This was really….an odd thought that occurred to me when I read one of Niphuria's stories…I'm not really sure why, but it did…talk about embarrassment…

Not terrific…I'm no good at erotic stories….maybe I'll leave that to Niphuria ;) This'll probably be only about 2 or 3 chapters…

Mirana of Marmoreal, 23 years old

I sat at the dinner table with Alice on my left and Tarrant on my right. Down the length of the table were various court members and suitors who had high hopes of marrying me. Like that'll happen. I felt bad the second I thought it. It wasn't their fault: they just wanted the crown so their children can wear it. Either way, my love isn't something I'll just give away. Father had told me to give my heart to someone who'll take good care of it, not someone who will - once they have the crown- drop it so it shatters. I would truly like to give my heart to Tarrant. Well, that won't happen.

"Majesty?" asked a little voice beside me. I turned toward it and smiled sweetly.

"Yes Alice?"

"Do…do you have any wine?" she asked so innocently. I looked down at my hands and felt the blood rush to my face, turning my skin a dark red as I remembered the last time we had wine at a party like this; the last time we had alcohol at a party like this! My breathing went quick when I thought back to it. I felt Alice's hand on my shoulder and looked up timidly.

"What is it, Mirana?" she asked. I think she saw the color of my face…

"Oh…umm…no-nothing, dear…j-just thinking," I stuttered to her. I looked over at Tarrant who was staring at me like I was the mad person. He furrowed his eyebrows, a silent question. I stretched up to reach his ear and whispered, She asked about…about the wine. His eyes widened and he stiffened in his chair. He shifted so he was a millimeter farther away from me. I don't blame him…he told me he was still ashamed, even when I told him it was half my fault as well. I went to whisper in his ear again, What shall I tell her? I don't want to scare the girl…

I don't know, he mouthed. I bit my lip and looked around us. It seemed everyone knew what we were speaking of. Everyone was silent. Their faces were various shades of red and all were sipping at their tea. I wondered idly if I should get Alice some wine so she was happy or merely deny her and have to tell her the truth.

I stood suddenly, grabbing Tarrant by the arm, and rushed out of the room. He wouldn't look me in the eye, even though we were alone. I sighed and lifted his chin so he was looking at me. "Tarrant, come now. We're more mature than that. Can't you even look at me?" He nodded.

"I'm still sorry…I regret it…You probably hate me, don't you?"

"I don't hate you! I never could, dear. I don't regret meeting up with you on that night…I never will, either. I do regret the short relationship we had, though, I must admit. It destroyed the best thing we had- our friendship. All I can possibly wish for now is to have back what we lost," I murmured to him. His eyes were a deep blue.

"I din nea wan' Ahlice ta knoe." I nodded, hoping to clear the memory from my mind. I had no such luck.

***Flashback**

Mirana of Crims, 20 years old

We all sipped from the wine glasses in front of us. The wine was bitter- like the berries had fermented a little too long. I felt an odd sensation spread throughout my whole body. I shifted my weight many times, rather uncomfortable. I saw Tarrant do the same next to me. For a strange reason, I glanced at the napkin in his lap. There was a bulge there, just like there was in the lap of the man next to me. I felt a pressure in my stomach get to a painful point. In between my legs was wet and there was a slight throbbing sensation in the middle of my maidenhood.

I was oddly embarrassed, though everyone else was experiencing the same as I. Out of nowhere, Tarrant asked me to meet him in his workshop in five minutes. He left the room in a hurry, and I soon followed. When I entered his workshop, my breath grew ragged. He was standing in front of me…not wearing any clothes. In a matter of moments, I was in the same state.

***Pause Flashback***

I gasped as the memory was suddenly cut off.

"Mirana, are you alright? You seem even paler than normal…"Alice informed me. I wrung my hands, hoping this flashback would end sooner rather than later.

"I'm perfectly fine, Alice…nothing to worry about…"

***Resume Flashback***

Seconds later, we were lying on the wooden table in the middle of the room, kissing passionately. He had thrown me down, pinning me to the wood. I felt his erection pushing into my stomach. Our fingers were twined in each others hair, gently pulling at the strands. The throbbing in my lower body was more than I could bear. I reached down with one of my hands and explored- there was a tiny nub of flesh at the very top that- when I touched it- set waves of pleasure through my whole body. I felt no shame in doing this as it was soothing my need for contact.

I felt an increasing pressure in my stomach again. I felt like I was reaching for something…so close…yet so far…a pleasure I'd never experienced before. I began bucking my hips into Tarrant's pelvis and he pulled away. He grabbed my hand away from my womanhood and positioned his member at my entrance. My eyes grew wide as I realized what he was planning on doing.

***Pause Flashback***

"Mirana, I'm getting worried. Are you positive your fine?" she asked. I smiled weakly, attempting to hide the fact that I was reliving the worst- and at the same time, best- memory of my life.

"Well, not…entirely…I suppose…Would you all excuse me for a moment? Thank you," I said. I curtsied before leaving and fled the room quickly. I'm sure everyone knew why- except Alice- and they didn't bother me about it. I heard light and quick footsteps after me and knew what was going to happen. I'd have to tell.

***Resume Flashback***

He looked me in the eyes and I saw his irises were bright orange and red. I panicked, but I felt as if I wanted whatever he was going to do. I was only nervous because I was still…a…a virgin. Every woman I knew was not, and I'm sure Tarrant didn't realize I still was one. I gave him a tiny nod, letting him know that I wanted this…or at least I thought I wanted this. He thrust himself all the way into me and nearly collapsed. I let out a shriek of pain that I'm sure the whole castle heard. He dug his face into my hair and waited until I was ready for him to move.

He started thrusting inside me at a slow pace that was quickening. Each time his member was all the way inside of me, I let out a tiny sigh, moan, or whimper. He leaned down and took one of my nipples in his mouth, nipping and sucking on it.

***Pause Flashback***

"Mirana, wait! Come here!" Her footsteps grew faster and mine did as well. I ran blindly until I was outside- in the pouring rain. I slowed a little as I reached the maze. I'd rather have Alice follow me than have her get lost in the maze and have to find her later. I continued making my feet move until I reached the middle. I tripped over a rock or something and let myself fall to the ground. There wasn't mud, since the middle of the maze was made of stone. I curled into a ball and let the rest of the memory flood my mind.

***Resume Flashback***

I felt my body respond to Tarrant's attempts. I felt that heavenly feeling again, and this time, it over came me. I squirmed all over as I had an orgasm for the first time in my life. Tarrant kept moving, and I came two more times. He finally released inside me, his hot seed hitting my cervix. The thought of pregnancy hit me for a moment, but it disappeared when Tarrant fell on top of me. We kissed a little longer, and then fell asleep in that position.

When I woke up…he was gone. There was a note that said only two words. Two words that I will never forget even when I die. They were simple words; some people think nothing of them. But those two words ruined our friendship.

I'm sorry.

***End Flashback...For Good***