Serena was sitting on the window cill wondering how training in the rain was going. She loved to spend her free time watching the army train...mainly for the newest drill instructor who normally took his shirt off shortly after she arrives. She felt her cheeks get warmer remembering the perfect chest of him. His name was Allex. He was just recruited a few months ago and was flying through the ranks with ease. He was strong and understanding. All the army loved him in a friendly way.
She sighed touching the window wondering if he had his shirt off yet or not. She got down trying to find something to distract herself from the thoughts that filled her head with him. She was told under NO circumstances would she be allowed to be with him. He wasn't going to be able to give her the life she 'deserved'. That was her grandmother's excuse all the time when Serena is caught watching the soldiers sparing in the warm sun.
She shook her head going outside any way there had to be something she could do to get her mind cleared. She found Allex and another soldier talking about the dance that night. Who they would be taken, who they would dance with, who they would kiss. A bit of anger rose when Allex said he wasn't going to go.
"Why not? I'm sure you could sneak a dance with Serena," Conor said looking at Allex confused.
"Yeah right. Queen Serenity keeps her to her side the entire dance. Unless you are a prince the queen won't give you the time of the day to be near the princess," Allex said playing with a stick.
"Have you even said two words to Serena yet? We all know she watches and that is why you take your shirt off," he chuckled. "You may have the chance I was talking about." Conor got up and walked off as Allex stood bowing to her. She walked out from behind the tree.
"Maybe we could do something other than the dance," she said smiling.
"Y-you heard?" He looked at her a little pink.
"Yes," she giggled. "Why are you so formal now?"
"I-I don't want to get you in trouble." He smiled realizing she was in no hurry to go back to the palace. "I'm Allex." He offered his hand.
"I'm Serena," she set her hand in his as he kissed the back of her hand sending sparks flying into her.