Being homeschooled, Fantasia never had any academic competition. There was no fighting for the highest grade on a test or the satisfaction of earning valedictorian. She never knew the extent of her intelligence, but her mother had always told her she was a brilliant researcher. After lunch, Angela sent out a mass text to the princesses, letting them know that classes were canceled for the rest of the afternoon and that they wouldn't be traveling to the prince's castle. So, with an afternoon free, Fantasia decided she was going to put those research skills to great use. She just had to get Taraji out of the castle first.
"Babe?" Fantasia had made a list of small things for Taraji to run out to the store and go get, but at the same time she was sending Danielle and Regina a list of things for a date she was planning for the two of them. "Will you go to the store for me? I need this stuff, but I have to finish this research thing." Taraji looked up from her phone and took the small paper list.
"Sure, baby. You want me to pick you up something to eat too?" Taraji climbed out of the bed, grabbing her phone and keys.
"No thank you. Love you," Fantasia reached for Taraji, puckering her lips for a kiss. Taraji leaned down and kissed her once... twice... three times and Fantasia almost said, 'fuck it' and let Taraji have her way with her, but she had a plan, and she needed to stick with it. "Go before I ask you to stay."
"I'm going, I'm going," Taraji laughed, holding her hands up in surrender. After grabbing her shoes Taraji was out of the door and Fantasia cracked open her laptop. Time to get researching.
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Fantasia put the finishing touches on her makeup, checking herself out in the mirror. She had never looked like this before. She knew she looked good, but so much of her skin was exposed. Luckily the only person who would see her in this would be Taraji. And if all went well, Taraji wouldn't long be taking it off of her.
Fantasia's phone buzzed, Danielle letting her know that Taraji was back and almost through with the scavenger hunt she had asked her and Regina to set up. She sent back a thumbs up, grabbing the gift box and heading towards the garden.
When she got there, she found her love, sitting on the blanket that had been set up, illuminated by the slew of battery-powered candles around her. Fantasia smiled and took a deep breath, continuing to walk the path towards Taraji.
"Hi babe," Fantasia greeted, announcing her presence. Taraji looked up at Fantasia, her jaw dropping at the sight of her girlfriend in such an outfit. Fantasia sat down to the left of the other princess and took her hand, resting her head on Taraji's shoulder.
"You look incredible," Taraji complimented, turning her head to kiss Fantasia's forehead.
"Thank you. I have something for you. Well, two things really." Fantasia sat up for a moment, taking her necklace off and sliding the ring off of the chain. She took Taraji's hand in hers again, sliding it on her ring finger.
"Tasia? What-" Taraji asked, her eyes becoming misty. There was absolutely no way in her mind that Fantasia was proposing.
"Don't worry. This isn't an engagement ring. I know it's kind of corny but it's a promise ring. It's the same one that my daddy gave my mom. They gave it to me before we left our palace to come back. I want you to have it," Fantasia explained. She could tell that Taraji didn't have any words, so she continued. "I've been going through it all day. The way you love me is insane and I don't ever take it for granted. I've never been in a position like this before and it scared me today. Not to mention the fact that I gave myself to you completely and you handled me with such care. I've been wanting to re-live it all day. I find myself wanted to re-live every day with you and it made me realize that instead of re-living, that I can keep making beautiful memories with you." Fantasia took a break in her rambling to wipe Taraji's tears, kissing her cheeks after each swipe. "I love you."
"I love you too, pretty. I want everything that you do. For a second, I got worried that you had beat me to proposing," Taraji joked.
"Not yet. But I will one day. I promise."
"Not if I beat you to it."
"I'd like to see you try." Fantasia giggled, Taraji now poking at her sides and kissing her face. Fantasia laid back against the blanket and Taraji followed on top of her, her kisses landing on Fantasia's lips becoming slow and languid. "Wait. I still have something for you." Fantasia tapped at Taraji's shoulders, Taraji taking the hint and sitting the both of them up. Fantasia grabbed the gift box and sat it in her lap first. "Now I will say this is more of a gift to me, so forgive the selfishness. After talking to my mom today, doing some research of my own and having the help of Dani and Gina, I want this." Fantasia handed Taraji the box, carefully watching her expression as she opened the box.
"Are you ready for this," Taraji asked incredulously, looking down at the realistic strap nestled in the box of fabric.
"I'm not totally sure, but I know I have been craving the way you made me feel and when talking to Danielle she said this would be good to try, so I looked it up and read a little bit and I think I can handle it. I trust you," Fantasia assured with as much gusto as she could manage.
"We can try it, but if at any point you need to stop, we stop," Taraji complied, her hands reaching for the bow that kept Fantasia's dress together at the top.
"Wait! Wait," Fantasia laughed, moving away slightly, "we cannot have sex in the garden!"
"Why not? Don't birds and bees live here? Perfect location," Taraji joked.
"Absolutely not! Take me back to your bed." Suddenly all the laughter was gone between the two of them. Fantasia's eyes got dark, her face inches from Taraji's. "I would like to be... I believe the term is slutted out."
And if Taraji could've fainted on the spot- she would have.
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Well would you look at that? Hey y'all!
I am once again asking for a little commotion for the dress :
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