Posted on: 28/04/17
A/N: I was so worried if anyone will like the dance entry or not but I'm glad you guys enjoyed reading it..:)
Here's today's entry!
Day 28: A Playful Kiss
Summary: Shirayuki can also play tease with the prince...
'7: 43', Zen read the timing on his chained watch and sighed. After Shirayuki's dancing, they roamed around the stores in the town for a bit, bought some gifts for their friends and then decided to return. Regarding their dinner, Zen has found an isolated spot inside the castle where he and Shirayuki can enjoy their meal without having to worry about people disturbing them. Thus, they were currently walking back to the castle through the less-travelled road as the silence it provides is very peaceful.
They were just laughing about one of their past mishaps when all of a sudden they noticed a carriage speeding past them in a rather disoriented manner. The driver slammed the harnesses hard on the horse's skin and pulled taut at the strings, making it's hooves stop with a screeching noise. Zen shielded Shirayuki as they watched the carriage shift sharply to the side because of the sudden stop in the motion of the horse. The carriage went careening into a tree and halted there with a bang.
Immediately, the two approached the damaged vehicle and looked around. Panicky noises could be heard from inside the carriage. Shirayuki gasped when she took note of the injured driver whose hands still held the harnesses in a tight grip.
Before she could head over to the man, Zen stopped her by his arm, "Shirayuki, I'll help him walk. You check-up on the occupants of the carriage."
Nodding once, she pulled open the door and found four young kids huddled together close to the woman she assumed to be their mother. She smiled at the sight and helped them get out one at a time. From the corner of her eyes, she saw Zen taking the rider to the side of the road.
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They were now sitting around on one side of the road, watching as Shirayuki treated the injured driver. She is really glad that she has a habit of taking some medicines everywhere she goes. They always come in handy at the most unexpected moments. After a talk they found out that this man and woman are an old couple whose son died with his wife in an accident. And so now, they are taking care of their four, young, grandchildren. Thankfully, none of them got injured.
"There. All done!" Shirayuki patted the man's treated shoulder and finally finished her task by applying some ointment on the big cut on his cheek.
"Thank you very much, young miss." The man gratified.
"It's nothing." She smiled and turned to look worriedly at the man's wife, "How will you all go home now?"
"Oh! Don't worry, dear." The lady waved her hand, "It's just a few metres right on this path."
Zen raised an eyebrow in question, "Of all the places around the town, you chose a rather remote area to stay?"
"Well..we have been living there since long ago." The man reasoned.
Shirayuki flashed a concerned look towards Zen and he nodded. Turning his head back at the old couple, he stated, "Old man, we'll help you until you all reach home."
"Yay!" The only girl amongst the four little kids clapped her hands happily and grinned at Zen. The second prince patted the little girl's head with smile of his own.
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On arriving at their small, humble abode, Zen helped the old man sit on a long chair in the kitchenette whilst Shirayuki talked to the lady. And right when they were about to leave, the old woman spoke up, "Wait! Atleast have dinner with us."
"My lady is right." The old man spoke in agreement to his wife's words, "This is the least we can do to thank you two."
Zen and Shirayuki exchanged a glance and shrugged their shoulders in defeat.
"Alright, let me help you out with the cooking." Shirayuki said, simultaneously picking up the knife to start chopping the vegetables.
As soon as the ladies busied themselves with the task of cooking, the old man turned towards Zen and asked, "Say..are you two lovers?"
The chopping noise of the knife in Shirayuki's hand came to a halt whilst water that Zen had been drinking spewed out from his mouth, as they both blushed furiously. Are they this obvious? The young prince slammed the glass on the side table and standing up, he spoke, "I'll go outside and check-up on those kids.", completely ignoring the question thrown at him. Shirayuki nodded meekly to herself and turned back to the job of cutting the vegetables.
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When Shirayuki went outdoors to call Zen and the little kids, her eyes fell upon a sight that shocked her just as much as it delighted her. There, in the small lake near the house, the little kids were jumping and running around and Zen was standing in the middle of the lake, his pants folded above his ankles. He was laughing along with the children. It's been so long since she has heard that lively sound. She still remembers how on their first encounter, she had hurt herself with the scabbard of his sword and he had laughed amusedly at her act. All the duties and values burdened upon his shoulders as a prince don't allow him any time for such joys. And so, she watched him play the game of tag in the shallow lake, the sound of his laugh reverberating all around the place, tingling her ears.
"Big Sister, Shirayuki, come play with us!" The little girl giggled at her and everyone turned their attention towards Shirayuki, anticipating her response.
Sighing, she jogged towards the lake and in her haste, her foot slipped on the slick-soil surrounding the lake. Instinctively, she closed her eyes and awaited the fall to come. Fortunately, it never occurred. When she opened her frightened eyes, she found herself in the arms of the man who always saves her.
"Zen.." She smiled at him in a silent thanks.
He smiled back and shook his head, "I'll never let you fall." Then with the hint of mischief dancing in his eyes, he added, "But..a little fun won't do any harm."
And just as he uttered those words, he removed one of his arms from around her waist and splashed some water over her. She held her hands up to shield herself and giggled. When she felt completely stable on her feet, she moved her hands to push him away and he complied, his other arm slinging off as well. Then, she began splashing water at him as well. He dodged for a while after which he began chasing her.
Cheerfully, the little kids roared, "Catch her, Big Brother!"
"No don't!" Shirayuki shrieked with laughter, trying her best at running in the lake.
Too bad for her, Zen easily caught-up to her pace and captured her from behind, his hands encircling her waist and lifting her slightly. She began thrashing her legs in the lake, splashing water all around them. This isn't fair, Shirayuki thought. He works out daily and can easily outrun her. She wants to beat him atleast once.
Suddenly an idea struck her mind and she turned around in his hold so that her head was now directly facing towards him. "Zen." She called in a low, lilting tone.
His childish gaze immediately turned more intense on hearing the change in her voice and all he could do was focus on her act of biting her bottom lip. Sucking in a breath, he wished that it was his teeth doing that to her lip as he watched. And unexpectedly, she brought her face closer towards his and sealed their lips, her tongue sliding in, to touch his. Completely forgetting about the presence of the little children watching them, he released a low groan, his hold on her waist loosening. She seized the chance and at once freed herself from his grasp and teased him with her tongue.
"Hey!" He protested, "Don't play with me."
"Oh but we are playing a game." She giggled.
He pounced on her and they both fell into the lake, Zen pinning her beneath him, his palms holding her hands at the sides of her face, his legs straddling hers.
"Caught you." He whispered huskily in her ear, "..and this is my reward." He declared arrogantly as he began kissing and nibbling on her lips.
"I knew it." came a crooked sort of voice from behind them and they stopped midway of their heated session, only to find the old man and his wife standing by the door, watching them. They stood up immediately and blushed yet again. "You two are lovers." The old man finished, his words making them blush even more. Harbouring feelings for someone is one thing but hearing someone else conclude it, is very mortifying.
"What do you mean by lovers?" asked one of the little boy who had been watching them all this time just like his other three siblings. Shit! Both Zen and Shirayuki cursed inwardly. They totally forgot about the kids.
"Let's just have dinner." The old lady suggested and they all agreed.
That night when Zen and Shirayuki returned from their date, they were met by two pairs of angry gazes— Mitsuhide and Kiki.
"What's with the wet clothes?" Obi asked, his topaz orbs narrowed on their drenched forms in suspicion.
The memory of their almost make-out in the midst of a lake flashed before their minds' eyes and Zen placed his fist over his lips to cover the slight blush crawling up his face. Shirayuki on the other hand, grinned sheepishly at them and answered, "It's..a long story..."
A/N: Hehe...I was listening to a Bollywood song and this idea struck me.
Hope you guys liked it!
I'm trying my best to keep these last entries as entertaining as possible..:3
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Until Next Time...
~Manika
