Roman's P.O.V.
T.W.: None

Although it was pretty embarrassing when I got caught staring at him earlier, I couldn't help but notice the difference in his appearance this morning.

I mean how could I not?!

The way his hair was still slightly wet and not covering his face entirely, his chocolate eyes with hints of caramel swirling in them, his prominent jaw, cute freckles, rounded cheekbones, pink, plump lips, oh, how I could kiss those lips all-

Focus Roman!

After finding the sketch in the trash, I have been paying closer attention to him for signs of him actually liking me and I did notice that blushes a lot when he calls me names and he hides his smile when i'm being overly dramatic.

Maybe he does have feelings for me?

I mean, who wouldn't?!

I am a Prince, after all!

I started walking back to my room to ponder this, when I heard singing...

I took a few steps back and found myself at Anxiety's door.

That's strange...

I got closer and cracked the door open slightly...

He didn't see me, but I could see him. I could see his beautiful face glistening in the coming through his open curtains.

Wait...
Those are tears glistening in the sunlight.

The sight before me was breathtaking, yet heartbreaking at the same time...

His voice, mixing with the beautiful scenery of sunlight and a warm glow etched into his angelic features.

The tears, mixing with the heart wrenching lyrics of that song.

A bittersweet combination.
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As the song came to an end, I slowly made my way over to his bed.

I sat down softly in front of Anx, careful not to scare him.

He glanced up at me in shock, eyes red, tears streaming down his cheeks.

Pain.

"Hey... Are you ok?" God, what a dumb question of course he's not ok!

He shook his head as I pulled him into a soft embrace, "Hey...it's ok...it's ok... i've got you, shh... it's ok....." I let him cry into my shoulder while I rubbed comforting circles into his back, cheeks on fire as I did so.

After a few minutes, once the crying reduced to sniffles, he softly pulled away from the embrace and held his knees to his chest.

"I'm sorry." he mumbled, looking at the floor.

"Hey, you have nothing to be sorry about... Everyone breaks
down once in a while..."

"No... I mean i'm sorry for wasting your time..." Another tear.

"You aren't wasting my time; I'd rather make sure you're ok before doing anything else." I reassured him, ears burning.

"Okay..." he still didn't look convinced.

"Hey, I promise, you're not wasting my time at all." I placed my right hand on his cheek and swiped a stray tear away, staring at him affectionately.

How does he manage to still be cute whilst having an emotional breakdown?!

His eyes...

His cute lil nose...

Those lips...

I noticed that we were leaning in slowly, gazing into eachothers eyes.

Anx seemed to notice this as well, because he backed up and looked away, scratching the back of his neck as I hastily pulled my hand back into my lap, looking away awkwardly as the butterflies in my stomach went wild.

"Thank you, Roman, for, you know..." He trailed, looking at the ground.

"Anytime, hey look at me," his mocha eyes, hesitantly, met mine, making it hard to breathe.

"If you ever need anyone to talk to, i'm here for you." I smiled and got up, heading towards the door.

"Hey, Anx?" I paused, hand on the doorknob.

"Even though it seems like I do sometimes," I looked up at him, "I don't hate you."

Something flashed in his eyes and left so quick that you would have to actually pay attention to see it.

A tiny smile slowly appeared on his face.
"Ditto... Fresh Prince."

I chuckled as I opened the door to let myself out with a smile.

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Anxiety's P.O.V.

I leaned back against the headboard, staring into nothing as my smile faded.

Ugh.... I can't believe I let my walls down!

Especially in front of Princey!

I thought he would call me weak... And laugh at me...

But he didn't.

He helped me.

He doesn't hate me...

I turned my head to look at the beautiful view through the curtains of my window, my smile coming back as I remembered the sincerity in Romans eyes.

He cares.