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Harmless Rivalry
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2026-02-14 16:22:23
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Royal Rivalry Breaking the first rule
Rowan’s POVAfter the last bell rang, I packed my books slowly, hoping the classroom would empty before I had to step into the hallway. Leonie slid her chair back at the same time I did.“Finally,” she sighed dramatically. “If I had to sit through one more minute of that lecture, I would have passed out.”I didn’t respond, hoping she would understand. But with Leonie, silence was a language she refused to understand.We walked side by side out of the classroom. Leonie tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and leaned closer to me.“Do you ever get bored here?” she asked.“All the time,” I replied.“But you never act like it.”“I don’t have to act like anything.”She gave me a sideways look. “That’s the problem. You’re too calm and it's suspicious.”I almost smiled at her remark. Nobody wants to know the reason behind the silence. They just assume and believe their assumptions. “Are you having dinner with the others tonight?” Leonie asked.“No.”“Why not?”“I prefer to be in my room.”
Royal Rivalry LEONIE'S POV
LEONIE'S POV If there was one thing Hillsborough never ran out of, it was handsome boys with inflated egos. And if there was one thing my friends never ran out of, it was commentary about them.Just like every evening before dinner, we were sprawled across Camilla’s bed, our academic problems abandoned. The evening sun filtered through the window, turning everything golden and warm.I wasn't really involved in the conversation because I was focused on getting my nails done. But I could still hear what my friends were talking about and I responded when it's necessary.“Okay,” Camilla said dramatically. “We need to address the shift.”I didn’t look up from filing my nails. “What shift?”“The shift,” Chloe repeated, laying emphasis on her words. I looked up to see her pointing at me like I was on trial. “Are you dropping Julian?”Putting the nail file aside, I flashed them a smile. “It's not like I'm dropping Julian. I simply just redirected my attention.”Camilla gasped. “Redirected?
Royal Rivalry Freedom within the walls
Rowan's POV I should have known better.I should have known that avoiding Theo in this school was never going to be simple.I had tried everything I could. Giving short answers, avoiding eye contact, walking different routes, sitting farther away in the dining hall. I even went to Principal Whitcombe, thinking if I removed myself from sports entirely, I could remove myself from him.And yet, again, I walked straight into his trap.The moment he opened his mouth in that office, offering to “mentor” me like some noble older brother, I knew exactly what he was doing. Positioning himself as helpful, responsible and reasonable. I couldn't even argue. Losing composure in front of principal Whitcombe would raise suspicions and Theo had something he could use against me. The memory of the video made my stomach twist. And the way he keeps getting involved made my blood boil. Why can't he just leave me alone and continue to live his life the way it was before he met me?I left the office fir
Royal Rivalry Mentorship
Theo's POV ‘Avoidance is louder than confrontation.’I can't believe Rowan, who used to meet my stare like it was a challenge, now treats me like I'm invisible. Like I was nothing. At first, I thought he didn't notice but I realized that there was never a time he hadn't noticed me. Then, his gaze was always on me before I even got the chance to look at him. But now, what? I've turned into an invisible guy. Le garçon invisible?When I noticed it, I thought I was overthinking it. So to confirm if my claim was wrong or not, I stepped slightly into his path, just enough to make the acknowledgment inevitable.Yet, what did I get? One word, no eye contact, no irritation or reaction. Just a quiet dismissal and that was worse than whatever he has done before. “Are you avoiding me?” shamelessly, I asked.“No,” he replied dryly, keeping his gaze forward. It was intentional, as if he was trying to get a reaction from me. Maybe this was his own game. Silent treatment might be the Second Pri
Royal Rivalry Warning from friends
Theo's POV I shouldn’t have been smiling, but I was. Watching the video brought back everything I felt that night. I hate to admit it but if I was given the chance to go back to that night, I'd focus more on the kiss than making a video. But it's all good because I get to watch the video over and over again while reminiscing about the feeling of his lips on mine. The kiss wasn’t soft. It wasn’t gentle either. It was a collision of fire.The video played again on my screen and I was smiling at the way Rowan’s hand held my shirt. Another amusing thing was his facial expression when he realized I was making a video. I paused it. Then I replayed it. I thought this video was a leverage. I knew I was lying to myself. I knew this video was not just a leverage or strategy. The truth is I liked the way he looked at me that night. That moment made me forget why I hated him. It almost changed everything between us. But Rowan isn't an easy fish to catch. His existence alone makes everything c
Royal Rivalry His win, my lost
Rowan's POV “You know who your first opponent is?” Theo asked, leaning closer just slightly.I shook my head. “Who?”“Me,” he said.“You?” I almost screamed.“Yes,” he said smoothly, a smirk curling at the corner of his mouth. “You’ve already been warned, first-year. And I wouldn’t let you off easily.”I gripped the sword tighter. “When will you ever play fair?” I asked, keeping my voice steady. I refused to give him the satisfaction of seeing me scared.“Even the universe doesn't play fair,” he replied, clutching his sword. I'm not a professional fencer, nor have I ever taken practice seriously. Looking at the enthusiasm on his face, it was obvious that Theo is an expert in fencing. If I knew this was his plan, I would have left when I had the chance. But now is not the time to think about regrets. If I use the basic steps, I might be able to defend myself well.I looked at Theo who stood across from me, calm and controlled. That smirk was still there, the one that had haunted my
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