Well this story was requested by GreaseAngel and therefore I shall start now! I will start a Merricup one soon, though. Maybe a Jackunzel. Any way, I will start another soon. I'm still trying to get over my last story. The first one always holds on the longest.
Ariel was nervous. Her and her husband had guests arriving after noon and she was very nervous. Not because of anything stereotypical, of course, it was just she was worried for her marriage. Eric wasn't the best husband. She married him when she was 16 and now 2 years later she had become wise to his real personality. She couldn't believe she left her family for this moron. The whole 'I lost her once, not going to lose her again' thing was complete bull. Every time an attractive woman went past, he mysteriously had a fishing trip with his friends he had to go to. Sadly, the kingdom wouldn't be happy if the royal marriage only a blink in the past went wrong. Eric reminded her of it every time she refused to sleep with him. She fluffed up her hair patted down her dress and walked out of the door.
Prince Joseph strutted in. He looked as if he were in his own home, the way he was acting, not in the respectful manor of another royals living area. Ariel rolled her eyes at the stupid grin he had on his face when he saw Eric. Best not focus on him, she thought. She saw a young girl trot in behind him, her blonde curls swept up. This sent her vision to Eric. He wasn't even focusing on the all to familiar speech the fellow royal was giving. His eyes were south of throat and his actions not being subtle. A crack formed in Ariel's heart. She didn't love him at all. She fell for the pretty face like this girl probably would. It still hurt that he wasn't even trying to hide his affection. "Prince Eric, this is my newest lady friend, Coral." Joseph walked around (making her blush) showing her off as if she was his prize. "Pleasure." Eric bent over and kissed her hand for a second to long. "Why don't we go through to the dining room." Ariel was quick to change the subject. The men went in and she led Coral through to the large hall. "What would you like, Coral?" Ariel said. The girl only made frantic hand movements. "She's mute." Prince Joseph calmly replied. "Can you write?" Ariel asked gaining a quick nod from the girl. She brought her a pen and paper. "Atlantian..." Ariel murmured. How did this mute Coral know the language of the ocean. However she did, Ariel took an interest in her. "Why don't we all have a dance." The maids words dampened her spirit.
Eric got up quickly. He pulled Coral off her chair and swung her around the dance floor. Joseph was left with a disgusted look on his face, directed at Ariel. "Oh come, Joseph, have a little fun." This was one of her least favourite relatives. She didn't want him to have any fun. Still, they swung their way around the dance floor and s few of the maids joined in, to make it less quiet. "Do you dance often?" Joseph's words were not kind, he was almost complaining about her footing. "No, I only started a few years ago." 2 years she should add. Still, after another long 5 minutes the song was over and Ariel switched partners. Coral looked like she was in pain. "You can go sit down if this is to much." Ariel was kind in her words but she was only given a rapid head shake. Eric pulled her out of the conversation and they began to dance. "You like the new girl?" Ariel asked "She is gorgeous and looks amazing in her dress. I wonder how Joseph got a hold of her.." They looked over to see Joseph enjoying a dance from Coral. "Remember you are married, Eric." Ariel frowned when he laughed "She doesn't know that."
I'm really sorry it is so short. The others will be longer, I promise. I started writing it before I had to go out and blah blah blah excuses excuses. Do you guys think I should write another Laren/Jim thing? I really like this 'shipment' and I enjoyed writing them. Maybe, maybe not.