The celebration was a lot of fun. I enjoyed meeting some of the people that Sparks was closer to and watching him play around with the children running around. He gave Gibby the gift he brought him, a toy car. Gibby loved it and hugged Sparks super tightly.

It warmed my heart to see Sparks care so much about this child. He cared a lot about all the people he had standing around him. We watched the kids beat down the pinata and collect the candy on the floor, me and Sparks included. We tried to see who could collect the most candy, Sparks won and teased me about it. We gave our candy to the kids once we had counted to see who won.

Seeing everyone to happy and close together like this made me very happy. The celebration was beautiful. I could tell they didn't have a lot of money but that didn't ruin their plans. They decorated everything so beautifully and made delicious food and cake.

I was sitting on a little bench, watching Sparks play around with the kids. He was letting them climb on his back while he jumped around. The kids laughed and chased him around. He had such a great smile when he looked happy. He had this Spark to his eyes when he smiled. It made my heart beat.

I blushed at my thought and held my hand up to my chest.

I don't know what has come over me lately. This used to be about adventure and excitement. I wanted to leave home to explore and see things I've never seen before. But now, it all feels different. I want to leave home to see Sparks. To talk to him. I think I consider him a good friend now, probably my only friend. I smile to myself and close my eyes. But, there's something more, something tha-

''What's got you so deep into thought?'' I snap out of it and look up to see Sparks standing in front of me.

''I-I, Sorry, just got a bit distracted..''I say. He sits next to me.

''Oh yea? About what?'' He smirks at me and I blush.

''Nothing specific…Just ya know, girl stuff..''I say smiling at him.

''I know a thing or two about girl stuff.'' He crosses his arms and leans into me.

''No need to get shy.'' He says. Having his face so close to mine, makes my heart beat. I gulp and he chuckles at me.

''You know, you look cute when you blush like that.''

I blush harder and look away. Did he really just say that?

''Th-thank you..'' I spit out. I look at him and he stares back at me. I stay staring at his dark eyes and its almost like I'm entranced by them. He looks back at me and its almost like its just the two of us. Right then and there.

He clears his throat and I snap out of it. I quickly look away, a small silence follows.

''Sparks… we're friends right?'' When I asked the question, it seemed the catch him off guard.

''Why ask that?''

''I was just wondering. You know I really like hanging out with you.'' I see his already red fur turn a darker shade of red on his face. He gives me a sheepish smile.

''Well yea. I'd assume we are.'' I smile at him. Being friends with someone like him made me so happy. Even if it'll only be for a while.

''Come with me.'' Sparks gets up and I follow.

''Where are we going?'' I ask.

''You'll see..'' He smiles at me, a gentle smile, one that my heart skip a bit faster, and I smile back. After saying goodbye to everyone, we get on Sparks' horse and take off.

I hug Sparks' waist as we ride off. He smelled nice. He also felt very nice to hug. I close my eyes and smile. Feeling interaction this close felt so nice. Something I haven't felt in a long time.

''We're here, you can let go now princess.'' I open my eyes and realize I've been hugging Sparks a little to tightly. I blush and quickly let go.

''Oh! Sorry…'' I mumble causing him to give me a chuckle.

''But if you want, you can keep holding onto me. I'm not complaining.'' I roll my eyes at him.

''Oh please. I HAD to do it. Or else I would of fell off.''

''Oh really? Hmm… I could of sworn you looked comfy.'' I look at him and he winks. I once again roll my eyes and look around. I see an old but cozy looking cabin. Next to it is a stable with a roof over it. Hay and blankets stacked against the wall. I see we are deep into the forest, looking around all I see is darkness besides the light coming from the cabin. I see two windows from where we are, one of them broken but covered with some cardboard.

''Is this where you live?''

''Yep.'' When we get off the horse I continue to stare at the cabin.

''I know it's not much but, I enjoy living out here. Away from everyone.''

''Don't you get lonely?''

''Not really. And well if I do, I could just ride into town.''

''Why did you bring me here?'' He stays quiet as he leads his horse into the stable.

''I don't know. I guess considering we are friends, I kind of wanted to share where I live with you.'' I blush and he walks towards me.

''Besides. I think I can trust you to keep this place a secret right?'' He winks at me and I nod with a smile.

He leads me into his home and when we are inside, I can't help but to take everything in.

It was all just one room. The kitchen to the right, his bed to the left. I see a door in the corner and I assume that's his bathroom. His kitchen looked kind of old but nothing unpleasant. A little bit of counter space and his small fridge in the corner. I saw his small dining table with one chair. A small light, brightening up the kitchen. To my left is his bed, seemed to be a single bed. Undone and I can't help but giggle to myself at seeing it. Some clothes lay on the floor and another small lamp on his side table , lighting up his bed space. He didn't have anything up on the walls, but he did have a bookshelf against the wall that was across his bed. Full of books and other stuff. His floor was made of wood but he had a big rug connecting his kitchen and bedroom.

''Don't like it ?'' I hear him ask.

''No! That's not it. It just feels so… homey. I love your home.'' I say. And I was being honest. It felt so comfy in here. And in the middle of the woods, I can see why he liked being alone. The silence you hear and the fresh air.

''How long have you lived here?'' I ask.

''Most of my life to be honest…. Ever since I lost my parents.'' What he said, caught me off guard. He sat on his bed and I followed.

''If you don't mind me asking… what happened to them?'' Sparks looks at me and with a sigh he looks back at the ground.

''When I was just a child, my parents were murdered.'' Hearing Sparks say those words made my heart sink for him. I didn't want to ask how. I can hear how much pain it caused him to even say that one sentence.

''I'm so sorry Sparks. No child should have to go through something like that.'' I see him make his hands into fists.

''No. they shouldn't. but that's why, I'll get my revenge on them someday.'' He sounded so spiteful. So full of anger and sadness.

''Who?'' I ask. He sighs and stands up. Pacing around.

''No one… It doesn't matter.'' He says blankly. I fold my hands together and look down at my feet.

''I'm sorry for asking.'' I say. I felt so bad that I had ruined his mood like this. I can see in face, in the way he spoke that this hurt him deeply. And why wouldn't it. He was just a child.

''No. don't be sorry. You just wanted to know, besides…'' He takes a seat next to me again.

''I guess it felt kind of good to tell someone. Or at least, a friend.'' I smile at him and he smiles shyly at me. I put my hands on his and I see his eyes widen a bit in surprise.

''I'm here if you ever want someone to listen Sparks. Or for anything you might need.'' He looks at me almost like he didn't know what to do or say. I give him a warm smile and lean a bit closer, a blush forming on my cheeks again.

''I'm sorry that's happened to you. You don't deserve to have lived through any of that. Thank you for trusting me enough to tell me.'' He shyly smiles at me and takes my hand that was laying on his and holds it tightly with both of his. He looks deep into my eyes and I stare back at his.

This moment right now, is something I never want over. I don't know what it was about him but his eyes made my heart beat and made me feel a warmth I haven't felt in a very long time.

''I….I want to be here for you Sparks…''

He doesn't say a word and without thinking, I reach over and hug him. I'm surprised at my own action but I couldn't help it. The look he gave me, made me want to hug him tightly, to comfort him. He slowly reaches up and hugs me back softly.

Sparks POV

I was a bit surprised when Myra hugged me but I couldn't he'p but to hug her back. She felt so small and fragile. I just wanted to take care of her. She made me feel something that I've never felt before. Something that I couldn't explain, but it felt nice. She smelled good. I closed my eyes and hugged her a bit tighter.

She said she wanted to be there for me. Did she mean it? Is she lying to me? She wouldn't do that. Can I trust her? Can I trust myself?

But no. I can't. Not with the life I'm living. My plans for revenge. I can't get closer to her. I can't ever feel anything real for her. Seeing her and trusting her with my home and childhood past Is already enough. I don't want too hurt her.

Opening my eyes, I break the hug and hold her arms as she looks up at me. Her eyes were so beautiful. She made me feel peace. Something I craved. She had a beautiful sparkle in her eyes that I couldn't help but stare into every time she looked at me.

I mentally kick myself. I know I shouldn't, but it felt so right. Being here with her. Just me and her.

I snap out of it and while clearing my throat, I let her go.

''So… what about your parents?'' I ask. She looked down at her feet.

''I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to-'' She cuts me off.

''No, it's okay, I don't mind telling you.'' She smiles at me and my heart beats. Man, what's wrong with me.

''My mother died when I was young. My father hasn't been the same since. He controls my life and my decisions. I can't stand it.''

''Is that why you're visiting your aunt? To get away?'' I ask. She stay quiet but slowly nods her head.

''Y-yea.. That's why.'' I could tell there was something else but I didn't want to push it. I don't want to scare her off or make her feel uncomfortable.

''Well, as long as you're here, I can definitely be the adventure you're looking for.'' I flash her a smirk and I see her blush. She smiles at me and it makes me feel weak again.

''Sure Sparky.'' I drop my smirk into a frown and cross my arms.

''Stop with the name.''

''But you call me princess.''

''So?''

''Then that means I can call you Sparky.''

I look at her and she's smiling at me with a huge grin.

''Touche.'' I admit.

Nova's POV

We spent some more time joking around and getting to know each other better. Each day I admire him more and more. Time flew by and before I knew it, the night sky outside was slowly fading. I gasp.

''Oh no! I should be getting home! It's so late!''

''Is there a curfew?'' Asks Sparks with a grin.

''Yea… Kind of.''

''Kind of?'' He asks.

''I, uhm, I kind of snuck out..'' He chuckles at me.

''Wow. Who would of known you were such a rebel.'' I roll my eyes.

''Can you please take me where you dropped me off last time? Please?''

''What's in it for me?'' He asks. I think for a bit.

''Uhm, I'll come back tomorrow.''

''You're going to have to try harder then that..'' He says with a smirk.

''Can I think on the way? Please?'' He smiles and bows.

''At your service m'lady, follow me.''

…

When we arrive at the place, Sparks hops off and helps me off his horse.

''Now, where's my payment?'' He leans in and gives me a cocky smile.

''Mmmm, thank you?'' I say sheepishly. He crosses his arms.

''I was hoping for a bit more, but because its you, I'll take it.'' He gives me a warm smile and before he can say another word, I lean up and give him a kiss on the cheek. Then I quickly take off running.

''Thanks Sparky!'' I yell while waving goodbye, he stands there with a hand on his cheek, stunned. I giggle to myself.

….

I barely made it home in time for a quick nap. I take a quick shower before putting on my pj's. I yawn as I fall onto my bed and stare up at my ceiling. I smile to myself and giggle. I can't believe I kissed his cheek! It was so daring of me! I never thought I would be able to do something like that. Even that little bit of contact, made me feel a spark. Something magical between us. I can feel it.

I snap awake from my slumber when I hear a loud knock on my bedroom door. I groan. Not getting enough sleep made me feel so groggy.

''Who is it?'' I ask.

''It's me, William!''

I groan to myself.

''Another hour.''

I hear him laugh and I roll my eyes. I can't stand him. He knocks again and I stand up, shuffling myself over to unlock the door.

''What is it?'' I ask. He stares at me.

''Your father left for some business. I was thinking you and I can have breakfast together.'' I shake my head.

''No thanks. I just want a bit more sleep.''

''Nova, I think its only appropriate that me and you eat together.'' I roll my eyes and turn around to go lay back down.

''You know I don't like being around you. I put up a show for my father. There's no need to spend extra time together when he's not around.'' I say blankly while laying down, my back towards him. I hear him approach me and he leans down to put his hand on my arm tightly, while he leans into my ear.

''I don't care what you do it for. You're going to be my wife soon, so I expect you to start acting like one.'' I shake him off but he grabs me aggressively with both his hands, making me sit and face him.

''Listen to me closely Nova. I don't care what you want. You're here to please me! Do you understand?'' I glare him.

''Let me go!'' I try to shake myself free but he's got a strong grip on me. He shakes me and throws me on the bed, getting on top of me.

''William, stop!''

''Shhhhh.. I don't think a lady should yell like that.'' He softly rubs my cheek and grins at me. I look away.

''Let go of me, I'll tell my father!'' I yell. He laughs while getting off of me.

''Oh my dear Nova, you wouldn't want to do that…'' I glare at him.

''Let's make a deal. You act like the best fiancé in the world! And soon to be wife. And I….'' He leans in with a smirk. I glare, leaning away from him.

''I won't tell your father about you sneaking off almost every night.'' My eyes widen and I stare at him. He holds a stupid grin.