A/N: hey all look I updated! I updated! Hehehe. Ok well this is the next chapter. It has a bit of a plot starting and I actually know where I'm going with it. Amazing. Ok well not much to say except ttyl.

-Siren Porter

Siren's Story: The Page Years- Ch 5 -Who do you love?

So far the day proved to be most unpleasant, and if it got much worse Siren was quite sure she'd have to hurt something…or maybe some one. Cori walked by her table, an arrogant smile on his full lips. Wonder if he'd mind if I wiped that smile off his pretty little face. Today was not a day to be messing around with the spunky little princess. Already she had walked into at least two doors, a chair and a table, tripped over Tayo's staff and got thrown into a mud puddle by Adrian and it was only midday, really could it get any worse?  "My lady, is this seat taken?" Joshua White had spent the better part of the week following her about and talking to her, while she tried to innocently dump things into his lap so he'd have to leave. I spoke to soon, it just got worse... I was positive he was leaving this morning…Gods save me, please!  She turned to him and smiled, "Hello Josh, what a pleasant surprise, I thought you had to leave this morning?" He smiled back, "We were leaving this morning but a comrade of mine just arrived in town today so I thought it imperative that I see him. Since he is busy at the moment I thought I might stop by and pay you a visit." He smiled again, but it soon fell away as Cori approached the table, "Princess, Prince." He said it with a stiff bow and then continued, "Princess, your father requested that I take you to that tailors." His features showed nothing but his eyes were filled with an unreasoned hate as he stared at Prince Josh. Siren looked up at her knight protector and, acting like she really cared, said, "I'm so sorry Josh, but it looks like I have to go. I do hope you have a wonderful time visiting with your friend. Goodbye." She stood and began to walk off in the other direction, with Cori beside her.

They were halfway across the courtyard before a word was spoken. Finally Cori said, "I'm sorry for interrupting." Siren turned her head to look up at him, she knew he really wasn't sorry at all. She laughed, "No your not." She shook her head and continued to walk. "Why is it you hate him anyway?" Cori's long strides made her have to skip to keep up. "I don't HATE him, I just feel better when he's far, far, far away that's all." Siren smiled, "oh I'm sorry I must have missed the difference." he scowled and shook his head. "Look we're almost there. Can I at least ask you to be careful around him…sometimes people aren't't what they appear to be…" he trailed off and when she turned to look back at him, he was gone…Strange, wonder what he meant? Oh well. 

The tailor fitted her with new clothing to accommodate for her rapidly growing muscles.  I'm never going to get any taller, by it appears that I will get more bulky. Get short AND stocky.  She laughed and headed out of the tailors with clothing bundled in her arms. She had here mind still on Cori, so when a big object stopped her progress she looked up a little stunned.

 Tayo stood there, his green eyes on fire. "Hello my little Princess."

 She snorted, "What are you doing in town Tayo?"

He sighed and added, "My father. He had some things he had to get from the book store for class tomorrow and he decided I had to 'accompany' him to town… I do think he thinks I get out enough…" he's strong-built-delicate shoulder slumped, "I guess I don't meet enough new people for him, or maybe I don't have enough friends. But it's hard to do any of that when people are always staring at you."

Siren looked up at her big friend, for the first time since they had met she glanced at his pointy ears and noticed the delicate look of his creamy skin. "Hey, you have me and Tian and I doubt very much that you'll ever be rid of us, even if you try…" in more then one way Siren understood what he went through. People always saw here as the Princess and not a friend. Even other noble called her Princess Siren and bowed ever time she entered a room. He local friends always had and probably always would treat her like a Princess. It wasn't easy being so singled out.

"Think of it this way, at least you don't have a Knight guard and a foreign Prince constantly stalking you. If Cori doesn't drive me mad, Prince Josh will!" she laughed and Tayo smiled, "I guess your right…" he laughed and they began the walk back to the castle.

After a few more minutes of discussing there social life, or rather lack there of, the two comrades had mad it to the court yard. Tayo, spotting Sebastian, bowed to the Princess and jogged over to meet the older boy. Siren lagged behind, and was soon encircled by a bunch of girls, Melissa being one of them.

"Siren, you didn't tell us you knew Tayo too! Your sooo lucky, you get to be around all those cute boys all the time…" Melissa's eyes had taken on a dreamy state.

"Well, there mot so dreamy when there being hit by my stick." She grumbled and looked over at Tayo. Tayo had decided to wear his favourite green tunic over a white long sleeved shirt. His dark green braches went wonderfully with the rest of his clothes. All the clothing covered his well built muscles of the tanned cream colour of his skin and the green in the clothing set off his bright emerald green eyes. His short jet black hair stuck out at odd angles and little spikes.  If I was a boy crazy female I guess I could find him some what attractive, but I'm not so it doesn't really matter that much does it.

The girls' contiued to harass her and tell her how cute Cori and Tayo were.

***

             The corridor was silent except for the pounding of his practice boots. Tayo slowly made his way to the mess hall. Tian and Siren would be waiting for him. As his mind ran over the princess he felt the odd familiar sensation her got whenever he looked at her. I can see why she's got that nut Josh following her around…  he sighed as he thought about her odd colour change eyes and her infamous bright red hair. He laughed shakily, but what am I suppose to do about any of this? I'm just her 'friend' besides she's got so many guys following her why would she even look at a guy like me? An… an elf!  He sulkily walked the remainder of the way to the mess hall, all the while thinking of his little princess.

            Siren and Tian sat at there usual table waiting for Tayo to come and join them. Tayo sat down across from Siren, his face still a mask of grim unhappiness which was rather odd for him.

            "Hey, Tayo what's wrong?" He looked up to meet her gaze.  Cool sky blue eyes met his green ones. Concern was deeply etched on both  of his friend's faces. He fakes a small smile, "nothing. Nothing's wrong. I'm just a little…" he sighed, "nothing."

            Maybe it was instinct that told Siren he was lying, maybe it was just because they were as close as friends can get within the short time they knew each other. As she watched him leave the hall she excused herself from the table, leaving Tian to talk to a bunch of boys that came over to talk about a pretty new lady.

            She followed him down the hall and to the stables; there she stood back and watched as he began to brush out his horse. Quietly she walked up to him, "Tayo?" she whispered it, but he jumped anyway.

"Siren, I… what are you doing here?" he sounded shocked and a little afraid. "You sounded kind of down at supper, I…was just worried about you?"

            "You…you were worried about me?" he blinked, frozen in mid brush.

            "Of course I was worried about you! You and Tian are my best friends. If I didn't have you to practice on who would I use? Come on Tayo, you can trust me…" she smiled a warm smile her eyes a warm brown-yellow colour.

Tayo was well stumped, he was honored that she thought of him as a close friend, but it also put him in a tight position… what am I suppose to say to her? I like her, but well she's… my friend… I don't want to ruin that, and I have to tell her something but what? I don't think she'd like it if I told her I like her.  He sighed heavily and looked at her.  I can't lie to her…but…I…ugh.  He smiled weakly. "I don't suppose you'd believe me if I said that there was nothing wrong, I was just a little sick?" she laughed and shook her head.

            He moved to set down the brush. "Why don't we… go…study? Don't you have math homework to be doing?" she was about to protest but he stopped her with more depressing talk of math homework as he lead her back toward the library.

***

            Josh had made sure that no one was following him as he walked into the small tavern on the edge of town. It was a shady place, with dirty glasses and sleazy bar maidens. He walked over to the gentleman sitting alone in the corner, his hood drawn far back. The man smiled up at him as he took a seat. "Hello My Prince." He bowed in his chair. Josh's smile widened, "I'm glad you made it Flynn. I have…an obstacle I need you to remove from my path…"

            Flynn's eyes became bright at the prospect of work and the opportunity to serve what he believed was true royalty.

***

Cori had been following the prince around. He knew something was up with the stiff Prince of Gore and he was determined to find out…

***

The Library had been quiet except for the sound of quiet chatter coming from the table at the back. There sat Siren, Tayo, Sebastian and the only other female Perian.  Adrian sat alone, in a darker corner of the otherwise already dim library.  He was supposed to be doing his math but instead he was watching Tayo and Siren laugh at some whispered joke.

Gods! I hate them, both of them…all of them…there sooo… happy. Where do they get off acting like there isn't a care in the world? His bitter thoughts stung even him.  He watched as Siren fought with a piece of hair that refused to stay behind her ear. Somewhere inside him, he had an itch to move it for her. But he would never like her, not in a million years.   Besides, it doesn't matter even if I did! My father would kill me before he would let me marry a knight, a female knight…even if she's also a princess.  He looked at Tayo and wondered, half the castle knew that Tayo liked her…aimlessly he wondered what it would be like to… be someone else…someone who didn't have to be everything his parents wanted. Someone that could be them selves….

***

Tian had to fight to wake up the next morning. He was groggy because he had spent the night with his tall elf friend, the other boy refused to say exactly who his 'lady' was, but whoever she was she was making him lose sleep. He moaned as the bell went, he was already late for breakfast. Oh great. He dressed in his favorite pair of brown braches and a lighter brown tunic. He pulled on his boots and stood looking into the mirror. Hmmm not bad.  His ear length dirty blond was a mass of unkempt waves. His light blue eyes shone out and his wide smile danced with hidden amusement. Perfect.  He smiled to himself and, turning began the walk to the Mess hall

Thanx:

Grey rain: I'm working on the description… I'll get the Prince in there soon enough… :D I'm glad you liked it though.

Ac_bworm: lol you'll find out who siren like eventually, she will of course have other guys she likes besides Cori, and this is where you get to find out… till later and thanx for the review!

Angel of the storms: heheehe, I finally updated… it's progress. Lol :) thanx for the review.

The Lady of the Willows: I'm glad you like Siren. I love her too! Lol  thanx for reviewing  and till next time.

HawaiiKel: thanx for explaining a beta reader and for review, I look forward to hearing from you again.

Silverthron1: lol I updated I updated :)  thanx for the review.

Niceday: I updated thanx for review, till next time (oh and I love your name) lol :)

Larzdinn: hey there. I did actually get the book and I hope your still my longest reviewer but I'll understand if your not. Thanx for reading and for review.

Randominanities: look I updated. Lol thanx for reviewing and I'm graduated now hehehe anyway thanx again

The Dark Lady Adrienne: well here you are and thanx for telling me what a beta is and does. Ttyl thanx for reviewing.

A/N: hey ppl if you wanna be on my contacts list so I will email you when I write a new chapter let me know. I know this chapter is odd but it will all make sense later. Till then and thanx for reading everyone!

-Siren Porter.