It was already that day, actually, only a couple of hours later that she did talk to him again. The bell was about to ring to notify the suffering student population of the beginning of their lunch break when Lizzy was walking past the main entrance when she saw the man she most detested. She knew that in a matter of seconds, everyone would burst out to greet the newcomer, as they have been previously warned about the time he was expected to arrive, and the location. Feeling sympathetic towards the Prince, she ran to him, and just after the bell was gone and a 6th grader shouted "The PRINCE IS HERE!!!", she decided to take action.

"Come with me!" she whispered, startling him "Trust me, it's for your own benefit. Follow as fast as you can!" and so grabbing his hand they ran towards the auditorium, followed by a group of students which was increasing every second. It felt like a hunt to Lizzy, as if they were running for their lives. Fortunately, Lizzy knew the secret entrances of the auditorium, and soon found themselves quite alone in the pitch-black hall. The rest, their hunters were baffled as to where they were. It was quite close; they were almost trapped before they could hide, giving William a full understanding as to what he was saved from.

"I… er… You and… well…" he didn't know what to say, conscious of his earlier unjust behavior.

"Your welcome. Dislike you as I do, I do not want my fellow students' persecution for my worst enemies. Trust me, it's better if you met them in smaller quantities at a time" Lizzy answered. The truth was, she has cooled down a bit since the morning, and was quite ashamed of her actions as well.

"Look, I didn't want to offend you, it was just… Circumstances were such that I could not maintain my calm as I should have and a building up of previous frustrations somehow erupted at the last drop, the cream of the cake… I know it was unjust to take my anger out on you. Please receive my deepest and most honest apologies."

"Say we are even?" the Prince smiled.

"Even" he agreed. A short and rather uncomfortable pause followed, as neither knew what to say.

"So... how long are we to hide in here?" William asked, looking around towards the stage and the ceiling.

"Just a couple of minutes. It wouldn't look good if you were to be late on your first day" Lizzy joked cheekily. "Am I right in assuming you have an appointment with the director?"

"Quite right. He is to give me instructions on my visits, give me a tour around your school if I am not very much mistaken."

"You?! Mistaken?! Impossible!" William stared at her for a moment (though he could not see anything) and then erupted in laughter. Heart-felt, healthy, completely non-regal laughter. Elizabeth meanwhile looked out to see if it was safe to leave, and signaled for him to come. She showed him to the director's office, and let him in.

"Mr. Lucas, the Prince is here to see you. Please excuse his tardiness, it was my fault entirely."

"Ah, Elizabeth! Yes, come in, come in! How nice of you to bring his royal highness to my office safely."

"oh please, call me William!"

"All right then. How was your flight William? I hope you are not too jet-lagged?"

"Not at all, everything has been wonderful until now, thank you." What a liar! Elizabeth thought fondly.

"Khm, Mr. Lucas, I would be going then…"

"Of course, of course! Well, thank you again Lizzy, and good luck with your exams! IGCSEs are not to be taken lightly!"

"Thank you Mr. Lucas. Bye sir!" and she went for the door. "Have a nice day" she said, looking at William. She still had rather a big problem with how to call him?

"I do believe I have been left at a disadvantage; your knowledge of my name is something I do not reciprocate." Claimed the Prince, with a nervous smile. How sweet he looked with that smile!!

"It's Elizabeth… Elizabeth Bennet." And with a last glance at his beautiful eyes, she left the office, leaving an enamored Prince whispering "Elizabeth…"

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