The ride back home may have been the slightest bit awkward. Yuu though was his calm self as always, it was evident something was still perplexing him as he wore a dreamy look on his face. Patricia though was everyone's perfect royale but she was a human too, after all, and was much fidgety in the otherwise inconspicuous black Austin 12 which easily made it's way unnoticed down the road. A small part of her still young heart longed to feel the breeze on her skin but she was painfully aware of her title and also didn't want to inconvenience the old driver who already looked weak enough to his limits.

The sapphire dress currently rested in the small packet with the Boutique's logo proudly displayed on it. The packet was under the very much brutal grip of the slender manicured fingers which could have made anyone wonder about the safety of the item in question. Which coincidently was also the cause of the thick atmosphere prevailing in the car.

Yuu had now so much to say which was unnatural for his otherwise monosyllabic speech pattern. He couldn't help but agree he could write a 47 page essay with everything solely focused on the brilliance of the light that had emitted from Missy and had succeeded in completely blinding him for life.

He sighed.
'He might be completely ruined for other women now.'

He glanced at her, and slightly winced at the condition the packet was in. And ruining that dress would such a shame.
Such, such, such, such, such, such a shame!

"Forgive me for speaking unnesseccarily Oujo-sama."

Patricia looked to him and he was taken aback for her eyes sparkled unnaturally, a bright hue the color of a rose coloured her cheeks and her lips were turned up in embarrasment yet.

They have always said highly of the beauty of a blushing girl but this was ridiculous! There was only so much his poor heart could take before burting!

"I...uh."
Rats! Stammering like that. Get a grip!

"..Oujo-sama..." He started while only keeping his gaze on the wretched packet.
Her fingers further dug into it in anticipation of his next words.

"You're killing the dress."

Patricia's eyes flickered to the item and immediately let go of it so it sat on her lap, finally saved from those viscious grappling fingers.

If possible, she only coloured some more before turning away to look outside the window, the bright colours of the outside world dulled by the tinted windows.

Yuu smiled at her, a beautiful affectionate genuine smile before turning to his thoughts. Suddenly, his expression sullened when he was reminded of the reason for the dress shopping.

Even though Patricia had failed to tell him, the Castle staff was bound to gossip about it. Her engagement had been made official. And tomorrow night she was to meet up with her Fiancee for dinner.
He wasn't dim.
But he was helpless.
She was so close to him right now but yet so far away.

He could see her, talk to her but he could never say words he wanted to. He couldn't touch her hand without being reminded of the restrictions imposed on him.
First he thought he just wanted to protect her. But he didn't realize he was this selfish. He wanted her all to himself but was this all?
Her fate was already decided and so was his.
She would marry another man and bear him family, he'll only serve her like an attendant.

It would be painful for him. It always would be. Tis Cruel fate was what he was damned with.

He shouldn't dwell on things already decided.

His eyes lidded as they processed the wetness that had appeared with his train of thought.

He simply let those sink back in his flesh.

He just felt so lonely now.

He craved from the warmth she radiated. To be enveloped by it even once would set his heart at ease. To just know she was okay, that one piece of information was could save his own life.

The way her green eyes were lighter that any other. The way sunshine made her pale flesh actually gleam. Her smiles were enough to brighten his days.

He hadn't known it for long but he had started to live his life for her.

He looked to her and noticed she had already fallen asleep next to him. She seemed uncomfortable in her current positon so he gently laid her down on the seat and let her head rest on his lap.

He smiled ruefully. This was only as far as he could go to make her life easier.

If his aim to live this otherwise meaningless existence was over, what was actually left for him?

Gomenasasi for the long wait. But here it is. I think i went overdrive with the sad feeling but it's all because I was reminded of a guy i loved. He was so pale and such beauty. My heart breaks. Anyway, I have decided to slowly work it up to their feelings and try to let every one of you feel the hopelessness the feel when they think of their happiness together. :( Anime Romeo Juliet? Slightly. But no suicide. I want to say so much but there's only so much I'm obliged to say without spoiling everything. I'll update tomorrow as well.

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