Seventeen: What if Hugo was actually sick

Episode: Lord of the rink.

Sofia knew what being sick was like. It was nothing but awful as Hugo was getting worse as the day went on.

At first it was just a cold. No big deal. But as she touched his forehead with her gloved hand, Sofia could feel it burning. He wasn't in any shape to continue with his charade of not being sick.

"Hugo please! You need to rest!" She pleaded. "Let my get your dad! He can take you—"

"I'm fine Sofia!" Hugo interrupted with a cough. He turned to her with watering eyes. "Please. Just a little longer. I promise."

Sofia sighed in annoyance. Boys could be stubborn sometimes.

"Hugo, I told you those same words a few months ago when I was sick during Flying Derby practice. You told me no and took me to the infirmary."

Hugo wobbly skated around her and almost fell before Sofia caught him with her hands.

"Thank you. Sofia, you were going to ride a flying horse with a high fever of a hundred three. You could've crashed."

"And you nearly fell on the ice while wearing enchanted ice skates Hugo," Sofia reminded him, her tone serious. "To your dad. Now."

Hugo whined much to her dismay as she tried to hide a giggle. It was true that boys were nothing but stubborn but they could be funny if needed.

Eventually he became reluctant to going to see his father as Sofia took Hugo by the hand. The winter air made it glorious for people to notice her cheeks were red because of the cold, not because she was blushing.

"Princess Sofia, this isn't Enchanted Ice Dancing for one and another thing, what's wrong with my son?" King Garrick asked upon seeing the two before Hugo fell flat on the ice.

"I'm sorry to intrude my way into the hockey field King Garrick," Sofia apologized as James helped Hugo to his feet. "But Hugo has a fever. He's been tiring himself out being with me."

"And why was he with you? Unless you convinced him that you wanted to play hockey."

Sofia sighed, glancing at Hugo before turning back to his father.

"Actually, sir, he was doing Enchanted Ice Dancing with me. We've been partners for weeks and if Hugo thought that if he faked being sick and not attend hockey practice today, he could get away with it. As you all can see, Hugo's actually sick but I'm really sorry for not only intruding practice but revealing Hugo's secret in front of everyone."

"I see. I can't decide whether I'm disappointed with him lying and keeping secrets or relived that you got Hugo here before anything serious happened," Garrick smiled, taking his son in his arms before walking towards Sofia and patted her head. "You two look great together."

"Thank you King Garrick," Sofia blushed.

"Though the boys will be disappointed that I'll have to end practice early."

"I'll sure they're understand. Though promise me Hugo will take it easy."

"If it's not me, it'll be his mother to make sure that Hugo will rest!" Garrick promised with a laugh. He patted her head again. "You best take it easy yourself. You'll bound to catch a cold if not careful out here."

"I'll be careful," Sofia smiled. "And Hugo?"

"Yes?" Hugo asked weakly with a cough.

"We have a few weeks until our dance recital. Just get plenty of rest as I won't be able to do it without my handsome partner."