Romantic game - 7 (Patreon)

Part 6: https://www.patreon.com/posts/romantic-game-6-97582654

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With my sister's spectral presence by my side, I felt a renewed sense of purpose and determination. At least that's what I thought. Damn it, if I only knew what was in store for me.

After long weeks, with help of my little sister, I filled 3 hearts of stupid and arrogant Prince Arrogantus. He even complimented my appearance, although, of course, his compliments were not so sincere, but for a my new girl's ego, this is more than enough. At that moment I didn’t know it yet, but I really began to have girl's emotions and thoughts. I really liked to get compliments and gifts which I've received, especially when it was Arrogantus. At that moment I thought it was because it all meant that I would soon return back to reality.

- Florentina, it appears that my impeccable standards have momentarily lowered in your presence. I must begrudgingly acknowledge a modicum of tolerance towards you. Do not misconstrue this as affection, Florabunda, or whatever ludicrous name you parade around with. Merely consider it a temporary lapse in my otherwise discerning judgment.

For some reason it makes my stomach churn a little, and my chest feel a little strange, too, when I heard these words from Arrogantus. Only later did I understand how it sounded, and it happened thanks to my little sister. She wrote me a message, asking me how I feel, wanting to cheer me up after the latest humiliation of a Prince. I answered, without thinking, that I didn't understand why she asked and I think that the prince didn't say anything bad, but rather that he was nice, and then it struck me. Nice?!?! What's wrong with me?! He named me Florabunda and againg told with me with his arrogant tone.

Damn, I got these three hearts with great difficulty. I don't even want to say what I had to do. First of all, I all time when I was near Arrogantus, always made a small mistake: accidentally tripped or dropped things, so he would come and save me, or helped. It was difficult for me and embarrassing, especially heard every time comments from him when he called me 'little clumsy' and a 'poor thing', or some other name. But this events for some reason increased the sympathy from him. 

Second, I had to learn all his favorite things and his hobbies: pretentious discussions, horses, expensive wines and art, and, of course, himself. He liked call me "Peasantina" or "Commonette" and I had to smile every time, pretending that I liked it and giggled stupidly every time. I often used this knowledges when he was nearby and I tried to strike a conversation. He, of course, was always sarcastic and condescending, but the heart points were added, and that's the main thing.

And the last. The most difficult thing for me. It's about... physical contact. I didn't want it, of course, especially with a man, especially with such an asshole as he. But, alas, it was one of the best methods from everything that my sister offered me. So, when we were in the garden together, and, unfortunately, alone, and I sat beside him, I couldn't stand it anymore.

- You know, Arrogo, for someone so confident, you seem awfully hesitant when it comes to taking risks. Are you afraid to take a chance, even with the potential payoff being the most beautiful girl at the academy?

- Pray tell, Florentina, does it seem that a mere commoner has the means or ability to capture the interest of one of the kingdom's most esteemed princes?

- So, does this answer mean that the respected and most handsome prince, the noble Arrogantus, is afraid to kiss me, because he fears my beauty may turn his head and make him fall madly in love? And the idea of los-

I couldn't finish, because his lips suddenly touched mine. It was just a quick peck. Just a split second, and then his mouth was gone, leaving me with my heart pounding in my ears and the warmth in my belly. It seemed to me when I said all this that he would reject, or simply mock. And by and large, I did this only to later tell myself and my sister that this path did not suit me and I could not follow it. But it's happend... and, as much as I didn't want to admit, I enjoyed. My cheeks flushed now every time when i thought about it.