Snowbound: Eagle 2

I shook my head in disbelief as I watched Keyop speed out of my driveway.

I wiped my hands on a spare rag and headed inside to get cleaned up. Imagine me and Princess… alone on a ski trip together.

She was always so cute when she was relaxed and having a good time. She really was fun to be around, and she always helped put me at ease, too. It always amazed me that she seemed to know how I was feeling. I really wanted to spend some time alone with her in such a romantic setting, but I was also really worried what everyone would think.

I had to admit, I felt bad that she wasn't going on the trip. She loved skiing so much, and she deserved a nice vacation…

I passed by the ticket that was still sitting on my shelf. I picked it up and looked at it once more.

A week…alone…with Princess.

Could be nice…I smiled to myself.

I carried the ticket with me as I walked back to my humble abode.

Time to get cleaned up and start packing…I thought.

I had a transport waiting for me in the morning, and I didn't want to be late!

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I got out of the shower, dried off, and dressed quickly so that I could get started packing.

I never did anything on the spur of the moment, but I was actually getting pretty excited about this trip!

Uh, oh…I hesitated, with my pants pulled up only to my ankles. Didn't Keyop say Princess wasn't going?

I raised my communicator to call Keyop.

"Hey, Keyop. Come in."

"Yes, Mark?"

"Princess hasn't changed her mind about the trip, has she?"

"She's decided to go…alone…" Keyop replied awkwardly.

I thought for a minute. A sly smile spread across my face. I decided to keep this a surprise. "Oh, ok, I'm glad she's going. I'm sure she'll have a great time. She makes friends so easily."

"Change your mind?" Keyop burbled.

"No." I lied. "Things are pretty busy around here. I was just checking on her…that's all."

"…OK, Commander."

I detected a hint of suspicion in Keyop's burble. I hoped he'd just let it go.

"Thanks, buddy. Tell her I said to have fun!"

I finished dressing and then turned back toward my bedroom and began packing. Then another thought occurred to me.

Prin and Keyop usually stay in the same room!

I quickly called the ski resort and booked myself a separate room. Better to be safe than sorry.

After making a reservation, I reclined in my bed, feeling a little unsure of my decision. If only I could get some sleep!