Eugene watched as Rapunzel greeted people. He felt slightly annoyed when men would take her hand and kiss it, trying to woo her. It disgusted him. Who did they think they were? Didn't they know of him? The great Eugene Fitzhurbert! The only man for Rapunzel.
"She's certainly a sight to see" The Kind stood next to Eugene on the balcony over looking the ball room. Eugene smiled and nodded. "She certainly is…"
After the last of the guests had arrived, Rapunzel looked up making eye contact with Eugene. She motioned for him to come down and join her. Looking at the King for approval, he quickly made his way down and to her side.
"Hey, Blondie!" He quickly pecked her cheek. Giggling she pecked his back. "Would you do me the honor of sharing this first dance with me?" Rapunzel felt her cheeks turn red. She was so nervous! But he gave her a soft smile and guided her to the floor. The music flooded the room and swarms of couples danced around them.
"So, how is your first royal ball going?" Eugene asked.
"I like it!" She semi lied.
"Pfft." He laughed.
"What?"
"You and I both know you don't like it…"
Rapunzel sighed. "It's just… I'd rather be painting…. Or laying outside in the grass, with you…." Eugene smiled. She was so adorable. He was about to lean in for a kiss when his eyes stopped on the figure of a lady approaching them.
"Excuse me, your highness." The young lady curtsied.
"Oh! Hello!" Rapunzel gave her a gentle kind smile. "I'm Rapunzel!" She held out her hand. Eugene laughed quietly. The lady looked confused. But, she took Rapunzel's hand shook it.
"I must say, it is so wonderful to know that our kingdom's lost princess is finally home and safe!"
"Thank you!"
Eugene watched as the two talked. As much as he wanted to continue their dance, he knew Rapunzel loved making new friends. As he watched, he suddenly felt a pain in his heart. As he looked in to the women's eyes he felt something inside him stir….
The women smiled and looked to Eugene who suddenly had a change of expression on her face. Bewilderment? Confusion? Both? It was as if they both were somehow connected…. Eugene blinked and looked at Rapunzel.
"Excuse me, Blondie…. I need something to drink…" He turned away and quickly made his way over to a man holding champagne on a platter. Taking a glass he gulped it down. He stared at the wall trying to regain his thoughts when he felt a hand on his shoulder.
"Sorry, Rapun-" He turned around to see the women looking at him.
"Hello, Flynn Rider" She gave him a small smile and took his hand in hers.
"Isabelle?" He breathed.
"It's been a while, hasn't it?"
Eugene blinked. Was this really happening?
He coughed and turned to the balcony. "Let's talk outside….". Isabelle trailed behind him and they made their way out on to the balcony. The moon shone lighting the night sky. Eugene wished it could be him and Rapunzel right now out here… dancing…
"How did you recognize me?" He asked.
"How could forget those eyes…" She laid a hand on his cheek. Eugene stared at her. He laid his hand over hers… just staring. Their first kiss replayed in his head and he could smell the sweet perfume she wore. Still the same perfume from he last saw her.
"I love you still" She whispered.
Eugene snapped back to reality. "whoa whoa…. Umm… sorry, Isabelle… but things have kind of changed in my life and well…. You see…. I'm different now…"
"Please…." She scoffed. "A Princess? I'm surprised no one has caught on to your scheme yet."
"Scheme?"
"Flynn Rider is a thief. What you always wanted was money, a nice home, and I suspect a beautiful lady by your side…" She leaned in close to him and suddenly her lips met his. Eugene, who was unprepared lost his balance and the two fell to the ground. He pushed her away.
"Isabelle!" He wiped his lips in disgust. "What the…." He looked at her in total confusion. "I don't love you. I never did."
"You loved me. You told me! You kissed me! Remember?"
"Yeah, I remember." He replied. "I also remember the kind of person I was back then. I wanted your fortune…. Not you." He felt semi bad breaking this to her but he knew he had to…
She gasped and he watched at tears began to flood her eyes. He started to feel bad…. Dangit!
"Look, Isabelle…" He laid a hand on her shoulder. "I… I love Rapunzel… and not because she's a Princess. I could care less that she's one…. I love her because she is the first person who has ever made me feel a certain a way. A way I can't explain. She's everything to me. She's gentle, kind, loving, talented, and just plain out amaaaaazing." He took his eyes off hers. The pain he was causing her was too much. "I'm sorry that I left you all these years thinking I loved you… but… now you know the truth." He sighed and stood up, lending his hand to her. She refused it. He looked at her and nodded. "Fine. Well, I'm going back. Because I have some unfinished business to take care of." Eugene fixed his shirt, and made his way back in to the ball room. Searching for Rapunzel, he saw her nowhere. He suddenly saw Pascal on the banquet table eating oranges. Hurrying over her scooped the little chameleon up.
"Pascal! Buddy! Pal!" He smiled. "Where's Rapunzel? You seen her?" Pascal gave him a condescending look and pointed his tail in the direction where Rapunzel was. Eugene turned his head and looked to see him pointing at a small room hidden right behind a curtain in the ballroom. Thanking Pascal, he set him down and hurried over to the room. Peeking in, he quietly whispered, "Rapunzel?"
Sniff.
Was she crying? Eugene entered the room and walked around trying to find her. It was dark and he tripped over a shoe. Apparently she had thrown them off when she came in. He picked it up and set it on one of the couches. He suddenly spotted her in the corner hunched with her knees close to her face. She had thrown off not only her shoes, but also the top layer of her skirt, revealing her slip.
"Rapunzel…. Now is not a good time to strip down…."
She turned her body away from him.
"Rapunzel, what's wrong?" He gently laid a hand on her shoulder and she shook it off. He sighed. He was just having a bad night with the ladies wasn't he? "Rapunzel… did you happen to see anything happen between me and-"
"ISABELLE!" She lifted her head and looked at him angrily.
"Yes, that was her…. But listen, it was nothing. I promise! I told her I never loved her. And it's the truth. When she kissed me, I didn't like it… trust me…." Eugene looked in her eyes and they slowly began to soften. Thank God….
"Rapunzel, I. Love. You. I love you so much it hurts. I love you more than anyone has ever loved. When I look at you, I see the girl I want to be with forever. The girl I was to wake up next to. The girl I want to spend every waking hour with. I want to hold you when you cry. I want to hug you when you laugh. I want to embrace you when we kiss. I want to be with you from now and until forever…." He felt himself tearing up. He quickly blinked them back and reached in to his pocket. Rapunzel gasped. Eugene listed a small box in front of her. Opening it, he revealed a beautiful ring.
"Eugene-" He placed his finger over her lips.
"Your father gave it to me. He told me it was the ring he used to propose to your mother. We wanted to me to use it for you."
"You're?..." Her eyes widened.
He laughed. "Yes, blondie.. I'm proposing to you."
"OH EUGENE!" Rapunzel threw herself on top him knocking him on to his back. As she laid on top of him she began to kiss him.
He could get used to this…..
He gently pulled her away and took her hand in his. "Rapunzel, will you make me the happiest man in the world and marry me?"
"Yes!"
He placed the ring on her finger and once again they got lost in a long passionate kiss.
Eugene could definitely get used to doing this.
OKAY! So that was my FIRST Tangled Fanfiction! Tell me what you think! In all honesty! I'm open for criticism =]
