THE ROYAL ENEMY

CHAPTER 7- A PRINCE'S AGREEMENT

"Some people don't understand the promises they're making when they make them," I said. "Right, of course, But you keep the promise anyway. That's what love is. Love is keeping the promise anyway." ― John Green

LEO

I was wet and cold and really really mad at a certain blonde princess. I actually can't believe she threw the water at me, what happened? Julia never loses her cool like that; she's patient and calm and can control her emotions in any situation.

I was seething as I changed out of my clothes, readying my speech to scream at her for embarrassing me in front of the entire dinner hall and the guests. When she left the room, Anastasia said some pretty foul things about her and in my anger, I agreed with her. Because of that Casandra, Bart and my father disappointedly shook their heads at me, then ignored me for the rest of the dinner.

Julia was always careful how she spoke to me in front of people, making sure she was respectful and reserved, maybe I took it a step too far, agreeing with Anastasia and ignoring her. I should apologise, I reckoned, but knowing Julia, she wouldn't make it easy. What to do? What to do?

JULIA

I can't believe I lost my cool and stormed out of their like a tantrum throwing child. I can't believe I let that little girl get the upper hand. I sighed and sat on my bed, it aggravated me for some unknown reason, seeing Anastasia fit in with everyone so well; even Leo was enjoying her company.

At the thought of Leo, anger filled me, why did he act like a jerk for? Why did he take her side?

A knock sounded on my door and I huffed, " Go away Casandra," I said, the knock came again and I got up this time, going to the door where the person continued to knock, flinging it open I looked at the person in front of me.

"Go away Casandra," I said again to the girl in front of me, who pouted slightly," Come on Julia, I'm only here to help you, I-" I cut her off with a sigh. "Look I'm fine and I'll really appreciate being left alone," not waiting for her reply, I shut the door and made my way back to the bed.

I had sat down for a brief moment when the knock came again. I love Casandra, I really do, but sometimes she needs to take the hint. I stood up, ready to make her leave, opening the door again, only to come face to face with the last person I expected.

"Hey Jules-" I slammed the door in his face and screamed through it, "Go away Leo, I don't want to have to look at you right know, or should I say Prince Leo." I knew I was being childish, but I couldn't help it. He brings out the immature side of me, exactly one of the reasons I hate him.

"Please Julia, I'm sorry, let me explain," he said. I glared at the closed door, "I doubt you could give a good enough explanation as to why you acted like a spoilt brat ," I exclaimed and heard him sigh through the door.

"leave me alone Leo!" My tone became harsh. I didn't hear anything outside the door and went to open it cautiously. Leo wasn't their anymore, instead there was a tray on the floor. Picking it up with me, I quickly bought it into my room and shut the door.

I laid the tray on the table; on the tray was a note, next to it a piece of chocolate cake and next to that was a small box. I carefully picked up the note and read it, it said ' Dear Jules, what I did was unfair and I'm sorry, I'll show you just how much later, bear with me. As for the cake, I got you some cause I know it's your favourite, I also know you missed dinner, heard you were busy putting a stupid prince in his place. Good on you. Ps. the box is a sorry gift. -Leo'

I smiled unconsciously to myself than picked up the box, opening it slowly and smiling. It was a picture in a frame, a picture of a smiling girl with her arms around an upset boy, comforting him. I giggled, remembering when the picture was taken, Leo had always been a sore loser, and was especially clumsy. He had fallen over in a race and I had to help him get over it, after beating him in the first place.

I put the frame carefully on my table and picked up the fork, digging into the cake. Just because I was mad at him, didn't mean I couldn't enjoy some cake.

I stayed in my room for hours on end, I didn't plan on coming out till Anastasia left, if I saw her before then I would probably do something crazy, like ripping those fake extensions out of her hair. It was getting dark and I was falling fast asleep, the echoes of people's voices were muffled from my window, but I could make them out clearly.

I didn't mean to treat you so bad
You shouldn't take it so personal
I didn't mean to make you so sad
You just happened to be there, that's all

I could hear his voice from my window; I bolted into a sitting position in my bed, my eyes darting to the window.

When I saw you say goodbye to your friends and smile
I thought that it was well understood
That you'd be coming' back in a little while
I didn't know that you were saying' goodbye for good.

Oh my God, I quickly got up from my bed, walking over to the window; I opened it and peered out.

But sooner or later one of us must know
But you just did what you're supposed to do
Sooner or later one of us must know
That I really did try to get close to you.

I was right, there he was, Leo holding a guitar, singing my favourite song while standing below my window, not caring people were staring at him as they passed by. Was this an apology?

I couldn't see what you could show me
Your scarf had kept your mouth well hid
I couldn't see how you could know me
But you said you knew me and I believed you did
When you whispered in my ear
And asked me if I was leaving' with you or her
I didn't realize just what I did hear
I didn't realize how young you were.

His eyes were staring into mine and I couldn't look away, I just watched as he sang, the words flowing from his lips. He may not be good at a lot of things, but singing was definitely his strong point.

But sooner or later one of us must know
But you just doing what you're supposed to do
Sooner or later one of us must know
That I really did try to get close to you.

By now a crowd had gathered around him making a circle and swaying as he sang, their eyes not leaving their prince. I could make out Bart, Edward and even Casandra in the crowd, whispering to each other. Leo gave them no attention, his whole focus on me.

I couldn't see when it started snowing'
Your voice was all that I heard
I couldn't see where we were going'
But you said you knew and I took your word
And then you told me later as I apologized
That you were just kidding' me, you weren't really from the farm
And I told you, as you clawed out my eyes
That I never really meant to do you any harm.

My heart beat picked up as he came to the end of the song, he walked slowly forward, his eyes never leaving mine, his hands still thrumming the guitar. Suddenly from behind him Edward, Bart and Casandra moved to stand just behind him and I let out a small gasp. Bart and Edward were holding flowers, Casandra was holding chocolates. They were in on this? Did he request the audience too?

But sooner or later one of us must know
But you just did what you're supposed to do
Sooner or later one of us must know
That I really did try to get close to you.

He finished the song and stared right into my eyes, I held his gaze. "What do you say Jules, do you forgive me?

I glared at him, "Don't call me that!" Then I slammed the window down and turned away. But not before I let a small smile lift the corner of my lips. And I knew he was the only one that saw it. And I knew that he realised I forgave him. That was enough.

"Dude, what you are going to do know, she looked really mad," I heard Bart say and to his surprise Leo chuckled, "Nothing" he said. And that's all I heard before I drifted off to a peaceful slumber.