Chapter Four: Years later.

Nefertari sat in the gardens once again, Now a blooming sixteen year old and considered a beautiful woman already.

Ahkmenrah had yet to meet her, the gardens were their usual meeting place over the years they had spent side by side. The two were never seen without the other unless something kept them apart. Arms circled her waist as she was then lifted from the marble seat and spun around, The strong arms were too familiar, she would recognise them anywhere.

''Ahkmenrah!'' She squealed happily, giggling as he placed her down on her feet. Nefertari spun around to face him, a wide smile on her face.

There was never a time when she wasn't happy to see him. Ahkmenrah was so kind and sweet, not to mention Handsome like he was handmade by the god Ra himself. Nefertari often found herself thinking of the her best friend in more than just a friendly way.

When speaking to a female servant about the matter, She was told it was love.

But Nefertari refused to believe it. She refused to believe that she was in love with her best friend, She was only sixteen and he was seventeen; she was too young to be in love. That was the thought she stayed with when he smiled at her, when he talked to her and when he complimented her.

''You are late'' She told him, placing her hands on her hips.

''Kahmunrah would not let me pass...again'' Ahkmenrah responded with annoyance. Kahmunrah was often the reason he was late to their meetings, Ahkmenrah thought his brother to be jealous of him and that was why his older brother hated him.

Kahmunrah was passed over for Pharaoh, Ahkmenrah was to ascended the throne when it was time and that angered Kahmunrah. The older brother was passed over for many things, standing in the corner as his little brother got the throne, new pets and a beautiful woman he would soon wed.

Kahmunrah did indeed, hate his brother.

Seeing him run about the palace after Nefertari like some kind of love sick fool. Though Kahmunrah could not talk, He had held interest in the young girl for some years now, only to be told his little brother would be marrying him soon.

''Kahmunrah really is a huge evil...thing!'' Nefertari struggled with what to call Kahmunrah and in the end settled for 'thing'. Ahkmenrah laughed in amusement, the sound sprouting a red tint to Nefertari's Cheeks. She loved his laugh, it was music to her ears.

''That was the worst insult you have ever given'' Ahkmenrah said, smiling down at his best friend. She was so small, the top of her head barely came to his nose; so small yet so much evil laid within her. Nefertari was often pulling jokes on his older brother, ranging from scarabs in the bedding or dead ones in the food.

''Maybe, But who cares! It's your birthday!'' It was true, Ahkmenrah had turned seventeen on this day. It was his birthday that Nefertari always seemed to smile just that extra bit more. Life would be a dull thing if he did not get to see that smile everyday.

''It is not that exciting. I am just one year closer to death'' Nefertari stared at her best friend with raised eyebrows and lips parted ''Too dark?'' He asked just moments before Nefertari dropped her forehead on his chest and started to laugh.

Ahkmenrah's face heated up quickly, Nefertari had never been so close.

It was no secret to himself that he was beginning to have feelings for his best friend as she did for him. The two of them were falling in love and neither of them knew it. ''Come on! let us go get ready'' Nefertari said, pulling Ahkmenrah from his blushing thoughts.

There was a celebration tonight, The first really celebration of Ahkmenrah's birthday; when the people could celebrate the birth of the soon to be Pharaoh as well.

Ahkmenrah sat on the right of his father and mother, Kahmunrah was on he left looking as sour as he always was. He had watched his younger brother get gift after gift after gift and even watched Nefertari sneak from the room.

Then all fell silent as music started to play, the echoing sound of cymbals rang in his ears. Ahkmenrah had never like cymbals much, the sound carried on in an echo far too long after sounding but from this day, it will always remind him of Nefertari; who stood in the middle of the room wearing completely different clothes than before.

It was a two piece, the top half merely wrapped around her chest with golden coins falling from it to lay against her stomach. The skirt that fell to mid thigh was slit down either side that allowed her to move freely, Ahkmenrah's tongue slid over his lips subconsciously; nefertari was showing more skin than she ever had before.

Kahmunrah would not stop staring either, and Ahkmenrah would have to be a fool to not notice the looks his older brother kept throwing Nefertari's way. It was safe to say that Ahkmenrah knew Nefertari would never even think about his brother in ways other than a 'tiny dead scarab'; the words she often used to describe him.

Though Ahkmenrah paid no attention to anyone except Nefertari as she danced about the large room. Ahkmenrah had never seen her dance before, but he knew she had been learning and he could see she was a natural at it.

The way her arms and legs glided through the air in swift motions, all were silent and Nefertari's heart was beating a million times a minute in her chest. It was her first time actually dancing with a whole audience to watch, let alone dancing in front of her best friend as a gift for his birthday; he always tried to get her to dance for him but she always said she wasn't very good at it.

A hand appeared from the audience, holding an unlit torch to which Nefertari grabbed, spun around to fall to her left knee and blew on the torch creating a long burst of fire. it marked the end of the Dance as nefertari stayed on her knee, smiling widely and breathing heavily.

Applause sounded loudly as Ahkmenrah got to his feet, approaching his best friend and held out a helping hand. Nefertari smiled up at him, taking the hand and the help to her feet. It was a moment later in which Ahkmenrah hugged her, showing wordless thanks for the show he had just seen.

The public Display of Affection surprised Nefertari but nonetheless, she placed her hands on his chest, head to his collarbone and closed her eyes. the both of them content with feelings inside them.

It was only a matter of time.

Okay, so im hoping to at least try and make these updates longer. bear with me though since i am still getting used to this website, i've been on wattpad too long XD

But the new reviews i have gotten, Kihlala sisters: thank you for loving my story. It's been sitting in my brain forever. XD

And to Ahkmenrahisbae - fabulous name by the way. I too am ...in love with Rami malek XD It is a shame that che did not have more of a role in the last two? twilight films. and the fact that he played Ahkmenrah just...i wish they could have done more Night at the museum films. (Rip Robin williams. My hero)

But enjoy this update =P