This is a sequel to "The King Who Aimed for the Moon".
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I guess it's every girls' dream to become a princess.
Ever since I was young, I always dreamt of being in those fairytales. Twirling around in those cute, colorful gowns with hair swaying and dancing with every move. And then meeting a boy who turns out to be a prince.
I was named after the moon. I've known that fact since I was a child. I guess that's what made me a selenophile -- a person who loves the moon.
I started having dreams about the moon at around 8 years old.
One day, while I was roaming around, I saw a boy playing. He was lying on the moon's ground making an angel. I stared at him for a long while. It was such a nice sight, seeing him happily playing by himself. I thought, maybe he's my prince. Maybe this is our planet.
I thought of introducing myself to him, but as I was about to go near him, he was gone suddenly.
The next night, I saw him hopping around from crate to crate. He seems so joyful. Laughing everytime he lands on the center of each crate. Again, I thought of coming forward to meet him but he was again gone.
Maybe he doesn't want to meet me. Maybe we're not meant to meet. Maybe if I introduce myself to him, I'd ruin his dream. That's why everytime I try, he disappears. Maybe he's not my prince, after all.
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I looked at the guy walking right beside me. I can't believe after years of just watching you in my dreams you're finally here right next to me. I couldn't help but smile.
I stopped walking and faced him. "Thank you for this day, Dylan."
I think he's quite shock when I thanked him. He paused for a short while. And I don't know if it's just me, but his cheeks and ears turned red.
"There's really no need to say thank you. I enjoyed today very much." He said while smiling.
I pouted. "Hmm, you don't know how long I've waited for this day. I'm really happy."
Ever since I met him in my dreams, I've always wanted to talk to him and get to know him. I know I'm not a kid anymore, and I already grew past the age of wanting to become a princess and meeting some prince. But, every night I see him and wonder what it's like to be friends with him. And I must admit, I like him.
I was awaken from my deep thought when he patted my head. "Silly girl, then you should've talk to me sooner! We would've met earlier."
I smiled. You have no idea how many times I've tried. But I guess it wasn't the right time then.
I was feeling a bit awkward when I saw him staring at me. Does he find me boring?
I don't know how but I found the courage to ask him, "There'll be a second time, right?"
"Definitely! That is, if you want to." He answered. I felt so relieved. My heart is jumping from happiness.
"Of course!" I couldn't hide my smile.
"Yue, can I hug you?"
I was frozen on my feet when he asked that question. "Huh?" was all I could say.
Before my mind can even process his question he suddenly enveloped me in his arms.
I was surprised by his action. But I was more surprise by the fact that I didn't mind. When he wrapped his arms around me, for some strange reason, I felt safe. That feeling I have whenever I'm on the moon. That's exactly what I feel.
I remember myself dancing, twirling around. Tracing the lining of each crater. I went from one to another, doing the same thing. I put my hands up, a little curved on the sides. I felt like a ballerina.
I didn't notice myself hugging him back, but I did. And when he felt that, he hugged me even tighter. His chin on top of my head.
Are you my prince? I asked myself. Silly Yue, those are just fairytales. And they are for kids. You're a grown up now. You should know better.
I felt people around us walking and looking at us.
"Dylan..." I whispered.
"Hmm?"
"A lot of people are staring at us." As if on cue, he let go of the hug.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you or anything, Yue."
I shook my head. "No, it's alright." I bowed my head. "I... I actually liked it. I felt safe. It's just that there are a lot of people around us."
"Are you shy?" I looked up at him when he asked. He was smiling widely. I bowed my head again.
Yes, I am shy. It's the first time someone hugged me like that. I have never dated before. I never liked any guy other than Dylan.
I think Dylan got the hint and decided for us to sit down for awhile.
"It's getting late," he said. "Maybe you need to go home."
I looked at the sky, it is getting dark. I felt his stare, so I turned to look at him.
"Yue... I know we just met. And it's still to early but, would you believe me if I say I fell in love with you at first sight?"
I didn't know what to say. I think my heart is going to explode. It's the first time someone has confessed to me.
"From the day, I saw you. I already felt something. And I thought it's impossible for me to fall in love with someone from my dream. But now I know you're not a dream. And seriously, spending the day with you feels like I'm on the moon. Only to realize YOU are MY MOON."
I couldn't believe what I am hearing.
"A-are you my prince?" I don't know where that question came but I suddenly blurted it out.
"Huh?" He laughed.
I felt kinda shy. "You know, as a kid, I always dreamt of being a princess. When I saw you in my dreams, I thought you're my prince. But I couldn't reach you until I finally grew out of my princess aspiration. But you saying that right now makes me reminisce my childhood."
He laughed again. I looked at him, "Why are you laughing? I'm already embarrassed here." I pouted.
"You're really a silly girl. My name's Dylan Wang. Wang means king. I'm no prince, my moon. I'm a king, and I can assure you, you are my queen."
I felt my blood rising to my cheeks. I think I look like a tomato.
"It's really getting late. We should get going." He said and I nodded in response.
He waited til my bus ride home arrived. Before I entered the bus, I looked back at him.
"See you at the moon tonight, my king."
