(Nozel's pov)
It was Sunday. The day when (Y/N) and Fuegoleon went to a date. All the morning I couldn't stop thinking about that. Their date were at 5 pm in the Royal Capital and, in that day, I had luck because my mission were to patrol the Capital. That was my chance to spy them and see what will happen in that date.
It was 5 pm. Fuegoleon and (Y/N) had met at Crimson Lion King's HQ. I was hiding in a corner trying to hear what they say. They talked a bit and went to a restaurant.
I though. and then I saw a poster: "Help wanted: Waiter". I though, but I was so desperate to see what they do that I accepted the job. It was very embarrassing, especially that they forced me to wear a red uniform, like the other waiters, and I didn't fit well in red.
When I saw (Y/N) and Fuegoleon, I wanted to be closer to them so I could hear what they are talking about, but someone put his hand on my shoulder and I flinched. It was the manager.
"What are you doing? I don't pay you to stare at our customers! Here!" he said and handed me four plates. I could barely handle them. "This plate is for the table 5, this one for table 7, this for table 1 and this for table 4. Now GO!!" he said and pushed me. He pushed me so hard that I almost dropped the plates. I was so angry that I wanted to reveal my identity and make him regret what he had done. I though while trying to find out which table I had to deliver the plates.
After I did that, I stopped and decided to quit.< What was in my head? I humbled myself for what? Just to spy on them to see if they will fall in love for each other? Is it worthy? My father was right. This feelings are useless.> I though and quit.
For some reason, I had feelings for (Y/N). After all, she saved my life and my reputation, but for what reason? Maybe she felt pity on me or, maybe, it was something else...Anyway, I don't deserve her at all. My fate was already established and I couldn't do anything to change it.
After a couple of minutes , I was back at the HQ. I gave the report to my father and, fortunately, he didn't notice anything. After that, he dissmised me and I went back home.
On the way back home, I met with Fuegoleon.
"Hi, Nozel! How was your day?" he said.
"What do you want?" I said frowning at him. After what happened, I didn't wanted to talk to him.
"Well, you know that today I was at a date with (Y/N)."
"And?" I asked indifferently. I already knew what the answer was, but...
"And she's not my style." he said.
"What?!" I said widening my eyes with shocked. I didn't see that coming.
"Yeah, at the date, we realized that we aren't a match, so we decided to remain just friends."
"Thank god!" I said in relief.
"What?" he said and I realized that I thought aloud and I blushed embarassed.
"N-Nothing. It's just..." I tried to find a good excuse, but I didn't find anything.
"Don't worry. I knew form the beginning that you like her." he said with a smirk.
"I don't feel anything for that girl!" I said blushing bright red.
"Oh yeah? Then, why I saw you at the restaurant dressed like a waiter?" he said smirking. Oh god...He noticed me.
"I....I..." I tried to explain, but it was useless. He knew too well that I would never take a commoner job because I'm a royal and I didn't like commoners.
"Oh, come on! Why don't you want to admit that you fell in love for...." he said, but he didn't finished because I covered his mouth with my magic. We were at the castle's entrance and someone could hear us, including Beatrice, her sisters and my father.
"Shut up! I'll be in big trouble if someone finds out." I said and removed my magic from his mouth.
"Ok. Let's go in my room!" he said and we went in his room.
He locked the door and closed the windows so no one could hear us.
"Now tell me! Do you love (Y/N)?" he said and I blushed bright red.
"I...I do." I said very nervous. Fuegoleon was very happy for me.
"I KNEW IT!" he said in excitement, but, suddenly, he stopped and looked confused." At the prom you said that she was your partner in missions, but I've never seen you with her before. What happened between you two and how she ended up being the Wizard King's assistant?" he asked.
"It's a long story. Well, it all started at the Magic Knights Entrance Exam two years ago...." I started telling him the whole story of me and (Y/N).
(Timeskip)
I finally finished my story and Fuegoleon was shocked. He never knew how much I suffered all those years.
"Wow....No wonder why you started to behave like you don't have a life anymore, because you really didn't have. You gave up on everything for not putting (Y/N) in danger anymore. And Beatrice...almost killed (Y/N) because you started liking her. I knew that Beatrice is a bitch, but I never though that she could do such a horrible thing just for your money, but why you just get rid of her and why don't you defend yourself from her?"
"Do you think that I didn't defend myself from her? I did and I ended being punished by my father in that cold and dark basement nearly dead! It's a miracle that I'm still alive!" I said and started crying remembering how horrible it was there and how much I suffered in that nights. Fuegoleon handed me a napkin and I wiped my tears with it.
"I'm so sorry for bothering you so much. I though that you were too shy to admit the fact that you love (Y/N), but I was wrong."
"It's ok, but do not tell anyone about this. If my father or Beatrice finds out, I'm good as dead." I said and sighed. "Anyway, it's the best for me and (Y/N) to play along and forgot about me. After all these years, I learned that these feelings are not worth it .Goodbye!" I said and turned around to left his room, but he stopped me.
"Don't say that! You deserve to be happy with (Y/N)! Don't give up on her because of your stupid life program. You'll regret this your entire life." Fuegoleon said and put his right hand on my shoulder. "You have one life. Don't waste it because of your father. Fight for it!"
"I can't. My father will kill me and start over with Solid. I don't want him to suffer like me. I don't want anyone to suffer because of my reckless actions. Now get out of my way!" I pushed and tried the door, but I forgot the door was looked. Fuegoleon showed me the key in his hand.
"Need this?"
"No, I can break the door." I said and tried to hit the door with my mercury magic, but he melted it and grabbed me with his fire magic. "Let me go!" I said and jerked around to break free.
" I won't. I understand why you did that, but it's too much for you. What you do to you is torture and if you don't stop it, you'll never have familly or friends. You'll fall in a deep depresion and you'll die alone without achievening anything in life. Is that what you want?" he said and I stopped trying to break free. Shortly after, he put me down. I was thinking about what he said and he was right, I would never be fine if I continued that torture. I started crying again and he gave me a hug to comfort me.
"No, I don't want any of this.....I just want...a normal life. "
"You'll have one, but first, you have to stop behaving indifferenlty and confess to (Y/N) that you love her." he said and I started blushing.
"T-To c-confess...but... if my father finds out..." I said, but I couldn't finish because Fuegoleon interrupted me.
"He won't find out anything. I'll help you to keep it a secret until he won't be capable to do anything to you anymore, and then, you'll kick Beatrice's ass out of your house, marry (Y/N) and live a happily ever after!" he said and I was shocked. He left me speechless.
"Maybe you went a bit too far." I said still shocked. He was more determined to regain my freedom back than I was. "Why are do you want so much to do this anyway?"
"Because, now that you told me everything, I can finally help you to be happy and get rid of Beatrice, I don't suffer that bitch. On short, I'm by your side and If you'll need my help, don't hesitate to ask." he said and I started feeling better. It was good to know that I had an ally in this battle.
"Thank you so much for helping me! I really apreciate it."
"No problem. After all, we're rivals and I can't accept to win that easily." he said smirking.
"Who said that you'll win?" I said frowning at him. At that moment, I was very competitive and that felt good.
"That's what I'm talking about, that's the spirit!" he said and unlocked the door.
"Hmph...Well, goodnight!" I said and left his room.
"You too!"