If They Get Obsessed, I’m Doomed - Chapter 45

RP: Haebaragi_syk

Chapter 23.2

Skylar hesitated in his steps as he was about to enter the parlor. All the disregard for dignity and grace he had displayed in his impulsive run now filled his mind like a panorama. Why did he act like that? Without any sense of dignity…

‘As a member of the imperial family… to show such a disgraceful appearance!’

His face felt like it was boiling with shame, ready to explode.

Pushing Lexius aside, he was unable to lift his face because of the gaze from the other side. It was because Ariel was gazing at him with worried eyes. Her gaze intensified his embarrassment. Even though he had desperately searched for her until just a moment ago, he didn’t want to see her at all now. He wanted to escape into a mousehole, away from her eyes.

However, Ariel moved against the wind of Skylar’s wishes. She approached him and examined him carefully.

“Your Highness, please have a seat first. I’ll call a servant and prepare a towel for you to wipe yourself with.”

As she extended her hand kindly, as if inviting him to come in, he looked up and saw the hand extended towards him.

Their gazes met across the parlor door.

Skylar quickly turned his face away. His eyes, which were shyly avoiding Ariel, eventually fell to the floor.

“Don’t come.”

He firmly ordered with a low, menacing voice.

Ariel reflexively froze in surprise.

“…Yes? But Your Highness, right now…”

“It’s fine. Don’t come next to me, just stay there.”

“Then, at least let me get you a towel…”

“I said forget it!”

Skylar finally raised his voice and shouted.

He tried to act calmly and imposingly, yet his agitated emotions became apparent. Even with a proud appearance, showing such a pathetic sight felt embarrassing, making him feel lacking.

He didn’t want to show this kind of appearance anymore.

“…I’ll ask for someone to bring me a towel myself, so please just stay still.”

He asked quietly in a low voice.

It was a very unfamiliar sight. It was unusual for him, both as a member of the imperial family and as an individual. Ariel’s eyes widened in surprise, and she slowly took a step back. For now, she thought that distancing herself from him was showing him respect.

“Yes, I understand. I apologize for my rudeness.”

It was only when she had created a fair distance that Skylar finally lifted his head. He needed to leave the place for now. Just as he made up his mind to leave, he saw Lexius shamelessly occupying the sofa. As if wondering what he was doing, Lexius watched him from a distance before turning his gaze to Ariel. His audacious face contained a subtle smirk as if tempting.

At the sight of it, a feeling of intense displeasure that outweighed the embarrassment rose up in his throat as a foul curse lingered in his mouth. Instead of spitting them out, he gritted his teeth and re-entered the parlor.

Leaving behind the bewildered Ariel, he grabbed Lexius by the collar.

“You’re coming with me.”

“Why me?”

Lexius naturally frowned and refused. Nevertheless, Skylar showed no sign of backing down.

“There’s no reason for you to be here.”

As he spoke fiercely, as though threatening, his eyes glowed with a blue light. In response, Lexius was about to emanate ferocious air around him, but he abruptly stopped. He suppressed his volatile temper and observed his opponent.

Skylar today was strange. It seemed like he was ready to explode at the slightest touch.

While he may have some speculations, they didn’t seem to be the actual cause. His anger and agitation weren’t a result of him damaging the royal vehicle and intruding on his person. Rather, they were more personal and primitive… an irrational emotion that arose regardless of benefits and losses. The epitome of inefficiency spewed out by someone else…

At the thought, Lexius’s eyes were directed at a potentially influential figure… a girl with a slender figure stood in the doorway.

“Do you like her?”

Skylar’s expression froze at the casually thrown remark. A face that was completely blank and devoid of any emotion due to shock by something. Then, little by little, emotions welled up. As his narrowed eyes widened, the fiercely glaring eyes began to quiver. His lips, which seemed ready to spew an insult at any moment, were tightly bitten.

The pale face reddened as if scorched by fire.

Lexius, who had been looking at it, was rather embarrassed. Taken aback, he asked again.

“You, seriously…?”

Skylar hastily interrupted him, covering his mouth. He had to shut up that mouth that was probing his true intentions.

On the other hand, Lexius, whose mouth was forcibly sealed, became aggressive. He immediately grabbed Skylar’s wrist, tensing his muscles to forcefully remove it. However, the ripple effect of the feeling of being cornered was powerful. Skylar’s strength was so strong that even he who rolled over the battlefield was slow to resist.

“Shut your mouth.”

His eyes fluttered dangerously as he threatened Lexius. It seemed as though he was confused because he realized something he didn’t want to realize.

Naturally, Lexius also noticed his feelings.

From that moment, it was Lexius’s turn. He giggled through his closed mouth as he looked at Skylar, who looked like a young boy. The sensitive Prince’s embarrassment reached even his ears.

‘…Of all people, to be caught first by this guy.’

“Um, you two… What are you doing?”

Ariel, standing at a distance, cautiously threw in a question. She was nervous at the sight of the two, who seemed ready to clash, tilting their heads. It was a good thing that they weren’t getting closer to each other.

Still, even that good news wouldn’t last long.

Skyler couldn’t keep Lexius subdued for long. If things continued like this, his true feelings might be exposed by someone else’s mouth.

“…Ariel! Go… towels! Go bring towels, water, and clothes!”

He shouted urgently. Since it was difficult to restrain Lexius, he needed to send her away as soon as possible.

Ariel nodded in surprise.

“Yes, yes!”

After repeating the answer twice, she quickly left the corridor.

When the sound of her footsteps had completely faded into the distance, and there was no indication of anyone’s presence, his grip loosened. Skylar left Lexius alone and slumped onto a nearby sofa, his face dark with fatigue. After he roughly swept his face before he placed his palm on his forehead, he lowered his head and let out a long sigh, muttering curses under his breath.

Lexius, who leisurely enjoyed the scene from the side, asked teasingly.

“Is this your first love?”

“…Shut up.”

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