Rao was getting ready for school. The same school he went to with every other royal and non royal.

Making his way down, his uncle Seth was standing with his daughter, Serenity.

"Ready? First day of school", Seth said.

"Dad, you're too excited about this", Serenity said, shaking her head.

Rao chuckled and nodded. They walked out, followed by his mom.

"Have a good first day. Love you", Lynn said, kissing his cheek.

"Love you too", he replied.

Paisley came around the castle.

"Have a good day, Pais", Peyton called to her daughter as she joined Lynn.

"They are growing up too fast", Lynn said.

Peyton nodded.


Their families had gotten a huge van to carry the kids. Dropping them each off at their schools. The younger ones first.

Once Rao and Paisley were alone in the back seat. He reached for her hand and squeezed it.

"If anything goes wrong today, let me know.", he whispered.

She nodded. Once at school, they each found their lockers. Rao and Paisley made sure to always get them beside each other.

"Hey you two", Serenity said, standing near them.

"Did you get your classes yet?", Paisley asked her.

"Yes.", Serenity replied.

As the girls looked over their classes and noticing which ones they had together, the twins walked over.

"Hey Hazel and Faith", Rao said, before closing his new locker.

"Did you guys hear about the new girls?", Anthony asked as he joined them.

"What new girls?", Faith asked.

"Haven't seen them, but I heard they were in the office getting their classes. Heard they were cute", Anthony said.

Serenity elbowed him and he chuckled.

"I said I heard, Ren", he said.

She rolled her eyes before looking at the others.

"I love when you get jealous", he whispered.

A small smile on her face.

"Is that them?", Hazel asked, making them all turn to the two girls coming down the hall.

Breanne made eye contact with Rao, and Paisley noticed he blushed before he looked away from her.

"Who exactly are they? I mean, their parents?", Rao asked.

"Don't know. Maybe we have a class with one of them and we can find out", Faith said.


Roman had just finished his jog. It had been a few months since he did it alone. He usually had his boys with him, but since they were now back in school, he had Creed.

He noticed his wolf scratch at the door to his and Lynn's home. He walked over and scratched Creed's head.

"What is it boy?", he asked.

Roman pushed the door, but it didn't budge. He turned the knob and it opened. It shouldn't have done that, he and Lynn always lock it.

"Hello? Roselynn?", he called.

When no one replied, he searched around the house. Nothing seemed out of place, till he got to his room and found a condom on the floor.

He lifted it and realized it was one that he gave to his son. He sat on his bed and sighed.

"Rao, what have you been doing", he mumbled to himself.

He had a serious talk ahead with his son.


Rao took a seat by the window for his last class. He always liked the view from here. Paisley always took up the seat beside him.

"Is this seat taken?", he turned to see one of the new girls.

Before he could reply with yes, she sat.

"My name is Breanne", she introduced.

Before he could introduce himself, Paisley walked in with Hazel. Her smile slipped. Someone else was in her seat.

"Actually, that's…", Breanne cut him off.

"I'm glad you're really nice. Most people here have been rude so far.", she said.

"Oh", he said.

His eyes found Paisley again. She looked disappointed that he didn't tell Breanne to move.

Hazel took her hand.

"Come on, we can sit together", she said.

Paisley nodded. Rao followed her till she and Hazel found a table to share.

"So, you never told me your name", Breanne said, bringing his attention back to her.

"Sorry, its Rao", he replied.

"Like, the future King of Ruby? Rao Reigns?", she asked.

He chuckled and blushed, nodding.

"Wow, I heard you were handsome, but the stories don't do you justice.", she said, looking away shyly.

He smirked.

"So, what region are you from?", he asked.

"If I told you, you won't want to be my friend anymore, or anything else", she replied.

"My parents raised me not to judge someone because of where they come from.", he replied.

"Black Diamond", she whispered.

He nodded. He had heard that the people from there were bad, but his parents always told him to give them a chance. Some people just drew the wrong card in life.

"Doesn't mean you are a bad person. Let me get to know you. I bet we could be great friends by the end of the school year.", he said.

She smiled and nodded.

"I like that plan", she said.

"Tomorrow, come hang out with me and my cousins at lunch. You can bring your friend", he said.

"Sounds great, but are you sure your cousins don't mind?", she asked.

"No. They like meeting new people", he replied.

"Okay, tomorrow", she said.

Her attention went to the front where the teacher was now talking. He looked back at Paisley.

He smiled at her. He knew she was upset, and he had to find a way to fix it.


After school they all met up by the van. He took his seat beside Paisley.

"Pais, baby, she just sat down and before I could tell her that was your seat, class started.", he explained.

"Its fine", she replied.

"No its not. You're upset.", he said.

"But not with you. I'm just…", she stopped.

"She's jealous", Anthony spoke up.

Serenity elbowed him and he grunted. Paisley blushed. Rao smiled and kissed her cheek.

"No need to be jealous. Remember that I love you", he whispered.

She smiled and he locked his hand with hers. When they got home, as Rao walked in he noticed his dad stand and walk over.

"Rao, I need a word. Outside", he said.

Rao had seen his dad mad, but never at one of them. He set his bag down before following.

Once outside, his dad tossed something at his feet. He bent down to pick it up. He grew nervous when he realized what it was.

"Your mother and I always lock the door to that house. Yet, somehow when I checked it after my jog, it was unlocked", Roman said, crossing his arms over his chest.

Rao sighed.

"And don't you dare lie to me", Roman said.

"I stole mom's keys and unlocked it. Then I met Paisley, but nothing like that happened. We just kissed", Rao explained.

"Do you know what would have happened if Dean found out? That's his only daughter, I don't know how many times I have to keep repeating myself, Rao", his dad said.

"I know, I'm sorry", Rao said.

"That house, Rao, its off limits. That house is special to me and your mother.", Roman explained.

"Ew dad", Rao said.

Roman sighed.

"Not like that.", Roman added.

"Dad, I'm sorry. I really am", he said.

Roman nodded.

"Go inside and do your homework, then get ready for training. You are also grounded, two weeks", Roman said, before passing his son and walking back inside the castle.

Lynn was waiting for him.

"What was that about?", Lynn asked.

Roman sighed. He explained to his wife what happened. She had to sit.

"He swears nothing happened and on that I believe him. He was honest about the house after all", he said.

"If Dean finds out…", he cut her off.

"He won't.", Roman said.

Lynn nodded. Romeo came down.

"Oh, did you two find out about the two new girls from Black Diamond?", he asked.

"What two new girls?", Roman asked, standing.

"I heard everyone in the van talking about it.", Romeo said.

Roman and Lynn looked at each other.

"Go get ready for training if you are done with your homework", Roman said.

Romeo nodded and went back upstairs.

"You don't think…", Roman stopped her.

"Sasha had a son, so it can't be her. Besides, we haven't heard from her in years. No need to worry", Roman said.

"Black Diamond is pretty far from the school.", Lynn said.

Roman nodded.

"Our schools are way better than Black Diamond's", she continued.

He smirked, knowing where his wife was going with this.

"If we want to give these kids a good future, why don't we sponsor them? Like dorm rooms", Lynn said.

"Its only two girls", Roman said.

"Then why don't we rent them an apartment. Help them, give these girls a good education and get them out of Black Diamond for good", Lynn said.

"That sounds like a wonderful idea.", Roman said, lifting his wife's hands to his lips and kissing them.