Title: Catering to the Crown

Author: zephiey

Rating: M.

Disclaimer: Princess Diaries 1 & 2, and its characters are the property of Disney, Buena Vista, and Meg Cabot. I am only playing with them and will return them unharmed when I am finished.

Word: Tender

Queen Amelia paced back and forth in her suite unable to relax. Her skin itched, her head ached and her lower body ached.

She couldn't believe that she was horny.

What a time to be horny.

But she knew from previous experience that there was nothing she could do about being horny, it was her body's signal that her menstrual cycle would be beginning in a few days. It had been this way since she turned nineteen. Before that her body's signal that she would be getting her period was always accompanied by cravings for cheese, yogurt and chocolate. Now her body signalled its preparation for her cycle by making her horny.

And although she was technically a virgin she had, thanks to a frank discussion with her mother, Lily and surprisingly her grandmother, discovered that masturbation relieved her of most of the nervous, edgy feeling she experienced.

But this time, masturbation was not helping and therein lay her problem.

Mia didn't know if it was because of the trade conference, the unfamiliar location or just stress but she could not achieve an orgasm.

And because she could not achieve an orgasm she was wound tighter than a spring just waiting to explode.

As Queen of Genovia she knew she couldn't 'lose it' but she had come close to doing so today. If it hadn't been for Shades she would have and it was only his quick thinking that had saved her from erupting in screaming tears.

Mia completed another circuit of her suite before finally coming to a stop in front of the window. She leaned her head against the tinted, bulletproof glass trying to stop the tears that threatened to overwhelm her. She was so intent on controlling her tears that she failed to hear Shades entering the suite or walking over to her until he cleared his throat.

"Your Majesty," he said softly.

Mia jumped. "Eep, Shades make some noise next time. You scared me half out of my wits!"

"I apologize, Your Majesty," Shades replied, standing with his hands behind his back, his gaze direct.

"It's alright Shades," Amelia replied. "Not your fault. I am just a bit jumpy," she explained.

"I noticed," replied Shades. "Is there anything I can do?"

For a brief moment Amelia was tempted to reply yes but decided discretion was the better and simply replied, "No, Shades."

Moving away from the window Amelia began another circuit around her suite, her progress interrupted by Shades as he moved to stand in front of her.

"Your Majesty…Amelia…let me help. Tell me what is wrong," he said, his voice and gaze filled with concern.

Amelia shook her head, scooting around him to sit on the settee. She pinched the bridge of her nose trying to alleviate her headache and gain some control. She was close to tears.

She felt the other side of the settee shift before her hand was taken in two large strong ones.

"Amelia…Your Majesty… it is my job to protect you, guard you and to cater to the Crown's emotions. Please tell me what is wrong," Shades asked his voice soft and gentle. It was the gentleness in his voice that was Amelia's undoing.

"I'm nervous…itchy…horny…" Amelia blurted out. Realizing what she just said she quickly covered her face with her hands and ran for the bedroom, embarrassed. Flinging herself onto the bed she succumbed to tears, her sobs muffled by the pillow.

Shades followed her into the bedroom, sitting down on the bed before taking his sobbing Queen into his arms.

"Shhh…Amelia…it's alright…shh…" he said, offering comfort to his sobbing Queen.

Amelia replied snuffling into Shades chest, "It's not…just told you….embarrassed…oh god…"

"Shh…it's alright…will you let me help?" Shades asked as he moved the hair out of her face so he could see her.

"Help…how?" Amelia asked looking at Shades.

Shades brushed the tears off his Queen's cheeks, resisting the urge to kiss her. She was so heartbreakingly beautiful and Shades suddenly understood why Joe waited so long for his Queen. He found himself making the same pledge Joe had undoubtedly made years ago, to serve the Queen of Genovia to the best of his abilities regardless of the cost. Shades knew it was highly unlikely that he would ever be more than Head of Security to Queen Amelia but he could hope.

"By helping to relieve the tension you are feeling," Shades replied, hoping that Her Majesty understood what he was trying to say. He didn't think she would appreciate the more crass 'help you come'.

"Oh...but…"

Shades interrupted, "I know that while you and Lord Devereaux are engaged, and have shared numerous amorous encounters you remain a virgin." Shades noted the deep blush on Amelia's face continuing, "I am simply offering my services as befits my position as your Head of Security. It is my duty to make sure that you are physically and emotionally protected. Your present state is causing you harm both physically and emotionally and it is within my power to remedy that, if you agree and allow me."

Amelia looked at Shades, seeing only sincerity in his face and gaze. She knew he was right and she also knew that he would never mention this to anyone; not Joe and certainly not Nicholas.

But could she do this?

Could she really allow Shades to help her?

As Shades pointed out she and Nick had numerous encounters stopping just short of actual sex. They had both agreed that it would be best to wait for their wedding night and she knew if Nick were here she could probably convince him to assist her but he wasn't and Shades was. And he was simply offering to assist her with her problem. She knew that if she went one more day without satisfying herself she would be seriously jeopardising not only the trade talks but Genovia's standing.

Taking a deep breath Amelia said "Shades…Scott…yes."

"Thank you Your Majesty," Shades replied. "Might I suggest a bath to begin to relax you while I arrange for privacy," he said as he stood up and offered his hand to his Queen.

"I think that is an excellent idea," Mia replied, standing.

"Then I shall return in 30 minutes," Shades said bowing before placing a hand on Mia's cheek. "Don't worry My Queen," he said, "everything will be fine." Removing his hand from her cheek, he took her hand placing a tender kiss on the back of it, bowed once more and left, closing the door softly behind him.

~*~*~*~*~*~*

Mia fretted over what to wear. She chose and discarded three nightgowns before finally settling for the soft lavender slip that ended just above her knees. She brushed her hair, her teeth and dabbed a small amount of perfume on before exiting the bathroom.

She stopped at the sight that greeted her. Candles were lit throughout the bedroom and the soft strain of smooth jazz was playing. Amelia was also surprised at the image of Shades. Gone was his trademark black jacket and pants replaced with dark green cotton pants and t-shirt that emphasized his muscled chest, arms and brought out his green eyes.

Noticing Amelia standing in the bathroom doorway Shades held out his hand, his gaze tender. Amelia took a deep breath, placed her hand in his and allowed him to lead her to the bed. As he handed her into the bed Shades whispered, "If at any time you wish me to stop, just tell me."

Nodding in understanding, Amelia lay back on the pillows and watched as Shades walked around to the other side of the bed before crawling in and laying down next to her.

Amelia watched as he began to gently caress her arm taking her hand in his and kissing each fingertip before softly stroking each digit with his tongue. At the feel of Shades tongue on her fingers Mia moaned. She had no idea that fingers could be an erogenous zone. Shades continued to kiss Mia's hand before moving up and bestowing a soft kiss on the inside of her elbow. Moving slowly up her arm he placed feather light kisses along it until he reached her shoulder.

Placing a soft kiss on her shoulder he slowly placed soft kisses along her collarbone smiling as she shifted to give him better access to her shoulder and neck. Reaching her neck Shades ran his tongue along her pulse point pleased when he felt her hands moving up to grasp his shoulder, her fingers flexing in time to his soft nips and kisses.

Shifting slightly Shades rested his chest against hers. Looking down into her eyes he asked, "Okay?"

"Yes," Amelia answered, relishing in the heat that was emanating from Shades. Her eyes dropped to his mouth and she unconsciously licked her lips. Shades eyes darkened at the action and he found himself unable to fight the urge to kiss his Queen.

Slowly and gently Shades lowered his mouth to Amelia's giving her plenty of time to turn her head if she was so inclined. Part of Shades howled in triumph when Amelia met him halfway sighing into the kiss. Soon the kiss escalated from soft and gentle to hot and passionate. Tongues duelled, tasted and teased while the two participants touched and caressed each other. Shades shifted pressing his rapidly swelling erection into Amelia's hip. He couldn't contain his groan when he felt her answering push. He knew that there would be no penetration.

Her virginity was not a gift to be bestowed on him but in the back of his mind he prayed that one day in the future he would be able to experience the feel of her wet heat wrapped around him. But it would not be tonight.

Breaking the kiss Shades trailed kisses down Amelia's neck slipping the thin straps of her slip off her shoulders baring her breasts to his gaze. Looking into her eyes, Shades waited for permission to proceed. A soft hand to his cheek and a small nod was all the permission he needed before he began.

Shades placed soft kisses as his tongue trailed wet heat across the soft flesh. Short flicks of his tongue teased the nipple before he drew the pebbled flesh into his mouth, his tongue flicking against the sensitive nipple suckling hard at the lush flesh. Alternating between the right and left breast Shades teased and tormented, Amelia's cries of pleasure filling his ears.

Abandoning her lush breasts Shades pulled her slip down her waist and hips placing soft kisses and nips along her abdomen and navel until he came to the top of her mons.

Raising his head Shades asked, "May I?" He could smell her arousal and it was making his mouth water. He wanted nothing more than to bury his face between his Queen's legs and make love to her with his mouth but he needed to be certain that she agreed.

Amelia knew that she could end this right here and now. Shades would stop immediately. But as she looked into his eyes she found herself unable and unwilling to end this now. Her soft 'yes' brought a small smile to his face before he pushed her slip off her hips, down her legs and tossed it to the floor.

Shades gently coaxed Amelia's legs open, placing one over his shoulder; he lay down, his mouth inches from her soft, fragrant flesh. Licking his lips he looked directly into her eyes as he licked her from top to bottom. Her answering moan urged him on and he slowly began to kiss, nibble and lick her flesh relishing in her sweet taste.

Shades couldn't stop the groan of pleasure that escaped at the taste of his Queen. His tongue moved across her heated flesh, exploring every crevice and area cataloguing every spot that forced a moan and sigh from her returning to them time and again.

Soon Shades tired of simply exploring and settled down to bring unadulterated pleasure to his Queen.

"Oh god…yes…"Mia moaned as Shades changed his technique. Her head fell back when she felt his tongue begin to tease and taste her pearl. Her hips undulated as he teased and tormented her. Mia moans became louder as Shades drew her clit into his mouth sucking it gently before releasing it only to take it back in again. The combination of his tongue flicking and his mouth sucking her clit drove her pleasure higher until she felt the unmistakable tightening that signalled her orgasm.

Her hand grabbed Shades head to hold him against her as white hot shards of pleasure exploded throughout her body and she cried out in orgasm.

Shades tasted and enjoyed all that his Queen had to offer. As she rode out her orgasm he kept steady pressure on her clitoris and didn't let up until he heard her soft begging of 'no more please.'

Shades placed one last lick to her sweet tasting flesh before moving up to lay next to her.

It was his turn to be surprised when she pulled his head to hers and kissed him deep and long, enjoying the taste of herself on his lips.

"Hmm…thank you Shades," said Amelia, moving next to her Head of Security.

"You are very welcome Your Majesty," Shades replied, "and thank you," he added. Making a move to get up he was surprised when Amelia said, "Please stay, at least until morning."

"As you wish My Queen," he replied. "But let me blow the candles out first," he said moving out of the bed to extinguish the candles.

Returning to bed Shades lay down and Amelia snuggled closer to Shades, laying her head on his chest and sighing at the feel of his arms holding her.

"Night Scott," she said her voice trailing off as she slipped into sleep.

"Good night My Queen, my Amelia, my love," Scott replied, placing a soft kiss on her hair before slipping into sleep.

The End