Thorns of a rose

by Shambling human

Many years ago, in the far off land of Hallownest, two souls lived two very different lives; one was a travelling performer that had settled in the town of Dirtmouth and the other lives in a grand palace, the White Palace and was the heir to the throne. Much separated the two but as you'll see, love enjoys to intervein.

3. A step in the wrong direction

Grimm still stood, thoughts flowing through his head like a waterfall, he found himself staring at the flowers the vessel had once stood by before a voice called to him. "Sir" Grimm turned around and a Kingsmould stood before him "I've come to ask you about breakfast, so will you be attending?" Grimm nodded "There's a seat reserved for you so I'll show you where the dining area is". Grimm yet again just simple nodded.

The Kingsmould brought Grimm to the dining hall "Ah Grimm, join us" the king said from the table "Sure" Grimm said as the blush faded "Your seat is by the prince sir" The Kingsmould pointed next to the prince, Grimm awkwardly sat next to the prince "Tuck in everyone" the kings said before starting to eat.

Grimm quietly ate his breakfast enjoying it or at least trying to, the prince crossed his leg over onto Grimm's lap being unintentionally flirty, Grimm's face exploded with blush as he looked down to hide it "Are you alright Grimm?" the prince asked him not quite seeing the implications of one simple action...yet, "Y-yes, your h-highness" Grimm said trying not to acknowledge it and continuing to eat his breakfast.

"Grimm has something happened, you seem off your game today?" the king stopped eating and staring at Grimm as did everyone at the table "A-ah yes I'm fine, nothing's happened" Grimm crumbled under the pressure and the prince staring innocently at him was the last nail in the coffin. "M-may I excuse myself" the king nodded and Grimm quickly got up and left "I should go check on him, he's not like that normally" the prince followed Grimm.

Grimm stood in the bedroom splashing some water on his face in the reflection, the prince tapped his shoulder "A-ah!" Grimm jumped back "Grimm, come on what's the matter?" the prince asked blocking the performer from escaping "N-nothing sire, I'm just a bit..." he thought for a moment "As I said nothing".

"Mhm" the prince said unconvinced "Well as you know I'm working on fixing your cloak, also I have a gift for you" the prince pulled out some bowties from the drawer, a red, black, purple and a white one "Wow thank you, your graciousness" he smiled "Well let's see how they look on you" the prince held the bow to his neck being a bit close to Grimm "Ah yes this one suites you" he smiled, Grimm blushed...a lot.