His Queen

5. Feelings

Third Person POV:

Cassidy sat on the porch of the secluded cabin, her eyes tracing the outline of the trees as the sun began to set. The air was crisp, filled with the scent of pine and the distant sound of a babbling brook. She hugged her knees to her chest, feeling a whirlwind of emotions inside her.Harrison had asked her to be his girlfriend, and the sincerity in his eyes had taken her by surprise. She had expected coldness, a sense of duty perhaps, but not this warmth, this genuine care. It was confusing. How could she have feelings for someone she barely knew, someone who was five years older and part of a world she had been thrust into against her will?

Sean emerged from the cabin, his easygoing smile a stark contrast to the intensity of her thoughts. 

"Hey Cass, you okay?" he asked, leaning against the railing.

"I'm fine," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper. "Just thinking."

"About Harrison?" he guessed, his eyes twinkling with mischief. Sean had a way of seeing right through people, and it made Cassidy feel both comforted and exposed.

She nodded, not trusting herself to speak. How could she explain the turmoil inside her? The way her heart seemed to race whenever Harrison was near, the way his touch sent shivers down her spine.

"It's okay to be confused," Sean said gently. 

"Harrison's a good guy. He may be part of this life, but he has a heart. And I think he's falling for you."

Cassidy looked up, meeting Sean's gaze. 

"But what if I'm just a responsibility to him? What if he feels obligated?"

Sean shook his head. 

"I've known Harrison for years. He doesn't do anything out of obligation. If he asked you to be his girlfriend, it's because he wants you in his life. Not because he has to, but because he chooses to."

The words brought a small measure of comfort, but the doubt still lingered. 

"I just... I don't know if I can trust my feelings. This whole situation is so messed up."

"Feelings are never simple," Sean said with a shrug. 

"But sometimes, you just have to take a leap of faith. Trust what you feel, and trust him."

As the last rays of sunlight dipped below the horizon, Cassidy felt a strange sense of clarity. Maybe Sean was right. She needed to trust what she felt and trust Harrison. Sometimes taking a leap of faith is the best way to find out the truth about our emotions.

Cassidy took a deep breath, feeling the weight of her decision. She stood up and walked back into the cabin, where Harrison was sitting by the fire, lost in thought. His eyes met hers, and she saw a flicker of uncertainty in them, mirroring her own feelings.

"Harrison," she began, her voice trembling slightly. 

"I need to talk to you."

He stood up, concern etched on his face. 

"Is everything okay?"

She nodded, taking a step closer to him. 

"I've been thinking a lot about what you asked me. About being your girlfriend."

Harrison's expression softened, and he took her hand in his. 

"Cass, I know this is all so sudden and complicated. I don't want you to feel pressured."

"I don't feel pressured," she said quickly. 

"But I do feel confused. This whole situation is new and overwhelming. But I also feel something else. Something I didn't expect."