Rose: Hey there readers, even though no one had review this story I decided to continue it. Although I am pleased that there is one person out there likes this story enough to fave it. Anyways enjoy.
Chapter 3: The Act
= Time Skip (1 month later) =
As time went by, Lily and Phoebus grew really close to each other. But it is more of sibling love than romantic love; they only saw each other as brother and sister. But their parents saw differently; they saw that their children are falling for one another. They decided to wed their children immediately.
= With Lily and Phoebus (Garden) =
"Phoe*, I think our parents think that we are in love with each other." Lily said.
"Yeah I know what you mean Lils, my mother and father have been hounding me; asking me a lot of things that involve you and me. It's getting really irritating." Phoebus said.
"I know my mother is also the same." Lily said sighing.
"Are you sure about this plan Phoebus?" Lily asked.
Phoebus sighed.
"I know that we are lying to them Lils, but they are really happy about this arrangement." he explained.
"Yeah and it is for the good of our kingdoms." Lily said looking at the ground as if it were interesting.
Phoebus merely nodded not bothering to answer Lily verbally.
As they sat in silence, a maid came in the garden and approached them; neither monarch noticed this as they both had their heads toward the ground.
"Your Highnesses, the Queen requests your presences in the Parlour." the maid said as she bowed.
Lily and Phoebus looked at each other briefly before turning to the maid.
"Tell Her Majesty that we will be there soon." Phoebus said.
"Yes, Your Highness." the maid left.
"I wonder what my mother wants." Lily said.
"Well, we won't find out if we both just sit here right?" Phoebus replied standing up holding his hand for Lily to take.
Lily nodded and took Phoebus' hand and together they made their way to the Parlour. When they got to the Parlour, they approached their parents and sat down as a maid gave them each a cup of tea.
"What did you need us for mother?" Lily questioned her mother and took a sip of her tea.
"Prince Phoebus' parents and I have decided to move up the marriage." Thea said.
Lily choked on her tea (lady-like of course) Phoebus gently rubbed her back to soothe her.
"Oh my Lily, are you all right dear?" Phoebe asked.
Lily cleared her throat and looked at Phoebe and smiled at her.
"Yes I am fine Your Majesty; I just drank my tea a bit too quickly." Lily said.
Queen Phoebe smiled right back at Lily.
"Now as your mother was saying; we have decided to move up the wedding." Phoebe said.
"When is the wedding mother?" Phoebus asked.
"Three weeks' time." Thea replied.
"Mother are you certain? Three weeks doesn't give us much preparation." Lily said a little worried that the wedding is so soon.
"Lily dear, your mother and I have all ready finished with the preparations while you and my son are getting to know each other." Phoebe answered.
Lily and Phoebus tensed a little but not too much that their parents might see. Lily and Phoebus looked at each other at the corner of their eyes as if making a silent conversation, after a while of silence the both came to a silent agreement.
"What about our wedding clothes, mother?" Lily asked.
"Oh those are the only things that needed to be done by both of you, the royal seamstress will be here today and she will have you both fitted." Thea said.
Both Lily and Phoebus nodded, after a while of waiting the royal seamstress arrived; Lily was ushered to a room to be fitted first. Then when Lily was done being measured Phoebus was ushered to the room Lily had been in. And when he was done with his measurements, the seamstress said that she will be done with the Princess' gown and the Prince's tuxedo in a week.
= A week later =
The seamstress finally arrived at the castle along with the gown and tuxedo, and also her husband who is also a tailor though he specializes at male clothes. Phoebus was being fitted by the tailor and Lily was being fitted by the seamstress. When Lily's gown was done being fitted to her with no adjustments at all (because it all ready fits her perfectly), she waited for Phoebus to finish with his fitting.
"So, how did your fitting go?" Lily asked.
"It went well; my tuxedo fit me just fine. What about yours?" Phoebus replied.
"It went just fine too and it fits me just the same." Lily said.
"Let's take a walk in the garden to relax for a while." Phoebus suggested.
"Sure sounds great." Lily said.
They went to the gardens and taking a slow walk through it.
"Phoebus I am fine with this wedding arrangement." Lily began and Phoebus looked at her.
"It's not what you think Phoebus, I am not in love with you nor am I starting to do so." Lily explained.
"Ok, what brought this on?" Phoebus asked.
"Well when we get married we will still be best friends right?" Lily asked hopeful.
"Oh I see where this is going." Phoebus observed.
"You do?" Lily asked.
"Yes, you are scared that if we go through the wedding that I'll hate you or ignore you." Phoebus said teasingly.
"I am not scared!" Lily gasped; a small blush appeared on her cheeks as she looked away.
"You are scared." Phoebus teased.
"Am not." Lily growled.
"Are too." Phoebus smiled cheekily.
"Am not!" Lily pouted turning her back to Phoebus.
Phoebus got an evil idea and grinned.
"Lils I'm sorry, I was just teasing." Phoebus said cheekily, but Lily didn't seem to notice.
"…"
"All right, since you are going to give me the silent treatment I guess I have to do something to get you to say something." Phoebus said.
Lily turned around to face Phoebus to ask what he meant, but when she did she was tackled to the ground by him and tickling her senseless.
"*laughs* Ok! Ok! *giggles* I forgive you! *laughs* Just stop! *laughs*"
"Not until you say 'Phoebus you are the greatest and most handsome guy in the universe.'" Phoebus said as he tickled her.
"Not a chance!" Lily gasped.
"Ok you asked for it now." Phoebus tickled her harder
"*laughs* Ok! Ok! *laughs* Phoebus you are the greatest and most handsome guy in the universe! *laughs* There are you happy now?! *giggles*" Lily said trying to sound upset, which is technically isn't working as she was being tickled.
"Good." Phoebus said as he stopped tickling Lily.
Lily panted because of all the laughing and giggling she'd done, Phoebus lent a hand to Lily and she gratefully accepted it. Once she was up she slapped Phoebus' arm hard.
"Ouch! What was that for?" Phoebus asked as he rubbed his arm.
"That was payback for tickling me and teasing me." Lily growled playfully.
"No need to hit me that hard." Phoebus grumbled still rubbing his arm.
"Hmph! You deserve it." Lily huffed as she snubbed him in a playful manner.
Their parents saw the interaction and felt happy for their children (they thought their children were doing playful flirting), and thought that this arrangement was the right thing to do.
Lily: Dang we are good! XD
Rose: I know you guys are good actors but please no need to shout it. -_-"
Lily: Sorry...
Rose: Never mind... Anyways review although I am getting tired of typing that when no one seems to review on this story.
