About what see with eyes

A Rose with a White Lie

I sat down at her Queen size bed and she closed and locked the door behind us. I quietly whispered to myself. "Even when her straight long hair is messy she looks cute."

"Leo what did you say!?" She asked firmly.

"Nothing!" I exclaim. A blast of sweat filled my face.

"Anyways Elizabeth that's not why I came here. (Sigh) I know you aren't happy with what happened at that moment. I'm sorry I couldn't save you and Stefan did something to you that I couldn't stop!"

(Sigh) "Leo it isn't that but it's sweet of you that you thought of me and not yourself like the others. But it's your just human and I didn't expect you to even try and stand up for me in any way. No offense but your just a child. You shouldn't endanger yourself. I don't want you to get hurt because of me. I am not worth risking for!" Elizabeth Expressed.

She tilts her head down and looks sad and hurt. I glanced around the room for a moment before answering. Paintings with golden frames rest on the white clear walls.

"But Elizabeth you are worth risking for," I Claimed. "You saved my life twice! I had to at least save you once. Your everything to me. I like being with you and talking to you and Yes I might have endangered myself but it in the end it was worth it! We are safe and happy right?"

Elizabeth blushes and tilts her head back down. She's shy and what Leo said to her meant a lot to her. She walks towards and sits next to Leo on her Queen size fluffy bed. So soft if you laid on it you might never wanna get off.

"Thanks, I quite appreciate all you said there but yes we might indeed be safe. But I don't feel safe. I never did because... How do I explain this? Leo, I just feel like I am not fit as the Princess of this Kingdom. It's quite difficult and stressful to keep this place at bay. Especially when danger always leaks in the corner. I would rather just relax but I can't. I chose to be here and stand here and now I must live with it. I wasn't like sad earlier, it just I remember something horrible I did." Elizabeth expresses herself while glancing at the window. Viewing the wide sky.

I didn't quite understand. I did kind of understand the last part though. Feeling like you could have done something and fix a past mistake you regret. A mistake you can't... I tilt my head down listening to all of what she said.

"My life as the Princess was getting predictable. Always working, always stressed. Being a Princess without anyone to help you isn't a good lifestyle. Sometimes I wonder if I just didn't do that mistake. If I could be happier, Probably not but still that possibility always sticks in my mind. Do you ever feel like that Leo? Like if you just knew better things wouldn't end up so bad?" Elizbeth questions.

I stay silent for a moment. Looking down and, Squeezing my own hand. Elizabeth notices.

"I see. There's still a lot for you to know and explore young one. If you ever need to talk to me I'll be in my room." Elizabeth stands up and gets ready to leave the room.

"Wait!" I exclaim.

She turns her head to face me.

"What is it?" She askes.

"I- I... whatever you did in the past shouldn't direct your future. That's not good or healthy for you Elizabeth so whatever you did even if it's something horrible I forgive you." I hug Elizbeth to comfort her.

"Forgive me? Leo, you weren't the person I hurt. It's quite t- Leo please I don't deserve this. We both know it. I was just a horrible person."

"No that's not true! Do I have to remind you that saved me! Your wonderful and amazing friend. Your one of the first people that actually cared and wanted me around and maybe that's partly why I wanted to stay here. Stay with you and live happily." My eyes get a little watery.

Elizabeth's eyes sparkled. She holds back tears. She really did think she was a bad person. But she isn't. She's an Angel but most importantly she's my friend.

"Why are you being so nice to me?" Elizabeth glooms.

"Because you deserve it. Even if you don't think so." I replied rubbing my head on her dress.

Elizabeth feels flustered and like once someone cares for her feelings. Someone actually cared and thought she was a good person. Sometimes Elizabeth thinks about ending things like it is. Any moment the world could move on without her. But the positivity Leo injects in her is too much to handle. She tears happy tears of hope and joy. Elizabeth hugs Leo tightly. Her arms around him tightly but also softly.

Elizabeth cries on his shoulder as she remembers a memory. It's of her crying in her bed alone. Negative thoughts filled her to the brim. One day she'll forgive herself for the mistake she regretted. The lights around the Kingdom fade softly as the Moonlight shines brightly outside. The wind howls peacefully. A breeze of wind blows and moves Elizabeth's and Leo's hair. They stand outside. The night sky lights up the Kingdom.

"Thanks for being here Leo." Elizabeth smiles.

"No problem. Hey um, do you ever wanna have like a sleepover?" Leo suggests.

"Ooh, what's that?" Elizabeth askes her voice filled with joy again.

"Basically we stay awake and hang out. I'll love to share some scary stories I share ooh we can also talk about stuff if you want."

"I'll think about it. It was nice talking to you Leo, I- *blushes* Stay safe okay Oakheart." Elizabeth smiles softly.

"You too, Goodnight Elizabeth." Leo waves goodbye and enters his tiny house in front of the Peaceful Palace.

"Goodnight Leo." Elizabeth sighs.

Elizabeth glances above the sky. Stars filled the night sky with hope. She stands on the balcony in the back of the Palace. A shooting star passes by and she closes her eyes and makes a wish in her head.

"I wish I can feel true happiness."