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The days went passing by quickly and I did not even notice that tomorrow is our graduation. After that weird question of Lucas he still continued going inside my room to read books with me, making me cookies and snacks. There was nothing new really--except of my heart.

I admit it, my heart does skip a beat every single time he does something for me without me even asking for it. Those small little things like, after my classes and practice for the graduation ceremony, I want snacks. He was always there waiting with snacks on the table.

Today was still the same the moment I opened my door, he was there with all the books ready, taking a sip from the cup using his right hand, eyebrows furrowed a little, eyes were glued on the book he was holding using his left hand.

There it was again, it wasn't nervousness or awkwardness, it was the feeling of relief and happiness that I feel so safe around him, my blood began to rise up to my cheeks, I swiftly looked down and closed the door. This feeling, I.. I just can't shake it off! But at the same time, it feels nice, I wish to continue on feeling this way.

"How was your practice?" Lucas asked, breaking the silence the moment I sat down in front of him. Shrugging both of my shoulder, I took a bite of the cookies. Freshly baked, huh? I thought to myself, enjoying every bite.

I swallowed it, before taking a sip of the juice on my cup. "It was okay, why are you not attending practices Lucas?" I replied back, as my eyes were scanning the books. Trying to find which of these books is the one that I want to read for today.

"Attended the first one, I don't need to waste my time for that." He rolled his eyes while responding to my question. It was understandable so I did not dare to ask him any further and we continued minding our own business. Again, like before every single freaking time the snacks were close to nothing, he stands up and comes back with new snacks. I wanted to shrug it off and refrain myself from assuming things.

He.. He is only doing this because he wants to eat snacks too.. right?

The bright and beautiful moon finally came, I looked to my right up when I felt his presence behind me. He handed me a warm milk. "Oh, thank you." I smiled, not realizing how red my face already was. Lucas just nodded his head before fixing the table in front of me, after that he disappeared through thin air. Again, leaving me breathless.

I, of course went to sleep with a smile on my face. The next day was a blur, I fixed myself up. It was an overflowing feeling of excitement, I giggled when I saw Daddy from above the seats, he nodded his head trying to suppress a smile. Lily and Felix waved their hands at me, which I did wave back at them. Looking amongst the crowd, I chuckled a little loudly when I realized who Jennette was beside with.

"This is seriously the peak of comedy." I giggled to myself, seeing the confused look on their faces. Ejikiel and Jennette. The teachers never knew that the two aren't doing great right now that's why they paired them both.

How about me, you may ask? I don't have a partner, as a request from the Emperor himself. Lucas also has no partner since he insisted it or he will set the main grounds of the academy on fire. Yes, what a jerk.

The whole stadium was covered with clapping of their hands the moment our Principal walked in, he nodded his head and was talking about his speech. To be completely honest, I was too distracted with what I was feeling that I did not even notice he finished with his long and kind of plastic speech to his students.

They finally called us one by one. "Jennette Margarita." She walked with elegance and smiled, shaking hands with them. Receiving her diploma, swaying it lightly with a giggle. "Ejikiel Alpheus." With his head held high, he shakes their hand and swiftly gets his diploma from their grip, he smiled a little and walked away.

"Lucas Relish." With his childish smirk, he shakes their trembling hands for he could set this whole academy anytime he wants too. Holding his diploma tightly, I saw and felt how his eyes settled down and me and smiled lightly.

"Athanasia de Alger Obelia." Taking a deep breath, I felt like I was walking on cloud 9, I smiled. Finally! It's over! I graduated! I shook their hands and received my diploma with a smile. I glanced at Daddy and giggled, grinning from ear to ear.

The ceremony ended swiftly, I congratulated Jennette and Ejikiel who still were awkward around each other, looking around I also wanted to congratulate Lucas but he was nowhere to be found. With my forehead creased I shrugged my shoulders and quickly went to Daddy.

"Daddy! I missed you! Look, I've finally graduated!"

FELIX'S P.O.V

We smiled seeing the Princess walking our way. We congratulated her, she smiled. "Thank you, two lovebirds!" She giggled and hugged us tightly. "I missed you guys so much, you have a lot of stories to tell me, yeah?"

Lily's face went red, as she nodded her head making us chuckle in sync. "Your Highness, Lily seems shy with how straight forward you are between the score of us." The Princess chuckled, shaking her head lightly.

"Oh come on now, do invite me for the wedding."

"Of course!" Lily and I said in sync, making the Princess giggle once again, she nodded her head with a satisfied smile, she tilted her head to our side to see His Majesty. He quickly looked away, acting all shy like he was now staring at Her Highness earlier when she was not looking with a proud smile on his face.

"Well then, please excuse me." She said, before walking towards His Majesty. "Daddy! I missed you! Look, I've finally graduated!" Hugging His Majesty tightly, he hugged her back, softly stroking her hair not knowing the face what her Father was making.

A smile on his face.

Athanasia was now asleep inside the carriage. I knocked on the window, the carriage stopped. Felix opened the door quietly, seeing Athanasia asleep he knew what he was supposed to do. I've personally picked this newly built carriage that has a storage on the back, he brought back two pillows and a soft and fluffy blanket that Athanasia likes.

Picking her up quietly, I fixed her position so that she can sleep without feeling uncomfortable. I nodded my head. "Felix, tell the coach man to go slowly, if Athanasia's sleep gets uncomfortable he'll be dead."

The carriage started to go slowly, I smiled and stroked her hair softly, letting my daughter sleep.

ATHANASIA'S P.O.V

Joy was overflowing within me when I was finally inside the Palace but what excites me the most was Daddy made a personal library for me! I opened the door and was welcomed by--

"A bit late but understandable." Lucas smirked.