Chapter 57

Claudia's POV
My jaw dropped as I heard what Yul just said
Cousin?
Westley and Benson's reactions were the same; they both had a dumbstruck look on their faces. I took a step to the right and looked at Maxwell and boy was he mad!. His jaw was clenched, fists were balled up and eyes were full of anger. I'm going to admit, Maxwell looked so intimidating right now
Something bad is going to happen, I just feel it.
"What are you doing here?" He bit out, anger seeping through his words. Yul seemed unfazed by the danger that Maxwell's words held and kept smirking.
"What do you think I'm doing? I came here to train princess Claudia." Yul replied in a mocking tone. My brows shot up, Yul was in a lot of trouble. Maxwell looked even angrier, his eyes turned black and all of a sudden, a fist connected with Yul's jaw.
"I may be your cousin, but I am still your prince and soon to be king. You won't talk to me in such a manner." He growled, lowering his hand to the side and Yul spat out blood. I looked at Benson and Westley and was surprised to see that they were staring at the scene in a normal way, as if Maxwell reacted the way he should and gave Yul what he deserved. Yul glared at Maxwell rubbing his now sore spot.
"No wonder Uncle sent you here, always fighting with your brother." Yul shook his head with a sly smirk on his face. Maxwell was about to choke Yul but thankfully Benson interfered. He stood in front of Maxwell blocking his way.
"Let it go Maxwell, you can deal with him later, but not now." Maxwell's eyes landed on me but they quickly wandered to somewhere else. He fixed his shirt and glared at Yul, running a hand through his hair and finally nodded.
"I wonder how you put up with him." Yul pointed out.
"He's a self confessed jerk who thinks that everything revolves around him. Anyways, before you and I start training, I wanna get to know you." He winked "Maybe we can have a something something in the future." He wiggled his eyebrows. I can't believe, after everything that has now happened, Yul was acting so normal. My eyes quickly landed on Maxwell who was growling lowly.
"Never going to happen."
"Over my dead body."
Came the first and second reply from Maxwell and Westley. Benson cracked a grin and stared chuckling, Yul had a huge smirk on his face while I stood in my place surprised by the answers the both gave. Westley and Maxwell looked at each other, well more like glared. Maxwell huffed, turning around and walked away while Westley stared at the ground for a minute as if contemplating what to do before shaking his head and walking in the opposite direction.
A few seconds passed silently until Benson decided to break the ice
"Wanna go to a café?" He suggested. Both of Yul and I agreed.
"Come on then, I know an awesome café a few miles away." All of us followed Benson and hopped into his 2012 Ford Explorer XLT, me being seated in the back while the two guys in the front. I wondered what was going on in Maxwell and Westley eyes, but why did they react in such a way.
"Let me guess, there's a hot waitress there?" Yul said looking at Benson with a smirk on his face
"Welcome to the family Bro!"
I covered my eyes with my hand and groaned. Great, as if Benson wasn't enough, now came Yul.
I rolled my eyes as Benson and Yul drooled over the blonde waitress. Boys will always be boys, perverts.
"I'm going to ask her on a date." Yul stated wickedly as a smile played on his face. Benson didn't seem to hear anything since he was still looking at the waitress who I guess was serving table number five. I slapped Benson on the chest making him wake up from his little fantasy.
"What was that for?" He scowled rubbing his chest lightly. I rolled my eyes but didn't bother answering him.
"Anyways, you seem to have two lovers princess." Yul grinned from ear to ear as he put his chin on his palm.
"No I don't." I muttered looking away
"Claudia, did you notice how Maxwell went in a protective mode all over you when he saw me?" Yul proclaimed.
"Or when both Maxwell glared at Westley when his hand was on your back."
Benson added. I sat in deliberation. Yul and Benson noticed my discomfort with the subject and started talking about cars. I tapped my fingers on the table and looked at my lap thinking of what both of them just said. Maxwell would never look at me in such a way but I wasn't sure about Westley.
But what if he thinks of you like that? A voice murmured in my head.
I closed my eyes trying to clear everything that was going on in my head
After an hour, all of us decided to leave, and in a few minutes, we were back at our dorm. The car ride was silent; no one talked just listened to classical music. Once we reachedto the school, Yul went to his dorm (he explained that my uncle gave him a private dorm in the other side of the academy). When we entered our dorm, Benson sat in the living room with Kenneth and Westley, while I took went to my bed room and take a nice long slumber.
"Tell me about yourselves." I said.
Right now, all of us were sitting around the kitchen table. I was actually surprised when Yul joined us, turns out Benson invited him. At first, Maxwell wasn't happy but I think he changed his mind since he was joking around with Yul.
All the guys turned their attention to me and silence hung in the air
"Why are you asking us that?" Kenneth asked leaning forward
"Because I've been here with you guys for a while and know nothing about you." I shrugged replying with ease
"Well, I'll start." Westley stated.
"My full name is Westley Bertoldo De Lucas. Bertoldo mean a bright ruler, that's why my mom chose it. I'm from Italian origins. My favorite color is gold and I have a sister that annoys the hell out of me."
I wanted to say 'duh' for his last statement but kept my mouth shut.
"Oh and Clara says hi. She told me to tell you that she's sorry for not telling you that she's going to the Angel Kingdom." He added making me raise an eyebrow, I'm going to make sure to give her a piece of my mind when she comes back.
Now it was Kenneth turn
"Um, my name is Kenneth Nikolaou, no middle name, thank God! I don't even wanna think what my mom would have chosen if my dad told her not to pick a middle name. Anyways, I'm Greek, my favorite color is red. I play the guitar, love to sing and play basketball. That's all." He gave me a grin making me laugh; he looked so nerdy when he did that.
Benson smirked and started talking, oh dear!
"Well I'm American, duh! I sounded so girly right now.." He scowled.
"Im sexy and I know it." He sent me a wink and I rolled my eyes.
"My little sister who's ten is called Joanna. My brother Johnson is fifteen, don't even ask about the names, I don't even know why my parents name them Joanna and Johnson." He shook his head.
"It's like Jack and Jill, well that what I call them." He smirked.
Yul's turn came next
"Well I'm sexier than Benson and always will be. Girls swoon when they see me. Everyone wants to meet me. I love boxing and rapping."
"I noticed." I said dryly making the guys chuckle. Finally, it was Maxwell's turn
"I play the piano, have an addiction to classic and old music and want to study law when I grow up even if I'm going to be king." That caught my attention, he loves law?
"Why law?"
"For curtain reasons." He replied not making eye contact. That was my sign to stay silent. Everyone started talking to each other about cars and wrestling while Maxwell stayed silent.
"Hey Claudia, when are you going to be training with your Fire trainer?" Benson asked, mouth full of food.
"First, swallow then talk." I snapped disgusted.
"Second, today I'm going to go training." I
Maxwell stood up and left the kitchen. I winced when I heard the slam of the front door, gees, why the sudden change in attitude?
"What's up with him?" Yul asked
"No idea" I answered shaking my head.
An hour passed and I thought that it was the best time to go to the field where I'll be meeting my fire trainer. I left the dorm walking down the hallways but stopped dead in my tracks when I heard a girl's giggle.
"How about we go to my room Prince Maxwell." The girl giggled making my eyes go wide.
Maxwell? I took a step forward and saw a girl practically rubbing herself on Maxwell who was smirking.
"Not now, Diana, I've got something to do. Maybe later tonight?"
The girl giggled then nodded
"Sure." She purred playing with her bright brown hair. Her figure screamed slut.
I crossed my arms and glared at Maxwell. I coughed making them both looking at me, the girl with a smirk on her face and a wide-eyed Maxwell. The girl let go of Maxwell, stepped to the side, and walked away, not before waving.
I started walking, not giving Maxwell a second glance.
"And where do you think you're going?" His deep, sexy voice was heard.
"Training." I replied still walking. I heard him chuckle and mutter something that sounded like 'if you only know who your trainer is' but aid him no mind. Why did he say that? Does he know who my trainer is?
But the biggest question was, why did I react like that when I saw the girl all over him? Was I jealous? No, I would never get jealous over that. I shook my head and put my hands in my pockets. I couldn't help but remember those silver eyes and one million dollar smile. I stopped dead in my tracks
I couldn't be falling for Maxwell…could I ?