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.

4. That awkward magic

They went through the rest of the bows and decided on one "I like the red one best he smiled, the prince put the bow in Grimm's hands "Thank you" Grimm smiled "It's my treat" the prince said before sitting tidily on his bed "...Your highness" Grimm started "Would you care to direct me to a washroom?" the prince pulled himself up "Why of course Grimm, just follow me"

The prince lead Grimm to his bathroom "Use whatever you require " he smiled "Ah thank you..." he said as the prince made his way out "I'll give you your privacy now" he said as he departed. Grimm closed the door "Well everyone needs to take a shower at some point" he mumbled getting ready, he laid down a towel for when he gets out and undressed leaving his clothes on a small rack. Grimm turned on the shower and started washing.

Meanwhile, the prince was approached by the king "Vessel, I need you to do me a favour" he looked up at the prince "What is it father?" he asked politely "Well I need you to go and tell Grimm that you and he will have to depart to the City of Tears to pick something up from Lurien for me" the prince bowed "I will at once father".

The prince made his way to the bathroom faintly hearing Grimm singing to himself while washing "Hm, his voice is so smooth and soothing" he mumbled, he entered the bathroom forgetting to knock and he saw Grimm washing in the shower "Oh my" he blushed trying to look away "Hm? S-sire?!" Grimm blushed covering himself up with a towel. The prince stood completely dumbfounded staring at Grimm before saying "W-well we n-need to depart to the City of Tears as soon as you're ready" he rushed out of the door closing it blushing.

Grimm finished in the shower and wrapped a towel around his waist before turning off the shower, he knocked on the door hesitantly asking "M-may I have some clothes please?" the prince silently grabbed a white shirt and a pair of jeans (both in practical mint condition) which were a bit big on Grimm, he passed it to him "T-thank you" he slipped into them and grabbed his clothes from the rack, he walked out "W-where shall I put my washing sire?" the prince stayed quite "Is it the basket?" Grimm asked, he nodded before Grimm laid the clothes in the basket.

The prince soon piped up "Would you like to have a look around the palace before we depart?"