The Perfect Prince Loves Me, the Side Character?!

Loneal is caught off guard when a sudden uniform inspection is sprung on him by the disciplinary committee. Panicking at the idea of his necklace from Alec being confiscated, Loneal is in a frenzy. However, an unfamiliar junior named Zeno steps in to help! Loneal quickly connects with the friendly and sociable Zeno but Alec, unusually moody, is displeased. With a brief greeting, Alec takes Loneal's hand and leads him into an empty classroom. Why would the prince react in such a stern way?