They praised me and they all showed me their genuine happiness for my achievement…
"Congratulations Sofia!"
"Thank you.."
"Well done, Sofia!"
"Yes, that's very kind of you"
"I knew you could do it!"
"Thank you for believing in me"
"That's Sofia the First herself!"
"Thank you"
They showed me nothing but pure praises and flowering words all throughout
"That's our princess!"
"Thank you"
"Good Job on having a perfect score on the test, Sofia"
"Thank you, I studied hard for it
"This counts for a celebration!"
"eh… I might have something to do after this… He-he.."
They celebrated with me, cheered for me, was happy for me and applauded me
But when it comes to you
When it comes to you…
"And what on earth is that supposed to be?"
"I uh… I aced my test earlier, Mr. Ceedric"
"And? What does that have to do with me in any particular?"
"Nothing" I smiled in response "I just want to tell you about it.."
"Then don't tell me next time… keep it to yourself"
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"Hey Sofia.."
"Yes, Ceedric?"
"That's not bad, not lousy at all"
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I shouldn't be feeling like this, you're literally the person who treats me the worst
You're apathetic, uncaring, insincere and disinterested about everything that has to do with me
You're literally the worst!
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but why…
Your words alone..
Your mere excuse for a praise was enough to make my heart flutter to many beats, my toes curl like pretzels, and my legs to shiver in its place
Why do I always feel very excited and motivated when you praise me despite putting it without even an ounce of effort?
Why do I have to care what you think in the first place?
But it is true…
Your opinion and praises mean a lot to me… very very much
I felt the rush on my face upon hearing those mere words. Am I blushing? Maybe I am
But one thing is for certain though
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Your words alone meant more to me than all of my friends' praises combined~
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"Thank you, Mr. Ceedric~"
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"Now what are you still doing here? shoo shoo" Mr. Ceedric said while working on some vials on the worktable with his back turned on Sofia
"Does my presence really bother you that much, Mr. Ceedric" I leaned in closer to pinch his cheeks from behind
"Yes, very much so" he responded without even hesitation
I couldn't help but sigh as I leaned myself on his back while sitting on a small chair
For some reason, an urge came to me to give a little punishment to Mr. Ceedric in a form of a tickle
In which, I did, which caused a certain reaction from my favorite Sorcerer!
"Why did you do that!?"
"Punishment." I winked playfully
"Sheesh" Cedric scoffed as he turned his back on me and resumed his work
My smile never left my lips
"You're soo mean and rude, you know that?" I whispered with her eyes closed with the smile on my lips, leaning my face on his back upon doing so "But honest… like you're not hiding anything"
"But you still show how you care in your own Cedric way…"
Still with my eyes closed, I sighed again as I felt my heart skip another beat from the warmth and the distinct scent of my favorite sorcerer close to me
"And that's what I like about you the most, Ceedric~"