A/N: Not me listening to Corpse's songs while editing this lol

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With a troubled look, you continue to endure the slightly frustrating way of putting on such overly fabulous and expensive dresses.

Furthermore, you couldn't help but feel uncomfortable as well for you weren't used to such treatment given by the maids.

"It is finished, Lady L/N." Your assigned maids spoke in sync as they step away to give you space.

In the mirror did it reflect your flowy and beautiful dress with your kept hair having a few accessories clipped around them.

You then turned around and smiled at the girls.

"I am most grateful for your assistance, thank you." You fluently thanked them.

They smiled back but kept their heads respectfully low.

"We are delighted to serve you miss. May I add how absolutely lovely you look as well!" The head maid exclaims.

Glowing beet red, you fumbled with your words making them giggle in amusement.

Until a knock was heard by the door and a familiar voice resonated from outside.

"Y/N? It's me, Shoto." His soothing voice rang through your ears, sending palpitations to your heart.

"Ah, Prince Shoto. You may come in." You replied, tucking a hair strand.

The maids smiled to themselves as the door opened to reveal the dual-haired prince.

"Y/N, I told you not to call me Prince-... Oh."

His eyes widened in astonishment by the sight of you in a casual yet elegant dress.

You lightly gave a laugh. "This isn't my first time wearing something like this in front of you, Your Majesty."

Embarassed, Shoto clears his throat.

"My apologies, but I simply cannot help. A fair maiden like you is living with me in my palace." He says with a smile.

"Not in public..!" You whispered-yelled, furrowing your eyebrows as you tried to stop yourself from going pink.

Chuckling, he simply respected the fact that you need personal space.

So he goes, "I give my thanks for taking care of Lady Y/N. You all are dismissed."

And so did they gave their final bow and left the room.

"You really did let them scram off?" You laughed, shaking your head at his childish act.

"You said not in public."

"Well, you were flirting with me." You crossed your arms, pretending to be angry.

"I'm glad you aren't as dense."

You rose a brow. "Are you saying I was as dense before?"

Shoto covers his lips as he lightly chuckled. "Perhaps you were. If anything, that made you adorable."

You huffed making him wanting to pinch those puffy cheeks.

"Anyhow, you are still as amusing as you always are Y/N."

"Aw, trying to make me all gush." You waved your hand.

"Anyway, I.. I actually have plans for us today." He almost fumbled with his words, looking away.

Now has his shyness gotten into him.

After all, he never courted anyone besides you until now.

You smiled, adoring how absolutely cute he looked at the moment.

"Oh? Then take me wherever you may please. I will be at your care, Prince Icy Hot." You called him by his nickname.

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"A festival?" Your lips shaped into a circle.

Riding inside a carriage you sat on the opposite side, facing the dual-haired prince.

Shoto nodded. "I ought to show you around the town square today. Especially during one of its liveliest day."

"That sounds marvelous! The last time I was able to enjoy one was when I was seven." You laughed, reminiscing the memories.

Not a moment after that, Shoto wore a frown in his face.

It was already quite obvious that the reason why you haven't been to a festival for so long was because of your step mother.

Though, he didn't want to bring up a bothersome and angsty topic.

"Let's make new memories together Sho!" You brightly grinned.

The way you'd chat with him in a comfortable and informal manner made him smile.

"Of course."

Indeed that the past need not to be bring back.

Because all he need is to create new memories with you.

As the carriage continued to travel on, you just simply can't sit still.

You kept looking outside the window with twinkling eyes like a child who have never seen the world.

Ever since you arrived the palace before, you didn't dare to waste time.

You took in all the sceneries that surrounded you of the gigantic palace.

Whether it were animals, people, landscapes or artifacts- anything that would caught your eye, really.

And it certainly amused Shoto too.

So he simply rests his shoulder on an arm rest and puts his cheek into his hand and continued to sneakily steal glances at you then outside.

Until the carriage soon halted to a stop.

Noticing this, you slightly jump out of excitement.

"Are we here?" Your tone gave away how you were genuinely looking forward to this.

And the both of you noticed making you look down, red in embarassment.

Then Shoto softly laughed. "You truly are adorable Y/N."

You blushed deeper. "You should watch what you say, Your Majesty"

"But I really do mean it."

And before you could respond back, you were caught off guard when Shoto caressed your hair with both of his hands before putting on the hood of your cloak.

"Shall we depart?" He gave you a most dashing smile.

"Yes we shall." You mumbled, admiring how princely his smile is.

Leaving the carriage, the both of you already had your hoods on to avoid any troubles from fangirls or the folks in general if in case they see the prince.

That was when beautiful festive masks caught your eye.

So you lightly tugged Shoto's sleeve, making him turn to look and trace your line of sight.

"We should wear masks!" You exclaimed with a smile.

He nods then follows you toward the stands.

"Good day! Have you taken interest in one of my masks?" Asks the man who looked like was in his late 30's.

You nodded and showed a bright smile. "Indeed, I have! The festival sure is lively, isn't it?"

You started a conversation with a friendly tone.

"Certainly, young maiden. You sound like you aren't from here, so as someone who loves his hometown, is the event to your liking?"

The question made your face lit up. "Oh, it does! I haven't even explored more than half of the place but I feel extremely excited." You laughed.

Shoto continued to stare at you, adoring the small twinkle in your eye when you talked about things that excite you.

"Then here! Pick out any of these masks to really feel the festival's liveliest of lively atmosphere!"

Your eyes travelled around the colorful masks before turning to your partner.

"I'm having trouble choosing. What will you pick, Prince-"

Until Shoto suddendly put his hand on top of your lips, cutting you off.

"Shh. You shouldn't call me like that when we're in public." He whispers.

With the color pink tinted on your cheeks, you nodded as Shoto slowly pulled his hand away.

Instantly, the vendor laughed, amused.

"You both are a couple, I assume?" He grinned.

"W-well.." You trailed off.

"Yes. Was it obvious?" Did the prince confidently stated before gently pulling you close by the hip making you blush.

He laughs again. "Then I suggest you to check the couple pairs I have here."

Mentally slapping your cheeks, you shook your head and tried to keep focus while Shoto continue to half-embrace you with an arm around your waist.

(A/N: Reminded me of BJ Alex ^ )

There were a variety of beautiful masks that had colorful sequins and unique designs.

"Which do you prefer... dear?" You almost stuttered, blushing very deeply.

Satisfied with the nickname, the lovestrucked man smiled widely, trying to stop himself from kissing your cheek right then and there.

"How about this one."

He points out to the pair that originally caught your eye.

Seeing how your eyes lit up, he was sure that he got his guess right.

"I bet it'll look perfect on us." You smiled.

Returning the gesture, he pick up your hand with his slender ones and lovingly kissed your knuckles.

"I agree. It'll look perfect like how we are for each other." He smoothly replied.

While you blushed like a tomato, the vendor laughed even more.

Buying the couple masks, your lips couldn't help but curve upwards. And it radiated excitement.

Putting the mask on, you turned to Shoto.

"How does it look?" You asked.

"It suits you."

He says, masking the slight sadness in his voice as he won't be able to see your whole face entirely.

Well, besides that, your excited giggle that made you resemble like a child's still brought him joy.

So he sighs with a happy smile and put on his mask.

"Even with the mask on, I'm positive that no one will fail to recognize your beauty dear." You complimented him back.

Now it was his turn to blush.

"I-I give my thanks.."

That was when a bright light bulb popped up.

Not wanting to simply give in to his smooth remarks and moves, you also pulled out a card.

Catching him off guard, you leaned in towards him.

"You shouldn't speak so formally. We're a couple for today, you said that so yourself. Or are you planning to go back on your word?" You whispered to him, rising a brow and smiling.

His face exploded into a messy hue of red and pink.

"O-oh.." The prince's voice cracked as he barely let out a mumble as a response.

He swore he could feel the steam from his shyness.

You laughed before intertwining your fingers with his.

"This would be fine, right?" You showed a bright smile, looking up to him because of the height difference.

So he shows a princely smile. "Of course." He replied, squeezing your hand.

Well, at least the mask didn't cover your smile.

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A/N: This book is slowly growing & I'm so proud hehe>:D Thanks for the support! I got more ideas so I'll be writing more too:)