Romantic game - 8 (Patreon)

Part 7: https://www.patreon.com/posts/romantic-game-7-99701644

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Today we were let out into the city for the first time and, as I found out, we have the whole day to ourselves. Finally, there's a way out of here! All the days here were terrible, the teachers are rude, the rules are stupid, and the people are weird. And Arrogo... Damn, what am I even talking about?! I have a day off today! To hell with all these stupid girly games and stupid computer romances.

Of course, as always, I had to do my makeup and choose a dress, shoes, gloves and other things. But today I wanted to look especially beautiful. And not for any of these princes, not for anyone. Just for myself because I deserved a break from this and wanted just to feel beautiful after all these days. I didn't know exactly why, but it felt like it was necessary.

So I chose a beautiful deep purple dress that had a low neckline, showing my... cleavage. Yes, my breasts. I still didn't get used to them, but today I didn't want to hide them. My sister told me that I have a D cup and wrote me that she envy me. But for me it was good only because with these breasts I could earn these stupid hearts faster and, besides, the boys liked them. And the red lipstick, which I never use, came in handy today!

When I was walking down the streets of the city, the men turned their heads and stared. Some even whistled. And some girls gave me jealous glances. I enjoyed the attention. It was fun. I don't know why I feel so good today, but something had changed, and, frankly, I'm already tired of thinking about what exactly, because it doesn't make any sense. I just enjoy my first day of freedom.

- Hey, beautiful lady, you want a drink?

I turned around. Behind me stood a tall young man in a dirty shirt and black trousers. His face was dirty and he had a scar on his cheek. Just one look at this stranger made my heart pound with fear and panic. He was clearly not a knight in shining armor.

- Excuse me, - I smiled politely and was about to go further, but the stranger stopped me, blocking my way.

- I asked you a question. Where are you going, miss?

- Um, I'm going for a walk. - I took a few steps back and tried to go past him, but he again blocked my way. - Could you please move, sir?

- Are you from the Academy of Glamor? You look like a princess from some fairy tale. - The stranger took a step towards me, and I, not knowing what to do, backed away, until I bumped into a wall. My heart was pounding so loudly that I could hear it in my ears. I have never been so scared in my life that I couldn't even say a word. I could only stare at this stranger as he was staring at my cleavage. - You're such a beauty...

- I... - My throat went dry. - No, I...

- Yes, you are, - the stranger nodded. He reached out his hand and stroked my cheek. I shuddered at his touch and squeezed my eyes shut. And then suddenly I heard a loud male voice.

- Unhand her, you wretched cur, - Prince Arrogantus commanded, his voice dripping with contempt. I opened my eyes, and saw the stranger still leaning over me, but his face was twisted in an ugly grimace, his teeth clenched tightly, and his fingers gripped tightly my shoulder. - Do you even comprehend who you are accosting? She is under my protection, though I doubt your feeble mind can grasp the significance of that.

- Your protection? - The stranger raised an eyebrow and looked back - You... You're just a pompous prince!

Prince Arrogantus smirked, a cold, calculating expression. - Indeed, a pompous prince who holds the power to make or break insignificant vermin like you. Now, I suggest you crawl back to whatever gutter you emerged from before I decide to end your pathetic existence right here. - he threatened him, his eyes narrowed, and his hands take a sword hilt.

The stranger's face paled, and he took a step away, letting me go. - Sorry, m-my lord, - he stammered, and ran away, disappearing around the corner. My legs felt like jelly, and I slumped against the wall, my breath coming in ragged gasps.

- And as for you,- Prince Arrogantus turned to me. His eyes, though still haughty, softened just a fraction - Honestly, Florentina, I can't leave you alone for a moment, can I? Always getting yourself into trouble. You should be more careful, though I suppose expecting you to have any sense is asking too much. - he muttered with his usual arrogance.

I bite my lips and smile, lowering my head slightly.

- I... I didn't mean to cause any trouble, - I mumbled shyly while moved my hands nervously, playing with the hem of my dress. - Thank you ... my hero. - last words I added only because I wanted to increase the sympathy points. But when I said this, something inside me twitched.

- Save your gratitude, - the Prince snorted disdainfully. - I suppose it falls upon me to ensure your safety, Flo. I couldn't possibly allow a poor, helpless girl like you to roam the city streets alone. Come along, before you attract more trouble. - he sighed, and offered his arm.

I took his arm and allowed him to lead me back towards the academy, feeling something stir inside me. Something... pleasant. He called me Flo. Not any other insult or name, but he just called me Flo, and... it made me feel warm. And safe.

- Thank you again, Arrogo, - I repeated, looking up at him.

The Prince just rolled his eyes, his gaze fixed forward, but I know that he heard me, and his mouth twitched in a barely perceptible smile. And under his head now was four full hearts and that make me happy.