So this is love..?! ❤️

Chapter 1

Hook's POV:

Revenge is sweet, and sometimes it can get so much sweeter. I was put in charge of making Bridget, the Princess of Hearts, fall for me to help the prank take place. I knew I was charming, it was definitely possible and I was happy to agree but the idea was sort of sickening. Me and Bridget? Something like that would look so wrong. However, I do believe I have the skills to make us look like a genuine couple. And besides, it's only for a short amount of time before castle coming. As soon as the prank is done, we will be over. Oh I can't wait..

I agree to the idea, letting the group know that I'll work on gaining her trust enough to ask her out. She only has one real friend so that sounds easier than you might think. Bridget will never know the trap she let herself fall into, and that's the way I like it.

Now all I had left to do was talk to her.. In a nice way as well. Never mind, this is harder than I thought it would be. I would go straight to flirting but creeping her out would ruin the plan and I want this prank to go perfectly. Uliana when she's angry never ends well.. Yes, it is often funny but it's not worth it, especially this time.

When I spot Bridget in the courtyard, I walk away from my group to greet her. How do I do this? The obvious choice would just saying 'Hey' but that's not really my style. She has another baked treat and she's handing them out. I often see her doing this and I've made fun of her for it.. But in some ways I admire her for her effort to make more friends. She's lonely and at least she's trying to be less of a loser I suppose. I walk up to her, feeling ashamed to be talking to her but what choice do I have?

"Hello darling," I put on my usual smirk as I approach so I seem like myself. Maybe her baking would be a good topic to start with? "I can see you've made more treats.."

I look at the tray she's holding and I could sense that she's growing nervous. I already know its because I've messed with her treats and mocked her for them in the past. Of course, I can't do that now.

"What about them, Hook?" I heard her reply, she still sounded sort of cheery but also either annoyed or nervous, potentially both?

"Princess, why the fuss?" I respond to her question, mentioning her tone. "I just wanted to tell you that they look..delicious"

Shock fills Bridget's face as I say this. Even after I froze when looking for a word, I managed to surprise her.

"Do you really mean that?" Bridget questions. To answer truthfully, no. Unfortunately, I can't be honest in order for this all to follow the instructions I've been given.

"Yes of course! I would say they are your best work yet." Is that a good response? I would say so. Looking up at the pink haired girl, I realize that she's smiling so it must be enough to make her happy. This was perfect.

"Hm.. Can I have one?" I decide to ask so my act looks extremely convincing. "I know I've been cruel in the past but I would love to try one this time. After all, that's all the past is, the past. Isn't that right, dear?"

That somehow made her laugh. What was so funny? Regardless, she gives me one of the baked goods and I take a bite. "Huh.. Nice job, Bridget. Keep it up."

I blow a kiss in her direction before walking away. If I act similar for the next few days, we'll be together in no time! Or at least I hope. That whole moment was awkward. I never really spoke to her for that long, I wasn't laughing at her and I was being nicer than usual even if it was in a flirty way. Everything about this was so out of place so how was she not suspicious? I guess I'll never know.. As long as this works, I don't really care.

While finishing the cake, I go back to my friends. They instantly start laughing and making fun of me for being kind to her. Sure, I could probably do so much more but appreciating her baking is enough for the first day. The laughter is getting on my nerves. They ask me to do this and then mock it? Okay, I probably did that before but this is just embarrassing. Why does trying to fake date a loser princess have to take so much out of me that I wouldn't usually do or feel? What have I gotten myself into?