༺ Just Rosewater And Lust ༻

𝒜𝓁𝑜𝓃𝑒

Soon, I reached earth. I walked home to the apartment that Vetrick rented out for me-and my sorrows. I shrunk in my desk chair, He put me through the vortex portal and it sucked me back to earth. The process was painful. It sort of spaghettifies you. But it's worth it. I missed him already. My heart began to ache. What did he expect me to do without him? I traced the wooden slabs on the desk. One, two three... Captain Xerus wanted me to say away from his son, for he fears I'll turn him away from what's important to him. Four, five, six... But he doesn't understand. Dragon prince or not, I needed him. Without him, I was nothing. He guided my through my life. I've grown to depend on him for my answers. Seven, eight, nine...

A shame...

He puts the zest in my duel life. I was alone. Just your average nineteen-year old girl...

I was going to be fine....Right?

　　　　                                                   ꒰ঌ🦋 ໒꒱

The days went on to weeks. I occupied most of my time by taking walks in my local park, going a little farther each day. I also wandered my apartment, counting things. Getting used to my surroundings. The pale blue paint on the walls. The shiny porcelain vases. The flickering hallway light. Being apart has left me  in ruins. Ten weeks...Does he miss me? I knew he could read my mind, but I can't read his. I knew he was busy. He's twenty five, he's going to be king soon. He'll get married to some other princess in some other country. He'll forget all about his little human girlfriend.

AKA, the freak...

Vetrick lost his phone because his dad recently found out hat me and him were dating for three years. So I haven't been able to get in contact with him. Each day is worst than the last. The burden in my chest is getting heavier and heavier. He had a huge affect on my life.

Finally, one morning, I decided that I had enough. I forced myself downstairs, grabbed a granola bar, and left my apartment. Not even bothering to lock the door. I wandered through the forest unsure what I was looking for. I stopped and realized that I had made my way back to the portal. Stupid... I thought. But it has been some time since I've seen him. Besides, what was he going to do? Slaughter me? I placed my hand in the portal slot and jumped in.

A while later, I felt my face on the ground. Well... I was here. I soaked up the familiar surroundings. The whistling trees, the glowing flowers- I shuddered. The cold air? It's usually never cold here. What was going on?

Something jerked my hand and griped it. I screamed and pulled away, but failed. I braced myself. I was going to d-

"Open your eyes, Jaeden. It's me."

I slowly opened my eyes and exhaled. I was Vetrick. And he did Look like he wanted to slaughter me. I sighed. I had pressed my luck.

"Why are you here?" He asked, irritated.

"I-is it unusual for me to visit my boyfriend?" I stammered. I tried to look tough, but that's impossible when you know your about to get killed. I whimpered.

"Yes. I told you not to come back." He shot. 

"Look, I just wanted to visit you, But if you don't want me to, I'll leave." I stood up and began to walk backwards. "I'll just-" I slipped on a rock and fell. Vetrick sighed.

"What's the point in leaving? Despite the portal right there, you'll never make it back alive." He took his sweater off and threw it on me. He knew how clumsy I was. I knew he would let me stay! We started back to the palace. I grinned. I was a master manipulator.