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"3 days. Give me 3 days to claim your heart."

You showed a surprised look.

As Shoto has never been much of a romantic person, he easily became embarassed.

So he looks away- anywhere but your alluring eyes.

"I-I realized I was rather rushed. I just couldn't help but want the idea of having a relationship with you quickly."

Flustered, you simply blinked your eyes, trying to process the moment.

"But I admit, I was wrong. I should have did a different and slower approach. Forgive me if I disgraced you- especially if you became uncomfortable that time because of me.."

"Oh! Don't worry, I 'passed' my curfew so I needed to leave that time. I truly apologize for my rudeness..!"

"That isn't important. What I would like to know is... Who was that man?"

You looked at him with a brow arose.

"A man?"

Shoto clenched his jaw. "Yes. The blonde and tall one. He... He escorted you out of the palace."

The familiar feeling of frustration that once swelled in him that evening began to sprout in him again.

You deadpanned, sweating in nervousness.

What were you supposed to say?

Ah! My dog magically became a man out of no where when a sudden fairy pops up!

Of course not.

So you awkwardly scratched your neck.

"He's um.. a friend. But I doubt that you'd see him again as he's much of a traveler." You lied.

Shoto felt a bit relieved but still didn't felt all better.

"I see. A friend who ignorantly showed intimacy at my Royal Ball. More or so less in front of royalty." He spat, jealous.

You sweatdropped.

"I shall have him beheaded once I see him again." He said in seriousness and anger.

But you weren't nervous at all.

Maybe it was because you knew he still wouldn't be able to find him no matter how hard he'd try as Bakugou is a dog.

"Oh my, such a harsh punishment. Do excuse him. He's rather barbaric in nature. I apologize in behalf of him." You lightly bowed in apology.

'She didn't even make a mistake yet she still stood up for this man-'

"And if anything, I'm at fault here Your Grace. I forcibly invited him to the ball. I shall humbly recieve the punishment of-"

"Wait no!" Shoto immediately stopped your sentence midway.

You widen your eyes in surprise.

Embarassed, Shoto averted his eyes away. "Excuse me. I accidentally raised my tone."

You almost giggled. "That's alright, My Prince."

'My Prince..' The man thinks of it again.

Then he clears his throat and looked at you.

"Y/N, there's no need for you to accept the punishment. I'll pardon his etiquette for now.."

You gasped. "You mustn't! I really do feel guilty. Especially when I ran away from Your Majesty."

That was when Shoto showed off a sly face. "Well, if you really do want to recieve punishment, then I might as well take advantage of that."

Dumbstruck, you stammered. "Hah?"

"Spend the day with me today. Although the first day of my mission shall begin tomorrow. Ah, come to think of it, you'll give me a chance... right?"

You bloomed pink for a moment before you sent him a closed-grin.

"Of course. I will be looking forward to it Your Highness."

"Good." His heart fluttered in happiness.

"Oh! There's something else I'd like to say, Your Majesty."

"Yes?"

"If I may, is it possible for me to bring my dog and horse? I hold them close to my heart as they've been with me since I was a child." You fondly smiled, placing your hand on top of your chest.

The prince's face softened.

Before he chuckled and used his other hand to tuck a hair strand behind your ear.

"An easy request, my Princess. Would you like anything else?"

You shook your head. "No more."

"In exchange, let us explore the castle together." He smiles in a tender way.

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You sat down by the window, waiting for Shoto to come back as he went to give orders in respects with your wish.

It still felt surreal to you.

Being in a castle and having a handsome Prince fall for you.

You sighed and closed your eyes

Fully knowing it really has been two long days, you tried to keep up with the events.

That was when you felt a presence beside you.

So you woke up to see the dual-haired Prince.

"Oh.. I apologize Princess. It seems like I have awoken you." He smiles while apologizing.

Moreover that, you were looking at his side profile since he rested his arms, leaning onto the open window for support.

You blushed, embarassed that you were caught in a nap twice today.

In front of a Prince that is.

You looked down to your fingers. "No, it's alright. It wasn't like I fell asleep anyway."

"So you didn't fall asleep.. Well, I hope you fall in love with me though.." He mumbles silently while looking outside.

"What was that?"

"Nothing." He shrugs.

Then Shoto looked at you and saw a leaf stuck on your hair.

So he chuckles making you rise a brow.

"You know Princess, it isn't difficult for you to ask for a hair accessory instead of plucking a leaf on your hair." He teased.

"H-hey! That was the wind you know.."

You said, pouting in embarassment while trying to find the leaf in your hair.

"Let me." He offered, raising his hand towards your hair.

Reluctantly, you placed your hands down as you continued to blush afterwards.

Taking away the leaf, he took the time to gently brush your hairlocks.

Flustered, you mumbled. "I assume you took out the leaf already Your Grace?"

"Mhn. Although you messed your hair a bit. You wouldn't mind if I fix it, right?"

Bashful, you avoid the gaze from his alluring mismatched eyes.

He smiled, proud to see a shy side of you.

"I've informed the guards and sent a few of my people to gather your belongings. They should be back soon."

"It's fine. I can wait anyway." You thoughtfully replied.

"While waiting, shall we begin our tour?"

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And so you walked side-by-side with the man who confessed to you just recently.

Either way, things weren't awkward and you both joked and talked a lot.

"Oh, what's that?" You pointed at a large painting.

The illustration showed beautiful roses adoring each corner of the setting, a garden, where a man and woman stood there together holding hands.

"Ah, it's a traditional way of proposing- Here at the palace that is. It's been passed down generation by generation, whether arranged marriage or not."

"Wow.. That must feel heart-warming." You smiled.

Shoto rose a brow. "Would you like that to happen to you, Princess?"

"Only if my future fiancé would just show up. My~ I've been waiting for him for years."

You joked, dramatically wiping an invisible tear by the corner of your eye.

Shoto scoffs. "Well, I can introduce you to one."

"Is that so?"

He nods. "I knew him ever since I was young. Quite the charming gentleman with a pretty face. He's good with swords as well."

He said, obviously referring to himself.

"Whoever it is, it does sound like my crush." You chuckled.

"Oh? You have a crush, Princess?"

"Why yes. In fact, we just danced the night away not that long ago." You hummed, knowing he'd get what you meant.

"Sounds delightful. So what part of him do you take interest in?" He continues with your play.

"Hm..." You pretended to think.

"First, his eyes. Although.. I get quite shy when he stares at me. Most especially when he catches me staring at them." You laughed.

He laughed. "I'm sure he loves the expression you make."

You mentally huffed, fully knowing he knew it was himself you were referring to.

But you pretended to continue looking clueless.

"Might as well mention his hair too. It looks soft and silky. I'd love to brush my fingers through it one day~"

Shoto smirks. "I'm positive he wouldn't mind. After all, why would one decline a tempting offer like that?"

You laughed. "I hope so. I love his fingers too. Despite wielding a sword, they're quite slender and soft when I held hands with him."

"Must feel nice then.. Come to think of it, I like my crush's hands as well."

You rose a brow. "Oh?"

Then he raises your hand and kissed your ring finger.

"It would give me great joy if I get the honor to put a ring on it."

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