Star-Crossed Lovers: A James and Oc Love Story.

This story takes place in the future where James and Amber are both 18 and Sofia is 16. After a horrible attack on a far off kingdom called Evermore, A young girl is sent off to live with King Roland and his family. But how will this adventure turn out for the young girl and will she find out some dark secrets while she is there.

Chapter 3: It's A Secret.

James

James was currently sitting in his study, going through a list of demands from some of the servants and towns folk which he was slowly getting better at then before. He remembered when he was younger and their father made him king for a day, and just like before Amber argued like usual about how he was going to mess it all up and how she should be Queen for the day instead because she was older, by only seven minutes.

Which didn't really matter to him or anyone else, but she still took it as her right to call him little brother and so on. He also remember how Sof, helped him with everything and helped him realize how to do things his way or as they called it 'The James Way', which could be both fun but also helpful.

Which is why he asked her to be his Royal Advisor again. She was currently sitting next to him, going through all paper work with him sometimes giving him advice on a problem that seemed to trouble him.

"James, it seems like the children in the town need a better playground because the one they have now keeps breaking and becoming to dangerous for them to even play on it. What do you think we should do?" She asked, looking at him with her big pool of blue eyes which seemed to sparkle anytime he looked at them.

He had to admit, she had grown into a very beautiful women since they where kids and he sometimes worried about her and the boys who noticed it at Royal Secondary School. Just thinking about it made him tighten his grip around the quill pen in his hand, it wasn't until he heard Sofia's voice that he loosened his grip on it. "James, did you hear me?" She asked, still looking at him.

He quickly, shoved those thoughts out of his head, bringing his attention back to the problem at hand. "We could ask the royal builder, if he could make up some plans and see if he could do some work on it" He said, turning to Baileywick who was checking everything of his list, making sure James was on time with doing things, he handed the paper that was once in Sofia hand. "Baileywick, can you please take this to the Royal Builder and ask him to see what he can do."

Baileywick nodded, taking the paper from James hand and politely bowing. "Of course, you're majesty. I will be back in a few moments to bring some lunch for both, you and Princess Sofia." James nodded watching him make his way out of the room, making sure to close the doors so they could be left in peace.

James couldn't help but worry for their trusty steward, Baileywick. He had been with the family as long as he could remember and never once took a break unless their father made it a command. But even then, he made sure to help him, Sofia and Amber anytime they called for him. He had of course grown older, and his hair became whiter color than before, when it use to be gray.

"Hey Sof, do you think we should let Baileywick rest for the day and just finish everything up on our own?" James asked, stamping the last of the papers with the royal seal and putting it with the rest of the finished one's.

He looked up at Sofia, who nodded in argument. "I think that would be a good idea, especially since Amber is off with Hildegard and Clio at one of their tea parties."

Even though Amber was their sister, they did take notice in her selfishness at times, and with her not here, Baileywick could rest without being asked to help Amber with cookies, painting, or just with little things like her tiara's being too dusty or her dresses not being in style anymore.

After finishing up everything else on the list, they both began putting everything away making room for lunch on the desk.

Not too soon after, Baileywick entered the room, pushing a metal serving cart into the room with two plates of food on it and some drinks.

"For lunch, I thought you would both enjoy some simple finger-sandwiches, and a small fruit salad on the side with a nice glass of fresh lemonade."

He carefully placed both of their plate's in front of them, handing them both a napkin to cover their laps to avoid any fallen food. "Thank you, Baileywick" Both of them said in union, placing the napkins on their laps.

Right as James was about to take a bit of his sandwich, he heard Sofia clear her throat signaling him to tell Baileywick about what they had planned, making him blush from embarrassment on how he could forget. "Oh yeah, Baileywick, I'd like to give you the rest of the day off, seeing how me and Sofia have everything about done."

Baileywick, looked at them both a bit surprised as he only shook his head. "There is no need for me to take the day off, I have far much more things to do before you're parents return." He said, pulling his pocket watch out and checking the time.

"We both insist that you take a break. Me and Sof, have everything under control and if we really need any help, we promise to come to you, okay?" James said, trying to make a deal with me so he would take the day off.

"Well Nigel, is suppose to stop by the town today so I guess me and him could fish for a bit." Baileywick replied, putting his pocket watch away and politely bowing to both Sofia and James. "Thank you, you're Majesty. I do promise to have the servants prepare dinner and have it on the dinning table at an proper time."

Both Sofia and James nodded in reply before thanking him for the food. "Have fun Baileywick and thank you for the food. It was delicious"

They both, had already finished there food by the end of the conversation, and where getting back into the last few things that needed to be done.

After everything was finished, James couldn't help but let out a loud yawn as he stretched in his chair. "Thanks for helping me Sof, I promise I'll make it up to you tomorrow"

"You don't need too, and besides I have a date with Hugo anyway so you couldn't if you wanted too." She said, giggling slightly as she watched James stretch in his chair and make the loudest yawn, she have ever heard.

James wasn't surprised hearing her mention her date with Hugo tomorrow, even if James hated the fact they where going on a date, he couldn't stop them. He did try though, constantly begging Sofia not to do it but she always tried seeing the best in people including with Hugo.

Even after everything he did to him and Sofia, she still agreed to go on the date. It wasn't long ago that he confessed his feelings to her and well everyone.

It was right after the flying tournament that both James and Sofia won. Everyone was cheering them on and congratulation them, when suddenly Hugo pushed his way through the crowd and over to them. "Well Hello Hugo" Sofia said, smiling brightly like usual.

James only rolled his eyes, interrupting Hugo before he could even speak. "What do you want Hugo?" He asked, moving in front of Sofia.

Hugo only smirked, looking over James shoulder so he could talk to Sofia. "I actually came to talk with Sofia and ask her something. So if you wouldn't mind Sofia, could you call you're dog off?" Hugo said, his cocky smirk growing as he watched the anger fill James eyes.

Sofia quickly pulled James away from Hugo and stood between them. "First off, please don't refer my brother to a dog and second, what do you want Hugo?" She asked, with a bit of irritation in her voice.

Hugo politely bowed. "I apologize for calling him a dog, but he is always acting like one when I or anyone else comes near you. But that's not why I am here" He intertwined his fingers with Sofia's, pulling her closer to him as he placed a kiss on her cheek, making her cheeks turn a deep shade of red. "I came to ask you on a date this Friday~"

Before she could even answer, James grabbed Hugo by his shirt pulling him off the ground a bit as he was face to face to him. "How dare you place you're filthy lips on my sisters face without permission!" He screamed, making the crowd around them slightly more interested in the conversation, that was about to turn into a fight.

The only thing that stopped James from beating the living hell out of Hugo was Sofia. She stopped everything with just five simple words. "I'll go out with you."

Everyone looked at her confused and wide eyes at the fact she said yes. Even Amber and her friends where shocked, they dropped their fans but quickly picking them back up as they stared at her.

James let go of Hugo, looking at Sofia more shocked then anyone. "You're not serious Sof?" He asked, only receiving a nod as she walked away from him and everyone else.

That night was properly the loudest in the castle, both him and Sofia argued all night until their dad got in the conversation telling James, he needed not to worry and stop yelling at Sofia.

It at her forever and soon apologized, saying it was okay for her to go on the only took James a few seconds to stop and leave her room and go back to his in the most horrible mood. James couldn't stay mad at.

James sighed, pushing those thoughts out of his head as he looked at Sofia. "Well have fun tomorrow and if Hugo does anything to you, you better tell me so I can kick his butt" Even though, he made it seem like he was joking, he was dead serious and would beat any guy up that dare lay a hand on Sofia or Amber.

Sofia only laughed, patting her brothers head as she looked at him. "I promise I will" She said smiling.

A soft smile formed on James face, feeling Sofia's soft hand against his head. It enjoyed it, when Sofia treated him like a child at times. He hated to admit it but it was true and he only allowed her to do it.

James was about to say something, only to be interrupted by the door being throwing open, his twin sister entering the room. "Daddy and Mommy are back!" She said squealing as she grabbed Sofia hand, dragging her out of the room. James soon followed after them, watching Amber practically jumped with excitement. "I thought you went to a tea party?" James asked, wondering why his sister was home earlier than usually. "Well Hildi had to practice her painting so I thought I'd come home early and that's when I saw mommy and daddies carriage in the distance"

All three of them entered, the thrown room seeing that their parents had made it their before them. "I see Amber informed you both, that where back?" Roland said, chuckling lightly.

Miranda gently nudged him, gaining his attention. "Come on Rollie, tell them the surprise" She said, smiling brightly as they looked at their three children.

Amber smiled brightly as she looked at them both. "Daddy, is the surprise a brand-new tiara!"

'Sorry sweetie but this is a different kind of surprise. When I went to royal prep, I was friends with the late King of Evermore, and long ago I agreed if anything happened to him or his wife that I'd take care of his daughter. So it seems that their daughter will be living with us from now on." He said, smiling brightly as he looked at them.

Amber was the first person to say anything, which wasn't much of a surprise. "What!? There will be another Princess living with us?" She said, practically screaming making all of them looked at her slightly shocked.

"Yes, and I hope you all make her feel welcomed. She is currently with Madame Collette

Getting her measurements done so she can have some new clothes made for her. After she is done, we will be having dinner together so all of you can get more acquainted" Roland stated before getting up along with Miranda who was next to speak. "She is also around both Amber and James age, so I know you two will become great friends"

Amber soon become more opened to the idea, seeing how a princess around her age would be living with them meaning she would enjoy doing the same things she did. And of course Sofia was more than happy to have a new friend as well.

"Where will she be sleeping? And what's her name" He asked ignoring both Amber and Sofia who seemed to be making plans on what they would do with the princess.

"Her name is Rose and her room is next to yours James, so make sure to show her around so she doesn't get lost" Roland said, intertwining his arm with Miranda's, as the both moved down from the thrown, watching as two of the servants moved another seat next to James.

The new seat was the same size of all three of their's, but was a black color and matched the same design of Amber's and Sofia's chair.

"Daddy, why is her seat black?" Amber asked, making Sofia look as well.

"Well Amber, since she is from a different Kingdom, her colors are different than ours and it was the only color she liked." He said, before thanking the servants for the help.

James watched as Amber and Sofia, continued to ask questions about the new girl, making him slightly bored of the whole thing.

He slowly made his way out of the room, yawning a bit as he looked out the windows seeing he still had time for a nap before dinner.

He ran his hand through his blond hair, making his way upstairs to his room. He slowly unbuttoned the first couple buttons of his shirt showing his somewhat toned chest that he got from all the sports, he did at school.

He had to admit, he had gotten more mature and good looking since he was a child and even if he sounded conceded it was true.

He had a far share of princesses comment on it and even his father had to admit, he was going to have a hard time picking a wife in the future seeing how, he already had them lined up.

After he made it into his room, he removed only his shoes not to concerned on changing since dinner would be done in a bit.

He moved under the covers, making sure to get nice and comfortable since he only had an hour before dinner was ready.

Not soon after laying down, he couldn't help but feel something was strange or out of place.

He slowly laid up, seeing someone was laying in his bed. 'What the heck' He thought slowly pulling the covers up, only to be greeted with a scream and a hard punch to his face, making him fall out of his bed and onto the ground with a loud thud.

"Who are you!?" He heard, the strange female ask, making him even more shocked on who this strange girl could possible be in his room.

James got to his feet, straightening his shirt as he looked at the stranger in his room. "I am Prince James of Enchancia and who are you? And what are you doing in my room?" He asked, with a slight bit of rudeness in his voice.

He wasn't too happy to be punched in the face especially by someone who snuck into his room.

The female's eyes widened as she looked at him. "Wait this is you're room!?" She asked, quickly making her way over to the annoyed James, who only stood there rubbing his now injured face.

"I am so sorry, I thought this was my room" He watched as the raven haired female, bowed to him noticing she was fairly pretty and almost as tall as him.

"It's fine, but I am assuming you're Rose, right?" He asked, remembering what his father said about her room being next to his, which could be why she was in his room instead.

She nodded, smiling slightly as she looked up at him. "I am, and I am very sorry for hitting you. It was only a reflex but I shouldn't have reacted in such a way."

Even though it was a bit dark, he couldn't help but notice the blush on her face, showing she was truly embarrassed and sorry for her actions.

But before James could even reassure her that it was fine, his doors where slid open to show a concerned King Roland along with both Amber and Sofia, who seemed to tag along to see what was going on. "James, is everything okay? We heard a scream come from your room." Roland asked, looking at the now frightened Rose, who was probably more embarrassed then before.

"It seems like you two are getting acquainted?" Roland said with a bit of confusion in his voice, most likely wondering why Rose was in James room and why James shirt was undone.

James was quick to notice his father gaze on his undone shirt, knowing very well what he was thinking. "It's not what you think. Rose got the rooms mixed up and thought mine was hers so there is nothing to worry about" He said, buttoning his shirt back up seeing how is so called nap got cut short.

Amber quickly moved over, grabbing Rose by her hand. "I am so sorry you had to go through that. My brother can sometimes be a pig at times." She said in her usual overdramatic tone, making both James and Sofia roll their eyes.

"Well since everyone is already here, is dinner ready?" James asked, putting his shoes back on as he tried ignoring Amber and her overdramatic words about him.

Roland simply nodded as he looked over at Rose, who seemed a bit overwhelmed by everyone. "Amber why don't you take Rose to your room and see if any of your dresses fit her so she has something to wear for dinner."

"Yes, Daddy!" Amber squealed as she pulled the raven haired female out of them room, practically screaming down the hallway. "I have so many wonderful dresses and I am sure I can find something that will look amazing one you."

James let out a small sigh as everyone left his room, only leaving Sofia behind as she looked at him, smiling as usual but her smile soon faded as she knew everyone was gone.

She turned around, sliding the doors closed as she moved towards James, sitting down on his bed, patting the spot next to him. "James can we talk?"

"Of course Sofia, what's up?" He asked, flopping down onto his bed.

"We didn't really talk about the whole Hugo thing before because we got interrupted by Mom and Dad, but since everyone is busy I think we should talk about it."

James tensed up, hearing her mention their last conversation which no one truly knew about before they had interrupted them. "What about it, I thought you made yourself clear about you going through with it."

"Well I am, but I want you to know it's for the best. No one can know what happened between us especially mom or dad. Do you know how much trouble we could get in if they found out we have been secretly dating since last year?" She asked, looking at him hoping he would say something about it.

"Sof, I already know this but I told you before it's common for royal families to marry or date within the family so I don't see why we can't just be together." He said, gripping the sheets on the bed as he tried to remain calm. He understood where she was coming from but he wasn't willing to let some other man especially Hugo, touch her or even kiss those lips which belonged to him.

"It just wouldn't work, Mom and Dad wouldn't accept it and neither would anyone else. I am really sorry James but it's really for the best." She gave him a weak but somewhat happy smile as she gently patted his head, getting up from his bed. "Well we better hurry up and get downstairs before dad sends someone to look for us."

James nodded in agreement as he straightened out his shirt along with his hair. "Alright, I know I can't stop you from being with someone else but just remember Sof, I will always love you."

Sofia gave him another weak smile before pulling him into her arms and placing a soft kiss on his lips. "I know"

They both smiled at one another before turning to the door, only to be greeted with a wide eyed Rose. "W-What's going on!?"

Hello everyone, and I know I ended this chapter pretty odd but I am a bit stuck on how to end without it being super long. But I will update soon so please continue to read my story and tell me what you think. ^-^