*continuation of last side story with Victoria Delila Mason, Enjoy.*
Hearing what he said, made me grow annoyed as the nice moment w "You jerk!, you know your charm magic doesn't affect me!" I yell while running out of the room slightly pink from his words.
"Yeah...I know. Though I kinda wish it did, maybe then you'll see..." Lorance said calmly while watching the fleeing figure.
I kept running until I reach my dorm, immediately I jump onto my bed, my face in the pillow muffling my yells at Lorance. I'm still confused why I had that reaction to his words when we're just friends, nothing more right?
Yeah how can I like a flirt like him...
Putting my thoughts aside about Lorance I think of how to get one of the princes to fall for me, though I don't like them, besides Bryon who I think of like a friend. Personally I ship Leona and Bryon together as he seems to be the most genuine with his feelings towards her. I'm not to sure if Lorance fancies her too, but if he does then he can make a good match with her too...
But that still leaves me with having to make one of the princes like me, but that easier said then done, how can someone like me make one of them fall for me when there's Leona.
She's perfect.
She's everything a man could wish for.
Her life is what many would envy over.
Strangely, I'm not jealous. To me she's the most sweetest and kindest person I've met during my studies at the academy, and I'm grateful that I could be best friends with her.
But I'm still torn to what I should do...
After all I don't want to get married to royalty...
It's been about 2 months since I planned to get the princes to fall for me, but it seems like no-matter what I do they only have eyes for Leona.
My father kept on sending threatening letters to me, and it usually would leave me in tears and basically a crying mess.
But lately I've been doing okay, since now whenever I get one of those letters Lorance keeps me company by comforting me and making me laugh to the point where I forgot about the contents of the letter.
He's been helping me a lot and unknowingly we've become really close, almost inseparable. Where ever I went he would be there with me, a lot of classmates have been gossiping about us. It even got to the point where Leona had asked me directly if I was in a relationship with Lorance, I quickly deflected the question by asking her if she was enjoying her time dating Bryon which she turned completely red at. It was really fun teasing her about it and only a couple days ago our group was informed by Leona, herself, that she and Bryon had begun dating.
This left me in shock, I was jumping in excitement for her. The two of them were so cute and perfect together that everyone in the year had already partnered the two since the start.
Today I received a letter from mother who hasn't been doing to well, this is the first time it was written by her as father never let it happen. This got me scared and panicked, so I quickly went to get Lorance who was waiting for me outside the dorms near the fountain.
I quickly made my way out the dorms but as I passed the doors I heard a pained voice from the end of the hallway,
"Prince Daniel! Please! I beg you! I promise I'll be the best girlfriend ever!"
"Tsk, Why would I want something as filthy as you? When there's the star Leona."
"B-But Miss Leona is already in love with Prince Bryon..."
"And you think that I don't know that?" his voice dripping dangerously with pressed down anger. "I never liked her in the first place, I was hoping to get her to be my fiancé so that I could become the crown prince."
"...s-so does that mean you'll accept my proposal?" the girl spoke with unhidden happiness sounding rather hopeful.
"Did you not hear me the first time? I already said no, so what's the point in asking again? It's not like you have the status, power or appearance to match mine. So, get lost, this prince has other things to do."
And just when he had finished he turned to where I was standing, I jumped back a little before backing away and walking to the exit, hoping that he didn't notice me or at least think that I was just passing by.
As I kept walking not looking back, I felt so surprised at what I saw. Prince Daniel was our friend since the beginning of when we entered the academy, he was nice, handsome and overall a gentleman. He even had a fan club dedicated to him, well all the four boys did though he was one who rarely lashed out at anyone so what was that just now. Could I have simply misunderstood?
It was then I finally processed his words before about Leona, it sent me into furry that he wanted to use Leona and simply didn't care about her. I was so upset that I had thought he was a good match for my situation and that if I tried hard enough, I could've make him like me and maybe then I won't be treated horribly after marrying him. But it seems that no matter which prince it was the two of them were both manipulating, two faced, power hungry men who only cared about profits and benefits.
My mind was clouded as I began running down the hall to find Lorance, I had to tell him what I heard. He was the only one I could trus-t...
And then my mind went blank, as I stared out, frozen by the exit. Through the doors I could see Lorance standing waiting at the fountain with one of the girl's from his fan club.
I couldn't move, something made me feel a sense of loss by watching him smile kindly and flirt with the madly blushing girl.
I knew he was popular...
I knew he was a flirt
I knew he was a massive playboy...
But he was my friend...right?
So, why was I feeling like this?
There must be something wrong with me, he was the one person who helped me out of my darkness and has done so much for me.
I should be thankful and support him in whatever way I can...
Even if it's about a potential girlfriend. But I don't want to.
AH! I'M SUCH A BAD FRIEND!
he's done so much...
yet is it to much for me to want more...
Is it to much to simply want him to only be at my side.
Is it to selfish of me to want to be with him but at the expense of my mother's life?
I was trembling my fists were clenched tightly as my tears fell on them, I couldn't let him see me like this otherwise...
Otherwise...
...I really don't know what will happen after that...
I turned and ran my eyes were tightly shut as I ran back the way I came from, I could hear a faint call of my name from behind.
I am scared.
I am scared to turn back. I am scared to even look at him as I knew that if I stopped or if I turned back I wouldn't be able to talk or see him normally like I used too. As just a close friend.
Our friendship may be completely ruined at my hands, and I...I was to much of a coward to even face it.
I ran past a corner before suddenly being hit by a large force causing me to stumble and almost fall backwards before a pair of hand caught me.
I opened my eyes, blinking once then twice not believing that I wasn't on the floor in pain. I didn't even notice who had caught me before it was to late.
"Are you okay Vicky?"
At my name I looked up into a pair of (colour) eyes confused and shocked.
"Daniel?"
"Mhmm. So, are you okay?"
"Ah, yes I'm alright." I say looking down to hide my dear stained face, slightly embarrassed from bumping him and when I peeked at his conversation earlier with that girl.
"Hey, could you please let me go? I don't feel very comfortable."Â I pushed hard at his chest as I struggled to get out of his hands that were securely at my waist.
"Oh?" Before he leaned in my eye saying, "is that how you should speak to me, after you spied on my talk with that other girl?"
My eyes grew big in shock that he had caught me, my lips were parted open unable to speak as I just remained staring at him in disbelief. He seemed to like my reaction as he chuckled and smiled saying, "Oh, sweet Victoria. I know you like me, and you've been trying to get my attention for a while. So, today's your lucky day, Let's get engaged."
It was then that I snapped out of my daze and yelled pushing him, "Are you crazy!?? Let Me Go Daniel!"
I guess seeing my instant anger he finally decided to let me go, as he did so I took a step back furthering our distance apart from each other. I didn't feel safe, I didn't want to talk or see him. But sadly as I took a step back he took one forward then another, each step he took I took one back, terrified out of my mind. It was then my back hit the cool surface of the wall and I knew I was stuck. He blocked my sides with his arms and pinned my at the wall before pulling his face closer to whisper in my ear again, "Why don't you accept my proposal to you? I know about your father and mother."
I was visibly scared and wanted to cry at the situation I was in, he knew. He knew all along. What was I supposed to do now...
Masking my anxiousness I lifted my head to meet his gaze and asked seriously, "But if you knew all along, then why would you agree now? Aren't you interested in Leona?"
"Tsk tsk tsk, that was before I found out what your true identity is." He said with a bright soft smile but that smile sent only chills and fright down me as I felt uneasy.
What does he mean he knows who I am? He couldn't have known! Even Leona doesn't know and she's with Byron now. I visibly gulped nervously and as I did, Daniel stood smiling satisfied with my action.
No one can find out, if they do then everything I tried to achieve would become pointless, "What do you want," I asked sullenly finally giving in.
"So, it seems you came to your sense now, what I want is simple...I want you."
My breathe hitched as I looked at him closing in on me, I backed away and turned my head in fright while softly calling, "Lorance. Help."
My eyes were tightly shut as I hid and made a small whimper as I waited for anything, anything at all to happen so I could escape from this sick man in front of me.
It wasn't even a minute before I realised that I was held in a tight familiar hug, along with soft yet rushed breathing. I could feel the person's chest rise up and fall along with their racing heart. I was filled with hope but then unsureness what if it wasn't who I thought it was, what if the person who I'm feeling isn't him.
My lip was trembling as I went to call out his name, "L-Lorance?"
"It's me. It's me, Vicky. Everything is alright now." As his raspy voice came floating in my ear while I felt his hand on my head gently stroking my hair in comfort.
"Lorance!" I cried happily flinging my arms around him as I buried my face into his chest. Not caring about Daniel who was on the ground.
"Victoria! Are you forgetting that I can save your mother and save you from your father?" Daniel spoke threateningly with a look of disgust at both Lorance and I.
"Daniel what's with you? Why are you forcing Vicky to be with you?" Lorance asked annoyed and upset while protectively holding me.
"You still don't know? She's Bryon's cousin, in other words she's the daughter of King Giles's sister. Her mother is the beloved princess of Gloria making her (Victoria) of royal blood. If I can have her then I'll have the backing of the Royal family and the kingdom of Gloria. I'll be able to steal the throne from Kai and making me the Crown Prince of Azrael." Daniel spoke hurriedly while staring fixedly at me, his smile was twisted with a look of complete insanity.
This man was insane!
"Your one twisted psycho, Daniel." Lorance said looking disappointed at his old friend who was still sitting on the floor his hands twitching as he stared hard at them.
"You would be the same as me if you were in the fight for the throne, Lorance."
"That's where your wrong, Daniel. I'm not you. So, it doesn't matter whether or not I would be like you. And know this Vicky is not a tool to fulfil your ambitions!" The warm light from outside passed through the windows of the corridor and casted a beautiful shine on Lorance as he spoke those words. For a minute I was completely star struck and even questioned if I really wasn't affected by his magic.
"*sigh* Your lucky, Lorance. At least you didn't have to live in constant fear like the rest of us did." Daniel said standing up and dusting his clothes before turning his back and leaving saying these final words, "Vicky, know this if you ever think of otherwise. Look for me, my proposal still stands and my help for your mother is still on the table as long as your willing to accept it. I'll be waiting dear princess."
I kept silent as I stared at his departing figure with complicated thoughts, how did he know about my families matter, whilst also knowing that Bryon and I are related?
"Vicky?" Lorance called out to me, my daze fades as I turned my head to look up at his clear blue eyes that were filled with worry.
My own eyes turn red and watery as I say, "Lorance, t-thank you...Really thank you so much for everything you've done for me these past few years and especially these past few months."
I felt his soft gentle strokes as he stroked my the back of my head with eyes full of tenderness and care.
"Vicky, can you do me a favour?"
"Sure." I answer confidently anticipating his request with a smile.
"Stay away from guys in the future. Okay?"
"Okay, I'll stay away from guys who are like Daniel and Kai in the future."
He chuckles before patting my head with a smile his eyes filled with pamper and happiness, "no, not just that. I want you to stay away from every male is that okay?"
"Huh? Why"
"Because your boyfriend will be jealous."
"Boyfriend?"
"Look behind you."
And just like that I turned around and found the girl Lorance was with before and 4 other girls holding a large sign and balloons, with the words, "Victoria will you be my girlfriend?"
I let out a squeal as I turn around back to him, putting my arms around him in a tight hug while saying, "Yes! Yes! A hundred times yes!"
I heard him laugh while he returned my hug, gently whispering into my ear, "Vicky thank you. Thank you for letting me feel love again and being part of my life. I love you, Victoria Delila Mason."
My face burned up as I quietly replied, "I love you too, you big flirt."
Burrowing my face into his chest so he could see my red face, my eyes were reddened again as I recalled the first time we ever talked after he had found out my secret and he had told me about his family...
This guy who was the biggest flirt ever to exist, who loved the attention of many female peers surprised me by being completely different to what mask he put on everyday. He spoke in a carefree yet sorry voice, describing his childhood that was filled with hate and violence.
The flirty playboy Lorance I knew was no were seen on the person before me at the time, he had told me the life of him and his younger sister, having to witness his mother and father constantly at war with each other. The only days when the house was peaceful was when their father went out to see different women while it was the same for their mother who brought back many different male companions.
At the sight of him and his sister their mother and father would either ignore them or beat them as they showed what was left of their past love for each other.
Because of the neglection him and his sister endured, he chose to mask his personality and become someone who played with others feelings just so he could feel the love of others while his sister became obsessive with things that she loved such as Kai.
I never thought that I would see such a downed expression from the always cheerful, joking flirt of our group and in a way his story was similar to mine. My heart felt that I wasn't alone in this, that others were suffering lives that were just as miserable as mine yet they were able to strongly continue as if nothing was wrong.
Now looking up at him, I can't help but think that I'm sure lucky to be able to have such a person at my side, who treasures and loves me. I could feel a warm smile appear on my face as I continued to look into who I thought was the most handsomest man I ever seen and who so happened to be the man I love.
I could feel Lorance's arms tighten around me as his eyes cloud a little with a soft yet upset voice he called out to me, "Hey, Vicky."
Seeing as he got my attention he continued on while looking into my eyes, "Today was the scariest day I ever had the pleasure to experience, I thought I was really going to lose you. When he said that he wanted you, I felt my heart sink. I never felt like this before...it was as if something precious was about to be stolen away from me right in front of my eyes."
I couldn't help but get embarrassed as he finished speaking, but the feelings I felt were quite nice as I feel his deep love and concern for me, I couldn't help let a light laugh while teasing him a bit, "awww, you big silly. Of course I wouldn't leave you, I promise that I, Victoria your girlfriend will only belong to your in this life and in every other."
Hearing my words, his face lit up as he brightly smiled while saying confidently, "hmmm...that sounds very good. I definitely agree with that, you can only be my Vicky."
And with that we left hand in hand to a picnic that Lorance had prepared in advance.
~End of Side story: A Villian's World.~
A/N: It's kinda cheesy as I'm not that great at writing these things but I do hope it's at least bearable to read. If it's not sorry, I tried.