Rose of Attraction

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Summary: Feeling excluded by friends and family, Flora wonders to the woods and finds friendship with a man cursed as a frog with no memories of his past. As any dark spells, a love kiss can break the curse, but what if the frog turns to be the man Flora hates the most in the world? Deeply in love, Helia is determine too woo Flora and make her his bride.

Warnings: Completely OOC and slightly AU, couples include Flora/Helia (mainly), Layla/Nabu, Musa/Riven, Stella/Brandon, Bloom/Sky, Tecna/Timmy.

Note: Inspired by the novel Enchanted by Alethea Kontis.

Bright and vivid and soft as silk,

Grow strong and elegant,

Luminescent and innocently pretty

Grow and I'll watch you grow into full bloom.

"You created it with magic did you not?"

Flora snapped her head to the side quickly, scanning the seemly empty woods around her. Slowly straightening her back, she looked around for the source of the voice. "W-whose there?" Flora jumped as a creature, no bigger than the palm of her hand, appeared in a rock next to her.

'Poor thing.' Flora thought sadly, looking over the small green frog with navy blue spots on its back. Its eyes are bulged out a bit, but what Flora noticed was that the eyes were sharp and a beautiful blue...eyes that belong to a human. 'He's cursed.'

The enchanted forest of Linphea is the home for many cursed humans turned to animals. It was not rare for someone to encounter a cursed human. Many are cursed by spiteful witches risking their own lives by performing dark magic. Many of the animals in the woods are cursed, but it's rare to find ones that still have their memories and ability to talk. After a certain amount of time, depending how strong the witch who placed the curse was, the people cursed forget everything of their human lives.

"Forgive me for startling you." The frog apologized, slumping its head sympathetically.

"I-it's alright," Flora smiled uneasily, not expecting anyone this deep in the forest.

"Did you use magic to create that flower?" He repeated, his piercing blue eyes looked past her shoulder.

Still on her knees on the dirt floor, Flora looked backed down to the single flower blooming. Sitting a thick stem about a foot tall sat a beautiful flower with a bright yellow bowel shape petal with a light green edge wrapping around three dark blue stems in the middle. The vivid colors of the flower was a sharp contrast against the lush green of the forest around it.

"Oh, um, yes I did." The brunette answered timidly, feeling uncomfortable that a stranger is seeing her personal creation.

The frog let out a ribbiting sort of noise before asking, "Are you a witch?"

Emerald eyes widen, "N-no, I am not!" Flora quickly assured, understanding his distress. "You have nothing to fear."

His eyes closed, seemly in relief. "Forgive me for asking, but because of my current situation," He nodded to himself, pointing out his frog body. "I have no intention of bumping into one." The slimy skin of his lips winkled up to what Flora guessed was a smile.

"I would imagine not."

"May I ask your name?"

Feeling no threat she answered, "My name's Flora, fairy of nature." She smiled warmly, standing from her knees she walked over to the tree base next to the creature and sat next to him.

"Flora...a very fitting name for beautiful fairy, it's an honor."

A light blush appeared on the tan girls face, "A-and who may you be?"

The frogs eyes suddenly dropped, "I don't remember."

"I'm so sorry...that was insensitive of me." She whispered sadly with a pang of guilt. He may remember how to talk but he must have been cursed for a while now to have forgotten his human memories.

"No need to apologize, it wasn't your fault." Making another ribbiting noise he turned towards the fairy. "You may call me Ribbit."

"Then it's a pleasure, Ribbit."

"I can not remember the last time I had company." Ribbit said softly, looking up at the girl. "What brings a fairy so deep into the forest?" He asked. "It's not safe, no matter how powerful you are." The frog added, not wanting to insult Flora.

"I normally don't explore this far, but I needed to find somewhere I wouldn't be disturbed." Flora sighed sadly, nervously fidgeting with the hem of her green skirt.

Ribbit tilted his head, "Something bothering you at home?"

Flora's face flushed a bit as she looked away from Ribbit, "It's more of my feelings that are bothering me."

"Want to share?" He asked kindly. "It might help you release some of your frustrations."

"O-oh, no it's okay!" Flora shook her head and raised her small hands up in front of her in surrender. "Thank you, I appreciate the thought but I don't want to trouble you with my problems."

"Flora, you would be doing me a favor just letting me hear your voice." He chuckled, finding her shyness adorable. "I've been without any human contact for who knows how long." He finished as he moved his small body into a more comfortable position on the rock.

"But..."

"Besides, I would like to help my new friend."

Flora snapped her head towards him in surprised, "Friend?" She repeated blankly.

"If you will allow it of course."

Ignoring the happiness swelling in her, the girl smiled bashfully, "I would like that."

Feeling slightly embarrassed but comfortable, Flora explain her problems to her new friend. Everything from her pressuring parents and their high expectations they placed on their eldest daughter, to her insecurities in school. Watching all her friends excel in their studies and feeling left behind as they all advance except her.

"I'm so happy for them," Flora continued with a frown, "And I know it's childish to feel this way but..."

Ribbit cut her off, "It's not childish, Flora." He said sternly. "There's nothing wrong with the way you are feeling. Have you talked to your friends about this? The way you talk about them sounds like you are all very close."

Flora smile as she thought of her friends, "Yes we are, but I need to solve this on my own."

"How so?"

"By training harder," Flora said determinedly, smiling as she looked at Ribbit. "I will do my best to make my family proud."

Ribbit suddenly turned silent making Flora worry she might have said something wrong.

"Then," He finally said, his navy eyes looking at her emerald ones. "Can you continue your studies here?"

"Here?" Flora looked surprised then grinned at the idea. "Yes, this would be the perfect place to train!" Planning it out in her head, Flora figured she can return to the forest everyday after classes, giving her plenty of time before it turned dark.

"Oh!" Flora's head snapped to the skies, noticing the familiar colors of the sunset. "It's getting late, I must be going." Shooting to her feet, Ribbit suddenly jumped on a rock that was within arms reach of the fairy.

"Can I ask for one more favor before you leave?" Ribbit asked hesitatingly, his eyes lowered.

"Of course," She comforted, feeling sorry for her new friend, hoping she can help him in some way.

His eyes finally looked up at her, "Can you kiss me?"

Oh, of course. What else would a cursed human want than a kiss to break their spell. Guilt suddenly formed in the pit of Flora's stomach knowing fully well what will happen. Ignoring her feeling, a light blush appeared on her face as she slowly scooped Ribbit's small body with both hands. Ribbit said nothing as Flora brought the side of his head towards her lips. Ignoring the cold, clammy feeling, she placed a soft kiss.

Flora didn't know why she felt sad as she placed Ribbit back on the rock. They both knew nothing would happen because she wasn't in love with him.

"I-I understand if you don't want me to come back." Flora stammered quickly, seeing his sadden eyes. She was surprised when he suddenly smiled at her.

"No, please visit me again!" His voice almost pleadingly.

The shy girl couldn't help but smile. "Alight."

My first Winx Club story! Nice to meet everyone in this fandom!

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