''Elaine, please be a good girl and go to England like your father arranged for you.'' My older sister told me. I was being sent to England to be engaged, to some kid named Peter Pevensie. He was 18 and had three other siblings.
''Easy for you to say. You're not the one being forced to marry some 18 year old boy.'' I spat at her. She left the room, without saying a word. Feeling guilty, I re-packed for the hundredth time.
My name is Elaine Adams. My father was the president's advisors. Right now he's in Germany, trying to get rid of Adolf Hitler and his Nazis. So my older sister, Lisa, was being sent to America. Mum was staying in France with our baby brother, Jack. And I was being sent off to Finchley, England.
''Come on Elaine. Your grandmother is taking you to the train, riding with you to England, and then riding back.'' Mum told me once i came out of my room. I was going to miss France.
Soon, me and grandmother were on the train to England, where Edmund, Peter's brother, will pick me up. We talked a little but then started reading her book. I rested my head against the train window and watching the scenery.
''Child, it's time for you to get off.'' My grandmother patted my leg with her hand. I looked at her, felt tears in my eyes, and hugged her gently. ''Bye Elaine.'' She kissed my forehead and released me. I got down my bags and walked off the train.
That's when I saw a boy around 16 holding a sign with 'Elaine Adams' on it. he was very handsome. He had dark brown hair that stopped around his ears and chocolate brown eyes.
I shook my head and forced a smile onto my face. i walked over to him. and i said, ''I'm Elaine Adams.''
''Edmund Pevensie.'' he shook my hand and smiled. ''come on, lets get home before sue and lu throw a fit.'' he picked up my suitcases, ignoring my attempts to let me carry my own luggage, and walked over to a car and put them in the back. Then he helped me into the passenger seat, closed the door, and then got in the drivers seat.
''Who's Sue and Lu?'' I asked him after a silence.
''My sisters. Susan is older than me by a year. Lucy is younger than me by three years.''
''So what's Peter like?''
''Well he takes things too seriously. He can act fatherly when he isn't the father. He'll get into a fight for a stupid reason. And how could I forget, he can snap at you for saying something.'' Edmund told me. ''I'm nicer than him.''
''What are you usually like then Edmund?'' he threw a grin my way and spoke.
''If you have Turkish delight, don't expect it too last too long. I'm sometimes too gullible. I will snap sometimes, but that's only at peter. And I love to play cricket.''
The rest of the car ride was fun. He told me stories about peter and the rest of the family that made me laugh. Edmund was so carefree and handsome. He couldn't say anything that was funny without a smile on his face.
He then pulled in front of a house. He helped me out of the car, flashed me a smile, and then got my stuff.
''Edmund! Your home!'' a strawberry blonde came running out of the house and ran into Edmund. ''Mum went out to get food with Susan. And Peter fell asleep.'' she then noticed me. ''You must be Elaine. I'm Lucy Pevensie.''
''Yes I am. It's so nice to meet you Lucy.'' we both shook hands and Edmund followed me and her in the house. On the couch laid a boy. He had messy blonde hair and his chest, which was muscled, was moving up and down slowly as he breathed.
''Oi! Peter!'' Edmund said. Peter, in shock from Edmund yelling, rolled off the couch. This resulted into Edmund, Lucy, and I amused.
''What Ed?'' He said groggily.
''Your fiancée is here.'' That seemed to liven up Peter.
''I'm sorry, you must be Elaine. I'm Peter Pevensie.'' He held out his hand.
''It's alright. I'm Elaine.'' I shook his hand.
''Do you want me to take you on a tour of England?'' He said to me.
''I already said I would Pete. Sorry.'' Edmund said. I wanted to breathe a sigh of relief but I held in it.
''Alright. Mum and Susan should be here soon.''
For the next hour, we stayed in the living room. Peter laid on the couch, Lucy on the floor by the couch, Edmund leaning against the fireplace, and me leaning against a wall.
[Edmund's P.O.V]
Why did Peter's fiancée have to be beautiful? Elaine had soft blonde hair that fell onto her shoulders and hazel eyes. Her body was curved in the right places and her smile made me melt.
Peter was talking about the time we went to Professor Kirke's house, but he left out the part about Narnia.
Lucy looked like she wanted to tell Elaine about Narnia and how we're royals there. But when she started, Peter's glare stopped her.
Elaine was listening to all of this. She smiled when Lucy and Peter got into a mini stare down. She seemed like she enjoyed watching us. Her eyes would flicker around the room, but seemed to stay on me the longest.
''Peter? Lucy? Edmund?'' Susan's voice said coming into the house. Then she saw Elaine. ''Oh hello. I'm Susan. I hope that these three have been good company.''
Elaine gave a bright smile and a little laugh. ''They've been all so nice. I'm Elaine.'' They both shook hands.
''Children!'' Mum's voice said coming into the house also. She looked very vibrant and in high spirits. ''Hello Elaine. I'm Helen Pevensie.'' They shook hands also. Mum then turned to us. ''Your father's home.''
I shot up and ran out the door. There I saw dad. He had blonde hair with blue eyes. Like Peter. I felt Susan, Lucy, Peter, and Mum come behind me.
''I missed you so much!'' Susan said, running into his arms. Soon all five of us we wrapped up into his hug. Then I remembered Elaine was inside. I got out of his grip and walked into the house.
''Elaine?'' She walked over to me and smiled. ''I didn't forget about you.''
''I felt forgotten.''
''Come meet dad.'' I took her hand and we walked outside the house. ''Dad, this is Peter's fiancée, Elaine.''
''Nice to meet you Miss Elaine.'' They shook hands. What's with my family and shaking hands?
''You too Mr. Pevensie.'' She said looking down.
''My dad is Mr. Pevensie. My name is Daniel.''
''Ok.'' She was still looking down.
Before dinner, I found out that Elaine's father was in Germany, the source of the problems. She was a shy person around anyone but me for some reason. She could talk to me for an hour straight but when it comes to Peter or Lucy, she'll only nod and say short sentences.
She also preferred to wear trousers than a dress. This caused Susan some alarm. Her daughter in Narnia, Alana, was the same way. But before her 17th birthday, Susan had her loving to wear dresses.
After dinner, I went into the room she was staying in and found a letter on the desk. I know I should have left the room, but I wanted to know who she was writing to.
Dear my dearest sister,
I hope your loving America. Peter's family here in England has been so welcoming. Peter is so handsome. He has a look about him. Lucy, the youngest, is very joyful. Susan, the oldest girl, is so kind. I think I can find a friend in her. Edmund well is a different story.
He makes me feel so different. Like I'm the only one in the room. He is so handsome as well. He and Peter look nothing alike. Peter has blonde hair and blue eyes. Edmund has dark brown hair and chocolate brown eyes. I know more about him than my own fiancée!
What should I do? I know I shouldn't have any feelings for Edmund but it's hard. He makes me smile and laugh. When their dad came home today, he came in and got me to meet him. It's like everyone forgotten about me.
I know your probably thinking that I should dump Peter, but I can't. If I do, I'll get sent to America or Poland. I don't want to leave Edmund. Please write back. I'm in urgent need of advice. I think he's the boy I've been dreaming about.
Yours truly,
Elaine Allison Adams
P.S: Let no one read this.
She had some feelings for me? We've only known each other for a few hours. I had some feelings for her also, but I don't know if it's just lust or something.
[Michelle Branch: Everywhere]
'' Turn it inside out so I can see
The part of you that's drifting over me
And when I wake you're
You're never there
And when I sleep you're
You're everywhere
You're everywhere''
I heard singing. I walked to the source of the voice. She was in Lucy's room singing to her.
''Just tell me how I got this far
Just tell me why you're here and who you are
'Cause everytime I look you're never there
And everytime I sleep you're always there
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe I'm not alone
I'm not alone
I recognized the way you make me feel
I start to think that you might not be real
I sense it now the water's getting deep
I try to wash the pain away from me
Away from me
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe I'm not alone
I'm not alone
Oh
When I touch your hand
It's then I understand the beauty lives within
It's now that we begin
You always light my way whenever comes a day
No matter where I go I always feel you so
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe I'm not alone
Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I catch my breath it's you I breathe
You're everything I know that makes me believe I'm not alone
And you're everyone I see
So tell me
Do you see me?''
She kissed Lucy's forehead and pulled the blanket over here. She nearly ran into me while walking out of the room.
''I'm sorry Edmund.''
''One, its Ed. And two, it's alright Elaine.'' I flashed a grin. She smiled and I felt my knees going weak.
''What's going on here?'' Our heads turned to see Peter.
''Well Elaine was singing to Lucy, which reminded me that she promised to sing to me before she went to sleep.'' I said. Only the second part was a lie.
''Alright.'' He came over to Elaine and kissed her forehead softly. ''Goodnight.'' I don't know why but that made me jealous.
''Night Peter.'' I took her hand and walked her to my room. I got in bed and she sat on the side. ''Your going to make me sing to you aren't you?''
''Yep.'' I answered. She took a deep breath.
[Kaitlyn – Friend]
I
like to be around you
When you're not trying to be somebody
And
I like to hang with you
Talk about whatever we talk about
Don't
care where we go
What we do
Who you know
What you knew
It'll be okay
If your hair is blue or purple or pink
Don't
have to be cool
Don't have to be smart
Don't need to know
everything all the time
It's alright if you're a little bit out
of it
I don't care
Just want to be your friend
I like
to go to the mall
And walk around with you
Laughing out loud
And you like to go up to people and
Tell'm your cousin is
somebody famous
Don't care who we see
What they say
You
and me
Will be okay
If we don't get caught by security
Don't have to be cool
Don't have to be smart
Don't
need to know everything all the time
It's alright if you're
little bit out there
I don't care
Just want to be your friend
I tell you what don't tell anyone else
Just having you
here
You know it helps me
Don't
have to be cool
Don't have to be smart
Don't need to know
everything all the time
Don't have to be tough
Don't have to
be cute
Don't need to know everything all the time
It's
alright if you're a little bit out there
I don't care
I just
want to be your friend
Don't have to be cool
Don't have
to be smart
Don't have to be tough
Don't have to be cute
Don't need to know everything all the time
Anything anytime
Just want to be your friend
Just want to be your friend
I
like to
Be around you
When you're not trying to be somebody
Her singing was the last thing I remembered before falling asleep.
[Elaine's P.O.V]
Edmund had fallen asleep when I finished singing. His arm, involuntarily, wrapped around my waist. I tried removing his arm, but it wouldn't budge. So I just gave up and fell asleep beside Edmund.
''Edmund!'' I screamed. He was sword-fighting with another person. I ran up to him as Edmund killed him.
He took me into his arms and kissed me fully on the mouth. I automatically kissed him back. His hands went to my waist and mine went to his shoulders.
''King Edmund! Lady Elaine!''
The dream shifted into another one.
''Do you King Edmund Michael Pevensie the Just take Lady Elaine Allison Adams to be your lawful wedded wife? As your queen? To have and to long, till death do you part?'' A lion said standing in between me and Edmund.
''I do.'' He said grinning.
''Do you, Lady Elaine Allison Adams take King Edmund Michael Pevensie the Just to be your lawfully wedded husband? As your king, to have and to hold, till death do you part?'' He said to me.
''I do.''
''By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife. King and Queen. You may kiss the bride.''
Edmund took my face into his hands and kissed me on the lips. We continued to kiss until some people cleared their throats and said, '''Get a room!''
I woke up with a fright. I saw Edmund was still sleeping beside me. His arms were still wrapped around me tightly. I wiped the sweat off my forehead and tried to move. His arms still wouldn't budge so I laid down beside him once again and fell asleep.
