I shake my head. "Why would you hate shopping? This is just making clothes." Dirk chuckles at my joke. I tug him inside the castle where Mother stands there, confused.

"Hello, Your Highness." Mother smiles as Dirk greets her. Then, she looks down at me.

"Dear, why did you invite this boy here? Also, how do you even know him? You've never been outside the castle walls...have you?" Confusion crosses her face and I look down at my feet as you reply,

"Sorry..."Her eyes widen. "I disobeyed your orders, but I met Dirk here! He's really nice and he helped me out! I really like him, Mom..." Mother smiles widely as she steps up to me.

"Oh honey...It's okay. Here." She hands me an invitation for the ball to give to Dirk. "Just for you, Janey." Then, she walks away from smiling me and confused Dirk.

"That was not confusing in the least." Dirk jokes. "Not at all. So, Jane? When are we going to get this over with?" I nod and tug him towards Auntie Kanaya's room. As the door creaks open, her voice illuminates the room.

"Jane? Is that you dearest?" She steps out of the shadows. "Who is this handsome young man?" Dirk looks away as this comment is said.

"This is Dirk Strider, Auntie! I like him so very dearly, and Mother gave him a personal invitation to the ball." Auntie giggles like she know something I don't, then says,

"Of course, dear. Why have you come to me today, Jane?" I smile brighter than the sun then reply,

"I want to give Dirk some new clothes for the ball. Wouldn't that be lovely, Auntie?" Auntie Kanaya nods, then approaches Dirk.

"Dirk, I must know what your favorite color is." Dirk raises a brow before answering her.

"Orange, why?" Auntie smiles softly. "No reason. Let me get started. It should be done soon, Dirk. Please wait outside with Jane." We both exit and sit down against the wall. After about 30 seconds, Dirk asks,

"Why do you want me to come to the ball?" I blush lightly as I answer him.

"Because." He turns his head towards me, only to see my black hair instead of my face.

"Because why?" I giggle.

"Because why not?"His look fixates on where my eyes would've been, firmly.

"Well..." I start, fidgeting around with the hem of my dress. "I guess I sorta l-" I'm cut off by Auntie Kanaya's voice.

"Come in, dears. I'm finished." We both stand and I start towards the door, but Dirk grabs my wrist.

"Finish, Jane." He hold my wrist steady, and I'm unable to move any farther unless I answer him, so I quickly mumble to him and him only, "Because I've fallen for you, Dirk." He releases my wrist then walks through the door.

I walk in after him, and Kanaya holds up the outfit. It's an orange-and-black tuxedo with a matching pair of sleek black shoes. Dirk hums.

"I suppose so. Though, I'll definitely come, Jane." His smile just brightens your day. After a few hours, Mother intrudes on our little fun time saying,

"Okay, Jane. I think we should let Dirk go back home for today, okay honey?" I bounce off my bed where Dirk was sitting, happily.

"Okay, Mother~!" I chime, pulling Dirk off. Dirk walks outside through the gates and turns to me, waving bye.

"See you at the ball, Dirk." I tell him before he leaves.

The ball...

I sit on my golden throne as I await the lovely Dirk Strider, watching all the happy couples dance away. Maybe Dirk and I could be like that one day, I wonder. At the thought, I giggle, covering my face. Then, a blaring horn sounds.

"Everyone gather around." All the attendants gathered around the palace crier, Mr. Makara. "The queen has issued a report that many fine men have come to this ball, however, only one shall hold the hand of our princess, Jane Crocker." A round of applause and whistles came from the crowd of unfamiliar faces.

Then, many single guys appeared on the velvet carpet ahead of us as I asked my mother right beside me, "That's why you gave Dirk the invitation, isn't it, Mother?" She winks at me, making me blush lightly once again.

After a short time, I hear a familiar voice in the crowd. "Hey, Jane." My expression brightens as Dirk's unique tuxedo comes into view. I hop up out of my throne and rush to him. I throw myself at him, making him stumble backwards.

"It's nice to see you too, Jane." I bring my face close to his, then kiss him for a short time.

"I love you, Dirk." Dirk grins at me.

"I love you too, Jane." My mother behind me calls out to the people but I don't hear her. All I'm focusing on is Dirk. The one I'll love forever.

I think I did pretty well for how many times I tried to put 'you' or 'your' instead of 'I' or 'my'. So, review honestly, and I'll fix any mistakes I/you find. Thanks to all.