Defying Destiny

Chapter 3.5: Love at First Sight

My name's Elizabeth, Elly for short. I am 21 years old. I have long black hair with some curls at the end. What I 'research' is an Athurian legend. The legend of King Arthur. That means Excalibur, Albion, Knights of the Round Table and other legendary stuff.

I honestly don't know why I like Arthurian legends. I just happen to get that exciting feeling inside me. It's like something is drawing me to it. Like it wants me to acknowledge what happened along time ago. It was more like a hobby I do when I have time. All I have done for my research was read a couple books, fanfics even, and watch a couple movies and tv shows. Okay, maybe it was all I do.

That is why I am in Glastonbury, the town where Lake Avalon is located, for my one week break with my annoying step-brother.

My brother went to the coffee shop a few moments ago so I took my chance to get him off my butt and look around town by myself.

I was out walking at the marketplace buying some fruits for my stay. I placed some fruits in a plastic bag and paid the cashier.

As I turned around and headed through a large crowd to the town center to meet with my brother, I bump into a young man. I drop my bag and we both stumbled backwards, falling as we go. As I landed with a 'thump', the man immediately caught himself.

"I'm so sorry miss!" he said, holding out a hand. "Here, let me help you."

I grab his hand looking down patting the dirt off my bum. When I finally looked up, the young man was picking up my bag.

"Here's your bag." he said, handing over my bag while trying to look into my eyes. While I look into his.

His eyes were quite beautiful. They were as blue as the ocean and held more than its wonders. It felt like they were drowning my very soul and it felt good. We stared into each other's eyes for, what it seemed, hours. Well, until the young man opened his mouth.

"Miss?" He asked, narrowing his eyes a bit.

My train of thought was finally broken.

"Ugh.. Oh! I'm sorry!" I finally spoke.

"Oh no! It's okay. It was my fault anyway." He said, smiling.

That smile. It was admirable. It held an apologetic yet happy and cheery emotion. Oh, how much a smile can hold.

"Huh? Um. I'm sure it was an accident," I managed to say.

"I've never seen around here before, are you new here?" he asked.

"Uh yes-I mean, no! Well I'm just visiting." I stumbled.

"Oh. Well, I'm Merlin," he held out his hand once more for a shake.

Holding out mine to shake his, I said, "I'm Elizabeth. But you can call me Elly. That's what everyone calls me."

"It's a pleasure to meet you Elly," Merlin smiled again, making my heart beat faster.

'Why am I feeling like this?' I thought to myself.

"Well, I should get going. I have to go buy some food. I'll see you around town"

"Uh, of course," I say quietly as he left.

'What was that?' I think to myself. I've never felt like this with anyone before. Well, just once, with this guy I used to go out with in high school. But this one is different. Back then, we knew each other for a while, we were friends then we went out for a bit. But It never worked out. I felt broken after that and thought I would never feel like that again. Now, why am I feeling like this again? And why to a guy I don't even know? To a complete stranger?

Then I thought to myself, 'Is this what love at first sight feels like?' (Cliche as f*ck)

A/N: Well that's for this week's chapter. I know I know it sounds way too cliche but trust me, things are not what they seem. I won't say anymore than this. I've got my first game on Monday and my coach let me be Forward and Substitute Goalie just in case! Yay me! The number I chose is #15. I was going to pick #9, #13, and #17 but they were already taken. :( Any rate and comment! I'm used to Fanfiction's R&R thing so idk Wattpad's.

Let me know about what you think about 1st person POV. (I'm expecting negative messages, I just don't like it but I'll try it.)