"-a water balloon fight!" She announced.
Most of the crowd just stared at her blanky at first. But then out of respect, they clapped showing that they approved of her choice.
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As Enya's helpers prepared for the task, the four suitors were sitting on the grass talking.
"What is she thinking? What kind of task is that?!"
"Shut up, Angus."
"No, you shut up Terry! Did you hear what she said?! Does she think we're children?"
"I heard her perfecty loud and clear." Torrance matched his glare.
"I think it might be fun." Ian told them. "What do you think, Abernathy?"
Abernathy just nodded.
"Well it's not about who has fun and who doesn't does it, Ian?" Angus asked.
"I-I'm just saying..."
"Give it a rest, Angus."
"Why you little-"
"THE TASK IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!" The announcer said. "So if the suitors would so kindly stand up and get ready!"
"We are ready..." Angus mumbled. He was caught off guard as Enya went over to them with the basket filled with water balloons.
"Hi guys!" She placed the basket in front of them.
"Hi gorgeous." Angus gave her a charming smile.
Enya smiled back.
"ALRIGHT. NOW WE'RE ABOUT TO BEGIN THE SECOND TASK."
"O-Oh!" She realised she had to get out of there so she went back to her spot.
Torrance blinked. Wait...what are the-
The announcer grew impatient as he saw all the suitors just standing there staring at the basket, unsure of what to do. Like, come on. "BEGIN I SAID." He roared and moved out of the way.
Each suitor hurriedly went to pick up a balloon and backed up.
Everything happened so fast. AH SHIT- Torrance ducked as a water balloon whizzed past his head. He looked up to see who had thrown it. But he had a feeling he already knew. Damnit, Angus. I will get yo-
Angus had swiftly thrown another water balloon directly at Torrance's face. "YES BULLS-EYE." He smirked.
Torrance sputtered and removed the wet hair from his face. Damn that jackass. Ugh, he was so embarassed. He was the first to get hit. He looked over to Enya. She must be- His eyes widened. She's...laughing? A blush crept up on his cheeks. He then got hit again by Ian.
"O-Oh sorry..."
He felt himself smile and relax. "It's fine."
Ian smiled and laughed. Being caught off guard, Abernathy crept up behind him and dropped the water balloon on his head. It burst and water covered his hair and face.
Soon, Torrance, Abernathy and Ian all started to laugh. God how ridiculous they all looked.
Angus grunted and crossed his arms. How childish.
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Enya watched the second task before her. A water balloon fight? Seems childish no? Of course. She saw the crowd looking confused and wondering why she chose that task. At first, she had no idea what to choose but this idea came into her mind. This wasn't a "task" per say. It was an observation. An observation for Enya.
She wanted to see how they dealt in little situations like this. How they would act, who would have fun and who would take everything seriously and only think about winning. She didn't say the rules. She didn't even make them up, shh. Also, she studied how they react when they would get hit with the water balloon. Ian, Abernathy and Torrance seemed to laugh when they would get hit. She smiled at the thought. Guess she'll have to-
"How is this going to decide your suitor?!"
Enya looked over at the crowd and met her gaze with Lord Maxwell.
"This is a child's game! What were you thinking, princess?!"
Like father, like son. Torrance noted.
"Father, I'm sure she had a reason for this!"
Lord Maxwell blinked. He did not want to cause a scene. "Right, sorry." I mean, Angus was going to marry the princess right? That was part of the deal, after all.
King Allister shot Lord Maxwell a warning look but he merely kept his smirk. He was feeling regret. Why did he have to do that? What if Enya is not happy with Angus? What if- No, he won't think about it.
"Dear?" Queen Vivien placed a hand on her husbands arm. "Is everything alright?"
"Yes." He gave her a smile. "Everything's alright."
No.
Nothing was alright.
