Everyone was happy when we got back. Everyone had missed us, and they were all happy to have Hikaru back. Actually, again, it’s only Kei and Hikaru they cared about. I looked like trash was left alone in a corner. I sighed. Oh well.
“Hey, hey! Are you getting married yet?” One of Hikaru’s friends asked. excitedly.
“He hasn’t replied yet, but of course we will. He doesn’t like any other girl.” Hikaru glanced at me for a split second while saying this. I wonder why. Some guys then shoved Kei near Hikaru. I stood up. I understood what I felt. I’m guessing it was jealousy. I guess I fell in love during our mission. I stood up and looked the other way. This wasn’t supposed to be my fairytale. I’m not supposed to get the perfect guy. A warrior peasant may never replace a rose princess in a boy’s eyes. I started to walk away. Kei should be happy now. I was sad, but he’s happy and that’s all I needed. Then, Kei’s sentence made me stop in my tracks.
“I’m sorry Hikaru, but I cannot marry you.” He said. This shocked everyone. Loud gasps and murmuring came from everywhere. I stared walking again. I left the castle and let a tear fall. He didn’t like the princess, but someone else right? I wondered who it was, then felt a hand on my shoulder. I spun around face-to-face to Kei. I blushed hard and looked at the ground.
“I..” He started. I glanced at his face. He was blushing too.
“You…?” I said waiting for what he was going to say so I could just run out of here.
“I like… Rin.. You.” He said. I stared at him. Now he was staring at the ground. I hugged him tightly and started sobbing loudly. I really don’t understand myself. I was bursting with joy. I was relieved. I was confessed to by a guy I like, yet I was bawling like a baby.
“I.. li-like You too..” I said between shuddering breaths. Kei stroked my hair and tried to calm me down. I felt happy. I felt… I don’t know what I felt anymore. I guess I’m glad I could have a fairytale ending for once.

The End