The frog prince (Fruk)

7

"Hmmm... he is right... maybe anyone would do?" Arthur said seriously. "I got you!" Alfred cheered. He grabbed me from Arthur, and I tried to run away from him. "Please don't traumatize me!" I cried. "Oh come on! Just a quick one! I'm not dirty!" He laughed.

I looked at Alfred who began to wipe his face, and I shook my head. "No! If anyone is going to do it! I want Matthew!" I said hopping into Matthew's arms. He held onto me and laughed as Alfred looked sad. "Hey... if it doesn't work we can try a girl to kiss you... And if that doesn't work... Well... maybe it is someone you like... or you are trapped," Matthew said nervously.

Matthew held me in his hands and I felt defeated "That doesn't make me feel better," I spoke. I looked back to Arthur, whose face was red. He looked toward Matthew nervously and I guess he was just worried.

"You ready?" he asked.
"Sure... just do it!" I said closing my eyes tightly. This was basically like kissing my brother. I could feel him lift me up and suddenly... I felt a small kiss.

"Hmmm... Guess it didn't work," he spoke. I opened my eyes, and I felt a little sad that I was a frog still. "Maybe you should try kissing a girl?" Alfred suggested. "Huh....??? Where are we going to find a girl who wants to?" I asked worriedly.

"Ummm..... just go to the park and find someone?" Arthur suggested. "The park?! Oh great!" I said, horrified. I was definitely going to die today!

We suddenly heard a knock on the door, and we all turned to look. "Sorry to just come in! Where is he?" Gilbert barged in. Matthew held me up, and Antonio walked in behind. Gilbert froze looking at me and once Antonio saw he didn't seem all too surprised.

"You guys are messing with us, right?" Gilbert asked. He began to poke me, and I decided to talk. "Can you stop, please?"

"Well, I've seen it all...."

"Hey! That's it?" I asked, watching him. "I guess if I were to die now... Would it be that bad?" He asked. "Also, why are you here?" I asked, annoyed. "Alfred texted us... So deal with it," Antonio rolled his eyes. He might still be upset from yesterday night.  I mean I am too... but I have every right to be.

"So... have you figured out what to do?" Gilbert asked. "Matthew kissed him... But it didn't work," Alfred laughed nervously. "Kissing? Because he is a frog you assumed," Gilbert tried not to laugh.

I jumped out of Matthew's hand and back into Arthur's... he was the only one I wanted to be next to right now. "So..... what if it's a girl who has to kiss him?" Alfred spoke. "Hmmm...... I guess maybe ... but if it's a love kiss that won't work..... haha Francis is totally into men," Gilbert laughed.

"Hmmm... you are?" Arthur asked looking at me. I nodded nervously and looked away. I must look so ugly to him..... I hate myself so much.

"Ahhh, so if the girl doesn't work, then it would be a love kiss?" Gilbert asked. "Firstly... we don't even know if it works that way or not!" Antonio finally spoke. "No, but it's worth a shot?... we have no idea what's going on, and I think it's worth a try," Arthur spoke.

He smiled at me sweetly, and I don't think my little frog heart could take it.

"Yeah... Let's do it... Let's go to the park, and I'll ask some poor random lady," I spoke. I was extremely nervous about this. Matthew, I could do it because I trust him... but some random lady? What if I transform, and they want to be with me? I don't know how to reject people?!

"Okay then... But do what you are comfortable with," Antonio spoke. He tried to pick me up, but I wanted to stay with Arthur. "Arthur can hold me....." I said nervously. Both of their eyes widened, and Antonio began to stare at Arthur with this odd look. Arthur sensed it too and even flinched from being caught off guard.

"Okay! Let's go to the park!" Alfred spoke. "Yeah! Before it's too late," Matthew added. Arthur nodded his head and began to grab his house keys. "Alright, let's do this," he spoke.

~

When arriving at the park, I asked Arthur to place me by the pond so I could wait for people to pass me by. "We will be super close watching so don't worry if you get into some trouble," Arthur smiled at me. He seemed to be a lot less tough compared to last night. Not less tough but more caring... It was really sweet, and I found it super attractive.

I nodded my head at him, and they all began to sit by a tree. I could see Arthur take out a cigarette and offer one to them, but they all refused it. I would have taken one if I was there.

They all gave me a thumbs-up in unison, and I nodded my head. Even though they couldn't see it, I still did it.

I began to wait now for anyone to walk by, anyone really... but hardly anyone was there. After ten minutes had passed, I took a deep breath and suddenly saw a woman walking this way.

She had short hair and wore a mini-skirt. She seemed like a nice girl. When she got closer to me, I began to get ready to say something. "Excuse me!" I called out. The woman suddenly stopped and looked around, confused. "Down here!" I called out.

The lady looked down, and she started to laugh. "I must be hearing things," she laughed. "No!! I did talk!!" I spoke.

She let out a loud scream upon hearing me, and immediately everyone looked our way. She began to point and scream, and it was just awkward when she ran away.

Off to a rocky start.