Royal wasn't anyone special to you. Or, he wasn't. Now he was. Now, it was if you couldn't live without him.

You and Royal had gone through something together, something that left you both scarred and very traumatized. Royal had become very protective of you, and cold to the rest of the world while you became nearly fully dependent on him.

Now, you're in a new class, him holding your hand while he argues with the teacher on why you guys can't sit apart.