Changing Attitudes

"Mom, please don't make me go out there," Melody begged.

"Better sooner than later," Ariel said.

"But I don't want to see *Shivers* Daniel again," Melody argued.

"Too late, you're all dressed up now," Ariel smiled. Melody looked amazing in a light misty sea-green gown with pleated shoulder sleeves. She wore her birthstone-an emerald-on her ears and on a silver chain around her neck. Her make-up was natural but with a hint of pink blush to add colour to her pale cheeks. Her hair was done up in an elaborate style, like Ariel's, and held together with a silver and emerald tiara.

"Fine, but I'm not going to find anyone," Melody singsonged.

"You'll be surprised." Ariel led her daughter out the door.

Melody's high-heeled feet ached after twelve long dances on a row. Each prince admired her beauty, but not her, as in they loved her appearance but disliked her love for sailing and adventures. She finally excused herself from a desperate Prince Larry and sat down with a drink beside her friend, Katrina.

"Oh Katy I'm exhausted." Melody whined.

"You must be, Prince Larry and Prince Henri look like killers!" Katrina said.

"My feet ache so much."

"Just take your shoes off Sherlock, your dress is long enough to cover them."

"Great idea." As Melody went under the table to remove her shoes Daniel came up to them.

"Melody?" He asked curiously.

*Bang*"What?" Melody asked as she rubbed her bruised head.

"Uh, care to dance." Daniel asked shyly.

"Um, nuh-" Melody said.

"Yeah she would love too!" Katrina said excitedly.

"Fine." Melody grumbled and took his arm. When they got on the dance floor Melody warned him: "This means nothing, I'm only doing this to make mom and dad happym okay?"

"I love this song!" Daniel said. Melody also loved it but didn't dare admit it. Daniel began to inch her closer to him and Melody allowed it because of slow, love-y mood that had hypnotized her. All of a sudden, Melody got this feeling she never shared with the rest of the princes. What was it? Was she actually falling for him? No, this cannot be happening, his a fish killer! But he is pretty darn cute. Melody frustrated from her thoughts separated from him and ran to the hallway.

"Melody wait!" Daniel called and followed her outside.