New Princess in town

Part 7: The First Call

Wow, today has been amazing and long. The day started with us arriving, and then I did archery while going over the country's history. Then we had lunch, after which I had etiquette lessons. Then I had to have my dress for the introduction ball tailored while I answered questions on royal protocol. Then we had dinner, and after that we all started our dance classes again for the ball. They are teaching me to do the male part, though. Meaning that I will be able to dance with girls. And I haven't stepped on anyone else's foot, though I have stepped on mine. Couldn't even begin to grasp how I did that. I took a smoldering hot shower when I got back to my room. I just finished up. I also put on some pj's I am ok with people seeing, which means baggy pants and a soft shirt. I also throw on my favorite, Psych hoodie. It is a little colder here than home. It's like midnight, I probably have been up for like 47 hours by now. But I can't seem to stop thinking about that girl.

Cynthia, she said I could call her Cyn. I mean she has the cutest little bob cut. The way her lipstick brightens up her lips. The way her light blue eye shadow blended into her skin. The fact that her outfit was a perfect combination of elegant and strong. I couldn't help but draw her during the flight. The small ringlets of her hair that curled on her face. It was good practice. Yeah, that is it. She was also really nice. Maybe I should call her, see if she got home safe.

I grabbed my phone and then walked out on to my balcony. Opening my phone, I hit her contact. It rang once, then twice...

"Hello, this is Duchess Cynthia of Fantan, speaking." Cyn said into the phone, as I sat on one of the chairs, they had set out here.

"Hey, this is Jen. I wanted to see if you and your family got home safe." I told her, not thinking to add the rest of my name or title.

"Oh, Princess, of course. Yes, we did, thank you. Um, how about you?" she asked in shock. I guess this might be seen as odd.

"Yeah, we got here fine. It has been busy though; with all the lessons I have to learn." I told her, smiling as I got up from my seat and leaned against the banister, careful not to look down.

"Yeah, I guess you do have to be learning everything, Princess. Most spend their whole lives learning everything you are memorizing. What all have they had you learn?" Cyn asked. I looked out at the sky while I listened noticing that she will only call me princess.

"Are you ever not going to call me princess, Cyn?" I asked her, smirking like I have scammed someone into giving a grand.

"Well, you are the princess." Cyn answered, matter of factly.

"That doesn't mean you can't call me by my name." I tell her, hoping that she would relax with me some.

"Oh, someone is at my door, give me one sec." I then heard her scurry to the door, and answer. She sounded far away but I could hear her say, "Fred, John, what are you doing here?" I never heard the response, but I did here them questioning who she was talking to. "Oh, uh, the Princess, called," I still couldn't hear their response to this but, I don't really care.

"Ok, I'm back sorry, so what all are you learning?" She asked again.

"Oh, archery, self-defense, history, diplomacy, ballroom dancing, etiquette, and so much more. I don't even think I get a break till after this big ball, that I am getting introduced in. I wish I could just sit and watch some more Castle with you. I mean to get to know you better. I mean..." I sighed, I didn't know what I meant, I just hoped she didn't take it the wrong way... what is the wrong way.

"I know what you mean. That was fun. And who doesn't want to watch Beckette. Or Alexis." Cyn cut through my thoughts after a few seconds that felt so much longer.

"Yeah, they are really pretty." I said, as we both were trying to test the water.

"Really, I would have called then hot." And I could hear the small smirk that was present when she said the last few words.

"No arguments here. So," I stopped for a sec to take a deep breath, "does that mean, that you are... or are you just not blind?" I ended awkwardly with a chucked, to suppress the nervousness, it did not work.

"Yeah, yeah I am. I never thought that the Princess would be thought... I am right, right?" she said warily.

"Yeah, yeah me too." I said smiling quietly, looking back at the gardens a little ways away.

"Cool, um I have to go, bye, Princess." Cyn said a few seconds later.

"Yeah, yeah of course, good night Duchess." I said before she hung up.

I then closed my phone looking out at the kingdom, my kingdom. This is real. This is real! Ok, ok, this is real. I then walked back into my room, to go to sleep. I went around and turned off all the lights. Then I laid down on my bed. I played my music. I curled up in my covers, thinking about her. Yeah, I definitely have a huge crush on this girl.