in a heartbeat.

"May I have everyone's attention, please?" Arthur's voice rang throughout the whole room, he looked at me and smiled with a light blush of nervousness and I mouthed something to him.

'Breathe,'

'Not as easy as you think,' He mouthed back.

I rolled my eyes playfully, sticking my tongue out at him and I saw Diane smirking at the corner of my eye. I Ignored her gaze and dazed out.

"Dinner is being served so please escort yourselves to your labelled name on your table, along with the kingdom you are from. Please take a moment to enjoy your meal and talk amongst yourselves." Arthur politely announced.

Diane grabbed my hand and dragged me to the table, I saw the Sins were already seated. Meliodas looked down and avoided my gaze as I avoided his as well.

I saw my name on the table and Meliodas was sitting next to me, I sighed and sat down on my seat, reading my description on the table.

'Mate Of The Upcoming Demon King.'

I could tell that Arthur did not plan that, so that's what Meliodas was up to this morning. A butler came past and handed out the food, when he came to me, he bent down to me and whispered something.

"King Arthur would like to dance for the start of the song with you, after dinner of course."

I nodded and thanked him for informing me. "Tell him that it would be my pleasure," I smiled.

The butler showed no expression but a smirk and nodded. I sighed, leaning back in my chair and looking at the corner of my eye to see Meliodas heating up and sweating again.

"King," Meliodas's voice boomed, talking a bit too fast. "Yes?" King said, unsurely.

"S-Switch places with Elizabeth, as soon as possible," Meliodas commanded.

King raised an eyebrow and looked at me, I looked down with a frown and switched places with King, ignoring Meliodas's gaze. Suddenly, a notification boomed on my phone, the one that was given to me from Meliodas before we left.

Arthur:
Help, I'm being attacked by old ladies.

I giggled down at my phone, hearing a low growl but I ignored it.

Elizabeth:
No can do, Your Highness.

Arthur:
Forgot to mention... Beautiful dress by the way. :)

Elizabeth:
Now you just mention that?

Arthur:
Look up at my table, smartie-pants.

I look around the room to see Arthur who was smirking and chuckling while looking at me. I pouted and stuck my tongue out at him. He rolled his eyes playfully and smiled.

I sent a smile back until I heard an 'ahem'

"So," A voice said.

Oh god, Diane, please don't-

"You and Arthur?" She elbowed me playfully.

I shook my head furiously and saw Meliodas, talking to a female butler who was bent over to talk to him. I frowned and saw that he was looking at me from the corner of his eye.

Arthur:
I accidentally spilled wine on a girl.

I looked down at my phone and sighed, covering my mouth while giggling.

Elizabeth:
How did that happen?

Arthur:
Some maid came and stepped on my phone, breaking it. And I tripped, I'm using my backup phone.

I frowned and looked at Meliodas who had an evil glint in his eyes.

"You didn't-"

"You spend too long on that," Meliodas said.

My jaw dropped. That was it.

I stood up and banged my hand on the table, looking up with him with an outbursted glare.

"Are you serious! Your the one who's been telling me to move away or to go away, now your telling me to stop going on the phone? I don't get it! What's so bad that you start needing sedatives?!" I outbursted.

I looked around to see people staring at me, I gulped and got back to reality.

"S-Sorry, please continue with your dinner." I sent them a smile, they nodded and awkwardly went back to talking.

"Forget it," I told him, storming off to the bathroom.

I sighed and washed my face, I had waterproof makeup which was a little extra. I dried my face and saw Arthur, leaning outside on the castle wall.

"Wanna cool off some steam?" He asked, joking.

I sighed and nodded, surprising him.

"Let's go then?"

I nodded and he grabbed my hand, taking me out of the castle.

Okay, that one was kind of a stretch, xD Sorry If It was bad but I hope you enjoyed it!

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-Itsuki Out!