In My Heart

Hello, people! Sorry! I would've updated sooner but I was busy…..nah I was too lazy. Warning, I might make the characters a little out of... character! Anyways, here's…..

Chapter 4: A Small Diversion

Even though I always craved for this thing to happen, I didn't want it right now. Those wishes I long hoped for them to come true, now I want them to disappear. I want to get away from Finn and Jake. But back to Marshall Lee, the man I'm supposed to marry. After a while I got up the courage to speak, but I just couldn't say anything that will hurt them. So instead I let my heart take over my body. I couldn't resist. I ran up to the boy but stopped halfway. No, I can't. This is wrong. Jake wasn't here anymore. I guess he left. Finn came up to me and held my hands. A tingling feeling flowed through my body. "Princess Fiona, are you alright?" His voice was filled with sympathy, like he cared for what I did.

"Finn, I can't help but feel… ugh, never mind"

"Fionna, tell me". I stared into those crystal blue eyes of his and saw his emotions just by looking. Wow, I'm amazed. I think he feels the same way. "I, I think I". Speak! Say something! I can't tell him I love him. I just met him. "When will I see you again?" Finn's voice was filled with excitement. I'm glad he decided to drop the subject. We both smiled brightly. I wanted to hear him say that. He wants to see me again! "Well, being a princess and all, I am a little busy"

"Well, being an adventurer, I'm busy too. But maybe I could spare some time to see you"

"An adventurer huh? Impressive"

"Yep, you may have heard, but me and my buddy Jake are one of the greatest heroes in all of Ooo!" I raised an eyebrow. Our completely awkward conversation became into a fun one.

"Never heard of you"

"w-what? Then you have not lived!"

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"Have you ever been outside your kingdom?"

"No"

"You see, you need to go out and explore and adventure". Finn told me about his adventures with Jake. Battling monsters and defeating evil villains like the ice king.
"You sure do use your sword a lot," I mentioned. He took off his green pack and pulled out a bright sword. My mouth and eyes widened. "Awesome sword! I'm all about swords! Are you good with it?" I asked him. That was a stupid question; of course he was good at it! I mentally face palmed myself.

"Good? I'm an expert!"

"Shocking, I am too"

"No way. You're a princess! You possibly can't know how to handle a sword"

"Just because I'm an elegant, fancy princess doesn't mean I can be tough"

"Prove it"

"Okay. I will. Meet me back at my castle in my kingdom at 7"

"Morning or night?"

"Morning"

"Okay you're on!"

"Yes Finn. Let the battle begin". My face became serious but I couldn't help but put on a big, toothy grin. I played that well kind. I almost blurted out my undying love for that boy. As I walked back inside the meeting room, I heard Jake come out from a bush. I knew he was hiding. "Dude, she was totally hitting on you," I heard Finns dog friend say. I laughed but quietly so they can't hear me. I had mixed emotions today. Love, anger, fun, excitement. But I know tomorrow was going to be the best day ever!

Once I entered the meeting room, all the princesses were gone. That is everyone except Marshall and Cake. Cake ran up to me. "Girl, where have you been?"

"Oh my glob cake, you will not believe what just happened. I..." I shut my mouth. I just realized Marshall was standing right in front of me. "Cake, I'll tell you later". Cake left to go wait inside the carriage. I was gonna meet her there when I was finished talking to Marshall. "Hi, Marshall! How's a going?" I said nervously. "Well, it's going great actually. Besides you missing everything"

"Oh yeah about that?"

"No fi, it's okay. Come on. It's getting late". Prince Marshall Lee walked me to the carriage. He held open the door and I slipped in. "wow, I didn't know you were such a gentlemen," I joked.

"It seems like you don't know a lot about me. I'll see you tomorrow". I waved 'bye' out the window. Tomorrow? I guess he was having dinner with us. Once we were far away from the castle, I turned to cake. "Cake," I said to her. She nodded her head a bunch of times before I continued to talk. "The most awesomest thing has just happened to me". We talked the whole carriage ride home, me and cake shrieked like little girly girls. But I didn't care how I looked like right now. Boyish or girlish, I was super, super happy!

The Next Day

Dressed in a dress, I walk downstairs for breakfast. I'm meeting Finn today at 7. The clock read 6:01. That's enough time to get ready. As I round the corner, I see people. And by people I mean Prince Marshall, Cake, and my parents. I stare straight at Marshall.
"What are you doing here? I thought you weren't gonna be here till dinner," I said real fast. My heart beat quickened. My plans were ruined unless…cake! She can create diversion. "No, I meant breakfast. I set a picnic outside just for you and me," replied Marshall.

"Just you and me?"

"That's what I said didn't I"

"Yeah. Right"

"Well, come on". Marshall stood up and I linked arms with him. He felt me flinch.

"Are you okay?" he asked. I nodded.

I shot cake a wide eyed look. She understood me. I did a silent sigh of relief. Good. A long time ago, we made up a series of shots and glances just in case we were in trouble. The one I gave her meant diversion. She was going to distract Marshall when I have to leave. I watched as cake sneaked her way to the backyard. Now, I looked at Marshall. He was smiling widely.

Once outside, I saw the magical picnic my prince was talking about. I can't believe he put so much time just making this. "Wow," I said speechless. He chuckled and we sat down on opposite sides of the blanket. I felt bad for leaving Marshall. I mean, I had a small tournament to go to anyways. That doesn't necessarily mean I'm cheating on him, right? This was an arranged marriage we're going through. On our plate lay stacks of chocolate chip waffles drenched (kinda) in syrup. My mouth was watering at the sight. I realized I haven't eaten since lunch. Not even, last night, at the meeting.

"Looks like some ones hungry," said Marshall. We continued eating breakfast. I found out Marshall can play the bass, sings real good, has a poodle, favorite color red, likes scaring people, and came from a family of vampires but never got changed. That last one explains a lot. His skin looked more grayish then last time I met him and his teeth was a little pointy. He said that was just a phase. I nervously checked my watch. Its almost 7! And I'm supposed to meet Finn! Where the heck is cake! I secretly checked behind Marshall while he talked. Being the bush I saw cake. I smiled and she gave me thumbs up. I winked at her. That was the signal. Soon, I watched her run farther from us and I heard a loud scream followed by a help! Marshall stood up and I clumsily got up too. "What was that?" he asked.

"Um, someone needs help! You should see who it is and help them!"

"You sure someone needs help? Sound like someone just screamed randomly"

"I don't think so, someone needs saving! Being….. Cool and all Marshall you should help them! Whoever they are!"

"Okay, stay here okay?"

"Yeah, yeah! Now go!" I gently pushed him on his way and I waited until he disappeared behind the bushes. Please, let me have enough time! I quickly went over to my secret spot in the backyard. Under the orchard tree is a box buried under the dirt. I used my clean little hands to dig it up. We I pulled it out, my hands and knees were filthy. I opened the small treasure box. Carefully, I pulled out the crystal, pink, retractable sword. I remember when I bought this at the town market from that old wizard. She seemed nice. The box returned underground and I ran as fast as I could to meet Finn behind my castle. The more I think about it; maybe we shouldn't have this fight behind my castle. When I get there, I'm going to tell Finn we have to battle somewhere else. Somewhere where no one can find out what we are doing. Especially not Marshall.

End of chapter

There you guys go, chapter 4. Hope this chapter wasn't that bad or too short. or long? i personally like long chapters. i am not a big fan of short chapters so if this chapter was too short, im sorry. I haven't been thinking clearly lately. Thanks for reading! Chapter 5 will be up soon! Review! Love Ya