The Non British Princess

Part 22

While Prince Thomas went to get some food I sat patiently on the other end of Charlotte's bed while she was chatting away.

"So what were you up to with my brother? On a date a presume." Charlotte asked, watching me as I fiddled with the sheets.

I looked up, "Yeah, I guess, but it wasn't really a proper date."

Charlotte nodded, "Well either way, it's nice to see you again. It's good to see anyone really. My sickness is very annoying and I can't get out much. I assume Thomas mentioned it."

I nod slowly, "Yeah he did, and I'm sorry."

Charlotte shrugged it off, "It's fine. Anyway, what were you up to on your non-date? He's been running out of original date ideas for a while now."

I shrug, hoping she doesn't notice my flush as I think about what we were actually doing, "Nothing too exciting."

Charlotte gave a smile, "That can be a good thing. Some of the other girls get so spoilt with extravagant dates and are crazy needy. And Thomas actually buys into the act. Ew." Charlotte made a gagging noise and pulled a funny face.

I laugh and smile at Charlotte, then she laughs too.

"Maybe you could help me out here, Bells."

I turn to see Prince Thomas carrying two big trays of food as he tries to kick the door open with his foot and I slide off the bed to help him.

I take one of the trays from his arm.

"Bells? What's this cute thing going on that don't know about?" Charlotte asked.

I blush, turning away to put the tray down on the table beside the bed.
Prince Thomas chuckles, sitting down on the bed and putting a tray in front of his sister.

"You don't know everything Char." He says to her.

Now Thomas had stolen my spot on the bed.

I stand for a moment, wondering where I should sit and how to not make this awkward. Should I leave now?

I'm still panicking about it when Thomas addresses me.

"Bells, come sit up here." He patted the small space next to him.

I shyly say beside him on the bed, pressed up to his side to avoid falling off.

He motions for me to take some food as he takes a cookie for himself.

I reach across him for some food and with the shift I'm my weight I nearly go tumbling off the bed. But Thomas was paying attention and slid an arm around me to hold me steady.

I thanked him in a whisper.

"I don't know whether to find this cute or gross." Charlotte said, looking at us two with a smile.

Prince Thomas laughed at his sister, "I'm glad you're feeling better."

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The day of the extended royal family visit came and I had finished the last touches on my outfit, a silver and blue dress with hints of glitter throughout. I loved this outfit.

We had to greet the guests in the entrance before any of the activities took place, so I made sure to be on time as I went down the hall.

I saw Lola and Alex heading down to the entrance so I walked down with them.

We had to meet the royals at 9:30 and have an introduction before the Ruby teams activity at 10:00.
As we got down to the entrance hall I noticed majority of the selected girls milling around, chatting or complimenting each other's outfit.