The Lost Princess

Chapter 5

A couple of days had past and it was now the day of the ball. She was both excited and nervous as she didn't know what to expect for a welcome home party at the castle. Plus, there was another thing worrying her. She got up out of bed and looked herself down in the mirror. She had noticed that her tiny belly had grown into more of a pot belly that looked quite clear under her hoodie as well as her leggings which showed her larger butt and thicker thighs. Still, she didn't think much of it, chucking it down as her body getting used to the new lifestyle and food. She spent the day helping Zak prepare for the ball with baking the biggest batch of cookies, biscuits and cakes she had ever seen. It looked incredible from a distance, but she restrained herself from diving head first into the sweet buffet as she had to get changed. The dress was a bit tighter than she remembered it being, but she was still able to wear it and it was the only formal clothing she had. She looked out of her window and watched as the guests arrived which built up her nerves even more. Soon, she heard the usual clunking sound as she turned to face Zak wearing his armour.

"It's show time Chloe. Everyone is waiting eagerly to see you." He said as he held out his hand to her.

"Ok. But, do I look big in this?" She asked him as she looked at herself in the mirror once again.

"You look great. Now come on." He said trying to rush her as she finally grabbed onto his hand and they rushed down to the ball.

The guests cheered as they saw the long lost princess for the first time since she was a baby and she felt both amazing for being so valued to them, but also nervous as the crowd was huge. The ball started and quite a few couples started to dance whilst others decided to stand to the side and just chat like what Chloe was being dragged into by the Queen. But, her real focus was on the sweet treats that were laying there.

She slowly slid out of the conversation and made her way to the buffet of sweets and began to stuff herself full of the sweets that Zak had made, but she had completely forgot about him watching over her as she soon found herself getting a tap on the back of her shoulder from Zak.

"Princess, if I may not sound rude, but might I suggest laying off the snacks as I am not sure how much more your dress can hold." He suggested as he looked down at the growing girl's belly.

"I am sure it'll be fine." She said trying to get back to her sweet treats. He got out of her way and let her continue to eat until the inevitable tearing sound rung out of the ball which left her now chubby belly exposed as a majority of the guests turned to face her. Her face turned bright red as she rushed out of the hall and into her room where she slammed the door shut, crying all the while. She couldn't believe how much of an embarrassment she had made of herself in front of at least a hundred guests in her mind. She changed out of her ruined dress to a crop top and pair of sweatpants that the tailors had so kindly made for her. She looked in the mirror at her soft, chubby belly that had now formed on her. It replaced the pot belly that was barely noticeable, but this belly was easy to see. She then turned to look at her butt and thighs which fared no better, her pants being more comfortable than the tight dress. She sat on her bed, crying her eyes out as she stuffed her belly full of more cookies that were gifted to her before the ball thanks to some leftovers.

Zak came knocking on her door later that evening, "Chloe, are you alright?" He asked her as he slowly entered her room.

"I am a pig. A stupid fat pig." She sobbed out as she tried to cover her belly with her chubby arms, but as Zak sat down next to her on the bed, he pushed her arms away.

"No. You aren't. You are beautiful." He said as he wrapped his arms around her at her waistline.

"Huh? What are you saying?" She asked stuttering and blushing extremely red.

"I think you look cuter with a couple of extra pounds on you." He said as he slid his hands onto her belly and began to rub it.

"You like this?" She questioned, her face growing even redder.

"Yes. I love it." He said as he wiped a tear from her eye and cheek. She then wrapped her arm around him, buried her face into his armpit and she sobbed loudly. He gave her all the time she needed to let her emotions out, "I have always loved short, plump girls like you. But, if you are uncomfortable with your weight, I am happy to help. It's your body after all." He said as she looked up at him smiling.

"I would just love to have a guy who is willing to except me for who I am." She said as she slowly leaned towards him and they kissed on the lips. Both of them were bright red in embarrassment, but they still spent a long time together that evening.