Royals

Chapter Five

Camila let out a heavy breath as she finally reached the bottom of the stairs. Considering she had run down the three flights because she was close to being late for breakfast, she had to catch her breath quickly.

She didn't sleep that much last night either, but it didn't bother her; for two reasons. One, she could go days without sleeping from her training. Second, she couldn't stop thinking about Lauren. Camila never gets comfy with people, even Ally, because sooner or later they will leave. Just like her first girlfriend Emily did, just up and left and Camila hadn't heard from her since that day. However, without even trying, Lauren had wiggles her way under most of her walls in the space of a day. Camila couldn't help but imagine what Lauren could do in under a week.

"Just on time Miss Cabello." Camila snaps out of her thoughts as the dining room door opens, revealing Lance. Camila had to admit, he was rather handsome but, she wasn't attracted to men. Though, she could admire an attractive man once an a while. "Normally I'm late, I consider this a change." She replies cheekily as she passes, heading toward the only empty seat, directly beside Lauren, across from a tall blonde haired girl, who seemed to be in a playful converse with the Queen. "I consider it rudeness." Roman muttered as Camila passed his seat, closest to the door. She rolled her eyes, holding back a snarky comment which could spark argument.

"Camila, I was beginning to wonder if you got lost." Lauren greeted as the Huntress took a seat, not before bowing slightly once Lauren had noticed her presence. "I did, I ended up in a broom cupboard on the second floor. I was rather confused, your majesty." Camila joked before pouring herself a glass of water. Lauren giggled at the woman's joke and watched her slyly with interest. "I told you, you don't have to address me like we aren't friendly." The Queen lightly scolded and Camila shook her head lightly. "We are friendly, that just justifies my reasoning to respect you enough to call you upon your proper title, your majesty." Lauren just scoffed friskily. Camila quickly served herself some yogurt with granola, a banana and two slices of toast. Admittedly, she'd only have some energy bars in the morning for breakfast, so she was going to take advantage of this luxury.

"Camila, I'd like to introduce you to a close friend of mine, Dinah Jane Hansen. Her family crest is the Tiger." Lauren spoke up, after some moments when Camila began to eat. "It's nice to meet you Dinah." Camila quickly rubbed her toast-ridden hands on her leg before stretching her hand out for Dinah to shake. "You were right, she definitely is well mannered." Dinah smiled as she took her outstretched hand, giving her a friendly wink before settling back in her seat.

"So, when is your first challenge?" Romans irritating voice boomed throughout the hall, making Camila and Lauren simultaneously clenched their jaws. Lauren looked at him with a violent look that could make anyone squirm. "Not until later, first, I tour the streets." Camila looked up in excitement, it had been a long time since royalty left these walls and it was sure going to be an event. "Really, a tour at such dire time?" Roman was dancing across the line of insult, and dancing the line until Camila drove her spoon into his neck. "Publicity. Surely you understand the importance of such a thing. If her majesty is to be married away, her country deserves to know." Camila says in a monotonous voice, not even acknowledging the Prince. "Who are you to argue with me?" Camila looks up at him with a bright smile, which completely contrasted to everyone else's expressions. "I'm no one. Though, so are you to Rulanian people." Lauren chokes slightly on her tea, completely shocked that Camila had the audacity to insult royalty. It was exactly what she had wanted. "Excuse me?!" Roman shouts as he stands, trying to intimidate the smaller girl. "You came to a country where nobody likes you, disrespect us in just a day and expect our Queen to have your hand in marriage. You are either delusional or simply witless." Before another comment could be thrown, Lance re-entered the room, ignoring the tension completely.