My (Killua's) P.O.V
"Ugh!" I groan as I step out of Candy's room. "With that sort of King leading everyone, it's a wonder that this country still exists."
After calming myself down for a bit, I realize the mistakes I've made.
"What was I thinking! I just threatened the King of this country. I might be really strong, but certainly not strong enough to defeat the entire military of this nation. Now all I can do is pray that he doesn't report me… Oh man! I'm such an idiot!"
I slam my fist into the corridor wall in frustration, making a slight dent. "But why did Candy react so dramatically after I misspoke about the five months? She obviously wasn't telling the truth when she said she doesn't know about it. She wouldn't look into his eyes."
I begin to walk away from the room, "But what? What's she hiding from me?'
Then, I heard a shout coming from inside the room, in Candy's voice. It makes my heart soften in an instant.
"No! Killua is not an assassin! He has no evil intentions! He's my friend!"
...It's been so long since the last time I heard that line.
Timeskip (Five hours later, Killua's P.O.V)
"Hey Killua!" Someone calls me from behind. It's Candy.
"Oh hey!" I turn around and wave toward the blue-haired girl. "What's up?"
"I was thinking about going shopping. Say...can you come with me?" She tugs onto my left sleeve, not letting go.
"W-wait! Candy! W-what are you?" The fluster paints my face bright red, and I stumble upon saying the words.
"Please...Killua. Please." She continues to wine and beg.
"O-okay. Fine. I'll come with you."
"Yah! Killua is the best!" She runs off into the distance, "I'll get dressed quickly, just wait for me by the main door!"
"Ah. Okay!" I sigh at her childish behavior, "Honestly, why isn't she ashamed of herself?"
I mutter quietly.
"Huh? Killua, what was that?"
"Oh..um...n-nothing! Hehe…You're pretty good at hearing." I scratch my head nervously, praying to God that she doesn't throw another tantrum.
"I'm going to let that one slide."
"Just go change already!"
"Alright, alright! Don't rush me!" She runs into her room and shuts the door.
"Man! She has a sharp ear!" I turn around and make my way over to the main door of the palace.
Timeskip (10 Minutes later, Killua's P.O.V)
"Candy! You're finally here! What took you so long?" After waiting for her for ten minutes, she finally shows up at the main entrance.
"How long did you think putting on makeup will take me?"
"Umm...Why are you wearing makeup?"
"Oh….um….no-nothing…"
"Ah! I get it!" My eyes light up, and I begin to tease her.
"No-no! It's not what you think!" She covers her face with her hand to hide her blush, but..it's pretty obvious.
I walk up to her and pats her back, "Alright, let's go!"
One of the butlers next to us suddenly speaks up, "Princess, do you want security to accompany you?"
"No. Definitely not. Just me and Killua."
"As you wish." He opens the door for us, and we step outside.
"The weather is always so nice here." I say while looking up at the vast, blue afternoon sky.
"Yup!" She answers without even looking. I can feel her staring at my face the entire time.
"We're not going shopping, right?" I ask.
"No, we're not...I just wanted to walk and talk alone with you. You'know, outside the house. I'll show you around." She says with a real even and soothing tone,
"Sure. So...where are we going?"
"Into that forest. There's something in the middle of it that I want to show you."
"Okay."
The forest that we are in right now is densely covered with leaves and trees. The sunlight can barely make its way down here through the thick leaves.
"Say...Killua. You said you don't have any parents nor a home… is that true?" She asks nervously.
"Should I say the truth? But that would destroy the whole purpose of coming to this world. No...I'm lying to myself, that's not the real reason why I wanted to escape the old world. This isn't right! Right! I know!"
"No, I was lying back then." As soon as I say these words, a feel a huge relief inside my heart.
"Candy, I'm from a different world. I left my old one because it was so brutal."
"Oh...what made you finally tell me?"
"Good question. What made me tell her?" I ask myself.
The answer is simple: One of the reason for me leaving the old world is I don't have any friends there anymore. Without friendship, the world can be a really cruel place.
"Yes, that's right…" I increase my volume, "If I don't trust you, how can I ever become friends with you?"