Us Against Them

Chapter 4 "Meeting"

The day finally arrived when Prince Leopold of Havangard and Princess Isolde of Eldoria would meet. A grand meeting was arranged between the two kingdoms to discuss trade agreements, and the young royals were invited to attend, marking their first official involvement in the kingdom's affairs.

The grand hall of Havangard Castle was filled with nobles and diplomats from both kingdoms. Amidst the murmur of voices and clinking of goblets, Prince Leopold's eyes met Princess Isolde's. It was a moment suspended in time, a silent acknowledgment of each other's presence. They were both young, but they carried the weight of their kingdoms on their shoulders.

Throughout the meeting, they stole glances at each other, their curiosity piqued. There was an undeniable pull, a connection that neither of them could explain. Their hearts fluttered, a strange feeling that was both exciting and terrifying.

When the meeting finally ended, they had a chance to speak privately. Their conversation flowed easily, from discussing their responsibilities as future rulers to sharing their dreams and fears. They found themselves drawn to each other, not as representatives of rival kingdoms, but as individuals.

In the quiet corners of the grand hall, under the soft glow of the chandeliers, a connection was forged. It was as if they had known each other for years, not just a few hours. By the time they had to part ways, they both felt a pang of sadness.

That night, as they lay in their respective beds in their own kingdoms, their thoughts were consumed by each other. They had come face to face with their supposed 'rival', but instead, they had found a friend, and perhaps, something more. They had fallen in love, a love that was as unexpected as it was undeniable.