The Next Prince, Chapter 26 pg4
The Next Prince, Chapter 26 pg4
It's not easy to get the important Charan to engage in conversation at a time like this, but it's not less powerful than Charan's force. He received some cooperation from Khanin, and finally found a peaceful space to talk.
The silence resembled the medium of communication in a deserted garden at twilight. Khanin hugged his chest and stood still, not even looking into the faces of those around him. The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the air, but it couldn't calm the restlessness in his heart.
“If you don't speak, I will leave.” Because the other person is just staring at each other like a person who has forgotten the sound box. Khanin took a deep breath and exhaled loudly without considering etiquette.
He intended to go for real while the stone sculpture of Charan began to move. The thick hands of the older man held out in front of them, a face full of experience, previously had, now looked hesitant.
One truth is that Charan never yielded to anyone, never being in a situation where emotions had more power than the brain. The awkward young man, but in the end, his reluctant lips agreed to release a word.
And of course, it's words. Khanin waited to listen...
“Your-Highness, I am sorry.”
Sincerity could be seen through both voice and gaze. Khanin was pleased that at least everything he had invested seemed not to be in vain, but because he had been chasing after so much, this time he wanted to try reversing the roles.
“Sorry, about that?”
“About everything that has happened.”
“...”
“Sorry for being cruel.”
“Do you realize it?” The sound collided and pierced through the cut-off person. Khanin still refused to meet the gaze of the conversation partner, causing the agitated person to step back into the circle of eyes.
“I know, Your-Highness, I intended to apologize.”
The sound of music from the banquet could be heard not far away while they stared at each other. Charan glanced again. Those eyes were filled with so much, and it affected the emotions of Khanin.
“You made me be alone.”
“Your-Highness, you have Chakri by your side...”
“It's the same. Chakri is for Chakri-related things. Can you replace him?”
“...”
“Rejecting me again... As soon as I say something, you refuse, do you know how hurtful it is?” In truth, Khanin had thought that this time he would speak less, be quiet, but when it came to reality, it wasn't like that.
The spirit of a shooter refuses to leave the body, and because of this reason, it has had the opportunity to confront someone again, and ask what Charan can do, besides...
“Your-Highness, I apologize, Your-Highness, I fear I might make you lose face again.” after being allowed to complain and seeing that he's not going anywhere. Charan glanced at the person hugging his chest, clearly expressing dissatisfaction. The young man was angry, but didn't feel as suffocated as he did when he was criticized before.
Conversely, the slightly awkward posture of the young Lord with his sculpted lips that rarely anyone had seen invited the feeling that Khanin... was incredibly adorable.
“It's certain, it's your duty, you said it yourself... That you would protect me, take care of me for real. But when it comes to this point, you just abandon me like that. What kind of cruel person... If...”
“Your Highness.”
“I don't deserve...”
“Your Highness..”
“What?” The person who was hurt and frowned, when they saw Charan with a small smile on his face while looking at each other, they felt strange and had to put on a blank face to escape.
“There's something that Your-Highness, I want to tell you... It's not an apology, but I want us to understand each other.” “Well, say it then.”
Come on.
“Actually, Your-Highness' my duty has been completed since Your Highness arrived safely at Emmaly.”
“...”
“After reporting to the Sovereign-King, it can be considered that the duty of taking care of Your Highness has ended... The Sovereign-King allowed me to cease the duties that are suitable for what others can do... Your-Highness, I wouldn't have come to visit if there wasn't something necessary.”
“But now that we've met, just greet each other a little, don't you realize that you're being too cold... Even though I trust you already.” The final sentence lightens clearly. Khanin takes a deep breath before asking a question that squeezes the lump in the left side of Charan's chest fiercely.
“...”
“For me, we've been through a lot together... But you act as if I don't exist. Maybe I'm just a kid. Holding on to the person who passed, passed through death together with me, but deep inside... You never think about me at all, do you?”
“...” It's more than just those words, it's scarier than that for Charan.
“Am I the only one... who wants you...”
“Your-Highness... is about to exceed the duties.”
This time, it's Khanin who wants to smile, but he has to maintain his dignity. He purses his lips, making himself look calm and clear. In the moment when their eyes turn to each other.
“You said it yourself that you would do it, so when will you do it?”
“Your Highness... What does Your-Highness want me to do?”
Khanin couldn't hold back anymore. He breaks into a wide smile. Because, in the end, what he hoped for has come true according to the plan.
Just as you said. Drops of water fall on the stone every day would weaken it, and even the softest heart of a person can withstand it.
“Come back to be by my side.”
“Understood. Done...”
“Not just in a neutral listening way. I saw Ramil with Petai, so I went to ask Chakri. Chakri said that Young Princesses and Young Princes can have close companions. I will ask your grandpa to have you as my companion like Ramil has Petai.”
“...”
“Or maybe you can fulfill the bodyguard role as well. You would feel like you're doing a beloved duty... And if you don't want to confront others in the competition, that's fine, their faces don't matter. Even though I want you to join the team, I won't force you.”
Khanin doesn't know what made Charan reluctant to confront others, but he's afraid to ask. Because he's worried that it's something the other party doesn't want to disclose.
He doesn't want to compromise the other party's desires and desires.
“...”
‘But just so you know... I really want you.’
“...” Everything said so far is surprising, but it doesn't compare to the latest sentence I heard. Charan knows well that Khanin grew up in England, is skilled, and speaks English more than Emmalianese.
But the speaker's tone in this particular sentence... Okay. Khanin probably doesn't know, but in Emmaly, they use this sentence pattern for lovers who want to express longing, desire, and in another sense, it's a phrase that lovers use to talk about wanting to have carnal relations together...
Khanin doesn't understand what Charan knows, but the mixed feelings that arise in his heart along with symptoms of flushing and a hot body, he can't control them.
“Seriously. Your body is so good, tall arms, long legs, excellent... I really want you. Mmmhpf...” Before the conversation goes too far, Charan chose to raise his hand to hold the talking person's mouth who hasn't finished speaking, glancing with a stern voice.
“Don't say such direct words.”
“Ah, oh my...” Khanin frowned, trying to escape. Meanwhile, Charan remained still, trying to find words to explain.
“Not...”
“Why not? I haven't even finished speaking yet. I want to say that I want you to join the team.”
“Your Highness understands, so I have to say that I want you... Saying those words at Emmaly isn't the appropriate way to speak to others.”
“I'll say it and who will... Uh, I can change my words, but there must be an exchange.” Initially, the rebellious child seemed resistant, but at one moment the woman, Nokan, changed to a flickering smile, painting the face of an enchanting beauty.
“An exchange?”
“You have to stop using royal language with me, and then I won't say these words again if it's not necessary.”
“Your Highness cannot...”
“I want you...” Khanin deliberately spoke gently to stop the rejection from an older person, which had the expected effect. Charan looked annoyed, contrary to the white-skinned beauty who was not bothered.
“Don't...”
“I want you, I really want you, I want Charan so much... Mmmhpf.” The thick hand of the grown man reached out to cover the mouth again. Khanin intended to struggle fiercely, but because Charan knew enough to use his strong arms to block the skinny person, he succeeded.
“Okay... fine, but you'll only speak like that when we're alone together.”
“Yes... finally... do you know, I've been going crazy, everyone, Your Highness this, all of you, like that, Your Highness that, like this, it's unbearable... no one talks to me like a normal person... ugh.” Because I'm always so happy, I didn't notice how close we were. Until the moment I turned and felt the warm breath of the tall figure on my skin, on my cheek... that's when I felt it.
“It's been a while, we should go back inside.”
“Yes, it's been a while, and Chakri is worried...” Khanin mumbled.
After that, both parties grew distant. Charan remained silent. Khanin remained silent, but this time it didn't feel suffocating at all.
The sound of insects echoed throughout the area, they blinked at each other once again, before Khanin asked about the main purpose that led them to this particular place.
“So, are we okay, in summary?”
‘Nin, on the other hand, you have to ask yourself…’
“Oh...”
‘In summary, do you still feel anxious?’
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