Gus sighed as he buttoned up his shirt. Again it was another one of these stupid “suitor balls” that were being held for his sister. Millions of prince and other nobility coming for the hand of a 11 year old. Of course they were all in age but it still rubbed Gus the wrong way. “Gustavio ?” enquired a voice from outside his door. “Coming Marie !” he replied, throwing on his jacket and opening the door. Marie curtsied and smiled at him. “Your father has asked me to remind you that you must at least sit through your sisters ball for an hour.” He mocked groaned but followed Marie out anyways. Marie was his old nanny, back when he was a child and had stuck with their family to now look after his sister, Gabriella and soon his unborn sibling. Gus felt a bit sick thinking of how his parents had even managed to have another child in their age. Marie ushered him to the staircase leading to the ballroom. "Would you like milk and cookies after this your highness ?" Marie teased but his favourite childhood snack would be very much appreciated after this shit-show. "Yes please Marie." His shot her a grin as he walked down the steps.

Alexander was bored. On his one night off he was dragged to the castle again as if he didn't work there on a daily basis and forced to smiled politely at the bloody nobles who thought that their son and only their son was to marry Princess Gabriella . He didn't have anything against the crowned family mind you, he worked for them anyways and they were good people but still, handing out their 11 year old daughter ? Not exactly something he was comfortable with. He was only here because his younger sister had wanted so bad to get a glimpse of the Prince and Princess and who was he to refuse ? He dranked the wine slowly ,not wanting to end up blackout wasted and as he did his eyes caught a glimpse of the Prince. Prince Gustavio in all his might had finally arrived. And what a sight he was. Wearing a gold suit that matched perfectly with his brown skin as well as hair that was perfectly combed and curled, Prince Gustavio was a sight to behold. He heard whispers and gasps flood the room and soon enough his sister Amelia pulled on his shirt to whisper to him "You worked with someone like that ?" It was a compliment and good one at that judging that it was from Amelia. "Yeah, sort of." He had actually never seen the prince before, only have accompanied the Princess Gabriella out on evening walks and forest trips. He wondered on what he was missing out on.

Gustavio smiled slightly at the gasps and whispers that appeared when he walked down. He was used to it, he was handsome even more so when he put on his royal outfit. He bowed to his parents meeting his father's eyes as he walked towards their box. "Father, may I perhaps walked around the ballroom, I could get a better look at the suitors then." He acted like this was all for Gabriella but the truth would be that he simply did not want to sit in the cramped box and do nothing. Father contemplated it for a moment before saying "Alright then, bring your sister as well." He gave his hand towards Gabriella who, ever the princess took it slowly and carefully. The minute they went out of earshot however, she burst into hushed and excited whispers. "Brother, did you see that girl over there ? Near the wine. Her brother accompanies me on my walks, may we go to them, I want to see what she's like." Gus laughed, tightening his grip on his sisters hand as the walked into the crowd. "Sure, why not " Gabriella giggled in excitement. His eyes searched for the two people that his sister had mentioned, looking for a way to them.

When he finally saw the both of them, he was met with very intense staring from the guard. He looked around his age, with light brown skin and matching brown eyes. His outfit suggested he was a royal bodyguard, probably the reason why he was even allowed near Gabriella. The boy blinked at him before turning away looking rather embarrassed. He grinned and nudged Gabriella into their direction. "There, that one ?" Gabriella nodded, pulling him towards them. "Mr Alexander ! Mr Alexander ! I am here !" She shouted, waving her arms as she ran towards him. Gus merely smiled as the bodyguard was tackled by Gabriella. "God, yes hello there Princess." He replied, before looking at Gus, who smiled and walked towards him. "Hello there, Alexander is it ?" A faint blush could be seen across Alexander face. "Yes, you're right, I'm Alexander and you are ?" Gus laughed slightly "Prince Gustavio, wonder if you ever heard of me." Alexander grinned slightly and said "No, not really can't recall." Gus laughed (he seemed to do that a lot in Alexander's presence it was almost on reflex) and held his hand out. "Well now you do." As Alexander took his hand, he decided to ask father if Alexander could be assigned to him instead of his sister.