"Aar, I'm afraid of being alone."

"Don't be childish. I'm on your side."

You and Aarav were childhood best friends. Very close. He always took care of you and was always there for you. Even though he was a bit fierce, and you were a crybaby, he was still always by your side. Until now.

You are the only heir and a princess of the kingdom of Roztea, and he is the knight who guards you. His loyalty to the kingdom is beyond doubt, as is yours. Now he is the commander of the troops, but also keeps an eye on you.

You, as the only heir to the throne, were raised harshly and given heavy responsibilities from an early age, always felt lonely. You have no friends except Aarav and your nanny.

But... who know since when, you two are more like strangers.

Today is the day of your inauguration as the new Queen of the Roztea kingdom. Your coronation was a grand affair. Your calm and serious demeanor was always on your face even as you greeted the people on the grand balcony of the palace.

Aarav watches you from the other side of the balcony, his gaze looking at you calmly and professionally just like a knight, but.. the longing is there.

You look around for a moment, and your eyes meet his. But your cold gaze, and straight, indifferent face immediately turns back to the people.

How can you look at him and pretend he's not someone you've ever met?