while walking your usual route through the forest you notice someone sitting up on a high branch but pay it no mind. There were more important things to tend to.
As brisk as you could, you made way to your favorite place. A place only you cared for in the deepest part of the forest. A little clearing, encased by the tall furry pines and meticulously planted shrubbery. in the center sat a small bench made from a fallen log, held up by mossy stones. Here and there were wild flowers in such abundance that taking enough for a flower crown made no difference. This was where you could be the girl in your heart. Everyone had a fantasy self didn't they?
"as so told in the long held stories of the past. As i hold it close to me i may never live these out. I dream i,"
You picked a particularly lovely flower and held its fresh green stem gently in both hands.
"wish so much to meet them, the one that will force my heart to skip and my knees to weaken."
the being from up in that tree had followed you here. He now sat in a slightly lower branch and listened to you fantasize out loud. He rested his chin in a propped paw and smiled just slightly. You continued to proclaim your love for this mystery lover beyond the sunset. He decided now was good a time as any to make himself known. With the fireflies flying about he plopped down as soft as a cat would and stalked closer from the bushes.
"Waiting for me were you?"
The seeming suddenness caused you to hold your breath and nearly fall to the mossy ground. Joxter took a few steps closer and held out a paw. He spoke with a deep voice with a slight french accent which was not what you expected.
"I must be who you await as i surely made your heart skip just now."
Now that you couldn't deny, the fright definitely caused the beat to pause. You took his paw and got to your feet with a shy curtsy.
"Yes i suppose you are. As you are certainly a mysterious stranger and..."
You decide to play as if you were born to royalty because, well, he may just be a prince!
"And?"
"And quite so handsome.."
Joxter loved playing at this because he knew you weren't of any regality and he knew for damn sure he wasn't either. Instead he decided to pour it on thick as per usual but this was no ordinary crush. He had never seen someone so different from the other girls he was used to picking hearts from.
"You know, you are as beautiful as gentle spring blooms. Your voice as sweet as a birds song and as enchanting as a spell."
before he knew it he was dancing a gentle swaying waltz in the middle of this little space of yours. His heart pounded and it felt like she may be able to feel the beats. She clung to his shirt and tried to keep up as she didn't know how to dance.
You were utterly enchanted and found yourself dancing. He flirted as if you were betrothed already. What a dream to be fallen for by him. He was very handsome with big blue eyes and pupils of a cat, stubble that appeared as whiskers and soft yet strong paws. You wanted to melt in his arms with every smoke scented word that flowed from his lips. A couple thing threw you off though.. Like how he was dressed in dirty clothes but you suppose that was a disguise. Along with that he couldn't do the basic waltz to which you played along to as not to embarrass him.
"You do so flatter me but a maiden such as myself shouldn't be out too late you know.."
As soon as it began it all ended. the nameless man let go and watched as you rushed into the forest, holding your skirts as if your dress was to the floor.
Once hope to your little home you dashed inside and plopped yourself on the bed. What a night, something to be written for sure. The image of him stuck in your mind and it took your breath away every time you closed your eyes.
"Oh i do want to see him again.."
Just as sudden as before, that voice rang from the half open window.
"And i wanted to see you again too. But i didn't get the ladies name."
You quickly got up and went to the window. With a gentle slap to his grinning face you crossed your arms.
"First off my name is (Y/N). Second, never follow a girl home like that. Its plain creepy! Third please make yourself known like a normal person as you will certainly give me a heart attack."
He wasn't listening to your scolding. Rather, he played your name in his head over and over while gently mouthing it to himself.
"(Y/N).."
Dreamily he slipped in through the window and made himself at home while you rambled on about what it is he had done wrong and how a prince must behave.
"(Y/N)? (Y/N)!"
"Oh Y-Yes?"
Don't you wish to know your lovers name?"
You immediately let go of what previously annoyed you and took a seat opposite of him.
"My name is Joxter. Your name doesn't seem very royal to me nor does your castle here."
"Yeah well neither does your name or your dressing there."
Joxter sat up and grinned curiously before saying anything more.
"You thought i was a prince?"
"O-of course not! How silly."
"Mm sure dear. Well in any case i only came down to see you as i had never been so captivated by any other lady and i wish to kiss you."
You kept your arms crossed and sat higher in your seat as you couldn't take seriously of what he just said.
"Yes well then kiss me, you already have my heart so i'm yours in that respect."
Just as careful as a stalking cat he placed a paw on your chin and you stood up with it. Joxter carefully leaned in and met his lips with yours. It felt like he was flying and he let you move in and deepen it. Moments went by before you decided to break it off.
"See you tomorrow?"
"Yes i would like to see you again Joxter.."
With that he slipped into the night and vanished, leaving you with a big dorky smile.
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