"You have got to be kidding me." She said glaring at me.
She screamed and lunged for me. Anthony stepped in front of me stopping her. The guards came in and began to drag her out of the palace. Right before the doors shut she yelled, "You chose her! Why her!?"
The doors shut and the room was eerily quiet. I'm not much for awkward silences and began fidgeting with my hands. We all stayed like that a few coughs came from the awaiting crowd. I finally walked over to the musicians and asked them very politely to play their first selection. They looked at each other and then began a slow sweet melody. I returned to my place beside the Prince and stood up straight.
"I know I have been in your village as an outsider for a while now. I also know that the palace is not the place for an outsider. That someone who has shown no respect to the hospitality that was already given to them." I take a deep breath look at Anthony and continue, "And to you Prince Anthony I give you so much thanks. I have no right to refuse your hospitality but so many people deserve it more than I do. Though if you still believe I am worthy of this privilege I will try to live up to your expectations." I turned back to the crowd and said, "That said if I may ask you all to be patient with me for I am still learning about this land."
The room was silent for a few minutes and then it roared with applause. I was surprised I thought they would hate me for stepping out of line and speaking out of turn. Prince Anthony grabbed me by my waist and lifted me into the air. He spun me around and then placed me down. He brought my hands to his mouth and kissed them.
"Can I ask why you are so happy?" I asked laughing.
"You were absolutely amazing! When I didn't know what to do or say you took control."
I blushed to realize what I had done. Before I could say anything he grabbed my hand and we started dancing. Though I don't think I have ever learned the waltz I fell into perfect sync with the Prince. Once the song was done I walked to the balcony to get some air. I stared up into the stars. Lost in their beauty I was startled when someone said my name.
"Relax Ob- Runner it's just me."
My eyes went wide as I turned to see a handsome boy with shocking green eyes. I smiled and ran to him yelling, "Oh my gosh Jonathan I've missed you. Where did you go?"
He caught me as I jumped into his arms hugging him tightly. He chuckled and held me off the ground. We stayed that way for who knows how long before he put me down placing his hand on my cheek. It was then that I realized he wasn't dressed for a ball. Instead, he wore the attire of a ninja his kingdom's soldiers uniform. I shot him a look that said he better start explaining.
"Woah! Okay look I'll tell everything in due time."
"Why not now?"
"I have something I have to do now. I'll be back though. I promise. Okay, princess?"
I smile when he calls me the nickname he gave me when I first got to his village.
He kisses my head and disappears into the night. I go back to watching the stars, a few moments later I hear footsteps behind me.
"So was that your boyfriend?" Anthony asks a standing next to me.
I giggle a little bit and say, "No, more like a brother I guess you could say. Why? Are you jealous?"
His cheeks turn a bright red and I can't help but laugh out loud. Before long Anthony is laughing right along with me. We finally get our composure back and head back into the ballroom. The rest of the night I greet people and dance. It was fun but I was happy when I finally fell back onto Anthony's bed. I lay there with my eyes closed. He was still down in the ballroom talking to the last few people that were still here. Trying to convince them to leave no doubt. I hear him come in but I just stay as I am. I hear shuffling and then he chuckles. He began taking my shoes off and I opened my eyes. He looked surprised and something else I'm not sure of. His shirt was unbuttoned and hung off his shoulder. My gaze wandered to his perfectly toned abs. This boy was fit and I couldn't help but stare. My eyes snapped back to his face where he was watching me intensely.
I stood slowly and turned around lifting my arms. I shuttered as I felt his hands travel up from my hips to my waist and finally my zipper. He unzipped very slowly and when he was down he touched my back. My heartbeat increased as he pulled the dress past my hips. I turned away ashamed to be standing in nothing but my panties and bra. He put his hand on my chin and made me look him in the eyes. He scanned my face as he searched for something. I had become stone-faced though. He picked me up and startled I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled in close. When I looked up his face was mere inches from mine. I put my head back down tucking my nose into his neck. He smelled like pine trees it was tantalizing. I felt him lay me down and then climb behind me wrapping his arm around my waist. This was weird but again it made me happy.
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Hey you guys sorry, it took me so long to write this chapter I lost my inspiration for a little while. I am back though y'all so how do you like the chapter. Who do you guys think Mrs. Haggan was talking about? Who can find the connection with Jon? Vote and comment, please.
