Royal AU: Yellow Jessamine

Viridian Fescue

About a week went by after the man decided to stay with her, and her condition seemed to go a lot better instead of worsening. The flowers would still grow but sometimes they'd even fall off on their own painlessly especially when she'd feel comfortable around Skylar or feel appreciated or taken care of by him. She would also take her medicines with fewer complaints, as well as her sleep schedule improve, and therefore have more energy to recover.
That morning she had woken up quietly and silently got to her wardrobe, deciding to wear her usual outfit for once and even wearing her boots with the intent to go somewhere. Although she tried to stay silent to not wake the man, she couldn't help but began coughing a little even when trying to muffle herself.

Throughout the week he tried his best to take care of her and to be by her side, keeping her company and overall seeming to enjoy being around her. Seeing how she seems to get better he had some hope that she might get to recover more than previously expected. In between he sent a letter or two to his kingdom, notifying his sister of the reasons for his absence and that he'll return eventually.
In the morning which she had woken up earlier, he seemed to be sleeping still until she started coughing. The brief noise made him open his eyes slightly, not facing the Queen yet. After a moment of him slowly waking up he stretched on his bed and sat up, rubbing his eyes "Mmh...Already awake, Flora?" He mumbled, finally facing her and noticing slowly that she was dressed up in her usual outfit, seeming already a bit confused and tilting his head "Mh-?"

The queen kept covering her mouth until she heard his voice, causing her to peek behind her shoulder and chuckle softly. "Oops... looks like I was caught," she said playfully, clearing her throat and fully turning to him, slowly stepping to the king while using the walls or other things around the room as support just in case. "Is it too early to ask a favor...?"

He couldn't help but chuckle for a moment about her comment and turned to her completely "No, of course not.." he answered her question with a soft smile and stretched his arms out for her to hold onto as she was walking up to him "What do you want me to do for you, hm?" He asked with his head slightly tilted, already seeming attentive

She smiled and held onto his arms, ending up sitting on the bed next to him. "I'd like to go outside. Not in town, I mean in the woods... maybe at the lake..." she commented, looking out the window "Das doesn't want me to leave the castle because he thinks I'll feel sicker, but given my powers... staying in the castle feels so suffocating for me" She closed her eyes, imagining a little "I want to feel the sun, the grass, the wind... I'm sure that'll feel so refreshing to me, I just know I'll get better" she explained, looking at him and tilting her head "Can we just go before he wakes up?"

He looked down at her and listened to what she had wanted to do, at first a little unsure about it. However, hearing how she dearly wanted to leave the castle for a bit, he reconsidered and chuckled "..I suppose we can, yeah. But you're aware that Das is probably going to lecture us once we're back, right?" He reminded her as he stood up from his bed already to get ready

Flora also stood up along with him and held his hands when he mentioned Das, giggling softly and smiling genuinely at him "I know! Isn't that fun?" She whispered, almost amused by the thought of them sneaking out like that. "I'll take the blame if that was to be, okay? Thanks in advance, Skylar" she said softly, letting go of him so he could get ready.

"Well if you say so" He chuckled softly as he put on his boots, adding his scarf and coat above the shirt he already wore to get quickly done. "Ah, I wouldn't want him to lecture you for simply going out. If anything it would be me, I'm somewhat taking the responsibility over you now. Nevertheless, you're welcome" he fixed his clothes before turning back to her and going back to hold her hands to support her again "There. Ready to go?" He tilted his head, smiling fondly at her