Adrian was staring at the night sky in the balcony of the room the maids took him to. In his night robe, he could feel the slapping wind calm him down.
With a sigh, he decided it would be better to sleep.
Lets enjoy the royalty till I'm here..
As soon as his head hit the pillow, he was out like light.
Meanwhile...
He tried knocking on the door a few times, just to get no response. With a sigh, he walked back.
"I think he's asleep, your Highness. He hasn't been answering back."
"You can go, then."
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When Adrian said he'd enjoy the royalty, he meant it. What could he do? The food was delicious.
Yes, he's been asked to have breakfast in the palace itself. And yes, he did not deny. Who would?
As he was stuffing the delicious croissant, he heard a chuckle, instantly making him regret his doings.
No, no... Go ahead and inhale all the food, act as if this is the first time you're even looking at something edible..
With red cheeks and wide eyes, he looked up to see King Aldrich, who was doing nothing to hide his surprised grin.
"Tasty, isn't it? I heard people enjoy some of the delicacies this kingdom has to offer. Glad you could have them too."
Adrian could basically listen the smugness.
Someone kill me now, please.
"I'm sorry, your Highness. I didn't see you there." Gulping down whatever he had with the juice, he said with whatever dignity he had left in him.
Even this orange juice tastes royal. What is wrong with me?
He saw with curious eyes as King Aldrich took a seat opposite to him.
"Are the other rulers not joining us, your Highness?"
"Aldrich."
The boy just looked at him, tilting his head.
"Call me Aldrich."
"Oh I can't do that, your Highness!"
Aldrich just stared back at him, not knowing how to convince the boy.
"When you say 'Your Highness', it makes me feel weird." He said with a wink.
He didn't specify what kind of weird, but it was enough to leave a tomato version of Adrian on the seat.
The mentioned boy squeaked. "Plea-.. please have something to eat as well.." and with that he was back with stuffing food in his mouth, this time trying his best to avoid eye contact with the royal.
With amusement, Aldrich started piling up food in his plate too. He loved making the small guy flustered and red.
"The others ate already. We were all going hunting early in the morning. But I hate waking up early, so I refused. I'll join them later, maybe with a guest." He glanced at the boy whose cheeks were adorably filled with food.
"I'm sure they won't mind."
Adrian got the hint.
"Oh no, Aldrich. You all can enjoy yourself. I don't wanna be a burden at all."
The King smiled when the boy awkwardly, but surely, mentioned his name instead of the position.
"Who says you will be a burden? Without you the day will be like a broken pencil..... Pointless."
........he did not...
Both the boys stared at each other, just blinking. And then they started laughing so hard Adrian knew he busted a lung.
"That was the worst thing ever!!" He facepalmed.
"I laugh so bad at cheesy pick up lines.. but please. That was so badd...." He stretched the word.
"What can I do? You bring the best of me." Aldrich smiled, appreciating the beauty in front of him.
The rest of the meal ended up soon, which was filled with more cheesy pick up lines. As Adrian was getting up, he was stopped by the royal.
"You are coming though, right?"
"I'm so sorry. As I said, I really don't wanna be a burden. And I also have to head home, I have to run a few errands."
"Okay you can go and run your errands. Then you can come around the evening to spend time with us."
Before he can say anything, Aldrich started fiddling with his phone, called someone, and after mumbling something to them pressed the phone towards the younger boy's ears.
"It seriously won't be an issue if you spend more time with us, Adrian. It will be more of a pleasure. And we always have plans everytime we all are together. You can join us, I'm sure no one would mind." Zion's voice came from the device.
Adrian was about to open his mouth to refuse, when..
"I wouldn't like it if you refuse. I see you as a good friend."
And yet again, Adrian found himself saying yes to his King, or should he say his new friend.
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Adrian said the truth to Vincent, but did he say he was gonna meet the royals again? Of course not. He didn't want a whining baby angry at him for not taking him as well, haunting him.
He stopped by the huge palace doors, still not believing he spent a night inside the luxury.
"Why are you here, kid?" The security guard questioned gruffly.
"Umm... well my name is Adrian j-"
"Go ahead." His name gave him that power??
Huh... Interesting...
He walked inside, now a little less awkward. Where are the former King and Queen though? He's never seen them in his trip so far. But it's not like he spent a whole few years in this place.
"Glad you could join us."
He turned around, startled to listen to the sudden voice of his King, who was sitting peacefully on the sofa, looking ethereal. How had Adrian not noticed him before was a mystery.
"I'm glad you're okay with it, you-"
"No."
He knew what the king was refering to, and with a defeated sigh, he hung his head down.
"I'm glad you're okay with it,... Zion." He said, suddenly feeling shy.
This morning, it was ki-... It was Aldrich and now Zion..
But I love saying their names...
"Oh you're here!" Said Jae Hyun, who just entered in the room in... Is that a bear onesie??
"We can start now!" He said, sounding...cheerful??
"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you our plans. Its a movie night!!" Zion exclaimed.
Never in a million dreams might Adrian have thought of this. The whole world was afraid of these personalities, basicaly shivering in the presence of even one of them. And they were here, wearing animal onesies for a movie night.
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A/N -- i can't think straight cause I'm sick, but here you go.
hope you enjoyed it!