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Troy smiled, "Thank-you Aria." He answered as he walked into his study and closed the door behind them. Hearing her question, he looked at her, then at Lyle who was currently focused on looking at the books he had. "I've been okay I suppose. Busy with important things but I've been good. I'm more curious about you both. When I first met you, you both were having a hard time. And I know I haven't been able to help as much as I used to but I do hope you're okay. That you're both in a good place now." Troy said honestly. The fact that they were matching told him things were good between them which made him happy.

Lyle stood up and picked up his cup of hot chocolate. "Excuse us. I...I'll be taking this with me." He explained and bowed politely before following Troy. Troy looked at the adults, "Don't worry, we'll be back in a few." He explained and led both Aria and Lyle away from there. He gave them a tour of the palace which Lyle really enjoyed. He liked seeing all the differences that this place had from his own home. "Lovely home you have Troy." He said quietly as he took in every detail of the large house. "Thank-you Lyle." Troy answered and opened a door to a large lounging room with bookshelves. "This is my study, it's where I like to spend time to relax. Make yourselves comfortable."

Lyle listened to the adults talk about the difference between their kingdoms, how beautiful it was here, things like that. Things that didn't interest Lyle too much. It was a lovely home that Troy had though, now that Lyle glanced around. The king and Troy soon then arrived and the queen looked up at them. "Troy dear, love, where were you both hiding? We have guests you know." She said, motioning to Lyle's family. "We were in a game of chess love, however, Troy hasn't been able to win yet." The king chuckled and greeted everyone. "Hello, I apologize for making you wait. I welcome you to our kingdom and our home. Feel free to stay how long you like." Hearing that, Lyle was pleased. He missed spending time with Troy but he knew that Troy too was a busy man. Troy then greeted them and looked at both Aria and Lyle. "Well isn't this a nice surprise. You're matching." He said and chuckled. "How sweet." Lyle wanted to groan but fought the urge. "I'm just teasing you both, you know that." He said and walked over to them. "How about I steal you both away for a moment just to catch up?" he suggested quietly.

Lyle looked around at the snow that had covered everything and stuffed his gloved hands in the pockets of his coat. "I hope so." He muttered and followed his parents to the front doors of the palace. He made sure not to leave Aria behind though. His father knocked on the door and after a while it opened, Troy's mother was the one who greeted them all and welcomed them inside to her home. "Troy will be down momentarily. Thank-you for coming over, I hope the trip was an enjoyable one on the way here." She said as she motioned for them all to have a seat and had servants serve them something warm to drink. "Thank-you for inviting us." Lyle's father said. He wasn't too social, but he was very formal and as the head of the family, he usually started conversations. Something Lyle still needed to learn. "Oh well isn't that just sweet, you two are matching!" Troy's mother said when she saw both Lyle and Aria. Lyle only blushed and looked down nervously.

Lyle listened to Aria read, they really needed to do this more often. He really just needed to stop being so stubborn. The story was pretty interesting and when they reached chapter seven he was a little upset that she had to stop. He looked out the window and it was true; The walls of the kingdom were getting close. They were already here. As much as Lyle wanted to sulk, he didn't. Instead he just gave Aria a quick kiss on the cheek and sat back comfortably until they arrived. Once the carriages stopped, the doors opened and he helped Aria out.

"Well I feel like I did. Like it's always been my fault." He said quietly and kissed her cheek then. "It's true, I have. So many things need to get fixed." He quickly stopped though, she didn't need to know about his work. It wasn't hers to worry about. "You want to read out loud?" He asked her and got comfortable with her there. "Alright, you may go ahead."

He shook his head. "You're not the one messing things up, you have nothing to apologize for and I'm not even reading, just hiding my red face.." He admitted, smiling a small smile. "You can stay Aria, it's fine, you're not bothering me at all. Honestly...I've missed this." he said and finally lowered his book as he let out a slow breath.

'They've been unsteady because I'm a terrible person.' Lyle thought to himself. He also wanted to make this work. Of course he didn't tell her the thoughts in his head, she didn't need to know that. "I uhh...I'm sorry." He said quietly, still hiding his face behind the book. It was his fault things were the way that they were and he wanted to fix that, or at least try to.

Lyle listened to Aria and he nodded because he had already made up his mind that he'd try to do anything she wanted him to. Their relationship was rocky yes, but he still cared about her and didn't want to lose her. When she kissed his cheek, he blushed and hid his face behind the book. 'It's my fault you never say it.' He thought to himself. "I love you too." He said quietly and slowly reached over and held her hand in his. She always knew just how to tear his walls down even if she herself didn't know it.