A/N: A bit short but the few next chapters will be so adorable ♡

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"Princess..." He breathes.

Shoto saw you first before anyone else in the room, feeling his heart drumming.

You widen your eyes and suddendly, time stopped for a while.

Your stepfamily widen their eyes in surprise before they backed away, bowing in the presence of their majesty.

You gave him a small and teasing smile.

"Why are you so late?" You rose an eyebrow at him, crossing your arms playfully.

Shoto chuckles. "I apologize. I wasn't invited so I welcomed myself in."

You uncrossed your arms as he walks towards you and held your hand.

"Your name, princess?"

"Y/N. Call me Y/N, Your Majesty." You did a little curtsey.

He smiled and caressed your cheek before tucking a strand of your hair behind your ear.

The prince brought your hand near his lip and softly kiss it.

Such gesture made you blush, embarassed.

"Would you allow me to take you away and stay with me at the castle, Y/N?

"Hm.."

"What? I'm merely doing it to save a beautiful damsel in distress."

"When did this confidence suddendly come from?" You laughed, giving him a teasing face.

He smiled widely as his eyes twinkled ever so brightly. He haven't felt so happy.

But Shoto's smile suddenly dropped, replacing it with a frown. His fingers gently caressed your cheek... bruised cheek. You winced in reply.

"What's this?" He hissed, furrowing his eyebrows as his blood boiled.

Your Stepmother flinches and look down.

You turned away before brushing it with a comforting smile.

"It's nothing, your Majesty. I can treat the wound later."

"I asked. I could keep you safe if you're scared, they're all afraid of me."

You looked at him straight in the eye and said nothing. But the familiar look you showed him already answered his question.

And as if fuel was thrown at his stomach that lurched angry flames, Shoto's breath hitched as he wore a scowl in his face.

So when he turned to face your Stepmom, you suddenly booped his nose giving him an adorable closed-eye smile.

As if you were telling him to leave it be since it didn't bother you much.

Much to his dismay, he gives in but still turned to your Stepmother with a glare.

"I'll be taking Y/N with me. This is farewell."

Shoto turned to his men gesturing his head outside before grabbing your hand gently and led you outside by his side.

You followed before whispering a low and soft goodbye to your Stepfamily.

Aizawa and Yamada didn't bother to share another word and left as well along with Iida.

Although deep inside, they felt happy and relieved for it to be over.

They'll return to their beds, safe and sound without scoldings from their almighty King.

That was when you saw a green-haired boy who gave you a quick and genuine smile to which you returned back.

The dual-haired man opened the door for you politely making you enter inside.

Shoto followed and sat beside you closing the door before the coach started to head back to the castle.

You let out a big sigh of relief.

Shoto noticed so he decided to ask, that was before you thanked him.

"Thank you.." You said.

Shoto gave a tender smile. "Always for you."

You felt butterflies flutter inside your stomach again.

That was before you mentally shook your head.

"So am I held hostage in the castle?"

"Perhaps for being too adorable and kind- there may be an unfortunate possibility." He jokes.

You awed. "Oh? Then why haven't you been held captive, my Prince?"

He chuckled, looking away to try and hide his blush.

Thinking it was cute, your heart fluttered.

"So, will I be staying at your castle, Your Highness..?"

"Of course. I want to talk about an important matter later when you arrive. For now, you should rest." He reassures you.

You simply nodded.

Despite being tired, you knew you couldn't sleep.

And that was because you were in the presence of your Majesty- it would be utmostly disrespectful.

The ride held a comfortable silence from the both of you along side with occasional talks.

For the entire time, you really did try your best to stay awake.

But it seems like your brain wouldn't give a fuck about it.

So your mind turned off as your heavy eyelids shut closed.

Subconsciously, you dropped your head onto the Prince's shoulder.

He slightly jumps in his seat, his eyes widened out of the sudden interaction.

Shoto furiously blushed despite sharing physical contact with you a lot.

Curiously, he turned to his side to see you sound asleep.

'Calm down Shoto. She needs sleep.' He purses his lips, letting out deep breaths.

That was until the carriage halted making Shoto open the curtain from the ride's window to reveal the very entrance of his gigantic castle.

He turns to you, contemplating if he should wake you up or not.

While thoroughly debating in is mind, he decided to leave you be and simply carry you.

Not when the horns of his castle bursted aloud making you jolt and suddendly shot to the opposite side from Shoto.

Guilt rushed to him, so he looks at you with worry.

"Y-Y/N, are you alright? I genuinely apologize for the sudden outburst of the horns." He frets.

It took a few moments for you to rearrange your thoughts and compose yourself.

So you turned to him and sweatdropped. "No need for you to apologize your highness. It was my fault for sleeping.."

"If you want to continue, feel free to sleep again. You shouldn't contemplate yourself for the need to rest." He smiles.

You softly smiled and nodded.

You rubbed your eyes and noticed the background outside the carriage.

The castle reminded you of the romantic and magical dance you two shared.

Soon then, the carriage door was opened by Iida while Izuku was by the opposite side.

Shoto went out first before bringing out a hand for you to take. Iida closed the door making his way to Izuku's side.

"Y/N, these two are my best men. Meet Tenya Iida and Izuku Midoriya. They have served me ever since my childhood.- Iida, Midoriya, this is, Y/N."

"It is an honor to meet you Miss Y/N." Iida spoke with his robotic hand gestures.

"I'm glad to finally meet you properly Miss Y/N! I'll serve you along side with my Master." Izuku smiled widely.

You returned back the gesture, already knowing that you would get along well with the two.

"It's nice to meet handsome men like you as well."

You beamed with your ever so sweet voice that made Izuku fumble and blush saying a thank you while Iida bowed out of gratitude.

Shoto silently clicked his tongue, averting his eyes away.

"Midoriya, Iida. Dismiss." Shoto ordered, the two bowed in sync as a goodbye.

"They seem nice!" You chirped.

"I hope I don't have any rivals..." He mumbles, pouting lightly not realizing it was out of his character.

You flushed red. "Rivals..?"

He widens his eyes out of realization. "Oh, uh- Pardon me, please forget what I said.."

Shoto runs his fingers through his hair, flustered.

You rose a brow and smiled a little.

"Ah! Prince Shoto, Lady Y/N!!" Yamada's voice joined in.

The two of you turned to see Yamada and Aizawa.

"Y/N, meet Yamada and Aizawa. Both are my father's second hand." Shoto explained.

You nodded. "It's nice to meet you both. I'm Y/N L/N. I wish to get along with you two well." You formally introduced yourself bowing to them.

"I'm glad to be able to meet you as well, Miss Y/N. If you have questions, feel free to approach us." Aizawa said.

"Thank you Sir Aizawa." You smiled gratefully.

"I'm sure you'd love the castle darling!"

You laughed at the bright demeanor that gleamed from the energetic man.

Shoto frowned hearing Yamada's call name to you.

So he clears his throat, catching your attention along with the two others.

"Well darling, I wouldn't want to waste time. Mind if I give you a tour?"

Yamada dramatically gasped putting his hand in front of his mouth, insulted. "Your Highness! Are you using my callname for her?"

Shoto ignored him still looking at you innocently. You laughed at his childish act. "Oh Shoto.."

"So, is it a yes?" He looked at you with hope.

"Of course it is." You showed an obvious look in your face.

Yamada crossed his arms smiling genuinely at the both of you while Aizawa looked at you two with happiness.

They were glad that their ever so stoic and emotionless prince have found someone who could make him smile.

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