1DG spent countless nights missing Cain and his protective nature. However, there was something there that she couldn't put her finger on. Now that he was back things should have felt better, more relaxed, but all she could feel were butterflies in her stomach. It couldn't mean what she thought it did, could it? Cain was simply her friend, her protective friend. Her protective friend who, when looking into her blue eyes made her knees weak. The same friend that came to her rescue and thought about her safety.
Walking in the garden always made her feel calm. She had helped her mother and sister plan it out and even grew a few of the flowers her self. It was just how she remembered it to be. It would always be the one spot in the palace that reminded her of home. However, now she felt different and confused. Before Cain left on his trip they always would have a daily walk. It was just the two of them walking alone, away from the chaos of the palace duties. Now he was back and she was nervous.
"So how was your trip? Did you find what you were looking for? You left so suddenly, I wasn't sure what to think," DG scuffed her sneaker on the gravel path. Even though her sister and mother pleaded for her to dress a little more like a princess and less like a boy, they let her get away with pants and long sleeve shirts. They even appointed the royal seamstresses the task of making special pants and shirts for the princess. Cain even took notice, happy that she hadn't changed to much since his departure.
"It was ok. I went to see Jeb. He's unsure of what to do now that he isn't needed as a resistance fighter. It's all he's ever really known. I'm trying to get him to move closer, but I don't' know what he'd do here. I think I may talk to you father about maybe finding him something here. Maybe a teacher or he can work under me. I don't know how he'd feel about that." The two walked silently, the gravel crunching under their weight.
"But it's good to be back. I missed," he paused and looked to the horizon. "This." Dg looked at him oddly. "I mean this," he motioned to the garden. "The Oz has it's nice places, but this is by far the best place out their. Not to mention I even missed Glitch and our little banters." He smiled. Dg expected him to go on, but he didn't. So he didn't miss her. She decided to be a little bold and continue for him.
"So now what happens?" Dg asked looking at Cain. Hopefully she wasn't alone in the chemistry. Maybe he felt the same way she did and was too afraid to mention anything. "What happens between us?" Cain looked at her a bit confused.
"Now that I'm back I guess it's back to protocol. You get into trouble and I save you." Cain laughed. When he didn't get a response he frowned, his soft eyes filling with concern. "What's wrong kid, why aren't you happy? I don't know what I said wrong,"
"I really don't think I can go to the ball," DG lied, her eyes filling with tears. If she was going to cry, she didn't want him thinking it was because of him. She wiped away a tear and looked out onto the rows of beautiful flowers. Cain moved to put his arm around her but she shrugged it off. "I have to go meet with Az. She's waiting for me up in my room. Welcome back. I'll see you later." With that DG turned to leave but only got a few feet away before she slipped on the gravel. Cain quickly ran over to help her up, but she only pushed him away, fearing he'd see even more tears. Getting up she ran away from him and into the palace.
Cain stood there looking at the running away. In reality, he knew why she was upset, he felt the same way. But there were something that could never be. Sometimes he wished he could change assignments and bodyguard someone else. Maybe Glitch needed someone. Sighing, he put his hat back on and walked up the path towards the palace, looking for a confidant to confide in.