Disclaimer: I do not own The Little White Horse or The Secret of Moonacre and it's characters.

Chapter 4

We walked for a while in silence. He was just getting his hat! I don't know why I am getting so worked up about it. Ah I can't stop thinking about it. I replayed what happened over and over again in my head. I was lost in my thoughts when someone covered my eyes. I am jumped with the contact.

"Maria, it's me." Robin laughed. "You don't have to be so jumpy "

"I was lost in my thoughts and Robin, remove your hands! I swatted at his hands.

"Ah Ah Princess if you want to see your surprise then you have to have your eyes covered!"

"Robin, why can't I just see?"

"Patience, Princess"

"Fine" I sighed.

I stumbled a few times as he led me through the forest.

"Watch your step, Princess"

"Well, that's hard when you can't see! You better not led me into a tree!"

"Well, we are here. Open your eyes. "

I opened my eyes to find myself at the tree where we found the moon pearls.

"You took back to the Moon Princess tree!" I said happily.

"Well now it's time for the surprise!"

"This wasn't the surprise?"

"Nope, go inside!"

I held my skirt and slipped under the tree. Next time, I am wearing something that I can move freely in and maybe not any shoes with heels…

"Oh, wow" I stared speechless into the room. It was now spot less with flowers in every nook and cranny. A little café table with two chairs was nestled in the corner. A couch was on the far side of the room. A little more decorating was in order but it was still breathtaking. The paintings on the wall were now clean to show the beautiful past moon princesses.

"Robin, this is amazing!" I smiled and smelled one of the roses covering the wall.

"It still needs a little help but Loveday's decorations made a definite improvement. It took a while to clean but with the help of a few people, it was no problem."

"Loveday does love her flowers."

"Yeah, she went little out of hand with the flowers" Robin laughed while looking around the room at the flowers that seemed to be everywhere.

"I think the flowers are perfect though we need to put a rug in here. I also think a watering can is in order. Oh, we should also have a few book shelves and maybe an easel!"

Robin laughed. "All that can be arranged princess but let's not get ahead of ourselves."

"We should also get pillows for the couch!"

"Alright, princess, I think it is time to go before you get yourself overwhelmed!"

"No, we can't leave yet I just got here!" I pouted. How could I possibly leave now! There is so much to do for this place!

"Princess, come on. You still have the rest of the forest to see and nightfall is due soon!"

Robin pushed lightly towards the entrance.

"Alright, I am going!" Robin climbed out and offered me a hand. I grabbed his hand as he helped pull me out. Seriously, I need to wear different clothes in the forest! I dusted off my dress as I followed Robin through the forest.

"Where are we going next?"

"I think you will like it. It just past these trees ahead." We walked through the trees into a beautiful meadow. The butterflies danced among the flowers. You could hear the chirping of birds from the trees and the bees buzzing among the flowers.

I threw off my shoes and ran towards the flowers.

"Come on, Robin!" I laughed as I pasted Robin into the sea of flowers. I twirled in the middle of the meadow. I stretched my hands out and closed my eyes as I lifted my face to the sun. A butterfly landed on my nose. I opened my eyes and held the butterfly on my finger. I smiled as it flew away.

"Ah!" I yelled as I was suddenly lifted from the ground. Robin spun me around laughing into my hair.

"Ah, Robin! Put me down!"

"Now, why would I do that Princess?" Robin spun around faster.

"Robin!" Robin came to a stop and let me go. We fell to the ground dizzy and laughing. We kept a comfortable silence as we sat up watching the sun slowly set.

"Isn't it a beautiful sunset Robin?" I took my eyes off the view to look at Robin.

"Yes, It is." Robin said gazing into my eyes. He tucked a piece of my loose hair behind my ear. I blushed as his face moved closer to mine then I remembered something.

"Wait, Sunset!" I said as realization hit me. I hurried to my feet and fixed my dress.

"What?" Robin said startled as got up.

"Robin, It's sunset! I need to get home!"

"Come on!" Robin grabbed my hand and started running back to the forest.

"Wait Robin, my shoes!" I picked up my shoes not bothering to put them on as I tried to keep up with Robin. Ouch! Maybe, I should have put on my shoes but there is no time. Ah, why are there so many rocks and branches! I am definitely bringing different shoes next time! We made it to the gate of Moonacre Manor. I stopped to catch my breath as the gates were being opened.

"Come on, princess. You're almost there!" Robin walked me to the door. We stayed in an awkward silence as memories of today's events came flooding back. I blushed remembering how close his face gave to mine today. Ah, I need to stop thinking about that! It was nothing…

"Well princess, I will see you another time. I hoped you enjoyed the forest."

"Of course, thank you Robin for the lovely tour."

"You're welcome princess. I will be going then… Night princess"

"Night Robin" I went into the house closing the door behind me. I looked out the window and watched as Robin disappeared in the distance. Why are my thoughts overwhelmed by him…

"Maria, come to dinner" Loveday called.

"Coming!" I hurried to the dining room and took my seat. I slowly ate as I thought about today. It really seemed like he wanted to…ah never mind. He seems to actually be a nice guy when he is not trying to capture you. I mean really who captures a young lady and throws her in a dungeon…

"Maria! Maria, are you okay?"

"Huh, what?" I snapped out my thoughts.

"Maria, I was asking how the tour of the forest went." Uncle Benjamin explained.

"Oh, it was wonderful."

"Did Robin show you what we did to the Moon Princess tree?

"Oh yes, It was lovely. I really loved the flowers, Loveday."

"I thought they were a nice touch!" Loveday smiled. I went back to eating and did not say much the rest of the night. After dinner, I went to my bedroom and a long bath. This day was overwhelming. I just do not understand…well, since when have I been able to really understand anything… I got into my night gown and fixed my bed. I turned off the lights and slipped into bed letting the drowsiness of the day take over my thoughts…

Author Note: Yes, I know it has been a long long time since I updated and that the chapters are not that long as it is but I have been really busy. I am now out of school and my fashion show is done now. I have some time to write again. Ah now that I am done with the chapter, I am going to go sew and figure out how to write a court statement...No, I did not do anything wrong. It actually has nothing to do with me... Anyways, I also have to start chapter 5 as well. Well at least I am keeping myself busy (: