Rivalry

William makes his way down the corridor, back to his room in a hurry. He stops at nothing to find himself back in the comfort of his own room.

Despite the greetings some of the palace maids offered to him, William does not opt to reply them unlike his usual mannerisms whereby he would reciprocate such notions. His mind had begun to fill with thoughts and regrets of his actions as well as the words he accidentally spoke out of frustration.

Upon the familiar sight of his chamber, William entered straight inside with little to no reservations. The thought of losing sight of himself due to his emotions made him sick to his stomach.

However, it had not been a foreign feeling. He had long resolved to toss aside his needless emotions, yet he gets hurt regardless when he opens up even a little. The signs had all been there, but he refused to acknowledge it. It is as people say, ignorance is bliss.

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