The True Shape of You

Chapter 3

We finally arrived at.. Zorgob. Ed was still upset with me, and I was still upset with him. I know I might've offended his people, but I'm a human. I don't know what's offensive or not to frog hybrids. Is that what they're called? Frog hybrids? To be honest I have no idea. I was wrapped up in my thoughts and tripped on the ramp. I'm so clumsy there wasn't even anything there, my foot just got stuck. Luckily I was caught by Ed.
"Thanks.." I mumbled, he just nodded coldly. The tension was thick. I didn't like it, but at least Ed wasn't being so weird. Well.. I guess he still is being weird. I really can't figure him out. I looked up and my jaw dropped. I hadn't even noticed how beautiful it was here. A golden castle stood in the center of the kingdom, large and small buildings, which were gold and silver, surrounded it. The trees were gold and pink and the grass was gold. It was amazing. I saw a cat girl and lizard person walking towards a house.
"Umm, Ed?" I tugged on his arm to get his attention.
He looked coldly at me, "yeah?"
"Are frog people the only people who live here?" I asked, afraid he would get offended by my question but instead he just shook his head.
"No. The frog, cat, and lizard people all live together in unison after the great war of 1945."
"The great war?"
"You will learn more about it as time passes."
We began walking to the castle. Bodyguards led the way and trailed behind us. I could hear people cheering for Ed and girls looking at me, envious I was with him. Was Ed Sheeran admired here as well? Well it would make sense for a king to be popular among his people. He waved at them smiling. I could tell something was bothering him but I didn't want to ask. Ever since our fight things have been pretty awkward between us.
We finally reached the castle and Ed lead me inside. I've never seen something so extravagant before. It was so beautiful and elegant. I didn't feel like I belonged in such a place.
He suddenly stopped, "Abby will lead you to your room and tell you what you have to do to prepare for the masquerade ball this evening," Ed told me. He stood facing away from me but he turned his head over his shoulder while he spoke.
"I'm sure this won't be a problem for you, Y/N?" He asked coldly.
It was different seeing Ed act this way. I'm unsure if he was just upset at our argument or what but he was definitely acting strange.
"That will be fine... but what do you mean by masquerade ball?"
"As I said, Abby will tell you everything you need to know. If that is all you are free to wait for her to arrive. I have some duties to attend too."
He walked off, leaving me standing there alone. This is going to take some time to get used to. Abby Lee Miller, who was a lizard lady came up to me.
"Are you the Abby Ed was talking about?" I asked her shocked.
"Yes please follow me this way," She nodded before proceeding to lead me down a long corridor.

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I was given a nice room. Abby had told me all of the information regarding the ball. I was to wear a mask and a beautiful dress from the closet of clothes. I wonder who used to own these before I came. It was weird to have such a nice room and have no one live in it.
I plopped down on the couch and pulled out my phone. Luckily it still works here somehow. I texted my mom to tell her I made it safely. She replied back, happy for this opportunity I had gained. If only she knew where I actually was. She wouldn't believe it.
I laughed to myself trying not to cry. I missed my home. I don't want to be a princess and live with Ed on a frog planet. The whole thing was insane.
I forced myself to get up and off of the bed. I better get ready for the ball. I only have 4 hours until then, which may seem like awhile but I've never been to a ball before so I have to prepare myself not only physically but mentally.
I grabbed a black ball gown from the closet. It was so pretty but I had my doubts. Maybe I should pick out a mask first? I put the dress back and walked over to the masks Abby had provided me. I picked up a pink and white one with golden trim. This is the one.
I went back to the closet and found a dress that matched it perfectly. Good, now that I have that sorted out I should probably do my makeup. I grabbed my bag and dumped all of the belongings onto the carpet. I started doing my makeup to match the outfit I picked out. It was surprisingly fun. Maybe this wouldn't be as bad as I had imagined it. Well even if it was there's not much I can really do about it.
I don't think I'm in love with Ed anymore. He just doesn't feel like the same person I had thought he was. Maybe I will learn to love him if we get to know each other more. But even if we do have stuff in common? how can I really relate to someone who is a frog? He isn't really a human but maybe I can get passed that. I poked my eye on accident with my nail while I was trying to put on my eyelashes. Ouch. I rubbed my eye trying not to smear my makeup. Regarding Ed, only time will tell. I just hope that it will be sooner rather than later.