He softly patted the car’s window with his fingers, the streets were full of people laughing, talking and walking and he wasn’t able to enjoy all of that.

“Luhan, did you hear me?” A sudden voice made him jump in surprise.

“I’m sorry mother, did you said something?” Luhan turned his attention to her, then the woman sighed as she caressed her son hair.

“It’s been days since you are like this, you keep being distracted.” His mother noticed and a small frown was visible on her forehead.

“Is everything okay, Luhan?” She asked him, her usual strong and firm voice softened in worry.

Luhan looked at her and smiled. “I’m just a little sleepy, don’t worry.” He lied at her.

Luhan was tired of everything, days ago when he went out of the palace he discovered how badly he wanted to live as Luhan and not as the future King but he knew that was impossible.

“Your father is overworking you again…I’ll talk with him.” The Queen decided but Luhan shook his head. “I’m okay mother… please don’t argue with the King.” He assured her.

“Luhan, you should call him father! even if he is Shexu’s King he’s still your father.” The Queen lightly scolded him and he bowed his head in apology.

Luhan didn’t like address him as his father for several reasons.

They arrived at the palace and as soon Luhan stepped in, he felt suffocated.

“Prince Luhan, the King wants to see you.” One of the maids announced after bowing at him.

“I have class with professor Hwa, tell him he has to wait” Luhan sighed and went to his room.

“Oh you are here, Han.” Jiho smiled brightly at him when Luhan entered into the room. Luhan returned the smile and respectfully bowed.

“Waah today was so stressful!” Luhan loosened his tie as he started to complain. Jiho just heard his complaints like always, he knew talking made him feel better.

Luhan keep raging when the door bursted open  .

“Your highness…” Jiho immediately stood up and bowed his head.

The King ignored him and walked up to his son, he lifted his hand and Luhan closed his eyes waiting for the worst.

A loud thud was heard when he slapped Luhan’s face.

“You tell me to wait, how dare you? I’m your father and I deserve respect!” The King yelled at him, he was offended and really pissed. Luhan bit his lip trying to contain his emotions.

“Look at me, you ungrateful brat.” The King harshly grabbed his chin and their eyes meet, Luhan glared at him with resentment in his eyes.

The King flinched at how harsh Luhan’s gaze was and his anger subsided. He removed his hands and took a long breath. “Professor Hwa make him study more about manners, he needs it.”

“I’ll do that… your Highness.” Jiho bowed in response, the King stared at Luhan for a moment and then finally left.

When the King left the room the objects in the room started to move in different directions without control.

“Luhan, calm down.” Jiho sternly said but it was useless. “Xi Luhan stop!” Jiho frowned at him as he cupped Luhan’s face and looked into his eyes. “Stop it right now! you are wasting your energy.” Jiho face changed when he saw Luhan’s eyes full of tears.

“I can’t anymore…” Luhan whispered as frustated tears continued to fall. Jiho knew Luhan was at his limit and of course words wouldn’t comfort him, without saying a word he hugged his student.

Luhan cried his hear out and yelled in frustration “its okay, cry all you want.” Jiho softly said and patted Luhan’s back soothingly.

Luhan didn’t address the King as his father for several reasons, but the main reason was that the King never treated him as his son.

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¨"We are going to be late!” Zelo yelled as he grabbed his keys and adjusted his backpack.

“Do you seriously need to yell?” Himchan sighed and sat down on the couch, a cup of coffee in hand. “Today’s going to rain so don’t forget your umbrella.” Himchan advised.

Zelo just grinned at him. “You are not working today?” he asked a little surprised and Himchan shook his head in response. “No, Yongguk and I have to travel to another city.” He sipped his drink.

They owned a litte coffe shop. Himchan and Yongguk being the oldest decided to work and gain a little bit of money. Afterall it was expensive to pay the education of 4 boys.

Sometimes the boys would go there and help them.

“Do you mean out the capital?” Youngjae asked as he rushed down the stairs, Jongup and Daehyun behind him.

“Yes, but you guys can’t come with us.”Himchan warned as he pointed at them.

“But…what if something happens?” Jongup asked with his eyes full of concern. “Nothing is going to happen, so stop with this now! You guys are really late so go now.” Himchan ordered at them and the four boys reluctantly left.

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Yerin was walking as she hummed a so