Fall For You

Robin's Castle

"It's huge!" I exclaim.

"It's a little big, I liked your size better. Easier to navigate." He smiles taking my hand and showing me around. He takes me through the grand hall, which is has masterfully painted portraits of each nobleman during their reign, "I am to have my portrait done within a few days." He says when I stop and look at his father.

"You two look a lot alike, Robin." I say following him.

"Yes we do." He smiles. Throughout this grand tour, our conversations are filled with giggles and smiles. I feel so light with him, "This is our library, I hope you find it to your liking." He opens the door, and I find rows of books from kids to blown out novels. I've never been so excited to read in my life.

"I love it, Robin." I smile browsing around already.

"We're not done yet, m'lady." He says ushering me to put next destination. We walk a short distance, "This is your bed chamber. I asked for close to the library, in case you'd like a late night read in there." He smiles.

"Thank you, Robin. Where's your room at?" I ask.

"We are not there yet, that's our next stop, love. Be patient. We are almost done." He shines. He takes my hand and escorts me down the hall to his room, "And this one is mine." He says proudly. His room was quaint, to a sense, the cliche traditional bed in the center of the room; but on the walls hung his bows.

"It's nice, Robin. "

"My adviser, John will see to settling in comfortably this evening, I have a few things to attend to. Feel free to explore on your own. There a lot of wondrous things in this castle, that I will love to share with you." We exit his bed chamber and make our way to the dining hall, "I will join you fir dinner though, since it is your first night in the castle, love." I smile as he pulls out a chair for me to sit, right next to his spot, "I hope you don't mind the simple dinner, it's turkey and potatoes."

"I love turkey and potatoes." I say as we begin to eat. Throughout our meal, we talk about what we both like. He loves archery (which I already knew,) he likes adventures and walking in the forest, camping. He likes going with his "merry men" down to the village and talking to his people. He's proud of who he is, but doesn't say anything. He's humble and kind.

"Well, m'lady, I am off to do some royal duties. If you'll excuse me." Robin says getting up and exiting. I am left to look around alone. I really don't want to explore anymore than what Robin has shown me. So, I decide to go put my nose in a book, I go to the library, I still can't believe this size of it. Having to pick a book is going to be difficult, maybe I'll be able to find Haunting in the Deep; I've been wanting to read it for a while now.

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Three weeks have gone by, and I have yet to see my future husband, other than for breakfast. It's extremely lonely in this castle. I spend most days in the library and out on the beach. I'm free, but alone- extremely alone. I don't like this one bit. Rocinante is being brought here this upcoming weekend, as well as my mother. She's coming to see how I "settled" into the new Castle. I am not excited to have my mother staying here for a week.

As I'm reading in the library, Robin comes in, "I am so sorry m'lady, I have neglected my beautiful bride to be." He says.

"It's fine, Robin." I smile.

"I'm free now, and all yours. What would you like to do?" He asks.

"Um. I don't know." I bite my lip.

"How about a picnic, and we can discuss about your mother's arrival." He smiles.

"Okay, we can do that."

"Good, cause all the preparation is done and packed." He lifts me out of the seat and takes my hand; he leads me to the garden where there is a set up awaiting us.

"Are you excited to have your mother visit?" Robin inquires.

"Sure..."

"What's wrong?"

"She's just going to tell me everything I am doing is wrong. Criticize me for every little thing. Blah blah blah." I roll my eyes.

"Oh." Is all he let out.

"All though, I am extremely excited for Rocinante to come. I've missed him." I smile brightly.

"That's good. Then we go on rides more often and you'll be comfortable with him."

"Yeah, he's phenomenal. I love him more than anything." I take a bite of a strawberry.

"So what have you been up to these past few weeks?" He questions.

"I've been reading and taking walks along the beach." I state.

"I'm sorry, love, that I haven't been around to help you get used to things." He hangs his head.

"No need to apologize, it's okay. I understand. You're king." I smile.

"I might be a king, but my first priority is you, Regina. You're to be my queen, and I need to treat you as such." He explains, kissing the back of my hand. Did I just get butterflies? I blush slightly and I turn my head, so he can't see, but he must of seen because he has a cocky grin upon his cute face; dimples and all.

"You're cute." I say patting his cheek.

"Why thank you, m'lady. But I must return the compliment, because you are absolutely stunning."

I bite my lip and look down. I feel his index finger pull my fave back up to his; he slowly captures my lips, his lips are soft to my surprise. We pull away and look at each other for a moment, then we come back in, our lips dancing in harmony. He swipes his tongue across my bottom lip, and I open my mouth and our tongues collide.

"Uh, Sorry to be a bother, but you're needed in the hall, King Robin." A guard comes out and scares us.

"Oh. Okay. I will be there momentarily." He says to the guard, "I am sorry, but I must go. How about a walk after I am done in there?" He offers.

"Sure, I would love to." I smile.