FUMBLING

[Music Recommendation: 6.6 Gigue ~ Peter Gregson & Richard Harwood

Oriana's eyes were on Adric's large palm that enclosed hers, so she didn't look at where she was going. When she almost hit her head on the pillar, Adric used his hand to push her back.

"Are you okay?" Adric asked. He also noticed there was a change in character with the princess, which started from last night. "Do I really scare you that much?"

Oriana wanted to shake her head and tell him that it wasn't like that anymore; instead, she might even be falling for him. But somehow, something held her tongue, and her eyes were looking down.

Adric noticed that the girl was looking at something. He let go of her hand, thinking it was what made her uncomfortable. After all, he had promised not to do anything she wouldn't like.

"I thought you needed help leaving the dining room. You can always eat in your room. I don't show up at the dining table either."