"What?", Liam asked, not sure he heard Seth right.
"Okay, don't get all panicky on me. I just want to know if you would marry me, you know, when you moved here", Seth said.
Liam swallowed.
"We've got plenty of time till then. Think about it", Seth said.
Lynn couldn't believe she has been in Ruby almost two weeks. She was learning more and more every day. She dressed for the butterfly festival. Roman finished getting dressed too. He came out in jeans and a white long sleeve shirt, the sleeves were rolled up to the elbow.
"Wow, I almost forgot what you looked like in regular clothes. Nice to see you out of suits and ties for a change.", she teased.
He chuckled.
"We are allowed to loosen up every now and then", he replied.
"I like you loose", she mumbled.
He laughed louder and shook his head at her.
"Lets get out of here", he said.
When they arrived to Opal, they were greeted by women guards. Lynn found it exciting.
"You should have female guards. I bet it would earn their respect, not that you don't have it.", Lynn said.
Roman nodded.
"I like that idea", Rosey said.
"See, already acting like a future Queen. Never be afraid to talk to your husband about these ideas. If there is a will, he will find a way", Sika winked at her.
"I know how much Nia and Tamina wished they could join the guards. Why not start there?", Roman suggested.
"I like it.", Patricia nodded.
Getting off their car, Lynn was joined by Peyton and Seth.
"The Queen and King will thank Queen Trish and Queen Toni first. Then Rosey and his wife, followed by you and Roman. Remember to bow, even if Toni told you not too.", Peyton whispered to her.
Lynn nodded. When it was their turn, they bowed. Trish did as well.
"I've heard a lot about you, Lady Roselynn. My wife tells me you've got a good head on your shoulders. Smart and funny, we can use more Queens like you", Trish smiled.
Toni winked at her.
"Queen Reigns, I apologize for missing the Queens meeting. I was looking forward to seeing and speaking with you", Trish said.
"Same. Maybe next time", Patricia said.
Lynn noticed as Trish didn't acknowledge any of the men yet.
"Hopefully we get a chance to speak some more, Lady Roselynn", Trish said, before taking Toni's hand and walking away to the next person.
"Now, lets have some fun, but don't forget to be respectful. You are on another Queen's region", Patricia reminded.
Everyone nodded. As soon as Roman's parents were out of sight, Dean and Liam loosened up. Seth nudged him. Liam chuckled.
"What first?", Liam asked.
"I say we get on a few rides and eat some food.", Dean replied.
"Same, I skipped breakfast", Seth said, placing his hand against his stomach.
"Sounds like a plan", Dean nodded.
"What about you two?", Liam asked Lynn and Roman.
"I think we are going to walk around for awhile", Lynn replied.
Everyone else nodded and left the couple alone. Roman took her hand as they walked around. Finding the tent that held the vending machines. He popped a coin into one and moved the claw around.
"These things are always so tricky", Lynn commented.
"I love these games. When we were kids, Dean and Seth would come with me to this nearby arcade place. We would spend hours at these machines with a bag of coins", Roman said.
Lynn smiled.
"Did you always win?", she asked.
"Not all the time, but we did win more than we lost. As we got older, we would give the prizes to the kids who couldn't win anything.", he replied.
"That's so sweet of you guys", Lynn said.
Lynn turned back to the game when she heard something plop against metal. Roman bent down and pulled it out. He opened the tiny plastic ball and pulled out a removable tattoo.
"For you, my Queen", he said.
She giggled and took it.
"Do the honors?", she asked, turning her arm over so he could put the tattoo on her wrist.
He took her hand and wet a napkin. Placing the tattoo against her skin and wetting the piece of paper. He blew on it before counting to five and removing the paper. The red rose was now against Lynn's skin.
He ran his thumb over it.
"There", he said.
"I've always wanted a tattoo.", she commented, while her eyes were on the rose.
He smirked.
"No one is stopping you", he replied.
She looked up at him.
"Really?", she asked.
He nodded.
"I'll find us a good tattoo artist, a trusted one.", he replied.
As the day went on, they met back up with their friends. Roman just wanted a chance to enjoy Lynn for a few hours and his friends knew that.
"The firework show is starting soon", Peyton said, excited.
She tugged on Dean's hand so they could find a good seat. Roman sat beside his friend when they found one, pulling Lynn between his legs.
"Comfy?", he whispered.
Lynn nodded. Seth wanted to be able to do that, and Liam knew it. He reached over and took Seth's hand in his, locking them.
"Baby steps", Liam whispered.
Seth nodded with a smile. He knew holding his hand in public was big for Liam. The fireworks were beautiful, not their usual red, blue, green colors either.
Designs were butterflies with open wings. They looked like they were flying as they exploded in the night sky.
Lynn was exhausted when they got home. Removing her shoes before crawling into their bed. Roman chuckled.
"So, how did you like it?", he asked.
"I didn't like it, I loved it. I've never been to something so magical", she replied.
"Glad you had fun", he nodded.
"I was happy to spend time with you too. It feels like I only get to see you when we go to bed or the few seconds I see you in the morning.", she added.
He sighed.
"I'm sorry about that, my parents are just trying to get me ready to take over.", he replied.
She smiled.
"I know", she nodded.
"It won't always be like that. I will make time for you", he replied.
She wrapped her arms around his neck.
"I know that too", she said.
"Man, I hit the jackpot with you.", he said.
"So true", she replied.
He laughed.
It had been a few weeks and they were still in Ruby region. If it was up to Lynn, she would never leave. Roman even let her friends come over for a visit. Corey looked around their house.
"So, you've been good here?", Corey asked.
Lynn nodded.
"I mean, I've had to learn things here and there. Hold my tongue around the royals", she said.
"Hold your tongue? Why? That's not like you", Corey said.
She shrugged.
"If I want to be with Roman, it's how it has to be. I don't want to do anything to make it seem like Roman is a bad King.", she replied.
"Its not all about Roman and what is best for him. You matter too", Corey said.
"I know that", she nodded.
"Whatever, let's get out of here, or do you have to ask for permission?", Corey said.
Lynn rolled her eyes.
"I don't have to ask for permission", Lynn mumbled.
Corey laughed softly.
"But I do have to take a guard", she added.
"Of course, lets go", he said, putting his arm around her shoulders.
They walked down the hall to the office. Dean was about to walk into the room. He stopped when he saw her.
"Hey, do you need him?", Dean asked.
"Is he busy?", she asked.
Corey chuckled and shook his head.
"She should be allowed to walk in", Corey mumbled.
Dean glared.
"If it was Roman's office, sure, but its not. Hold your tongue", Dean replied.
"Don't have too, I'm not royal", Corey replied.
"But you are a guest, remember that", Dean shot back.
The door opened and Roman came out.
"Lynn?", he said, surprised to see her.
"Hi baby, sorry to bother you, but I'm going shopping with Corey", she said.
Roman nodded.
"Of course, have fun", he smiled, leaning over to kiss her.
He pulled out his black card and handed it to Lynn.
"Shopping is on me today.", he said.
"Babe", she groaned.
"Hey, I'm allowed to spoil my girl", he winked.
"Love you, see you for dinner", she said, leaving another kiss before leaving with Corey.
"Ready Dean?", Roman asked.
"Just give me a second. I want to make sure Seth remembers his duty", Dean said.
Roman nodded. Dean was able to catch up to Seth before they left.
"Watch Corey and what he tells Lynn.", he whispered.
Seth glanced at Lynn and Corey.
"Why?", he asked.
"Its just his little comments he makes about the royals. We don't need him trying to influence Lynn to leave Rome", Dean whispered.
Seth nodded.
"You got it", he replied.