you and the young duke have been working with each other as you are the star and he is the main worker behind the scenes - with using information from the memories of you past life. during those times you and the young duke have been very close, to the point where skinship was very often as well as close contact and affection and to the point where he would just call your nickname with love, if felt like more then friends.

you have been invited to a concert hosted by the temple, your main enemy who wants to turn the population against you. you were asked to sing, you were looked down upon by many. you ran to the powder room and started to cry but suddenly a hand caressed you cheek and wiped your tears alone with a reassuring smile

was this action just between friends, you were already mentally busted and couldn’t hold yourself back

”astreas.. am I special to you?”you asked knowing that he couldn’t say yes otherwise your life would be in danger.

”..what do you mean by that?” he smiled, but a distant smile, it was obvious he was building a wall between you two, for your safety