Pregnant Pink Princess: A Bite of Humble Pie for the High School's Big Mouths (And here's a short story to go with it!) --- Du ixaoxin's light pink hair shimmered under the harsh fluorescent lights of the hallway as she hurried to her next class. She was determined not to be late for her test, despite the constant whispers and stares from her classmates. Suddenly, four boys appeared in front of her, blocking her path. They were the ones who had been bullying her the most since the rumors of her one-night stand with the vampire prince Roy had spread through the school. Well, well, well, if it isn't the school's little whore, one of them sneered, leering at her swollen belly. Du ixaoxin rolled her eyes, used to their childish insults by now. At least I'm not a brainless jock who can't even pass his classes without cheating, she shot back, a playful smirk on her lips. The boys' faces turned red with anger, but before they could say anything, a deep voice cut through the tension. Is there a problem here? Roy asked, his yellow eyes locked onto the boys who had been harassing Du ixaoxin. The boys gulped, taking a step back. N-no, Prince Roy, one of them stammered. We were just leaving. Roy nodded, his eyes never leaving the boys as they scurried away. Once they were gone, he turned to Du ixaoxin, a concerned look on his face. Are you okay? he asked, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. Du ixaoxin smiled, feeling a warmth spread through her body at his touch. I'm fine, she assured him. These guys are just a bunch of idiots. Roy chuckled, pulling her into a tight embrace. You're right, he said, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. You're stronger than they'll ever be. Du ixaoxin leaned into him, feeling safe and loved in his arms. And you're the only one who truly sees me, she whispered, her heart fluttering with affection. Roy pulled back, his eyes glowing with a fierce protectiveness. And I always will, he promised, before leading Du ixaoxin to her class, ready to face whatever challenges came their way.

Du ixaoxin strolled down the hallway, her hand gently caressing her six-month pregnant belly. She had always been a head-turner with her light pink hair and striking green eyes, but now she was getting attention for a different reason. As she passed by a group of four boys, known for their bullying tactics, she could feel their eyes on her.

“Well, well, well, if it isn’t the pregnant princess,” one of them sneered, pulling Du ixaoxin aside.

She rolled her eyes, “Oh great, the peanut gallery is here. What’s on your minds today, boys?”

The boys snickered, and another one of them added, “We just wanted to see if those melons have gotten any riper.”

Du ixaoxin scoffed, “I’m sure you’re all experts on melons, being the brainless buffoons that you are.”

The boys laughed, and one of them said, “Hey, at least we’re not knocked up by some vampire prince.”

Du ixaoxin narrowed her eyes, “At least I have the self-control to not sleep around with every Tom, Dick, and Harry I meet. Unlike some people.”

The boys looked at each other and one of them said, “Ouch, she got you there.”

Du ixaoxin smirked, “I’m surprised you can feel anything with that pea-sized brain of yours.”

The boys laughed and one of them said, “You know, you’re not so bad when you’re not being a bitch.”

Du ixaoxin raised an eyebrow and said, “And you’re not so bad when you’re not being a Neanderthal.”

The boys smiled and one of them said, “Truce?”

Du ixaoxin nodded, “Truce.”

The boys let go of Du ixaoxin, and she continued on her way to class, shaking her head and muttering, “Morons.”

As she walked away, one of the boys said, “Hey, good luck on the test.”

Du ixaoxin turned around and said, “Thanks, I’ll need it after dealing with you guys.”

The boys laughed, and Du ixaoxin smiled to herself, thinking, “At least they’re not all bad.”

Du ixaoxin’s sharp tongue and quick wit had once again gotten her out of a sticky situation. She may have been pregnant, but she was still the same strong, controlling, and direct woman she had always been. And she wouldn’t let anyone, not even a group of bullies, bring her down.