Death's Return For The Royalty

chapter sixtheen - awkward tension

"I have left you there for a reason ! Why are you here ?" After Nate squeezed me in a hug it put some sense into me.

"I told you i would go with you to keep you safe Ariel. I am sorry but this was the way it was supposed to be from the beginning." I groaned in frustration leaving the room.

Storming down the halls, i found myself walking towards the great hall used for meals etc.

"Do you not think someone is trying to make you come out of the castle tipping the balance to kill you ?" He ran after me, hes voice bouncing against the walls.

"This is my responsibility though ! You cant keep me locked in the castle forever, just because we are bonded doesnt mean you have some kind of control over me !

I will never be a good little Princess wife that will stand quitely by your side !" I hadnt realised there were people until an awkward cough.

I spun around to see my entire crew sitting around the large table watching us and our little arguement.

"Is he bothering you Captain ?" Archie stood up from hes seat, followed by everyone else.

"No, i would like you to meet Nathaniel. Nate this is my second family." I stood tall with everyone by my side.

Nathaniel smiled and shook all their hands that was until Death stepped out of the crowd and the awkward tension arose.

"He's the reason you didnt want me to go ?" He spat out at me, hes gaze not leaving Deaths.

"He has a name !"

"No Death is not the reason !" Honestly the frustration increased as did the awkwardness. I groaned storming out of the hall, spending the rest of my day in my room gazing out from the balcony.

The whole island was colourful and green making the pearl white castle stand out. The night was cooling, the sparkle blue waters moved the waves. It reminded me alot of home.

"Princess Ariel ?" I would recognise that voice anywhere. And even though i was angry with him, my shoulders dropped im defeat.

I turned to face him, hes eyes filled with sorrow and regret. The familiar feeling of guilt flooded through me as i leaned my body against the railing.

"Please forgive me. I know you didnt want me to come but i was scared, i need to know your safe." He placed hes hand on cheek, leaning my face at hes touch.

Everything seemed to vanish as i stared into hes icy eyes, my heart came to a stop as he leaned in placing hes soft lips upon mine automatically moving in sync. My arms snaked around hes neck, my fingers lacing through hes hair.

Hes hands rested on my thighs slowly placing me on the thick railing, stepping inbetween my legs pressing hes body against mine. Carrying us both, my back rested against the soft sheets of my bed as Nathaniel howered over me. I wrapped my legs around hes waist pressing him closer into me, hes hand running up and down my bare hips.

"Are you sure ?" He pulled away from the kiss which i did not appreciate.

I simply smiled, rolling my eyes before crushing my lips into he's, feeling him chuckle against the kiss.