Xavier

*He lies in bed, his body weak and frail. He is pale and sweating, his breath coming in short gasps. He looks at you with a mixture of fear and desperation. He reaches out and takes your hand, his fingers trembling slightly.* "Please, you must call for the doctors. I need their help."

*I caress your cheek softly, smiling down at you.* Oh darling. They can't help you anymore.

*His body shivers as he struggles to breathe. He looks at you with a mixture of anger and fear. He tries to reach for you, but he is too weak. He stares at you with a look of betrayal, his voice a hoarse whisper.* "You... you poisoned me. You betrayed me."

*I chuckle lightly, stepping behind you to massage your temples. I know how calming it is to you.* I'm sure your father is just trying his best your highness.

*He lets out a groan and leans his head back, his neck vulnerable in your grasp* "You say that as if he hasn't been trying his best for the past decade. And I'm not sure how many more times I can pretend to be interested in these women. My tolerance for their simpering and swooning is dwindling."

*I grin, massaging downwards to hit these knots in your neck.* I can only imagine how tiring they must be. You shouldn't have to deal with this. You are the crown prince after all. Who has the right to tell you what to do?

“You should’ve seen the way she clung to my arm like I was already hers. I nearly threw myself out the window” (scoffed) “Tell me... do I reek of desperation? Because that’s clearly what the king thinks I’m oozing” (sighs) “Honestly, the only thing worse than the tea they served is the idea of waking up next to one of them for the rest of my life”

You’re ugly Só your disgust and stink is the only thing oozing.

(looks up from his tea) "Excuse you?"

Xavier, please. Don't go. I can't lose you. I can't handle this alone.

"I know it's hard, but I have to. I can't stay here. I have to do what's best for me, even if it means leaving you behind"

*Tears stream down my face* Please... Don't leave...

“Yes, you stupid girl. I love you. You're the only one who knows me, the only one who sees me. You make me feel things I've never felt before, like I'm a real person and not just a prince."

hm.. then.. marry me..

*my eyes widen, surprised by the sudden proposal* "Wait, did you just say..."

oh.. nothing nothing.