Rapunzel stared at the plethora of fabric samples laid before her. She was told to pick her favorites so the royal seamstress could put together a dress for her for the Kingdoms ball that was to be held in just three days. All the surrounding kingdoms most noble men and women would be in attendance and honestly, Rapunzel was more nervous than she had ever been for anything in her life….

Leaping off her shoulder, Pascal eyed the fabrics. Looking at Rapunzel he pointed to the pink one that had tiny intricate flowers designed on it. It was pretty, she thought, but she wanted a lighter pink.

"Oh!" She picked one up and waved it in the air. "This is the one!" She smiled and the seamstress took it from her. "Thank you, your highness." After taking her measurements, Rapunzel was free to leave. Opening the door she slid in to the hall way. Pascal nuzzled beneath her brown hair on her shoulder. Stopping by a giant window she leaned out. "It's so beautiful out!" She giggled. "Let's go for a walk in the gardens!" Making her way she was suddenly stopped.

"Your highness, you are wanted in the ball room. You have your lesson in ten minutes."

"Oh! But I wanted to-" Before she could even finish she was whisked away to her room, and within moments she was changed into a ball gown, poofing far out and heels that made her feet ache. After her royal hairdresser pinned the last of her hair up she escorted her down the hall. Opening the large doors, she was pushed in, gently, and she noticed Eugene across the way. He looked rather distressed. She assumed he was blissfully unaware of this lesson as well.

"Welcome, your highness!" Ms. Riffert, the royal assistant to the Queen bowed before Rapunzel taking her hand and leading her to Eugene. The Queen was sitting in a chair in the corner of the room sipping tea. She smiled at Rapunzel who gave her an excited wave back.

"We don't have much time, so we need to focus." Ms. Riffert set Rapunzel beside Eugene who was fiddling with his sleeves. He looked most unsatisfied. "Today, you two will learn to ballroom dance!" She smiled and dramatically threw her arms out to the sides.

Rapunzel had never danced in a ballroom before…. Nevertheless danced a 'ballroom' dance. What was that anyway?

"Now, your highness, if I may instruct you on what to do…" Ms. Riffert took Rapunzel's hands and placed one on Eugene's shoulder and the other in his left hand. Looking in to his gentle brown eyes Rapunzel smiled at Eugene.

"Now, to begin, you take this foot…" Ms. Riffert, with her pretend partner, began to glide across the floor. Slowly, Eugene and Rapunzel did the same. After practicing for over half an hour, it was time to add the music. Rapunzel and Eugene were instructed to practice until told to stop. Meanwhile, Ms. Riffert sat beside the queen, drinking tea, and watched the couple.

"So, how has your day been?" Eugene asked, as he spun her around.

"Alright." She replied.

"Just alright?" He tilted his head to the side and gave her a quizical look.

"Well, I wanted to go out and walk in the palace gardens but then I was told I had to come here… which is alright considering I get to be with you!" She laughed silently and he twirled her again.

"Eugene, where did you learn to dance so nice?"

He looked down and smiled sheepishly. "Oh…. There were a few occasions where Flynn Rider had to woo the ladies with some ballroom dancing…"

"Oh? Thiefs are allowed at balls?"

He was so amazed at how innocent she was. He looked in to her green eyes and in that moment he felt all the rest of the world disappear… It was just them…. Until something slimy was in his ear….

"GAH!" dropping Rapunzel from his grasp he knocked Pascal off his shoulder. "Would you stop that?" He rubbed his ear with his hand and gave Pascal and evil look. Pascal on the other hand just hissed a laugh.

"NO NO NO!" Ms. Riffert ran over to the two. "Oh no! You must never do that, Mr. Fitzhurbert! It is most rude!"

"What's rude is sticking your tongue in someone's ear!"

Rapunzel was laughing and skipped on over to her mother. Eugene sighed and unbuttoned his collar. It was killing him…. All these lessons, meeting, late nights, wearing tight, itchy, uncomfortable clothes….

"Eugene! We're free for the day! Let's change and go take a walk in the garden!"

It was when she smiled that he remembered that he was doing all of this for her.