Crimson
summary: young harry and reader don’t know what the future holds for them and what secrets their families are holding (part of maroon series)
warnings: angst, arranged marriage
pairing: royal!arry x royal!reader
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“Nosey are we?” a familiar voice called out making you jump, placing the book in your hands down and back into it’s spot on the book shelf
“I wouldn’t call it being nosey, more like just simply intrigued” he smiled crossing his arms around his chest. You were visiting The Royal Family of England, The Styles are old friends of your father since primary school, you weren’t sure why you tagged along but your mother insisted on you coming
“Well, by all means go ahead but you do realize curiosity killed the cat” his stare was dark yet filled with flirtatiousness. Prince Harry was known for well….many things beside his family title, obviously you heard the stories but as prideful as you were of yourself, you held back from his tricks for years. “Why are we here Harold” he shrugged leaning against the window, overlooking the gardens that were filled with many colorful flowers from all around the world. Queen Anne has the flair for gardening.
“Never quite know when it comes to my father, whatever goes through the pea size brain of his” his face was smug “Dare to insult the king” you fake gasp placing your hand on your chest for the dramatics “You shall be held strung up by nightfall” he hummed laughing “And what a full house that will be” your laughter filled the room, though your minute stare was broken by a knock and a smiling Queen by the door
“Come along children” Anne rushed smiling head to toe, she gripped at her gown and she paced quickly down the hall
“You know there are other colors than red” Harry stated as you both followed his mother’s lead, his hands were behind his back, standing straight in his all black suit
You rolled your eyes and smiled “And I’m surprised the king let you keep your hair at that length, who knows, maybe the royal family had two daughters instead of one” he faked laugh and bumped your shoulder with his
As you entered the room, both his and your parents were standing tall behind the king’s desk, Queen Anne was smiling wildly so was your mother but the look on your fathers face was something you’ve never seen before
“Is something wrong?” You asked as you looked around at everybody
“We have an announcement to make” the king stood straight, brushing himself off before putting his arms behind his back “There will be a wedding in three days time” Harry looked just as confused as you are and motioned towards the both of you
“What does this have to do with us”
You looked at your mother her tightened, you knew exactly what was happening “You can’t be serious!” her face perplexed “Y/n, do not raise your voice!”
Harry stayed quiet, he kept his sight down to his hands as he messed around his the silver rings litter on them, rings that have been passed down for generations
As you looked at him, confused on why he isn’t showing the same reaction as you, then it’s starts to come to you “You knew?” your voice was low and filled with betrayal, of course you weren’t that close with Harry but knowing each other since you were kids have to mean something. He tried to say something but no words were coming out
“No” you shook your head, slowly backing towards the door “This is non negotiable” your father spoke up for the first time “You said I had time before you interfered with my life” your mother rolled her eyes
“And we gave you that time, you spent it ignoring your duties here to live out there.” Her lips purse “You didn’t find someone, so now it’s our turn in charge”
You wanted to scream, your heart was beating so fast, you couldn’t believe this was happening, how could they do this
Part of you wasn’t surprised, the way your mother was-wanting control always, something like this was bound to happen, you just, didn’t want it to happen now or ever.
You were too much in your head that you didn’t realize how dizzy you were feeling, your eyesight was getting fogging and it was suddenly hard to breathe with this burning sensation in your throat
“Mia, take her to her room” your mother beckoned towards your lady in waiting
Mia grasped you gently and let you out the meeting room, whispering that ‘it was going to be okay’ as you walked towards the stairs.
You stayed in your room for who knows how long, skipping dinner and just hiding in the corner of your closet like a frightened child.
Harry was sitting slumped against the garden chair of his balcony, chugging down any liquor he could get his hands on
Nothing was ever gonna be the same
a/n: sorry if this felt a bit rushed I was so busy with finals I had forgotten to post this, ALSO if you’d like me to continue with this series let me know what you want to see more of with y/n and Harry
I NEED MORE!!! Its so short but so good already
