Request: *faints* gimme something eric x gender-neutral! reader (who's one of the workers in the palace) are in a secret relationship that really isn't a secret cause they're like god awful at hiding it
and when they decide to reveal it to everyone they're like we know.. especially grimsby he knew the entire time
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"Eric stop you know I have to get back to work." You said as he kept kissing you making you giggle.
"Well I mean technically you work for me so you can only get in trouble if I say so." Eric said as you rolled your eyes at him.
"Stop you know I don't want to seem like have special privileges because the prince likes me." You said.
"That he does. He likes you. so. very. much." He said in between kisses as you kissed him back.
"Alright seriously, I have to get back to work. I'll see you tonight." You said giving him one last kiss.
"That you will sweetheart." He said giving you one last smile before you left to get back to work.
You and Eric had been in a secret relationship for nearly three months, you two decided to keep it a secret for now just wanting to enjoy the relationship without anyone's opinions and mostly because you were worried what people would think or say about you someone who worked at the palace, dating the prince, so for now you guys enjoyed the sneaking around and secret moments shared together.
"They together again?" Grimsby asked Lashana as they waited for one of you two to appear.
"Yes. They really think they have us fooled huh?" Lashana said.
Yes everyone knew about you and the prince and I mean everyone. They found it cute how you two thought you had them fooled so they played along with it, waiting until the moment that you two would come out and say that you were dating officially.
"And where you off tonight? Looking all pretty as well." Your mom asked as you got ready.
"Just meeting up with some friends tonight." You said to her.
"Friends? And not a certain prince?" She asked making you panic a bit.
"No, I mean we might run into him but we were gonna get some food and probably tour the market." You said as she just hummed in response.
After saying goodnight to her, you ran off to your's and Eric's meeting spot shocked to see him not there already. You took a seat on the bench and waited figuring maybe he ran into his mom or something and couldn't sneak away.
"Sorry, I'm late. I was on my way and I ran into Grimsby and he started asking me all these questions about whether or not I would be seeing you or not." He said as you stood up and wrapped your arms around him.
"It's alright. My mom did the same thing to me." You said smiling at him.
You two walked around the markets hand in hand knowing that none of the villagers would say anything about you guys. Eric had been stopped by one of the merchants to discuss something but you kept walking until a piece of jewelry had caught your eye.
"That would so pretty on you sweetheart." Eric said standing by you as you looked at the necklace.
"It would but I couldn't...." You started to say.
"Did you even say those words? No, I offered to buy it for you, so shh." He said placing a kiss on your lips.
You smiled still wondering what you had done to deserve someone like him. After paying for the necklace, he had you turn around so he could put it on you, and then you gave him a kiss as you two continued walking around before walking down to the shore.
"Grimsby do you think they will ever tell us?" The Queen asked as her and Grimsby watched you two laugh and be so affectionate with each other on the beach.
"Maybe one they will. I think that they are just enjoying being what they think is "secretive" with their love." He said.
"I know but they are so cute together, you can feel the love that they have for each other when they are in the room together." She said.
You sat on the beach talking about everything and you thought maybe it was time that you guys told everyone about your relationship.
"My love, would it be bad if we told everyone?" You asked him.
"No, it wouldn't. Are you ready to tell everyone? I don't want you to feel pressured to." He said looking at you.
"I am. I mean it would be nice not to have to sneak around or wait to kiss you when no one is looking." You said playing with his hand.
"I couldn't agree more. Let's tell everyone at dinner tomorrow." He said placing a kiss on your lips.
The next day Eric had invited you to dinner with the queen and everyone, and he even came by your room to walk you there. You two walked into the dining room where everyone was and Eric had gathered everyone's attention.
"Everyone I would like to formally announce that me and y/n, have been dating for the past three months." He said squeezing your hand as you smiled at him.
"Oh Eric, we know." His mother said as you two looked at her shocked.
"You do?" He asked her as she stood in front of you guys.
"Yes, we do. And y/n I was so happy to learn that it was you who had stolen my son's heart, you will make such a lovely addition to the family." She said squeezing your hands and giving you a smile.
"Did everyone know?" You asked him.
"Yes, we did. You two aren't exactly the best at being secretive but we decided to let you two tell when you were ready." Grimsby said.
"Turns out we weren't so secretive as we thought." He said as you two laughed about it.
"I love you y/n." He said placing a kiss on your lips.
"I love you, Eric." You said smiling at him.
