Two Timed Royalty - Choose Between Matt and Chris - x Reader

Echoes of Heartbreak

The palace gardens, once a place of shared laughter and budding connections, now echoed with the whispers of a fragile heart torn between conflicting emotions. As you walked alongside Chis, the weight of unspoken feelings hung heavy in the air.

"Chis," you began, your voice trembling with the weight of the revelation you carried, "there's something I need to tell you."

He turned to you, his gaze a mix of anticipation and a hint of trepidation. "Y/N, whatever it is, you can trust me. I'm here for you."

Taking a deep breath, you confessed, "I've realized that my feelings... they've changed. I care deeply for you, but it's Matt. I love him, Chis."

The air seemed to still as Chis absorbed your words. His expression shifted, a flicker of heartbreak crossing his features. "Y/N, I appreciate your honesty. If your heart belongs to Matt, then I want you to be happy."

You nodded, gratitude and guilt warring within you. "Thank you, Chis. You've been such a good friend, and I don't want to hurt you."

Chis managed a small smile, though his eyes betrayed the pain within. "Go talk to Matt. Don't let my feelings stand in the way of your happiness. You deserve to be with the one you love."

Encouraged by Chis's understanding, you mustered the courage to seek out Matt. The palace seemed to stretch infinitely as you navigated the familiar halls, anticipation and nervousness pulsing through your veins.

As you approached a quiet alcove, you saw Matt with another girl—a sight that sent a pang of confusion through your heart. The world seemed to pause as you took in the scene, the weight of the revelation settling within.

Matt noticed you, and the girl stepped back, leaving you face-to-face with him. "Y/N," he began, his voice warm, "I didn't expect to see you here."

With a heavy heart, you spoke, "I need to tell you something, Matt. I've realized that I love you."

Matt's eyes widened, a mix of surprise and something you couldn't quite place. Before you could comprehend his reaction, you caught a glimpse of the girl from earlier, watching from a distance.

Feeling a wave of discomfort, you asked Matt, "Who is she?"

Matt hesitated, a flicker of guilt in his eyes. "Y/N, I... I should have been honest with you. She's someone I met recently, but it's not what it seems."

Confusion and hurt warred within you. "Then what is it, Matt? What am I missing?"

As Matt struggled to find the right words, the truth hit you—the painful realization that the person you loved might not have been as honest as you thought. Holding back tears, you turned away.

Chis, sensing your distress, appeared at the scene. "Y/N, what happened?"

You couldn't bring yourself to speak, but Chis's gaze flickered between you and Matt, understanding dawning on his face. As the weight of the situation unfolded, Chis stood by your side, a silent pillar of support amidst the echoes of heartbreak in the palace gardens.