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English isn't my first language.

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A young male was spotted running towards a school. He seemed rushed. After a brief check of his watch, he continued his sprint. He kept on running, despite the protests of people who had unintentionally stumbled into him. He sighed, relieved that he had made it to school on time.

When he arrived at the front gate of the school, he saw a group of boys and girls gathered around. He heard murmuring and faint cries as he passed through the school gates. It erupted into deafening screams as a high-end car bearing the national insignia drove through the gate and halted in the schoolyard. The atmosphere went haywire when the person they were waiting for stepped out of the car. It wasn't hard to figure out who was causing all the hustle and bustle that morning.

It was Prince Elmo Nathaniel Gregory, the prince of Hallcyon, a small but populous kingdom.

But why did he study in another country?

It is undeniable that the offspring of royalty and dignitaries are educated at the finest educational institutions. Among them is Rosapine High School.

Rosapine High School (RIS) is an international and prestigious school where the children of the rich, authorities, and monarchs get extensive and advanced education with the latest facilities. Not only do these children attend, but so do some young celebrities. And as the future king, Prince Elmo is assigned to attend RIS in advance.

Is Prince Elmo gorgeous?

He really is! Prince Elmo Nathaniel Gregory was named one of the world's ten most gorgeous princes by a fashion magazine. He has a well-defined face and a tanned complexion that matches his hair. He has a sharp nose, well-defined lips, and cold, piercing eyes. His eyes, a bright sapphire blue, drew so much attention that everyone bowed before him.

According to a business article, he is also one of the wealthiest young royals. His ability to manage the family business gives many young people a run for their money. Young females are drawn to him because of this.

Prince Elmo walked in, ignoring the thunderous screaming. He walked calmly to his class on the third and fourth floors of that international school. Even after Prince Elmo was out of sight, the swarm of teenagers didn't disperse immediately. Why they waited patiently in front of the school's door was still uncertain.

The boy, who had bolted earlier, grumbled in frustration. He would undoubtedly have a hard time getting into his classroom. Even though it had happened before, it still bothered him.

To get into his classroom, he had to get through a sea of admirers. This is due to the fact that the Prince Elmo fans—as well as some of the young celebrities who attend the same school—are still entwined at the main entrance. Fortunately, the school provided all of RIS’s students with their own access card, avoiding a cuckoo in the nest.

Still, he expressed dissatisfaction at having to cope with them just to get into the school building. He wasn't alone, either. Other students encounter the same issue. Some of them even badmouthed the prince and other young celebrities, although it wasn't entirely their fault.

Prince Elmo Nathaniel Gregory undeniably draws a lot of admirers. Not only those who attend the same school but also students from other schools. They are even eager to skip school just to see and admire him. This caused teachers and school security staff to be preoccupied with protecting the special class student, particularly Prince Elmo, the main cause of the uproar on the first day of school.

What nosy and irritating fans!

After handling a sea of admirers, the young man made his way to his classroom. After placing his backpack down, he saw the students dispersing as security guards, along with teachers and bodyguards, forced them out of the school premises. On the other hand, the teachers were disciplining a handful of RIS students for their misbehaviour on that overcast morning.

"The Prince's fan club is getting bigger. They won’t keep us alone for long," grumbled a tall and stronger-looking boy. He glanced at the group of teenagers who had gathered outside the school's fence. He put his hands in his pants pockets.

"Are you jealous because Karin idolizes the prince?" the boy, who had run over earlier, teased.

The taller one snorted. "What do they see in him?"

“Well, he is a great deal. He is a Blue Blood, well-bred and well-off, business-savvy, and, above all, one of the world's most gorgeous young princes." The teenage boy elaborated.

His friend's remarks made him feel like a knife in his chest. He snorted loudly before sitting down in the chair behind him.

"Just forget about her. She is simply looking for a wealthy and well-known man to provide for her luxurious lifestyle. And Karin put Prince Elmo on her first list of potential boyfriends because he is a big cheese in society." With a beaming grin, he asked, "And what do you have?"

"You're mocking me, aren't you?" he retorted. The young man burst out laughing.

Soon after, the class bells rang. The peaceful class grew boisterous with the arrival of the girls, who had previously trailed the prince. They talked so loudly and eagerly that the whole class could hear them. The chatter revealed information that made them frown. Some of them paid attention to the most resentful facts they heard.

'Prince Elmo Nathaniel Gregory is seeking the next Queen.'

'Any gender could become the next Queen.'

'So the Prince's next Queen could be a male?'

The murmurs in the class grew louder. Everyone was trying to validate the truth. The humming stopped when the teacher walked into the class. However, some pupils were seen talking to their friends in hushed tones, neglecting the teacher who had begun the class. The teacher was rigid and gave them a piece of her mind.

"Can you be quiet, or should I leave the class?"

And the class piped down

And the class went silent.

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