To Dance with a Prince

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Felicity walked hesitantly over to the bar with Princess Helena. She could tell the woman had a thing for Oliver and she just hoped she did not make a scene. Helena ordered a white wine and deciding she could definitely use a drink Felicity ordered a red wine.

"So how long have you been seeing Prince Oliver?" Helena asked, not wasting any time.

"This is our first official date." Felicity said with a tight smile. She really was not in the mood to be interrogated by Princess Helena today.

Helena gave her an interesting look and then took a sip of her drink. She led her over to a nearby table and Felicity felt eyes on them from all sides as she sat down. People were staring at her still wondering who she was and what she was to the Prince.

"You know my father wants me to marry Oliver." Helena said, and Felicity noticed a change in her voice and in her demeanor. It wasn't sarcastic or snarky, it just was. Why was she telling her this? "He thinks the alliance of our two families would be good for both England and Italy."

"You don't sound like you are very excited about that possibility." Felicity said, surprised. Helena had practically ignored her and now she was talking to her as if they were old friends. Felicity decided to keep her guard up.

Helena looked around uncertainly and then she looked at Felicity, "I'm not. I mean don't get me wrong. Oliver is quite handsome and if that is what our families decide then I will fulfill my obligation, but no, it is not what I want." Helena's eyes flickered over to Tommy and Felicity noticed.

Felicity remembered what Oliver had said about being able to date whomever he chose. Had he been lying?

Felicity felt a hand slide along her shoulder and then Oliver was taking a seat beside her. Tommy and Slade joined them a few minutes later and Felicity noticed something quite interesting. Helena kept sneaking glances at Tommy. Of course, Tommy barely noticed her stares and Felicity wondered if Tommy was even aware of what she had just discovered. Helena was in love with Tommy.

Felicity instantly felt for the Princess. From what she knew of Tommy he was a playboy and he enjoyed that status. She was sure he had no clue about Helena's feelings for him.

Slade stood vigil as the foursome talked and even laughed and Felicity found she was enjoying Helena's company. She realized as they continued to talk that Helena was someone use to doing what was expected of her. She wondered if the woman would ever just do what she wanted to do. She caught Helena's eye and Helena figured out that Felicity knew her secret.

Slade leaned down and whispered something to Oliver and she saw him grimace. "Is everything ok Oliver?"

"My Father has spotted us and signaled to Slade that he wants us to come over." Oliver stood and helped Felicity to her feet.

"Helena, it was very nice to meet you." Felicity said with sincerity and Oliver watched in surprise as Helena gave her a hug.

"Please don't say anything to Tommy." Helena whispered and Felicity nodded to her before they said their goodbyes to Tommy and Oliver grabbed her hand and led her toward his father.

King Robert stood as his son and the woman approached, and he noticed the way Oliver held her hand possessively. He was curious to know who the woman was because she looked familiar.

"Great game son." Robert said when they approached.

"Thank you, Sir." Oliver stopped and pulled Felicity to his side, "King Robert, I would like for you to meet Felicity Smoak. Felicity this is my father."

"Your Majesty." Felicity said as he took her hand and kissed it. His eyes scanned her curiously and Felicity felt a little uncomfortable, feeling as he if was trying to see through her.