Firstly, I think Lloyd would value his job more than you in the beginning.

He'd be very serious about it, taking his duties in stride and doing them above and beyond, which is what caused him to be put up for suggestion when there was a position available in the King's personal guard.

And when you did observe him working initially, he was the perfect candidate- He knew what he was doing, and he did it well. It also helps that he's quite attractive.

Which is exactly what landed him in this position.

"Thank you, my Lord, for this Opportunity. Rest assured, you will not be let down." Lloyd says as he approaches your thrown, bowing deeply, and you can hear the dull clink of his armor as he clamors about to show his deep appreciation and loyalty.

You can do nothing but smirk at the boy, Head resting in your hand as you observe him, the Silvery glints of his armor in the evening light streaming through the window, the glimpses of the green eyes he sports sensationally, the light blonde hair like a halo Apon his head, a crown of beauty marking him as a saint, an angel, among men.

And thus, he became a hand-picked member of your personal guard. And, through time, you two grew closer.

He even became your closest member of staff, right behind your political advisory, seemingly even closer than the appointed king's confident.

But Lloyd, he never realized how close he got. The poor boy was rather oblivious to your advances, although rather tame as they were.

But you're Confident, Kai, was very much aware.

"This isn't wise, My Liege." Kai huffs, and I roll my eyes, fixing the collar of my nightshirt.

"Again, Kai, just call me by my name. we are friends, are we not?"

He rolls his eyes. "Y/N, this is rather unorthodox and not at all withholding of tradition. A King and a Knight? The people would have your head on a stake."

I hum. "Then we must ensure that the kingdom does not become aware of my affections for the member of my vangaurd, should we not?"

Kai looks like he wants to say more, but a swift glare from me makes him think better of it. He warily sighs.

"yes, My Lord."

"Y/N~" I tease.

He snaps back a witty retort, and I laugh.

And so the months go on, the air growing stale with cold, and you continue to delve into the true depths of Lloyd, who he is beyond his beauty and beyond his position as a knight of your guard.

You find he is responsible and kind, yet mischievous. He's wise beyond his years and adorkable in the best ways. He has had a hard life but doesn't let it define him. that he has the cutest face when he's shocked or asleep, and is chivalrous to a fault.

And also, so. SO. OBLIVIOUS.

if it was any other being blatantly ignorant to the king's advances, you'd probably be rid of them.

But not Lloyd. Damn him, and his perfection.

And, as fortune has it, it comes to a head one evening.

There he is, standing opposed the morning sun, training with another member of the vanguard. He looks ethereal in this light, with the sweat gathering in bunches on him from the strain of his training.

The fast-paced parry-block-parry-strike I tune out, as well as Cole; his opponent, instead watching him enraptured. Kai is by my side, watching oogling Lloyd's opponent.

The two continue on, But Lloyd glances where me and my confident stand, and his attention is taken from the spar, Cole knocking him flat with the moment he was given.

I can see Lloyd Huff, and Cole help him up as me and kai start to wander closer to the duo. As we get closer, I catch a wide, gummy-like smile grace Lloyd's features, and i feel a array of butterflies in my stomach.

"Good match, you two."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Thank you, Y/- Your Majesty." Cole and Lloyd bow, and Cole side eyes Lloyd with a teasing smile I can't particularly decipher at his slip up. As they rise, Cole Spots Kai, and waves, and I dismiss the duo to catch up on Cole's request, leaving just me and Lloyd.

"Pray tell, what distracted you, Lloyd?" I smirk, glancing at him from the corner of my eye as I notice a small blush rising on his cheeks, as we start for the knight's bathroom.

He stutters a moment, before landing on; "I- Uh, wasn't expecting spectators."

"Just spectators, or was it something more?"

He huffs, and looks off to the side, blush deepening only the slightest bit.

"You looked quiet entrancing, might I add, Lloyd" I say, keeping my voice a softer tone than I normally do. The blush on his face continues to rise, and I smirk. "You looked good enough to eat, might I say-" He smacks my arm.

"What are you playing at?"

I turn to look at him fully, in the abandoned corridor just before the knight's bathroom.

"Excuse me?"

I raise a brow.

"What are you playing at? You keep saying things like that, like your flirting with me-"

"Because I am."

He seemingly shorts circuits, mouth floundering for a response but finding no reprieve, face now a vibrant hue.

"I- What?"

"Because I am flirting with you. I have been for months. It astounds me you've taken until just now to notice."

He continues to flounder a moment more.

"I- but that- we can't-"

"Why not? 'Because the kingdom will have our heads'? Don't fret; kai's made the same retorts, thus, we would just keep it within my circle if you'd like..." I trail off. "If you feel the same, as well."

He fumbles a moment more, blushing, deepening impossibly darker, his Adam's Apple bopping as he swallows, but nods despite it.

"I... I Do. But its uncouth. And-"

I grab his hand, stroking his knuckles.

"Fret not, please, My Lloyd." My voice is tender. "We'll keep it safe, and if it becomes a station of trouble, we'll deal with it when the hurdle comes."

He melts under my small touch, and after a moment's hesitation, sighs and finally nods.

"So it shall be, then," He murmurs, and I leave a lingering kiss on his forehead, feeling the heat of his flush under my lips.

And so it was.

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2 ways this can go:     1. ) cole still thinks he’s straight or doesn’t want anyone to know he’s not so he asks nya to b his fake gf. Nya starts to actually like him. Kai is jealous of nya, jay is jealous of cole. bad times for everyone

    2. ) cole mans up and asks his crush kai to b his fake bf bc his dad probably wants him to settle down with a woman and cole is a little rebel. but cole is a disaster gay and doesn’t know how to act, so kai thinks he actually hate him. bad times for everyone ( until they finally fess up )