A/N: Well, here's the second chapter! I'm really enjoying writing this story, it's a lot of fun for me. I hope anyone who reads this likes it as much as I like writing it. Let me know! I also like reviews! Love you all!

Disclaimer: I own Emmy, and nothing/no one else from Narnia.

Chapter 2 Lessons

Emmy, Susan, and Lucy reappeared in time for dinner. Emmy was wearing a simple white silk dress. In it, though, she felt like a princess, especially since she was staying in a castle. Strands of her golden hair were pinned back, with small white flowers delicately placed in the shimmering braids.

Peter and Edmund were waiting for them in the main hallway. They stood at the bottom of the magnificent stone stairway.

Emmy descended the stairs first. Peter watched her as she gracefully walked down the stairs. His stomach gave a little jolt, for reasons unknown to him.

"It's not polite to stare, Peter," Edmund snickered.

"Oh, shut up," Peter said, but didn't avert his gaze.

With a small smile, Emmy curtsied to the two kings. "Your majesties," she said.

"How many times do I have to tell you, just Peter!" He playfully scolded her. "You look…amazing."

She smiled and looked into his deep blue eyes. She felt her heart rise. His eyes were slowly becoming her weakness. Little did she know that Peter was thinking the same thing about hers.

They stood gazing into each other's eyes for a few moments. Susan nudged Lucy, who nudged Edmund. Not understanding, he said "hey, what was that for?"

"Shh! Look at them!" Susan motioned towards Peter and Emmy. Edmund's voice had brought them back to their senses, though.

"Er… Shall we go eat, then?" Peter looked down at the floor, slightly embarrassed.

"You know, tonight is such a lovely night. Why don't we eat outside?" Susan suggested. Lucy caught onto her plan.

"Oh yes, let's! We could have a picnic! On the beach!"

Peter looked to Emmy to see if she approved of their suggestion. "That sounds nice!" She said.

Susan carried the picnic basket while Lucy spread a large blanket over the warm, white sand. Edmund went to help Susan unpack the food, while Peter and Emmy hung back. "Have you ever ridden a horse?" He asked her.

"No, why?"

"Well, I was wondering, maybe we could go riding after dinner. Would you like me to teach you how to ride?"

"Oh, yes!" She said, excitedly.

They all sat down on the blanket and began to eat. Nibbling on a sandwich, Emmy looked out into the clear blue water. The color of the water reminded her of something. She looked at Peter, and noticed that his eyes were the exact color of the sea. He smiled at her, and she smiled back.

A little later on, they packed up the remainders of their dinner. "Ready to go riding?" Peter asked Emmy. She nodded, and they walked up to the stables together.

Peter walked up and down the stalls, looking for the right horse for Emmy. He stopped at a chestnut mare. "I think you'll like riding her, Emmy." He led the mare out of her stall and prepared her to be ridden. He led her out of the stables, and then helped Emmy get on. "Okay, ready?"

"Um…I don't know," She looked nervous.

"Don't worry. I won't let you get hurt." He urged her horse to walk around a bit. She slowly moved around, until Peter saw that she had gotten comfortable with her horse. He told her to sit up straight and gently squeeze the horse with her heels. This sent her horse into a canter.

"Oh, this is fun!" She said. Peter laughed.

"See? I told you! Are you ready to move into a gallop?"

"Yep."

"Now, just urge her forward. She should be able to tell what you're signaling." Sure enough, the mare began to gallop around. "You're doing great! Would you like to go for a ride around the forest for a bit?"

"Yes! But…how do I stop her?"

They rode around the forest, laughing and enjoying the warm summer night. They rode until the sun fell below the trees.

"We probably should get back to the castle before it goes completely dark…" Peter said, looking up at the sky.

By the time they made their way back to the stables, the sun had almost completely set. The moon was shining brightly, and twinkling stars speckled the sky. They said goodnight, went to their rooms, and dreamed.

A/N: Yeah, I know, short chapter. Oh well, you'll get a longer one next time. I just had to set some things up and then…you'll see ;D. Thanks to my reviewers! And a special thanks to my cousin for helping me with the horse part of this chapter! I would have been so lost without her. Remember, comments are nice! Suggestions are helpful! Criticism is welcomed! THANKS!