Hello my dears. I would like to welcome you to well what would have been a one shot fic for valentines day that ended up being a more than likely a four chapter story. Maybe three, haven't decided yet. Anyway enjoy

I don't own Sofia the First, I've just been watching a lot due to my eighteen month old loving the show a lot.

Sofia smiled as she made her way up the stone steps to Cedric's workshop. Once there she knocked on the door.

"Oh Mr. Ceedric? Your apprentice is here!" her sing songy voice rang out. She gripped the present tighter, she hopped it was well hidden behind her back.

"It's Cedric! And what in the world do you oh Princess Sofia. Is it four o'clock already?" he asked moving aside to allow the girl in. She smiled and turned to face him.

"Yes but do you know what today is?"

He thought for a moment. Being the royal scorer keeps you surprisingly busy so the days began to run together. He shook his head. She pulled a small box from behind her back.

"Happy Valentine's day Mr. Cedric!" she said a slight blush on her cheeks. Yes she was about to turn eighteen in two days time she loved celebrating Valentine's day. He took the box from her in shock.

"Oh um princess you didn't have to get me anything. Especially since I didn't get you anything."

"Today is about love. I wanted to do something special for everyone I love, that includes you." He blushed and removed the lid. He pulled out a teddy bear only this bear wore a robe and bow tie just like his. He had to admit it was a silly gift, but it was sure cute.

"I know you're an adult and a teddy bear is a silly gift. But I wanted to make something for you that was one of a kind. Well I just learned how to make stuffed animals. I figured maybe you'd still like it."

He smiled and put the box down, "thank you Sofia I love him. It was very sweet of you to make me this." He walked over and put the teddy bear on the shelf next to the wand case she had made him all those years ago. He turned back to her.

"So are you ready for today's lesson?" he asked as she pulled on her appearance clothes. Over the years he had been training her with permission of her parents and Hexly Hall. She had been homeschooled in order to keep up with her school work at Royal Prep. Now that she is in her final year of schooling, she will also be tested on her magic skills. If she passes she will become a full fledged princess and sorceress. His heart broke a little at the idea of losing her. He was sure soon someone would come to marry her, and take her away to their kingdom. He knew she'd one day make a terrific queen.

"Oh there is one more thing before we begin," Sofia said as she put on her hat, "my birthday ball is on Friday and I was hoping you'd come as my guest. I already talked to father, and he said he was fine with you not work that night if I didn't want you to."

Cedri was taken back a bit. Sure he had come to many of Sofia's parties before. Some as guests others as entertainment. For some odd reason he felt honored to be going to her birthday this year as a guest. He pretended to be annoyed.

"Well I guess I could since I have nothing going on that night. Now then on with the lesson!" She giggled and moved to her workstation. He smiled, and pulled a book from the top shelf.

"Now since you exams is coming up soon, I feel it is time for you to try more difficult potions and spells. Today we will be learning to make a truth serum. This is a more tricky potion because if not done right it will kill instantly."

"Why would we make a potion like that?"

"It's used on spies. True the kingdom has been at peace for over two centuries now, but it's still good to know. On top of that it's the easiest of the potions you'll be learning over the next couple of day. Now then just some background information you must know about this serum. The effects last up to three days. There is in fact a potion you can take to cancel out the potion if you so need. Normally we only will make that if we get the information that is needed."

Sofia nodded and scribbled notes in notebook. Cedric kept talking about the serum for a good twenty minutes before it was time to begin the potions. Sofia followed step by step Cedric's instructions. He watched her like a hawk. He had to admit she was very gifted and smart. She was also very focused on the task at hand. He notice she push a strand of hair out of her. Sofia moved from the cauldron and over to the shelf with all the ingredients needed. He watched as she stood on her tiptoes to get the next bottle. Having a little trouble, he grabbed it for her.

"Thank you," she said as she walked back.

"No problem my dear," Cedric found himself noticing her shape. Over the years this young girl had grown into a beautiful woman. She was now only a head shorter than him, her hair was down to middle of her back. Sofia bent over the coludern. The top of her breast were visible, the seemed perky and full. Cedric mentally slapped himself for looking at Sofia that way. She was his friend not to mention way younger than him. She turned giving him a good view of her backside.

"Merlin's mushrooms," he mumbled to himself. He felt like a pervert, but he was still a man. It was only natural for him to notice a beautiful woman. And there was denying Sofia was absolutely stunning. Sofia looked over at Cedric.

"Are you okay Mr. Cedric?" Sofia asked still hard at work. He lost his train of thought, "yes of course Princess."

Sofia mentality smiled to herself. Her plan was working. Over the years she had realized her feelings for the sorcerer ran deeper than just friendship. She wanted him to see her as a woman not as some young girl any more.

After another twenty minutes the serum was done. Cedric took a small amount and put it into the bottle.

"There is only one way to test it," he said as he poured a small amount into the mouth a Venus fly trap. The plant did nothing, he handed the rest of the bottle to Sofia.

"Take it," he ordered.

"What?" she said looking at the bottle.

"In order to truly test your serum you can't be afraid to try it yourself."

She nodded, and quickly drank the rest of the bottle. She closed her eyes and waited. Nothing seemed to be happening.

"How do you feel Princess?"

"Normally. Maybe I didn't do it right."

"Only one way to find out. Try a simple lie," Cedric said.

"Hmm my eyes are gr...blue. I ha...love Clover. My favorite color is yell...purple," she covered her mouth. Cedric smiled at the girl with pride.

"Well done Princess," he said. She smiled back, "I hate when you use my title. I like being informal with you. You're my best friend so there is no point of calling Princess." She covered her mouth at the outburst she just had. His smile faded.

"Well I'll um make a mental note of that," Cedric said rubbing the back of his neck.

"I'm sorry Cedric, it's just I feel there is no need for titles between us." She moved closer to him and grabbed his hand, "forgive me?"

"Of course Sofia. Now it's getting late. You should head back and I'll get to work on the reverse potion to cancel the serum. Same time tomorrow?"

She nodded and hugged him.

"Same time tomorrow." As the two pulled away Cedric pulled out his wand. Using a quick spell a beautiful bouquet of purple roses appeared.

"Happy Valentine's day, Sofia." She smiled and took the flowers. She lightly kissed his cheek before walking away from him.

"I really hope you come on Friday. Because that's the day I plan on telling you how I really feel about you," Sofia said as she walked out the door. Her eyes went wide at what she said just said. She quickly ran down stairs before he could open the door to talk to her clenching the roses to her chest.

Cedric opened the door to speak to the young girl. He was too late she was already gone. What did she mean by that. No it couldn't be that she liked or even loved him. He closed the door and placed his over where she had kissed. There was still a lingering heat. He sighed for the first time in a long time he had to do something he hated, think about his feelings. He figured he'd work on the potion tomorrow.

Sofia continued to run to her room not care she was still in her robes.

"Sofia?" her mother called seeing her run. Sofia stopped dead in her tracks.

"Oh um hello mother," she said.

"Where is the fire?"

"No fire mom just trying to run away from an embarrassing situation."

"What embarrassing situation?" her mother asked just now noticing her daughter's outfit.

"Oh just almost telling Cedric my true feelings." Sofia clamped her hands over her mouth. The second worse person she could have said that to was her mother. Her mom's eyes widen at her daughter's administration. She grabbed the girl's hand, and dragged her into her bedroom. The queen quickly locked the door behind her and the two sat on her bed.

"Now tell me everything."

"Well today we were practicing a more difficult potion after I gave him a teddy bear for Valentine's day. It's a truth serum, in order to make sure it worked I had to take it. Needless to say it worked a little too well. As I was leaving he made me these flowers. I kissed his cheek and told him I planned to tell him how I felt about him at my party on Friday. If he liked me back from there I had planned on the two of us talking to you and dad. Mom, I have no interest in any of the Princes. I want to be with Cedric because well I love him. I have loved him since the first time we meet. He's just so powerful, clever, funny, not to mention handsome. I can't picture my life with any other man. Please mom don't be mad," Sofia finished by taking a deep breath. Her mom wrapped her arms around her.

"You're in love, and with a wonderful man that you've changed. How could I be mad. You have my blessing to be with him," She said with a smile on her face. Tears came to Sofia's eyes. Of course her mother would approve. Since she was young her mother had always hoped she'd marry for love.

"What about dad?"

"Don't worry about him, Sofia. After you tell Cedric how you've been feeling I'll deal with your father," the queen said with a sweet smile. She moved from her daughter's bed, "see you at dinner."

The queen hurried down the hall. Her daughter was in love. She was in love with Cedric. Miranda had never been so happy for Sofia. There was not a doubt in her mind he loved her back. Miranda went to find Roland, simply to gloat.

Meanwhile on the other side of the castle, the kingdom's favorite sorcerer was pacing in his workshop.

"No there is no way she could love me. She's a Princess! A Princess! I'm just sorcerer, a not very good one at!"

"Squawk!" Wormwood seemed to agree.

"Oh shut up you feather head." Cedric sat down in his chair and slumped over.

"Oh Wormy, what am I to do? I mean there is no doubt in my mind I find her absolutely breathtaking. She's been my only friend."

"Squawk!" Wormie sounded upset.

"My only human friend! Any way she showed me the path to good. Sofia is someone special there is no way we could be together. I am way beneath her," he laid his head on his desk, "but there is no doubt I love her, Wormy. She's become a big part of who I am."

"There is no doubt there," a female voice said.

"Mummy now is not the time!" Cedric hollered at the painting of his parents. His mother came out, and landed next to him. She place a loving hand on his shoulder.

"Do you remember when Sofia was in the Buttercup scouts?"

"Of course, cute little group actually."

"Remember when they came to Mystic Meadows?"

"Yes."

"And what did Sofia do for you?"

"She helped me prove to father I was worthy of the family wand," he said as he looked at the wand case on the shelf. Winifred smiled at her son, "that was also the day I realised, she was the one for you sweetie."

"But she was so young, how could you really tell back then," he asked in shock. Winifred pulled out her wand, "did I ever tell you specialized in love magic?" She waved her wand and a memory was shown to Cedric.

Sofia stood in the kitchen of Winifred and Goodwin. Winifred smiled at the girl as she handed her a bracelet.

"And this will begin to glow when your true love is near," she explained.

"Wow it's beautiful. I can't believe all the wonderful items you and your husband own," Sofia said.

"Oh mummy, where is that bowl of jelly beans?" Cedric whined as he walked into the room. Sofia's eyes locked onto the older man. Her hand clasped around the bracelet. Out of the corner of her eye, Winifred noticed the a slight glow coming from the princess' hand. She grabbed the bowl of jelly beans and handed it to her son. He took them and began to sluck more. Winifred smiled as the young girl chased after him.

The memory went away. Cedric's eyes were wide.

"But how?"

"Cedykin, that bracelet was easily enchanted," Winifred smiled, "the day you actually got her amulet was the day I knew you started to fall for her. Sure at the time love you had for her was just as friend. I knew you had found true love in the girl. The look in your eyes when she called you the best. That's all a mother needs to see. She's absolutely perfect." Cedric smiled at his mother.

"She really is. But am I perfect for her," he asked her with a sad smile. Without warning she pulled her son into a tight squeeze.

"More than perfect my Cedykins. More than perfect."

Cedric smiled as the tears began to flow from his eyes. He held his mother back, and just let go. For years he felt it to be true. He had fell in love with Sofia, but his own insecurities kept him from her. That and the age gap, but now he was ready to tell her. There was only one way to do it. He pulled away from his mom.

"Mummy I need time alone. I have to make a couple of potions before Friday and well a spell I never thought I'd have to learn."

His mother gasped, "you mean?" He smiled and nodded. She squealed in delight! She scooped him up for another hug before disappearing leaving Cedric be.

Cedric quickly moved from his chair to the bookcase. After a climb to the top shelf he removed a red leather bound book. Once on the ground he wasted no time flipping to the right page. He made a list of ingredients he needed, most of which he knew he didn't have. With a groan of displeasure, he wrote a note to Sofia. He gathered his book and list into a knapsack. He grabbed his family's wand.

"Teleporto note es remodeo," with a flick of his wrist the note had vanished. He smiled knowing it was safely in Sofia's room awaiting her. Once more he flicked his wand, and he was gone.

"Dinner was great, now it's off to bed. I've got a long day ahead of me. Amber and I have party planning to do. Good night mom," Sofia said as she hugged her mom, "night dad." She hugged her dad.

"Night James, night Amber see you bright and early."

Sofia ran off to her room. She need some space, after tomorrow there was no way she was going to get any. Over the years Amber had gotten worse with the party planning. Her and Jame's sixteenth birthday was what Amber called a sweet sixteen. Everyone had so much sugar, they canceled school for a week everyone was so sick. It was however funny at the same time, she couldn't help but laugh. She opened the door to her room and slipped inside.

"Hey Sofia," Clover called as he hopped over. She bent down and picked up her bunny.

"Hello Clover how are you this evening?"

"Pretty good pretty good, I got you something for Valentine's day!"

"Oh really what?"

"Come on I'll show you!" The pair moved feather into the room.

"Okay now close your eyes," Clover said with big smile on his bunny face. Sofia giggled and did as she was asked. Using Clover's voice, she stood at the edge of her bed.

"Now open them!"

Sofia gasped at the sight before her. Lillies were arranged in the shape of a heart. In the middle of the heart it said "Clover loves Sofia." She hugged her bunny friend tight, "oh thank you Clover! I love you too!" She let him go and picked up the flowers. As she placed them in the vase alongside her roses, Clover tilted his head.

"Who gave you the roses?"

"Oh Mr. Cedric. He made them for me right before I left his workshop for the day."

"Looks like that's not all he gave you," he pointed to the note beside her vase. She picked it up.

"Dear Sofia," she read aloud, "I'm sorry to tell you this but I have to cancel our lessons for the next couple days. I will be gone all day tomorrow finding the ingredients to make the antidote to your truth serum. And Friday I will be finishing the potion just in time for your party. Consider it just part of your birthday gift from me. By the time you read this I will already be gone, and you should be off to bed. Good night Sofia see you Friday Cedric. Well I guess no magic lessons for the next couple of days." She let out a sigh, "but I love our time together. But hopefully I'll see him on Friday."

"I see, well it's good to see his magic skills have increased over the years," Clover said rolling his eyes.

"He really something special that's for sure. He's so kind to me, and has taught me everything. I can't wait to tell him that I love him," Sofia said quickly covering her mouth. Clover's eye went wide, "YOU WHAT?"

Sofia filled him in on the day, about the truth serum to the awkward conversation with her mom. Clover smiled a bit and place a paw on her arm.

"Sofia, I'm so happy you found love. Even if it's with that overgrown er I mean older man. He's a good match for you. Let's face it your all he's got. But if he hurts you, you can bet your bottom he'll be waking Rabbit Fu all in his face."

Sofia laughed at her best friend, "Thanks Clover, now it's bed time. Are you staying here tonight? I have to wake up early to party plan with Amber tomorrow. I don't want to wake you too." Clover shugged, "yeah I don't mind."

Sofia nodded and moved to put on her night gown. The pair snuggled down in her bed.

"G'night Sof."

"Night Clover," as she drifted off she whispered to herself, "G'night Mr. Cedric."