invisible strings | h.kazutora ✓

chapter four

After a month and a half of staying at the palace, you got to know Kazutora better. Every night, you take long walks together and talk about everything. You asked him every questions that comes to your mind and he answered them with all honesty. Even though he's still flirty, teasing you every now and then, you both became a little close... you think.

Kazutora on the other hand, is enjoying your company. You tell him what's on your mind without hesitation that made the conversation 100 times more enjoyable for him. You're like a breath of fresh air and when he talks to you, he feels like you've known each other for so long even though you just met a month and a half ago. He likes your smile and your weird reactions so he teases you more. This is the first time in a long time that he felt truly happy. Even Baji and Chifuyu noticed the changes in him.

The ball is now in three days and everyone has something on their plate. You're in charge of the Prince's attire, so Baji assisted you to Mitsuya's tailoring shop to pick up the clothes.

"Wow, your shop is beautiful Mitsuya-san." You said as you touched the lace of the beautiful dress displayed on the mannequin.

"Mitsuya is the best designer here in the Kingdom. The queen really loves his designs." Baji explained.

"You're exaggerating, Baji." Mitsuya smiled and walked towards you with boxes in his hands. "These are the three attires that the Prince can choose from. I already adjusted it to his size, but if there's something he wants to change. Just let me know." He explained and then handed you the boxes.

"I will take note of that. Thank you, Mitsuya-san."

After a little chat, you bid your goodbyes and went back to the palace. You're thinking next time when you have another chance to go out. You will explore their plaza. It looks beautiful.

"Your highness, these are the clothes from Mitsuya-san." You said as you walked inside his room. You gently put the boxes down on the bed, then took out the pieces and laid them neatly on his bed. After you set his clothes, you excused yourself.

"I'll get going. There are a lot of things to do in the kitchen."

"Stay here," Kazutora said as he stepped out of the bathroom half-naked.

"Jeez! Aren't you cold? You're always half-naked." You immediately cover your eyes. You heard chuckles from him so, you peeked through your fingers.

"Stay here and help me choose my outfit."

"Why me? Isn't that Chifuyu's job?"

"No, miss." Chifuyu immediately answered. Kazutora looked at him and he instantly excused himself, closing the door.

"Why did he step out? why did he close the door?"

"I'm going to get changed."

"Oh, Then I should go too." You panickily said and pointed at the door.

"No. Stay here. You need to help me get dressed."

"What are you, four? You don't know how to dress yourself?"

"Handmaidens help royals to get dressed. Did Emma teach you anything?" He said in a commanding tone.

You gasp lightly "Does all handmaidens got to see your..." You pointed on his naked torso down to his...

"No, I don't let them."

"Oh." You paused for a while. "Then why—"

"Just help me." He firmly said.

"Yes, your highness." You immediately walked towards the bed and waited for Kazutora to pick what he likes.

"This one." He pointed at the middle clothes.