Daria's Love

Disclaimer: Gail Carson Levine is to me, as Ella Enchanted is to Fan Fiction (Gail Carson Levine wrote Ella Enchanted).

Chapter 11; Will You Marry Me?

"Daria, Daria! Wake up!" Jerrold said repeatedly and finally slapped her lightly on the cheek. She woke up.

"Ouch! What was that for?" she asked angrily.

"You fainted again," he sighed in relief since his mood hadn't chosen to be a nasty one. "Do you want to go to bed?"

"Sure. Do you want to share a bed or not?" she asked. She didn't have anything against it. She almost felt safer with him.

"Whatever you want, Daria."

"I'll sleep with you. After all we are to be married, if you still want," she added the last part quickly. She didn't want him to feel the same way he had made her feel.

He kneeled in front of her, "Daria, will you marry me?"

"Yes, I will, Jerrold."

He leapt up and hugged her. "I will always love you, Daria! When do you want to be married?"

"Soon. If I ever get mad at you, you could hurt me or someone else."

"You're right of course. We'll talk about it later. It's late. Will you join me in bed, Princess Daria?" Daria burst out crying. "What is it, Daria? What's wrong?"

"Jerrold, don't call me that until we are wed. I can be killed for as a saboteur and many other things. Please call me nothing, but Daria. Not even Lady. I can't be called above my position which is as a seamstress apprentice. I'm not mad at you. Just please call me Daria," her eyes were pleading, so he believed her.

"I understand, Daria," he jumped into bed playfully and patted the bed next to him. She jumped into bed after him and lay down.

"Who put this night gown on me?" she asked suddenly.

"Your new Lady in Waiting, Cynthia," he answered. "Don't worry. I haven't seen you undressed."

"When will I meet this Cynthia?"

"Tomorrow."

"What are you thinking about?"

"You."

"Why should you think about me now? You've got a big day ahead of you. We should sleep. I love you, Jerrold," she rolled over on her side and kissed him, on the lips.

"That's improper for a Lady to do ever. And a man until after marriage. I love you, Daria," he said after they had finished kissing.

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