This is my first fanfic so pls I would like to see what you think about it. Pls review and pls be honest. Thank you. This story occurs at the end of the first movie and although it begins with a lot of romance there will be some adventure in the next chapters.

Chapter 1

Clarisse looked around. Her grand-daughter was looking for someone to dance with. Oh how she wished she could do the same! Unfortunately, according to the Genovian tradition, she had to dance with the Prime-Minister. Not that she didn't like him but she couldn't stand watching Joseph alone. She remembered when Joseph asked her to dance for the first time after her husband died. He was so sweet! He helped her realise that she couldn't grieve for ever. The picture came back. She noticed how beautiful his blue eyes were and how loving they were at that moment. His voice was soft and frighteningly attractive. "Oh what utter nonsense!" She couldn't be attracted to Joseph. She shouldn't be! Yet she couldn't forget how her legs trembled when he took her in his arms for a "wango".

Her thoughts were interrupted by the Prime Minister who bowed inviting her to dance. She curtsied gracefully, swayed her peach dress backwards and started dancing. She watched as her grand daughter instructed a young handsome man who approached her to bow. Mia curtsied. "Well I'm glad that she learned something from all these lessons, I gave her", Clarisse thought and smiled. She was getting a bit bored when suddenly Joseph approached. "May I steal this beautiful lady away from you?", he inquired and the Prime Minister obliged. Clarisse smiled at his compliment and her cheeks blushed.

"Your Majesty, I thought you liked compliments!"

"I do Joseph! Especially when they come from you", she admitted and smiled at Joseph's surprise! It seemed that her thoughts had affected her.

"It's been a long time since you've whole heartedly smiled. I guess it's Mia's doing isn't it?"

"I can't deny that I'm terribly happy that she accepted to become our Princess and as I can see she's also happy and excited."

"And I can't deny that it's lovely to see you both happy. I must tell you that smiling suits you perfectly. It points out your perfect characteristics", Joe whispered to Clarisse.

She blushed once more and tried to escape from Joseph's eyes. She turned around and saw Mia heading to the garden. "Oh look! Mia and that adorable boy Michael are going to the garden."

"They had the same idea I had, but now the garden is occupado" Joseph stated and Clarisse smiled but couldn't help wishing that they were the ones heading to the garden.

Time flew very quickly. It was getting late but to Joseph time seemed to stop when he held his queen. Suddenly a thoroughly modern song started playing.

"Clarisse although you are a wonderful dancer and so am I, this is not really our style. Why don't we go to a place that is quiter and perhaps a bit more private?" Clarisse was a bit surprised at his proposal but she was also eager to spend some time alone with him.

"Oh! Of course" She said and followed him as he leaded her to the private quarters.

Mia looked around and saw her grandmother and Joe waving the guards away. She glanced at Charlotte who winked at her and smiled. Mia was happy that her grandmother was finally having some time with Joseph. Having that thought she started doing her dolly dance.

Joseph could hear the music fading as they were leaving the ball room. He felt it was safe now so he gently caught Clarisse's hand lifted it up to his lips and kissed it. Clarisse felt shivers down her spine and looked deeply into Joseph's eyes with a surprised look. He stopped walking and froze bewildered by her diamond eyes. They leaned towards each other and their lips would have touched if the change of music didn't snap them out of their dream world. They continued walking speechless and reach to a room unfamiliar to Clarisse.

"Joseph where are we?" She asked.

"Don't worry you'll soon find out"

Joseph opened the door and it looked as if he leaded her to heaven. In the dim light she could see the roses that filled the room and the route the lead to the balcony which was traced with candles.

"Oh my! I can't believe you did this for me! It's amazing! You must have worked hard. How did you know I was even going to agree to follow you?"

"Well let's just say I had a hunch" He said teasingly and Clarisse giggled.

"Well let's proceed to the balcony Madame."

"Avec plaisir Monsieur!" she accepted with a perfect French accent and smiled lovingly.

From the balcony they had a great view of the lighten garden. Clarisse laid back her head and rested it on Joseph's shoulder. He couldn't resist the temptation so he let his hands slip around her thin waist. He was afraid that he was pushing it a bit too far but Clarisse didn't react. She was lost in his strong yet tender arms.

"What is this room really?" she asked softly.

"This your Majesty, is the security room"

"Is it?" she asked in a sweet voice that made her look cute and vulnerable. Joseph couldn't help but smile to her innocence.

"Yes it is. You apparently don't know about it. It was decided by the King and me."

"How could you be so silly to waste a perfect room like this is just for security!"

"Well it's really simple. If you see carefully you'll notice that this is the only room that has a view to every single part of the grounds. And…. This room had made it very easy for me to watch over you and admire every step that you made when you were strolling around the garden. You see, it was the only way to watch you constantly"

Clarisse turned around sharply and looked at him amazed.

"I hadn't…. I hadn't ….known!"

Joseph smiled at her loss of words.

"Well it's true as it's true that I love you deeply and passionately. I love you Clarisse. He said and leaned over to kiss her. As their lips touched what was meant to be a gentle kiss turned out to be a passionate. Clarisse melted from his touch. She broke of the kiss.

"I love you too Joseph", she whispered and was lost again in his kisses. She did love him with all of her heart it was clear now but not right. What was she doing? She was the Queen! He was her Head of Security! What would her people say? At that thought she pushed him back and he looked at her bedazzled.

"I'm sorry! I shouldn't have done this! I shouldn't have done it", she managed to say stuttering. "I shouldn't have!" she said and run off quickly with her dress floating.

Joseph just stood there and watched her leaving. He was disappointed but he was now sure. She did love him and he was going to win her over. Soon he would have the love of his life.

To be continued…..