It was getting dark, with only the moonlight providing illumination as Cedric was walking the silent pathway of the forest. He was tasked to cast a spell that will help the trees grow longer.
After what seemed like a whole day, the tired sorcerer can finally go home
Upon continuing his way, he noticed a certain girl up ahead.
"A girl shouldn't be alone in the forest this late" he uttered to himself
He then pondered to himself whether he should apprehend her, or stay quiet of so – then it would seem as if he is stalking the poor defenseless girl in this night.
Cedric had terrible experiences with this before, most especially with girls in his teenage years. They would brand him as a creep even just by walking behind them. This traumatized the poor sorcerer, which would add greatly to the social anxiety that he is still carrying till this day
Somehow, he couldn't blame them either. He would be terrified too if some tall lanky man is stalking him from behind.
As he remembered this, Cedric then paused for a second there. This is definitely the same scenario as of before. He didn't want this girl to be uncomfortable whatsoever and so he decided to take another path.
Cedric turned, but as he takes another step – he stumbled upon a stone which caused a big noise, catching the attention of the girl up ahead
When she turned around, Cedric knew it was all over. He would be branded off as a creep who stalks people in the dead of the night. He remembers it quite well with all the torture he had to go through with his female classmates
Suddenly, he heard footsteps getting louder and louder in his direction. He raised his head up which revealed to him who this girl was
"Mr. Ceedric!!"
Sofia yelled as she crashed unto him, snuggling close to his robes. Cedric was speechless, He never expected the girl to be no other than Princess Sofia
"Sofia?" he asked while patting her back
"What are you doing here?"
The poor girl sniffled as she raised her head up to meet his gaze
"I was looking for some pinecones, but then it got dark and I got lost in the way" Sofia cried with tears flowing on her eyes
Cedric couldn't help but feel bad for the poor girl, her sky blue eyes reflected the shine of the moon which was very beautiful to look at.
He then wiped the tears from her cheeks as knelt down to the ground.
"Don't worry Princess Sofia, I'm here now." Cedric whispered softly
Sofia embraced him again, with her nose close to his neck. She loved his scent, it reminded her of classic books and the fresh breeze of early dew
She took a sniffle again which tickled Cedric, causing him to giggle a bit
"What was that?" He exclaimed
The Princess giggled upon hearing this as she held on tightly and did it again
"What are you doing? That tickles!!" Cedric stated with a laugh
He then gripped both of her shoulders away, which revealed Sofia's face to him. She was happy now.
The sorcerer then noticed a strange line from her nose to his neck, a slimy wet thing that connected to her nose
"Did you just sniffle in me?"
