Why Don't You Love Me?

Chapter 9: Heartbeat

"Eugene, I'm so happy right now, and I can't wait until we get married," Rapunzel said, while having a tone of excitement in her voice, as she and her fiancè parted after they were finished with their public display of affection, since Rapunzel's parents were still in the room.

"I'm glad to hear that, Punzie, so anyway, perhaps you and I should go somewhere alone, so we can have a little more privacy." Eugene suggested.

Even though he still wanted to know why Rapunzel was so upset from earlier, Eugene knew that she'd tell him when she was ready and comfortable.

"Yes, that's a good idea," Rapunzel replied, before turning around to face her parents. "Mom, Dad, is it okay with you if me and Eugene do that?"

"Of course, Rapunzel, the four of us can talk more about preparations for the wedding at another time, but you'll let us know when, right?" Queen Primrose asked.

"I will, and I promise that I won't forget," Rapunzel answered, as she went forward to hug both of her parents, then walked with Eugene towards the stairs.

Once they were in the hallway, Eugene realized that Rapunzel had been quiet for a while now, and that was quite odd to him, considering that Rapunzel usually didn't let a minute pass without saying something so he thought giving ideas of their activity would get her to talk.

"So, Punzie, should we head for the library to read a book, or is there any ideas that you can think of for us to do?" Eugene asked.

"I'd like to go in my room, Eugene, and not without you, because I really want you to stay with me, please?" Rapunzel requested.

"Punzie, you should know by now that I'll do anything for you just as long as it makes you happy." Eugene responded.

Hearing that caused Rapunzel to smile and even slightly blush, as she took Eugene's hand in hers, then pulled him through the hallway.

"Whoa, I know what I said was supposed to be sweet, but I don't think it was the best thing ever." Eugene admitted.

Rapunzel didn't immediately give any sort of reply back to Eugene, but it wasn't until they reached the doors to her room, where she brought his head down to her level using one of her hands, and began kissing him, with the other hand pulling at the hair on the base of his neck. Eugene didn't even bother to pull back and inquire Rapunzel about her sudden affection, as he raised both of his hands to cup her face. Suddenly, he realized they were still in the hallway, and it wouldn't be good for them to get caught by a servant, or Rapunzel's parents. With that in mind, Eugene opened his eyes and slowly titled his head to the right so he could try to see where the door handle was.

As soon as he saw it, Eugene carefully moved Rapunzel a few steps back to get closer to the door handle, while keeping his lips locked with hers. He lowered his right hand down from Rapunzel's face to grasp the handle, and in one swift movement, he pushed it down and got the door open. Eugene lifted Rapunzel off the floor, so he could carry her into the room, and it seemed like she clearly got the message when she wrapped her legs around his waist and continued to kiss him at the same time. The Princess also brought her arms around Eugene's neck, as the soon-to-be prince consort shut the door behind him, and walked further into the room, but he resisted the urge to bring Rapunzel over to the bed, since it would be taking a step too far.

What was happening between them right now couldn't go on much further until after they were married, so if Rapunzel were to get pregnant, there's no doubt that it would cause a scandal, because it was best for any couple to be married first before having kids. Eugene opened his eyes again to look for a spot where he could set Rapunzel down, so that way, they could remain at eye level. It would also give some much needed rest for Rapunzel's legs, especially after they've been around Eugene's waist for a few minutes now. Luckily, Eugene saw a drawer nearby which wasn't so high and what made it better is that it didn't have anything on top of it either.