Strawberry Kisses

22. My Queen

Evie Pov

I slide the last few hair clips into my hair as I stand in front of the mirror. My bedroom is in complete silence as I get ready for Eloises' coronation today. I spent hours on my hair making sure it was silky, smooth, good smelling, and laid down well in a ponytail that was full of curls. My nails were a simple french tip and my makeup was just blush mascara and strawberry lipgloss. I wanted to go for something simple because today would stress me out. When I stress I sweat and we can't have runny makeup.

My dress, on the other hand, it took me days to find the right one, and even as I get ready to put it on I still have second thoughts about it. It was a champagne-colored pleated ruffle tulle mini dress. My mom came home raving about how she found the perfect dress for me and it was literally just fabric. I was thankful and cried while she made me the dress that same night. To go with the dress I slipped on white heels that had pearls wrapped around my ankle acting as the strap.

"Oh, you look beautiful baby." I smile at my parents as I walk in the living room. They were all dressed and ready to go. "Well, let's go so we aren't late."

The ride was quick, seeing as we were getting there before all the. guest, journalist, and much more this morning. The guards usher us inside where the Queen meets us with a smile on her face.

"You all made it in time," She turns to me and grips my hands. "Can you please check on El? She's having a rough morning." I knew she just wanted me to see Eloise, it would help calm her down but also her family.

I nod and quickly make my way upstairs toward her bedroom. I knew she would have a stressful morning considering the series of texts and voice messages she left me of her freaking out then calm, then screaming. The guard outside of her door nods at me and I quickly step inside letting them close the door behind me. Her sister, Amara, jumps up as she sees me thanking me before running out of the room.

"Amara, did you just fucking leave?! I need my makeup done! I swear to god I'll burn the palace down." Eloise storms out of the bathroom, madder than ever but looking like a princess. Her cream-colored corset gown hugs her in the right places as it flows down to her ankles giving me a peak of her emerald green heels. Her red hair is pulled into a tight bun with two stans coming down the side of her face, curled perfectly.

She stops in her tracks as she catches sight of me. A deep breath leaves her mouth as her eyes light up, taking me in. "Hi baby" She stands there just staring at me like it was the first time she was seeing me. "If you sit I can do your makeup and help you calm down, okay?"

Eloise nods and quickly takes a seat as I get to work on her face. I work in silence deciding on a semi-natural look with matte lips. She stays silent, staring at me with a dazed look in her eye. Eventually, I step back to admire my work and nod with a slight smile on my face.

"Evie"

"Yes, baby?"

"Fuck, you look so gorgeous" I laugh as she stands up "Spin for me, yeah?" I slowly turn for her and squeal as her hands quickly go underneath the back of my dress to grip my ass.

"Eloise!" I step back until her chest meets my back. Her chin settles on my shoulder as she looks up into the mirror at us. I glance up as well and smile at our reflection. "We look really good together"

"That we do angel." She straightens up and spins me around. Her hands cup my face as her lips find mine quickly. Neither of us cared about smudging our makeup as we kissed each other. I reach out and grip her waist as a moan slips from my lips.

"Mmmm," I push away from her and grin at the gloss and smudged lipstick on her face. "You have a ceremony to get to Your Highness." I clean us both up and reapply the messed-up makeup before we exit the room.