~ Comfort in Your Arms ~
Author: Rekino
Disclaimer: Please read either the first or second disclaimer to find out why I do not own any part of Deltora Quest.
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Story: Jasmine now lives in the castle and is tired of all the boring high-class stuff. Jasmine escapes the palace one night only to be caught by the one person she least expected... Ranesh. Lying to Ranesh by saying that she was taking a walk. He offers that they both finish it, together. They go to the gardens and talk. Jasmine then finds out that Marilyn is engaged to someone else.
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Admiring You
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Lief said, tapping his hands lightly against metal. The son of the former king and blacksmith hadn't aged in looks. He still had his good looks and twinkling eyes, filled with many experiences and knowledge. But he had matured mentally, growing smarter and more cunning but still maintaining that boyish nature and innocence, which had attracted many young ladies after him. Though he had denied them all, saying he wasn't ready yet and still had many things to do before settling down. Besides, many knew that his heart was already set on a certain girl.
What it is Lief? a man asked. He studied Lief intently and noticed that he was worried. A frown was smeared on the King's face as he continued tapping his slender fingers on the throne's chair with annoyance.
Have you seen Jasmine around lately? Lief asked, looking at Barda hopefully. Barda raised an eyebrow. But was not stupid enough to question why the king had asked about his companion.
So this is why he's worried... Barda mused silently. Youngsters are so fickle... he thought to himself in exasperation. Lief had liked Jasmine for almost 12 moons already {equal to a year, boys and girls}. Barda just couldn't understand why he wouldn't admit it to her.
The last time I checked she was in her room. Barda said in reply to the boy's question, as he tried to shake off the thoughts of the young King.
The man had recently saw Jasmine only a few hours ago. He had passed her room upon inspection in case she had plans to return to one Forests of Silence.
He knew that she desired freedom and peace. And staying here in the palace didn't exactly work for her but he also knew that because of Lief, she wouldn't act so rashly. But then again, this was Jasmine you were talking about.
Is that so? Lief said absentmindedly, waving off the answer to pretend it didn't really matter but Barda knew otherwise. Maybe I should pay her a visit.' he suggested. The former palace guard nodded and retreated to the halls of the palace, while Lief stood up and stalked off in the opposite direction to Jasmine's room.
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Lief asked. He knocked on her wooden door softly which led to her room, wondering if the forest girl was still awake.
Lief paused, he wondered what Jasmine was doing but that murmur was definitely her. He slowly pushed the door open. It made a soft creaking sound.
he asked again, his voice in a small whisper, just in case she may be resting. He walked into the room, letting the door swing softly to the side. The King looked inside, thinking that Jasmine was probably thinking.
Slipping inside quietly, he took a glance and noticed that she was sleeping. The young forest girl lay on her bed, her blankets spread over her body. Her old wild hair, now set more nicely than before, lay sprawled out like a veil across her pillow. She looked so sincere and angelic, Lief thought. Her soft pink lips opened only a tiny bit, as her eyes were softly closed.
Lief stalked towards her and pushed a strand of dark hair off her face. he murmured softly. He leaned down and kissed her softly and rose up, not before he stood there and stroked her cheek lovingly though. He gazed at her quietly, before exiting her room and closing the door softly.
Jasmine rolled to her side and cupped her mouth with her hand. Did that just happen?' she asked herself. Her eyes wide open and a faint blush covering her cheeks.
To be continued...
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