Ariel smiled as she walked along the corridors of the palace, saying hello to the maids as she did so. Hearing a noise, she turned and made her way down a smaller corridor. Stopping outside the door, she could hear some kind of musical instrument, and singing. She lightly knocked on the door and opened it. Eric was sat on a stool with some kind of wooden thing on his lap. He smiled as she walked in, closing the door behind her, "What's that?" she asked, walking over to him. He smiled,
"This is a guitar," he replied, moving up on the stool so that she could sit down,
"Gitar?"
"No, guitar,"
"That's what I said, gitar!"
"Ok... say it with me. Gui..."
"Gui..."
"Tar..."
"Tar. Guitar. Is that it?" he nodded, putting it down for a second and lifting her onto his lap, "I'm sitting on you again," he laughed and kissed her on the cheek before lifting the guitar up and placing it on her lap,
"Here, I'll help you," he whispered, taking her hands and positioning them in the correct place on the guitar, "Now strum it," he instructed. She smiled and began to softly strum it, grinning at the sound it made,
"This is cool," she breathed, making him smile.
After playing for about an hour Eric began to sing along, which made Ariel smile all the more as he taught her different cords and notes. But they were soon interrupted by a knock at the door,
"Come in!" Eric called. The door opened and Carlotta stepped in,
"I was just wondering if Ariel wanted to come see her new dress?" she asked, looking fondly at the happy couple. Ariel smiled,
"I'd love to, see you later, Eric," she replied, slowly getting up and giving Eric a quick kiss before wandering off with Carlotta. Eric sighed as she left, the room seeming emptier without her. He pictured her face, cheerful, with her ocean blue eyes sparkling and her red hair flowing over her shoulders, and he smiled. Who couldn't smile when they saw her face, it was illegal not to! He got up, and leaving the room, he thought of a perfect gift for Ariel's birthday, which was approaching soon...
Hi! Sorry for the delay and sorry it's a bit short! Any more suggestions? Either for Ariel's b-day gift or next object? Thanks to xSummersx and Daydreamer747!
