"There is no way I'm marrying some spoiled, arrogant prince that I have never met!" Lucy grumbled to herself as she threw a makeshift ladder over the balcony. She hoisted herself over the edge and gently started lowering herself to the ground. "He probably reeks of cologne and chases every skirt that passes by," she grunted. Princess Lucy continued to mutter insults as she made her way down. When she was about half way down when one of the knots on the ladder came loose.
"Ahhhhhhh!" Lucy yelled as she fell but was surprised when her landing wasn't as hard as she thought it was going to be.
"Ouch," a deep voice said from beneath her.
Lucy quickly rolled over to see a handsome pink haired man with dark colored eyes. "I'm so sorry! Are you ok?"
"Yeah, I'm fine!" The man gave her a dazzling smile. "Are you ok?" he asked as he stood up and offered her his hand.
"Yes, thanks to you." Lucy smiled back and she accepted his hand.
He pulled her to her feet. "You know it is easier to use the stairs," he said.
"I-I know!" Lucy stammered as a blush coated her cheeks.
"Your way looks like fun though! I will have to try it the next time I'm escaping from my old man," he grinned.
Lucy giggled at the gleeful look on his face. "Just make sure you tie the knots well, or make sure there is someone at the bottom to catch you. By the way who are you?"
"Oh! I'm Natsu! I'm the, what was it that you said? The ugly entitled prince you were muttering about as you climbed down." His childish grin turned to one of mischief.
Oh, crap! Lucy thought when she realized she had been caught.