Of Her Corrupted Throne

Chapt. 8 - Having Fun?

Queeny arrived at the Gray Kingdom, Evander was there to greet her, just like the first day.

          When she got out she greeted Evander with a tight hug. "It's nice to see you, Queeny." Evander looked down at her and gave her a head pat. "It's always a pleasure to see you, Evander!" Queeny smiled from his pats.

          Evander held Queeny's hand and walked her inside so they didn't stand out in the cold for too long.

The two made their way to the dining hall for a snack. Queeny was too excited to eat anything before going on her way, so she was practically starved.

          Luckily, the workers were out on their morning break, which was spent buying fresh groceries for the week, so Evander and Queeny were able to raid the kitchen of its food. "Are you sure this is okay? I wouldn't want to get you into trouble for my sake."

          Queeny was a little nervous to just steal from the kitchen, she never stole anything from anywhere before. "Of course it's okay! I steal from the kitchen even when the workers are in here!" Evander said happily as he checked through the cupboards.

          He looked around for some bread and ham, thinking about making a sandwich for the two of them. "Here, I'll make us both a sammy."

          After finding what he needed and making the sandwiches, they sat on the table and ate together.

          Ciel had been wandering through the halls, he called off training for the day saying he didn't feel well. But really, he wanted to check on Evander and Queeny. To make sure nothing bad were to happen to Queeny. And so he wandered about, looking for them.

          However, there was another person looking for the two young royals. And she so happened to be a little mad at the prince.

          Rosaline speed-walked angrily through the halls to find Evander, and Queeny if she was lucky. And so, Ciel and Rosaline had the same goal.

          To find Evander and Queeny.

          There they sat, together. Together on the table after finishing their snack. Evander sat there, he was a bit tense from being so close to Queeny.

          Even though he's been close to Rosaline when sparring, he wasn't close to her like this. Queeny felt a bit drowsy, and she then laid her head on Evander's arm, then drifting off into her little food coma. Evander looked down and noticed her, his face grew hot and he became flustered.

          He tried his best not to move too much so that she could sleep peacefully. He pat her head gently. Her hair..is so soft.. Despite having pat her earlier in the morning, prior to coming into the kitchen, he didn't exactly feel her hair.

          Ciel and Rosaline eventually bumped into each other. "What's wrong with you? You look grouchy." Ciel commented. "What do you care? I'm looking for someone, get out of my way." Rosaline replied with an attitude.

          "If it's Evander, I'm looking for Queeny. Remember what I talked to you about. Don't mess it up now." Ciel looked at her with narrowed eyes, almost threatening.

          "I might know where he is. Im not so sure about her.." Rosaline mumbled in the last bit, but it was enough for Ciel to hear.

          She took her leave without saying another word. Ciel thought about it and went in the other direction. I saw that she came much earlier today, what could she be doing right now?..

          There he sat, with a girl who had fallen asleep on him. It gave Evander some time to think about things.

          Jeez..it's already the start of winter but it felt so short..is it because..I didn't pay attention to her? Agh! Who am I kidding..it's not like I have a choice. I HAVE to marry her. Within 2 years time, the wedding will come.

          About an hour has passed, and Queeny struggled to open her eyes and move. "Mm..Evander..?" She looked up and saw Evander, who was spacing out. So she poked his cheek to snap him out of it. "AGH!" Evander jumped off the table, startled, he turned around to look at Queeny who had woken up.

          "Are you alright? You seem out of it.." Queeny rubbed her eyes, getting off of the table and looking up at him with a worried expression. "Yeah! Yeah..I'm fine..we should uhm..go some place else! We've been in the kitchen for a while now..and uh.." Evander did seem quite out of it.

          He couldn't help but remember the conversation with Ciel. Does he really love her? Is he actually keeping something from her? Does he even remotely care?

          His thoughts were interrupted by Queeny. "Well..where would we go now?" Evander scrambled for an answer, thinking about where to go.

          "Let's go to my bedroom!" Queeny blinked, she was taken aback. His room was the last place she'd expect to go.

          "Your..bedroom..?"

          Rosaline made her way into the cafeteria and looked around. No sign of Evander, so she went into the kitchen.

          There, she was greeted by none other than..absolutely nothing. She groaned and left through the door back out into the cafeteria.

          I would've thought that he'd be there..I guess not..I'll need to check elsewhere!

          Ciel returned to his office, giving up on searching. Luckily, his office was connected to his bedroom so he went straight there. He took off his jacket and threw it aside, unbuttoning his shirt to expose part of his chest, then laying on the bed after taking off his boots.

          He let out a sigh. I'm afraid for the future that may come..let's hope it doesn't become complete and utter chaos.

On the bed is where they sat, distant from each other.

          Damnit! Why the hell would I suggest my room? This is completely awkward.. Evander looked up and over at Queeny who was looking around the room, curious. Very curious.

          "You have quite a nice room, Evander." Queeny looked over at Evander and smiled, giggling just a bit. "Ah, thank you.."

          There was a bit of awkward silence. "I'm..terribly sorry. It's just..I don't feel like I'm that close to you, like..like the general..you two always spoke to each other and- and laughed with each other! While I..while I neglected you..I feel so horrible for not giving you my time." He covered his face with his hands in shame, sighing.

          Queeny looked at him, she felt a bit saddened but his neglect didn't bother her. She thought that if she let him proceed with his happiness, that he'd be happy when doing other things. Mother Crystal always told her to do what makes people happy, and so she obeyed.

          "You don't need to say sorry..you can do whatever makes you happy. That's all I want, for you to be happy. But hey..at least we're spending time together now." She scooted closer to Evander and took his hand away from his face, looking at him with a soft smile.

          Evander looked over at her and put down his other hand, looking down again.

          Queeny looked at him and intertwined her hand within his. Evander's face grew warm and he looked at her, he sat up and they locked eyes with each other. And before they knew it their faces were growing closer.

          No I can't..

          Then the door suddenly swung open.

"Oh..sorry..I should have knocked.."