“YOU can control fire and you can control metals?”

Seulgi still couldn’t believe that the friends that she’s been with ever since she was young were not zeros at all. She thought that the two were just like her who are relying on effort and hardwork but she was wrong. They both have hidden abilities.

Sooyoung can control fire and make it follow her orders while Yerim can do the same on metal. They’ve been training secretly under General Lee as of the moment.

“Even the off-springs of zeros are being examined, Seulgi-ya…” Sooyoung explained before taking a bite of her doughnut. “We were examined almost the same time as you but we didn’t really meet that time since royals are being examined in another place.”

Yerim nodded. “Since we were from a family of zeros, the King thought that it wouldn't be suspicious if they sent us back with you while being trained secretly. That very day we received the title as the knights of the Princess.”

Seulgi’s shoulders dropped. “The Shaman Kingdom really made me live with all these lies…”

“No, no, no, Seulgi!” Sooyoung panicked. “We didn't really intend to hide our abilities from you.”

“Sooyoung-unnie is right!” Yerim seconded. “It will be very suspicious to have people with abilities living in a place only for zeros. I believe the enemies will come after our home if they find out about it.”

Seulgi remained silent. On the other hand, someone who is buying her Iced Americano has already started feeling the change in Seulgi’s emotions.

“We are also thankful.” Yerim continued as she reached Seulgi’s hands. “Usually, people with abilities are taken away from their zero families and are obliged to be part of the Shaman Army. But because we became your knights, we managed to stay with our families.”

“It is like hitting two birds with…” Sooyoung’s voice slowly faded when she saw who was standing behind Yerim. She looked at where the said girl was looking and saw that she’s eyeing Yerim’s hand that was holding Seulgi’s. “Y-Yerim-ah… I think you can let go of Seulgi now…”

“Hm?” Yerim, clueless of the presence of death behind her, slowly turned to see the one that Sooyoung is pointing through her lips. Her eyes widened and her skin turned pale as soon as she saw the pair of red orbs that were staring at her. She immediately removed her hand from Seulgi.

She then ran to the empty seat beside Sooyoung. “S-She’s scary…” She whispered.

“I can hear you.”

Seulgi raised her head up and saw Irene holding her cup of iced Americano. “Oh, you’re back.” She greeted her as she pulled a chair for her, her voice still stained with stress.

Irene elegantly sat on the seat prepared by Seulgi before putting her drink on top of the table. She gave another look at Yerim and Sooyoung and the two shivered. The Vampire Princess then heaved a sigh. She turned to Seulgi and cupped her face.

“Is something wrong, baby?” Irene sweetly asked that made the knights’ stomach turn upside down. “Did something upset you?”

“No…” Seulgi held her hand that’s on her face. “Just a lot of things in my head…”

“Oh my gosh—“ Yerim immediately covered Sooyoung’s mouth.

“W-W-We’ll take some walks! We’ll go survey the area…” Yerim then dragged Sooyoung away from the married couple.

“I can’t believe they are this sweet already!” Sooyoung whispered but almost shouting. “And it is the Vampire Princess who made the move first! What is happening to our world!?”

Irene can clearly hear them but she just didn’t mind. She has to attend Seulgi first.

“Is it something about those two having abilities?” Irene started as she removed her hands from Seulgi’s face. “Are you troubled by it?”

The other princess sighed. “For all of my life I thought we were all zeros working hard for our dreams. I thought we could be called icons of hard work but it turns out it’s not really the case.”

“Don’t think about it too much.” Irene stirred her drink. “I believe all of these white lies are just made just to protect you from danger. You see? Appa really cares about you that she gave you those knights who became your best friends in the process.”

“That’s right.” Seulgi faintly smiled. “Thanks for clearing up my mind, Joohyun.”

“No worries.” Irene tapped her by the cheeks. “Just don’t think about the negative things. They will just stress you.”

Seulgi nodded. She then took the coffee away from Irene and started sipping which left the other girl dumbfounded. “I didn’t know you like bitter stuff like Iced Americano. There’s really a lot more things about you to discover.”

“Sorry, Seulgi but that is my drink.” Irene protested.

“Oh~” Seulgi sneered. “Are you also the one who can’t share food?”

Irene rolled her eyes, but then her eyes hadn't finished rotating when she pulled Seulgi by her collar and brought her face near to hers.

“Yes, I really mind it a lot when others touch what’s mine.”

Seulgi blinked quickly as she looked at those serious eyes of Irene. She started wondering if that one sip of her drink really got her pissed. “S-Sorry—“

“So, never let anyone hold your hand again like that.” That’s all and Irene put her down. She then snatched away her drink from Seulgi and started drinking.

‘S-She’s angry because of something else?’ Seulgi asked herself and then her jaw dropped when she realised. ‘B-Because Yerim held my hand!?’

The Shaman Princess felt her heart run wild with what Irene said. She doesn’t know why but she likes it when Irene shows her jealous side. Of course, she isn’t the type that would make her jealous on purpose, Irene is the only woman for her! But she can’t deny that seeing this aggressive, jealous side of her is a turn on.

But yes, Seulgi also knows how to bring out the flustered side of her.

The girl looked around and saw that there were really a few people in that part of the airport. She then moved closer to Irene after ensuring that no one was looking at them.

“Irene…” Seulgi whispered to her as she bent over just to bring her face closer to Irene’s. “I heard from Sakura-unnie…”

“W-What?” Irene frowned. ‘Why is this cub cutting her sentences like this?’

Seulgi shoved her face to Irene and gave her a sneaky smile before whispering,

“Sakura-unnie told me… There’s a bed in the private jet.”

Irene immediately flushed after hearing what Seulgi said. She moved away from her but Seulgi just smiled at her like a puppy. ‘She was just feeling down a while ago but look at her teasing me now!’

“W-Why are you suddenly talking about that?” Irene stammered. “Of course! There’s a King-sized bed in our private jet!”

“Ohh…” Seulgi pouted. “I guess you didn’t get what I am trying to say.”

“Do you think I am an idiot to not understand what you are inferring?” Irene went to drink since suddenly started feeling dry.

“You see, Rusty…” Seulgi pressed her lips together. “While we are flying… Let’s do it!”

“PFFFFFFFFFT!” Irene spitted everything that was in . “W-W-What the hell—“

“I just realised…” Seulgi innocently started. “That during the marking, you’ll be the one topping me, right?”

Irene blushed harder. “S-S-Seulgi!”

“That would be the case, right?” Seulgi sighed but then smiled innocently at Irene. “So, during the flight, let me hit the homerun first and let me top you~ You can do anything to me once we arrived in Scotland~”

“K-K-Kang Seulgi!” Irene pushed her back while looking around. “W-W-What the hell are you talking about!? W-We are outside!”

“Come on, Rusty… No one can hear us. Sakura-unnie is still in negotiations with the plane. Also…” Seulgi planted a soft kiss on her cheeks. “I am willing to give my all to you… won’t you give me yours?”

Irene gulped. She felt even more pressured because she can feel that Seulgi is not just teasing her. She can clearly feel that her wife’s body is really longing for her.

“Let’s see if I can make beautiful marks this time~”

Irene could feel her warm breath on her skin. “We are flying with your friends and with a vampire. I am sure Sakura-unnie will hear—“

“Your moans? Don’t worry, she said the room is soundproof—”

“SHUT UP!” Irene pushed her away in such a force that Seulgi almost broke her neck. She immediately regretted what she did and helped Seulgi fix back her neck as she was stuck looking upwards. “S-Sorry…”

“I-I-It’s okay…” Seulgi said while feeling her neck. “I shouldn’t have teased you. My fault.”

The Shaman Princess, embarrassed of what she did and frustrated after being rejected, then stood up. “I’ll go buy more doughnuts.”

“Wait!”

Irene held her by the hand to stop her. She turned around to her and gulped as she saw Irene looking like a tamed fox. “I-If that’s what you want… T-Then I guess we can do it…”

Seulgi bent towards and gently held her by the cheeks. “It’s okay, Irene… If you aren’t really prepared for me then we can always take your time. But just remember that I am always ready for you.”