Let's dare to dream

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Rapunzel walked Danielle into the bathroom and left her alone so she could clean up.
She went back to her room and closed the door, leaning over it.
She went to her bed and fell on her face while Pascal rubbed her head.

-I don't know what to do anymore Pascal-

As positive as Raps was, pretending to be in those moments took all her energy away.

She stayed in that position for a few minutes until there was another knock on the door. This time it was Eugene.

Rapunzel got up and opened it to give him a somewhat rough hug.

-I'm glad you're here!-

Eugene smiled and returned the hug.

Hi Rapunzel. How is Danielle?

-Oh, she's taking a shower, it seems she's better-

-I am glad to hear that...-

Eugene saw Rapunzel overwhelmed although she smiled at him

- Rapunzel, we already talked about this, it's okay to feel bad, pretending that nothing is happening will make you feel worse. How do you really feel sunshine?

Rapunzel realized that she couldn't pretend anymore and she really opened up.

-Honestly, worried Eugene. I don't know what to do.-

Eugene and Raps sat on her bed.

-Is it about Danielle?-

-Yes, of course I'm worried about her but, now that I think about all this. I never realized how hard it is to take responsibility for a situation you can't handle. Ever since the snowstorm, I'm afraid I'll be wrong again by promising things I don't know if I can keep. And now, I promised Danielle that she would come home soon.
And I can't help but think that at some point I'll do that with the kingdom too.
How is it that you are always so calm when everything goes wrong Eugene?-

Rapunzel saying all that left Eugene frozen for a few moments. It was very strange for him to see her so subdued.
He still gave her the most honest answer he could give her.

-Well, before I would have told you that in a life where everything goes wrong you get used to it.
But, now, what I can tell you is that you don't have to do it all by yourself, come on, I mean, it's something you've taught me all these years. And I will help you in everything you need. And if the kingdom worries you,
Rapunzel everyone adores you, even Monty learned to love you... A little, but you have shown them that you care, and whatever decisions you make, they will always be with you.-

Eugene's words were the help Rapunzel needed and she immediately felt much better.

-Thank you Eugene, I'm lucky to have you around-

-I know, I'm awesome-

Rapunzel laughed and put her head on his shoulder.

-How are Quirin and Varian?-

-Oh, they are fine, their house is almost repaired, and from what I saw, they are taking it quite well. Especially Varian.-

Really? He seemed very upset with me for forcing him to come-

-Don't worry about that sunshine, je's quite calm-
At least he didn't make a rebellion this time-

He said this last almost stammering.

They knocked on the door for the third time.

This time it was a maid who came to tell Raps that Danielle had finished.

-I'll go in a moment!-

With this the maid left the room.

-I'll go with her.
Thanks again for always being with me. I love you-

Rapunzel gave Eugene one last hug and kissed him.
Then she went out to join Danielle.

-Hello Danielle, I'm Rapunzel, may I come in?-

-Yes, princess-
Danielle's voice was much clearer in the steam.

Rapunzel walked in to find Danielle wrapped in a bunch of towels.

-Your hair looks better-

-Thank you princess, I think it couldn't get worse-

Raps laughed and gave her one more towel to dry her face.

-Where are my clothes?-

Oh, I had it washed, it was colors all over it, I hope you don't mind.

-Eh, no, o-ok thanks, but, what am I going to wear?

Well, I brought you this, it's a royal guard training shirt, but I'm assuming it'll be a little big for you.

Raps saw that Danielle made a small expression of disgust so he continued

-Don't worry, it was never used, if so, we couldn't breathe near this haha ​​-

Danielle took the shirt still with some disdain but she thanked Rapunzel with the best attitude she could and put it on.