Forbidden love (FrUK)

Chapter nine

"No, wait!" A shout was heard as I was suddenly pulled back.
"I can not allow you to slip through my fingers once again...I love you too much," Francis suddenly kissed me once more. 

"You know we can not be together though." My voice choked to say that.
"Arthur, do you love me?"
"I...."
"Only you and I will be able to hear this conversation, do not be worried," he tried to reassure my unsettled stomach
"I can not say for sure," I stuttered. 

We stood there for a moment staring at one another not saying a word. Francis's head was down, and I had no idea what to do. I slowly placed my hand on his shoulder, patting him.
"I will eventually have to marry to someone Francis, I have been stalling for too long, and the kingdom will get irritated," I added trying to show how my loving him could never work out. Despite my answer, it was not meant to be. 

He gently placed his hand on mine and pulled me closer to him, dipping me.
"If being with you meant that I would lose my life and everything I have, I would gladly do it. Even if it meant doing it over again, I would not change anything for the world Arthur, especially if it meant I could spend a moment of bliss with you," he caresses my cheek, and I started to feel something trickle down my cheek. It was water, but he was not crying.

"Do not cry mon amour; it pains me to see you this way," he wiped my eyes, and I grew shocked. I had not noticed I was crying. I had not noticed the drop that fell from my eyes.
"You stupid frog" I laughed, inching closer. 

"Mon amour," he whispered over my lips before closing the gap. This kiss was different, though. It had a longing, sadness, and love in it. I could not help but feel more drops escape my eyelids. We separated for a moment and stayed that way for a minute before trying to compose ourselves. 

"I wish I could do as you say Francis, but my duty for the kingdom comes first before my feelings," I said sadly, voice cracking at hearing my words. It was wrong to ignore my feelings. But I did not want to see Francis hang for it. The thought broke my heart.
"We should get back," Francis said, gesturing to the party.
"Indeed," I said, that is when Francis suddenly stopped.
"Do you have a place to stay tonight?"He asked
"Right....because of your stupidity, I almost did not make it due to how late I received the message. So I will not be staying; once this night is over, I shall be leaving back to England," I crossed my arms angrily. He laughed in shame.

"No, you will stay here for the night. I can not have the king of England travel dangerously at night," he smiled at me.
"Alright, fine, if you say so," I shook my head and started to tie the mask back around my face. Francis smiled so happily, like a child. It was kind of cute....
"Hello, Arthur? You there?" I suddenly snapped out of my daydream again as Francis's hand waved in my face. I need to stop doing that.

"Right..." I shook my head, snapping out of it. We continued to walk back to the party. Once we were in the garden, Francis stopped me once more.
"What is it now?" I said, almost irritated.
He suddenly pulled me close and kissed me. I pushed away and wiped my mouth.
"What was that for!?" I nearly yelled.
"One more....who knows when I will have the chance again, "I stood embarrassed before stomping off to the castle.
"Whatever," My blush showed on my face.
Francis followed behind me, and everyone was still in their usual spirited mood. I announced to my escorts that Francis was letting us stay for the night, and they gladly sighed. I guess they did not want to leave tonight, which makes sense.

Once the party was over, Francis showed me to the room I would be staying in and where his room was if I needed anything. That frog was just trying to flirt again, and it was annoying. I nodded and gestured for him to go. I unpacked the bag I had brought and placed the box of letters by my bed. I am surprised he did not ask about it. But it makes sense after what we talked about. After I finished getting ready for bed, I sat there looking at the box of letters. Would it hurt to read another? 

"I suppose it could not," I said, opening the box full of letters. Francis and I agreed that nothing would happen anymore between us, which means it is safe to read the letters knowing that nothing else would arise from our relationship. I grabbed another randomly and opened it, and started to read it.

"Dear Arthur,
It has been nearly a year since I heard from you. Who knows if you will ever read this letter as it seems you will never write back. I will continue and fancy you as much as I can. If one day you decide to read the letters, I want you to know how deeply I feel about you. You are the air I breathe in the morning, the sweet smell of flowers I smell in the garden, the stars in the night sky; you are the one whom I would do endless for. Arthur, will you not grant me clarity and answer? My waited long response yearns to hear from you as I wait like a fool dancing in a courtyard. My dear Arthur, will you be the one to set my heart at ease finally? Will you be the one that will show me more to life than living an endless existence in a castle without you in my arms? Mon Cher, all I yearn for is your touch and love once more.

~Francis"

I finished reading the letter and sat back at the sudden flood of emotions.
"Huhhhh," I breathed happily, putting my chin on my palm.
"He does have a way with words" I smiled into the room.

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Thanks for reading y'all!!!! Honestly, I thought making up the letters would be hard but once I start I can't stop hahahaha.
There will be more:)))))