falling in love with the princess was a mistake, a mistake that daichi woke up everyday wishing he could take back, go back in time and stop himself from allowing the delusion to get to him

allowing himself to be under the impression that she may return his feelings— god, even if she did, the king would never allow such a relationship.

he was a mere commoner, a knight that promised to protect the royal family.

she was the next in line for the throne. the most gorgeous woman he had ever laid eyes on, and he knew many across neighboring kingdoms agreed with him, but those men..

men born into royal families, actually had a chance to have her hand, to be with her and he did not.

“ sire samamura..?” came her voice, snapping him out of his thoughts

“ uh- yes, princess?” his body stiffened, straightening up. he hadn’t even heard her come in. hadn’t realized she had snuck out of her own chambers in favor of coming to visit him in his.