Chương 13: Interlude - Charlotte’s Diary

12th day of Septos, 4271 Dear Diary, That's how you start things, right? This is a novel experience, and… I am not really sure if I will write many entries. Kass insisted I try it though, so here we are I guess.

"Lay out your thoughts and innermost desires" she said.

"It will be easy!" she said. Bah. I guess… I'm scared. Mother told me it was important I attended, but… why did it have to be me? I never wanted any of this! Just… aaaaghh! Why can't we just… be a normal family… No, we all have responsibilities. This is mine… Maybe I can find some time to play Dominion there, all these chores Mother has been sending me on recently have made me lose my touch a bit…

Eh, who cares, it's not like I would meet anyone good enough for it to matter, except perhaps those Entoli guys, but, eh, probably won't have time for that anyways. — 13th day of Septos, 4271 - Morning This fucking schedule! Dear Diary, I swear, it feels like an incompetent little piece of shit built this void-blasted app! Why would they change the booking last minute like that?! At least it was for only a little later, but it did mean Kass would not be there to see me off… Damnit.

After she left, I did see something I didn't expect. There was an actual guy waiting at the school's private platform, can you believe it? An actual rarity. He looked kinda cute too, in that bookish sorta way. I think he is a commoner, he definitely dresses like one. And he looked at me! Or past me, I think. Those books Kass gave me talked a lot about them…. Aaagh! The shuttle was full too… All the empty seats were next to obnoxious people, so that was annoying.

The only other seat was next to that commoner guy, which was a little awkward, but he didn't look like a creep, so I took the chance. His name is Jax, apparently. Pretty unique. From how he acted, I doubt his Spirit is high at all, BUT his Mind is definitely carrying him in places. He beat me! At Dominion! What the hell?! I will not let such an injustice slide. I must have a rematch! P. S.

oh also a entoli society girl approached us, Vara or something, that was neat too I guess — 13th day of Septos, 4271 - Evening Dear Diary, hi again. He sent a message! How do I respond? What do I say??? This is my first time texting a guy!!!

"Same. What happened?" wow. just wow. so poetic, Charlotte. the texting queen. well, at least he didn't seem to mind… maybe I should buy that book of good openers Kass mentioned… Ugh, I wish I didn't dismiss her so quickly… it's going to be so embarrassing asking her for the link… Anyways! Surprisingly -or maybe not, since he beat me-, he is in the Strategos Program too! So we'll definitely see more of each other. Each other and twenty or so other attractive female classmates… Kass told me the rumors!

What should I do??? If I move things too quickly myself I'll just look easy and desperate……. Fucking stereotypes. The rumors though… especially about Strategos… well… I am not sure I believe Kass about everything she told me, but with the new law that f- The Emperor has made… Things may get… interesting, definitely. Which… I guess he could take full advantage of. Kinda gross, but, well, not like I haven't seen this before. Commoners are just allowed the same now… Maybe he should join my harem?

Now wouldn't that be a treat. But… eh. I would be forced by Mother to also add a bunch of stinking noble guys who couldn't wipe their ass without a maid's help… I never really imagined joining someone else's harem, but… if things work out well, it would let me get first pick of that cute guy, spite Mother, and at the same time get me out of needing to lay with those utter fools they had parade in front of me. Oh! The outrage, a Valen, subservient to a commoner!

I would have been tempted for that alone, but he is also a fun flirt, cute, and good at Dominion! (I am writing this at the same time as I am texting him, he is quite… fun actually. Different from Kass, but enjoyable nontheless). Support the author by searching for the original publication of this novel. Oh! I just got myself a rematch. At my room no less~ I must prepare! And no more underestimating him! Hmmm…. what to do what to do… It's really bare now… I know! Some posters, a potted (plastic) plant… and…

hmm maybe I should hide Cuddles. Kass said men don't like that type of women, although! Cuddles is no such thing! Still, stuffed toys… ugh. Ill do it just in case. They will meet though! One day… — 14th day of Septos, 4271 - Morning What the fuck is Vera do- Dear diary, Why the fuck is Vera eating breakfast with him?! A mentor? Really??? Luckily, I found them just in time before he gave her unlimited access to his room. Like, why the fuck would she even need that?

Well, now I have unlimited access to said room, so…. hey, don't look at me like that. Spoils of war! And private training sessions?? Where is she finding the time?! Void, if I knew I would have volunteered lol. — 14th day of Septos, 4271 - Midday Running. Is. Pain. I can't believe I was so out of shape! I almost didn't make the generous timer Instructor Zoe set… can you believe that? Mother would have yelled if she knew. Lucky she doesn't. To be fair… I may have been distracted a little bit helping Jax…

Seeing him sweating, and pantin- Nope nothing to see here. No. thi. ng. Kass is a bad influence. Why did I even ready the books she gave me?! Where did she even get them??? Porn is heavily looked down upon, and banned in certain sectors! Maybe it just doesn't apply as much to books? I never checked… Speaking of… He definitely checked me out, didn't he? I wasn't imagining it, right? Void, I knew I should have sneaked out more with Kass… She knows so much more about this than I do… And what's a Thorne doing there??

She was way too forward, what in the stars?? And did she just confirm that rumor?!

"Sharing is caring"???!! fucking degenerate academy and degenerate students and fucking… aaaagh She's definitely gonna try something… But! Get outmaneuvered, bitch! He's coming to my room tonight after all~ To play Dominion. Of course. — 14th day of Septos, 4271 - Night Dear diary… Why didn't he respond? Did the message have too many emoticons??? I knew I should have used less…. what if that bitch Lysara got to him..? No, I shouldn't call her names. She was… decent company. As much as I hate to admit it.

I will still be above her though. I will make sure of that. Where is he though??? I didn't fucking spend several hours shaving for this?? I swear he is going to pay for every scratch when I find him! Right! I have his key. This will be my revenge, and reconnaissance. — 15th day of Septos, 4271 - Morning Diary, He called me beautiful!!!!!!!!! AND pulled me into his bed!!! AAAAAAAAAA What kind of dreams was he having?!?!? …

It took a lot of self control to get out of his room, him stinking did help cool me down a bit… actually, What the FUCK did Vera think she was doing, pumping him with stims?? I'll forgive him for not showing up… just this once. Fucking Vera. I spent several hours matching fucking clothes only for you to fuck things up you fucki- I shouldn't swear that much. If Mother knew, she would probably faint from shock. Actually… YEAH that's a perfect reason to fucking swear!

Anywaysss, fresh out of the shower he smelled so good! That's so unfair! Also Lysara is messaging him… I am not letting her get the first bite. Sharing… is weird. Father has several wives as well, and he is always extremely distant with everyone. Feels like hell. I definitely do not want that. But monogamy is unfortunately not something my family would allow, and I would rather choose than have that choice made for me. If not for politics though…

I would probably do my utmost to make sure he is all mine, and no one else's. Sacrifices, sacrifices… Well, I am kinda using him as well. My current choices are either sir stick-in-ass, mr mountain-of-not-muscle, or Jax. Like Lysara mentioned, there isn't much to go around…. Shit! How many plans are in motion already??? If that bitch Priscilla gets her hands on him…. At least Lysara is useful. Despite our differences.

Oh also, Jax is more observant than I gave him credit, though he does eye us when he thinks none of us are looking. My training is telling me to be offended, buuuuuut, it's… alright. If its him, I don't mind it… much. He's also quite hot blooded apparently… He's in Strategos for… the challenge? That's a new one. — 15th day of Septos, 4271 - Evening Dear Diary, Learning about the siege was fun! Jax and Phillip (sir stick-in-ass) got into quite an argument as well.

Then, Phillip challenged him to a Dominion duel of all things! I kinda forgot he was entoli, and a ranker, not gonna lie… I do remember noting him as one of the only interesting opponents I would face, but… i may have been distracted. Speaking of… I have a new plan~ — 16th day of Septos, 4271 - Morning Oh dear diary on the wall table, What to wear, to be the fairest of them all? Why is choosing clothes. so. hard??? casual……… help!

— 16th day of Septos, 4271 - Noon Dear diary, judging by how he looked at me, that fit was definitely a success! gotta note it down for the future He looked a little stressed… Lysara probably gave him some info on who Phillip is… which damnit I should have done that now that I think of it! Agh Anyways! The plan! He accepted! Stars above, I was so nervous. Listen! I had to be at least a little forward, considering what my competition is doing! Ahem.

It looks to have motivated him quite a bit, hehe~ I may have gone into a bathroom on the way to squeal a little bit… just a little. — 16th day of Septos, 4271 - Night AAAAAAAA I did itttt!!!! Stars and supernovas, I'm so happy! dfjnhgkjldchl My first kiss! And his! He was so hot! I loved it! He did too, right? With how he grabbed me… mmmmh dirty thoughts! alert alert! Was my makeup alright??? It was, no way, I triple checked.

Oh stars, I'm not gonna be able to sleeeeeeeeep I was this close to saying fuck it and tearing his shirt off. Dangerous! Caught myself just as we heard voices around the corner. Bah. This has been the best day so far! Ignore anything I said about this school, I am glad I am here. And seeing mother's face when she learns the news won't hurt, heh