Cinderella story, except instead of Charming x Cinderella, it's Prince Kendall, along with Prince James, x best friends Logan and Carlos. (Kogan and Jarlos, basically.)
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Once upon a time, in a land far, far away from modern civilization... there was a kingdom, a medieval kingdom.
There were two castles on said kingdom.
Unlike others, both castles ruled over the land, soon to be king best friends, Prince Kendall Knight and Prince James Diamond.
They were both in line for the throne, but they needed a queen. Little did the peoples know, they were not searching for a queen. In fact...
"Son, are you sure you're doing this?"
My father asked. I nodded again, for the 10th time and refraining my self from rolling my eyes.
"Yes, father."
I replied, earning me a sigh from him.
"Alright, just, don't get lost in the forest. I have yet to find the perfect man for you."
He added with a cheeky grin, causing me to pout as he said,
"If you were interested in females, it would be easier to find a lover for you and James."
I smiled,
"Thank you, father."
I said before getting on the horse.
"Just, be safe and be careful in the forest, Kendall. Remember the boundaries."
He said before I took off.
I would've asked James to join me, but he's busy with king shit. His parents accepted him when we came out together, they stopped 'matchmaking' with girls, but somehow they've found men to 'matchmake' with James.
-J-
"Mother, stop. Pleeeaaaseee."
I whined as my mom kept making me put on random suits.
"I think pink would be better."
My father suggested, I shook my head furiously,
"I don't want pink!"
I exclaimed in embarrassment.
"Dad, can't I join Kendall in the forest? I want some time to relax."
I whined with a pout.
My father laughed as my mother smirked,
"You've spent quite some time with that Kendall boy, are you sure you're not-"
I cut her off, saying
"No! We're brothers. Not blood related- but you get what I mean."
My father shook his head, saying
"Yes, we know. You can't leave, not today. We've a meeting after this."
With a small frown. It was obvious he didn't want to attend it as much as I didn't want to.
"You need to attend this with us cause' God knows how crappy you are. Unlike Kendall, whose refined and 100% fit for a king, you, are only 60%."
My mom said with a small frown, getting me a pout.
"Fiiinnnneee."
I whined before picking up the black and white suit,
"I'll have this one."
I said.
-L-
"Father, please don't leave me. Please."
I pleaded to my dying father.
"Forgive me, baby. But it is my time to go."
He said as he coughed.
"I don't have anyone left..."
I said feeling tears trickle down my face.
He chuckled before shaking his head,
"Don't say that. You have Carlos, and your stepmother and stepbrothers."
Oh, if only you knew what the hell these peoples do.
"But father-"
Before I could finish my sentence, he interrupted me,
"Promise me something, son. Promise me you'll continue living your life, please."
I nodded, feeling more tears stream down my face.
"Find yourself a good partner, will you? And visit me sometimes."
He said with a smile.
After I nodded, he said,
"Thank you."
And that was the last thing he said.
He left me with my stepfamily and my best friend, Carlos.
Carlos Garcia is the only person that knows about my attraction towards men, he also has the same attraction.
We tried to 'date' once, it didn't work.
I just didn't see him in that way, and he didn't see me either.
He doesn't know what Stacy, my stepmother, along with Lili and Layla does to me every day, no.
He's terribly rich, his parents love him to no end. Heck it was thanks to his mother's pep talk that I was able to come out to my dad, though I wish my own mom was there when I came out.
His parents knew about his attraction, they've always known, yet they still love him.
Though I feel if my stepmom and sisters find out...
My life would take an even worse turn.
"Logan Mitchell come down here this instant!"
Stacy yelled. I refused to call her 'mother'. She doesn't mind if I call her Miss Stacy, so I'll stick with that.
It's been a few days after my father died, she was 'Miss Nice' for the first two, then the torture continued on the third day.
"Clean up the table and prepare it for 6 peoples, I'm inviting the Garcia family over for dinner. You better prepare good food while you're at it, we'll be arriving at 7 sharp."
She instructed, it was 3 PM. Enough time to prepare good food and clean up the table.
I can't wait to see Carlos, haven't seen him for a few days now. He called me a few times but every time he does, I'm busy.
"I'm so gonna get Carlos."
Layla said, Lili rolled her eyes.
Both of them had a crush on him, he knows too. We laugh at their antics all the time, though I try to hide mine. He's slowly getting irritated by them though, I'm just waiting until he explodes and I'd have to come in and drag him out to calm him down.
He's like my older brother, even though he's only 1 month older, I still see him as a brother.
He's the only one I have left.
I have no friends.
-C-
"Mom, do I really have to go?"
I whined as I looked at my mother, who were scurrying around for a dress.
"I thought you'd be happy to see Logie?"
She asked as her head popped out from behind the closet doors, then disappeared again.
"I guess you're right, I haven't seen him for quite some time now."
I said with a small frown, my mom joked,
"Yeah, he's gonna think you've abandoned him."
My dad entered the room fixing his tie,
"Are you sure you and Logan don't have anything going on?"He asked with a quirked eyebrow, I shook my head before replying,
"No. I mean we tried dating once, it didn't work."
I said with an assuring smile, he nodded but kept quiet.
"I just don't want to see those twins again."
I said with a frown.
-L-
It's 5 minutes away from 7 PM, the food is ready, the table is ready... everything is ready. This is actually the first time the whole Garcia family has ever had a dinner with my entire step-family.
My father would really love this.
My sisters literally ran into the house and up the stairs,
"He's coming in 10 minutes!"
Lili yelled.
"The tables and food are ready, Miss Stacy."
I said as she approached me.
"Which one is which?"
She asked.
"That one is entree, it's spaghetti. Main is in the oven, when it dings that means it's ready. It'll only take about 5 minutes, if everyone arrives sharp at 7:10 and sits down. The dessert is in the fridge."
I stated, pointing at the dishes one by one.
She grinned,
"Good, now you know what to do."
She didn't want me in the kitchen with the others, though I'm allowed to hang outside of it, which is what I always do to eavesdrop on them.
Sometimes Lili or Layla would catch me, but then again they'd think I'm reading, which is what I always do in front of them.
Now, I don't like to lie or be dishonest, but for some reason... I just don't feel guilty when I do it to these three.
A few minutes later, the bell rang, signaling the guests have arrived.
"LOGIE!"
Carlos exclaimed as he almost barged down the door, hugging me in a lung crushing tight hug.
"Hey Los', haven't seen you for some time now."
I said with a small smile as I hugged him back.
"Sorry dude, I've been crazy busy lately."
He said with a small apologetic smile.
I ruffled his hair with a smile,
"It's alright bud. I get it."
I said with the same smile, good to know he's not abandoning me.
The others settled down for dinner, Ms Garcia asked,
"Is Logie not joining us for dinner?"
Stacy asked back,
"Logie? Whose Logie?"
-C-
I nudged my mother's arm, I know what this bitch does to Logan. I'm not gonna let her use his adorable nickname against him.
Somehow all three of them were too dumb to realize she referred to Logan.
"Sorry, my mom confused Logan with someone else. I have another friend called Logie, sorry. Where's Logan anyways?"
I glared at my mom, causing both of my parents to raise their eyebrows at me.
I shook my head, hearing the girls giggle I roll my eyes in frustration.
Are they not gonna take a hint that not only am I not into them, but I also hate them?
Gaaaddd.
"Logan's upstairs, he said he wants to join us but too busy studying for an upcoming test or something. You know how smart peoples are."
Stacy said with a fake smile, and I think for once, my parents are able to see through her fakeness.
I had to sit through an entirely uncomfortable dinner, the girls obviously flirting with them.
At least now they know how much I hate those two, thank god they freed me from their constraints though.
"Carlos, you can leave for now. We want to talk to Miss Stacy here."
My mom said, I literally jumped out of my seat and tried to calmly walk out of the room.
"Lili, Layla, you two stay here with me."
Miss Stacy said in an anger-laced voice, I think she saw them desperately flirting with me.
After walking out of the room, I literally dashed up the stairs.
Somehow going 3 steps at once.
"Logan!"
I exclaimed in joy when I spotted Logan in his room, I slammed the door close.
Me yelling and the door slamming so loudly caused him to shriek in fear and jump off of his bed, throwing his book up in to the air.
I managed to catch the book then rush to his side, helping him back onto his bed,
"Oh my god Logie, I am so sorry."
He pouted then sighed,
"You're gonna give me a heart attack soon."
He said as he sat on the bed, I sat down next to him.
"Logie, come move and live with me."
I said as I looked deep into his eyes, his lips turned into a frown.
"You think I don't know what Stacy does to you? I really want to report to the castle guards, but I don't have any proof!"
I exclaimed.
"Y-You do?"
He looked at me with sad eyes, I nodded then said
"I swear I won' tell anyone. Please just move in with me..."
I pleaded with my own sad eyes.
"I can't Carlos, not until I'm 18. I really want to spend my last year of being not-an-adult in this house before I move out. This house is where I last saw my mom and dad too."
He said, it sounded ridiculous, but I understood him completely.
"Fine, just, don't let them step on you please."
I stated, I knew he was doing it willingly.
Logan's this pure angel whose gonna do whatever he's told, but he also knows his worth. He doesn't let people step on top of him for their own good, though sometimes he needs to be reminded.
I spent a bit more time talking and catching up with him, seems like things is getting better.
After we left the house and returned to our own, my mother let out an annoyed groan.
"I see why you hate that family now, Logan is the only one who makes sense."
My father stated with a big frown.
"What did they say?"
I asked my parents, my mom let out another groan as my father explain,
"Their mother was practically matchmaking! We declined though, so you have to thank us for that."
I hugged them super-tightly, chanting 'Thank you!' as if it was some sort of mantra.
I literally cannot thank them enough.
-L-
So apparently Stacy said that I was studying for some important test from school. I don't even attend school!
It was an amazing feeling having Carlos around again though, even though it hasn't even been a full week.
I'm taller than Carlos by a few inches, but he's buffer than me. I mean I'm not skinny but I envy his body.
He's even got this sexy as hell smile, beautiful eyes... He's literally the epitome of sexiness.
Well, at least he, prince Kendall and prince James are the epitomes of sexiness in my opinion.
I decided to rest for the night after the house got quiet.
The next morning, I saw a note attached to my door.
Apparently, Stacy along with those two demonic girls went out to get some gown for some stupid ball or something.
-K-
"Seriously? You're gonna host a freaking ball?"
I asked with a pout, they're seriously gonna host a ball to find me a partner?
"Yes, and if you don't find anyone that catches your eye by the end of this ball, then you'll have to rule half of the kingdom as a loner."
My father said seriously, a small grin, one that he tried to hide, formed on his face afterwards.
"Okay, where did you learn that?"
I asked with a lifted eyebrow.
They both burst out laughing,
"You teenagers aren't the only ones who have phones. I have friends in the modern civil worlds."
My father said as he died down from his laughing fit.
I rolled my eyes before asking
"Does James agree with this?"
"Oh, he does."
My mom said, soon afterwards they both disappeared down the hall.
I let out a groan, the entire kingdom is gonna attend this ball.
Well, maybe someone will catch my eye.
Once again, I rode my horse into the forest to cool off and let all of this sink in.
-L-
After finishing the chores in the house, I decided to go the forest to relax.
It's times like these I appreciate being alone, I get to sit near the beautiful pond in the forest, far from my home where I don't have to worry about anything for a short while.
When I peered into the pond, it reflected my face which was covered with dusty stains after cleaning out the fireplace.
-K-
As soon as I arrived at my favorite spot in the forest, I saw a man sitting near the pond, looking into it.
Somehow, he didn't hear me nor hear my horse.
I approached him silently, hearing him sigh before splashing the clear water over his face.
"Good Afternoon, stranger."
I greeted him, causing him to jump as soon as he spun around.
Before he could fall into the lake, I grabbed his wrist and pulled him close.
Dangerously close.
Our lips were literally inches apart, and for some reason I was itching to move forward and kiss him.
He jumped backwards and bowed down,
"Y-Your majesty."
He's adorable, very adorable.
Plump, kissable and very inviting pink lips, beautiful doe eyes, a pure voice...
Everything about him oozed innocence and love.
I knew right then, I knew I've found my partner.
"And who might you be?"
I asked as I sat down near the edge pond, patting the empty area next to me.
"I am Logan Mitchell, your majesty. A simple peasant."
He said with a small blush, God I literally had to restrain myself from grabbing his head and just smashing my lips onto his.
"Ah well, I care not about your status."
I said with a smile, causing his blush to grow a whole lot more when he looked at me.
"What are you doing here?"
I asked after a short moment of silence.
He let out a sigh, it was mixed with both sadness and happiness. It made me feel intrigued, I wanted to know all about him.
"I come here to escape from my life once in a while."
He said in a tone filled with sadness.
I wanted to just pick him up, bring him to the castle and announce he's my partner to the entire kingdom, but something told me I shouldn't.
If he wanted to escape from his life completely, he easily could've, so something tells me that he's holding onto something.
We talked more afterwards, I learned more about him while he learned more about me. I told him things I didn't tell anyone else, not even my own family.
I trusted him for some reason, completely trusted him.
I didn't tell him about me being attracted to men, to him. I didn't want to freak him out yet since I'd like to see him attend the ball.
"Oh, the sun is setting. It is best if I return to my domain now."
He stood up, cleaning his backside from dirt.
"Before you leave."
I quickly said before he could go far,
"There is a ball that will be held this Saturday. I expect to see you attend the ball, or I shall send the entire kingdom searching for you. Understand?"
I basically commanded him.
His eyes blew wide, obviously this took him by surprise. I liked his surprised expression.
Actually, all of his expressions I've taken a liking to, except for his sad one. If possible, I don't ever want to see it again.
"B-But your majesty, I-"
He started, I cut him off.
"No ifs, ands or buts. If I don't see your beautiful self in the ball, I'm gonna look for you. Understand?"
I clarified, smirking in satisfaction when I saw a mighty blush spread over his face.
I watched as he walked away in silence, his blush never faded.
At first I thought it was a bad thing that he walked in silence, but then I noticed his ears slowly becoming more and more red.
-L-
As soon as I was out of the forest, I literally dashed back home. The three demons weren't back yet, so I was glad for that.
Prince Kendall just called me 'beautiful'. What the hell?
Do I really look that feminine?
But then again, he looks as if he genuinely called me a 'beautiful' man, which also means a very attractive man.
I'm pretty sure my ears were burning red as I walked away in embarrassment.
I mean come on, one of the world's hottest man just called me attractive.
Prince Kendall is just pure hotness. Some peoples say his nose is big, but in my opinion, it's the perfect size. His emerald eyes pulled me in like a magnet pulling in metal. His voice... lord I could just listen to him babble about something all day and not get bored.
Not to mention his hot bod and perfect eyebrows.
"Logan!"
Stacy yelled out of the blue, causing me to run down the stairs frantically, almost rolling down it.
"Which one of these dresses fit me perfectly?"
She asked with an expectant expression.
"Why not ask your daughters?"
I asked, she rolled her eyes
"We both know they can't dress to save their life."
Oh, yeah. I forgot about that.
"It depends on what you want to look like, Miss Stacy. If you want to look like a big crow, that black dress is definitely a good one."
I said hiding my smile and surpressing my chuckle as she scowled.
"Next."
She said, throwing the beautiful black gown aside.
"That dress has way too much diamonds and stuff, if you want to look like a walking disco ball, then that's a good one."
I said, pointing towards the dress she had on her hand.
She threw it to the side as well, then showed me the last one.
"Now that is a beautiful gown. Peoples will definitely look at you in a good way."
I said, somehow able to fool her with my fake smile.
"Good, give those other dresses to those angels upstairs."
She said before walking away, bumping my arm on the way purposely.
I sighed before picking up the dress and giving it to Lili and Layla, who literally screamed in joy.
What am I gonna wear?
I can't wear these clothes... they're tattered.
I don't have a suit, I wish I could buy one but I have no money.
I guess I really won't be going to that ball.
-C-
"Should we take Logan to the ball with us? I'm assuming his mother won't let him go."
My mom asked, I already called Logan earlier. He said he's not going to the ball.
I shook my head with a sigh,
"He's not going, mom. It's not use trying to change his mind either, once he sets his mind, he's not changing it."
She nodded, I knew Logan very well.
I mean why wouldn't I? We've been friends for 17 years for crying out loud.
-K- [Night of the Dual-Prince Ball]
I was told by my parents that I'd have to dance with a few females if I wanted to hide my attraction for now, so that's what I did.
Peoples were still coming in after the dance ended and Logan was nowhere in sight.
I sighed, ready to send my peoples knights out to search for him.
I was nowhere near joking when I said I was gonna do that.
"Waiting for a special someone?"
James asked as he approached me, I nodded with a grin when Logan's beautiful face popped up in my mind.
James nodded with a smile before looking at the huge crowd. We stood on top of a platform, high above everyone else and a good view of the stairs, the amount of peoples coming in were thinning and my worry grew more.
-L-
I sighed as I sat outside of the house on a chair, staring at the stars.
I really hope the prince doesn't actually send peoples out to search for me.
I mean sure, that would be awesome but... So many bad things could come from that. What if he doesn't like me after really knowing me? I'd have to come back here and by then... I don't think I'd be able to.
As I stared up at the stars, an old woman approached me. Her clothes were extremely tattered, she looked very tired...
"Young man, may I have a glass of milk please? I'm tired after my journey, just one glass."
She said in a very sweet grandma like voice.
I nodded, "Yes! Yes, please come in."
I opened the door for her, she mouthed a
"Thank you."
Before coming in.
I pulled a chair out for her and let her sit down before preparing a glass of warm milk and getting a few cookies, freshly baked, from the jar of cookies I hide from those three demonic women.
While she drank and ate, I sat there in silence, ready to help her in any way I can.
"Why are you not at the ball, young man?"
She asked when she finished the food and drink.
"I-I don't belong there."
I said shyly, which is true. I don't.
She lifted an eyebrow, showing wrinkles on her forehead. Lili and Layla would've laughed at her in a very rude manner, I didn't.
"I-I don't have a suit, I don't have a carriage or any form or transportation. I can't just show up like this."
I replied with full honesty, she eyed me for a while, in silence.
"Where are you from, if you don't mind me asking?"
I asked, breaking the silence.
She smiled warmly before giving me an answer I did not expect,
"The land of Magic, my dear."
My eyes blew wide,
"Land of Magic, you mean Astrumfall?"
She nodded with a smile before taking out a wooden wand with a golden top, swishing it around causing her entire body to glow.
After the light dissipated, it revealed a younger woman, probably around her 30's.
She had beautiful yellow curls, she wore a white and blue puffy gown.
"I am your fairy godmother."
She simply said as if it was no big deal as my jaw dropped into the ground, destroying the floorboards, not literally though.
"Well then, you said you don't have any suits, let me fix that."
She swished her wand around, causing my tattered clothes to transform into a beautiful black suit with a white undershirt, a pair of black trousers to go with it and a red tie.
"Wow."
I said as I examined myself in a nearby mirror.
"And your ride is waiting outside, Logan."
She continued with a big satisfied grin.
I sprinted out the door and saw a large odd black box with wheels under it.
It almost looked like a carriage, except no horse and lower.
"What is it?"
I asked curiously as I approached the machinery.
"That is called a car, it's more often used in the modern civilizations land. It's faster and cooler than a simple carriage, I can tell you that."
She said with a big grin. We got into this vehicle called a 'car', she retracted the roof somehow. I gasped in awe as we took off, this thing is definitely faster than a normal carriage.
It only took us about 15 minutes to get to the prince Kendall's castle, which is where the ball was held. It would take a normal carriage about an hour!
"Wait, fairy godmother, what about my stepsisters and my stepmother?"
I asked her as I got off of the car, she chuckled,
"Let me take care of that."
After she said that, she waved her wand around. I noticed a small J at the end of her wooden wand as she swished it around.
"There you go, the only peoples that will recognize you is Prince Kendall, Prince James and your friend Carlos."
Before I could ask how she knew about Carlos, she took off after saying,
"I will be waiting right outside the gate, remember, the magic wears off after 12 AM."
I gulped before looking at the flight of stairs I have to climb to get to the entrance of the castle.
-K-
"Ready my men, I'm going out."
I said to my private butler.
"Where are you going?"
James grabbed my wrist stopping me from moving.
"I told him that I'm gonna search for him throughout the entire kingdom if he doesn't appear, and that's what I'm gonna do."
I said bluntly.
James sighed then shook his head,
"Give him 5 more minutes. Just 5."He stated with a small smile.
I nodded, waiting just a bit more wouldn't hurt.
After 4 minutes, I stood up, getting ready to get out of the castle.
Seems like Logan's playing hard to get.
All of a sudden, the entire castle went quiet.
Almost 2000 peoples in the castle and somehow everyone got quiet as the large doors opened, the man of my dreams stepped through said doors.
If it's possible, he's somehow gotten 10 times more handsome than before.
He wore a pure black suit with a white button up, a pair of black trousers to go with it, shiny black leather shoes and a red tie. His hair styled up into one of those modern civilization hair styles, I believe it's called a quiff.
He shyly stepped down the stairs as everyone looked at him in awe, he dressed differently, but that made him so, so much more dashing.
Before I could walk down, James grabbed my wrist, saying
"Wait, I think he's looking for someone else."
I nodded before looking right at him, watching him grab the wrist of a male shorter than him but buffer, and had a spiked hair style. He grabbed his wrist and literally dragged him out through an opening, to one of the balconies of the castle.
-L-
The first thing I did when I arrived at the bottom of the stairs, and after everyone's attention moved from me, was to look for Carlos.
I actually wanted to see his reaction.
After I found him, I grabbed his wrist extremely tightly and dragged him to one of the outside balconies.
"Let go of me or I'll send you a wave of punches you stranger!"
He squeaked out, thrashing about.
"Hey, Hey! Carlos! It's me!"
I yelled, causing him to stop and stare at me with a dropped jaw.
"Logie?"
He asked, scratching his head.
"Yep."
I replied with a big grin.
"Wow... I thought Stacy wouldn't let you attend. And- where'd you get the beautiful suit? Hell who styled your hair?"
He asked, I chuckled, explaining what had happened to him.
-K-
After a few minutes, I decided to eavesdrop on Logan.
"I mean it's the only possible explanation, and it makes sense."
His friend stated.
I was about to jump out and drag the precious brunet away until he asked,
"So anyone caught your eye yet, Carlos?"
So his friend's name is Carlos huh.
I'm ready to put up a fight to win the brunet.
"Well, yeah. Prince James actually, but come on. He hasn't even glanced a me."
Carlos said with a frown, sparking interest and mischief in me. Maybe I could play matchmaker as well.
"What about you, Logie?"
Carlos asked, using Logan's nickname. It was actually quite adorable. Logie.
Logan replied,
"Yeah. Well, it's actually Prince Kendall. I met him in a forest two days ago, though I doubt he's forgotten about me."
With a sad sigh afterwards.
I grinned, hell no I haven't forgotten about you at all, beautiful.
Hell you've been on my mind for the last two days!
"Should we get inside? Who knows, Prince Kendall might be searching for you."
Carlos said, nudging Logan's arm.
Heck yes I am.
"I suppose."
Logan replied.
As soon as they began walking, I sprinted towards James, grabbing his wrist, I said
"You always play matchmaker on me, now it's my turn you lil' piece of shit."
I literally dragged him towards Logan and Carlos, who were having a fun conversation it seems like.
"Kendall what the hell? Wait... wow. Whose that beauty? The one next to your dream man?"
He asked with wide eyes and a big grin.
"That, my friend, is his best friend. I think. He's called Carlos.
I said with a big grin, James nodded.
We approached them together, I startled the brunet but thank God he didn't spill his drink.
"Good Evening, Logan. Good to see you've attended the ball."
I said with a big grin, everyone's eyes were on us.
"Well, I didn't want to but then again, I don't want the entire kingdom to come look for me."
He said in a joking manner, coming out of his shell a bit more. I liked music startled playing, signaling the 'Royal Dance' part of the ball was starting.
"Would you like to dance with me, beautiful one?"
James asked as he got on one knee and looked at Carlos deep in the eye.
Carlos blushed madly before nodding,
"Yes, it would be an honor."
Logan mouthed a good luck to Carlos as he walked away, I turned to look at Logan in the eye.
I took his hand and kissed the back of his palm, causing a red blush to spread over his face.
"Let us dance as well, Logan."
I said with a grin.
He nodded with a small frown,
"I-I don't know how to dance. I-I've never been to a ball."
My grin grew even wider, perfect.
"Well then, I shall teach you."
I guided him to the center of the room where there was a huge area created by the peoples.
James nodded at me, then clapped twice, signaling the instrument players to play the music even louder.
"Now, wrap your arms around my neck, handsome."
I said with a wink, causing him to blush once again as I wrap my arms on his waist,
"Follow my lead."
I said with a smile.
His left foot moved to the left, then his right foot moved to the left. Afterwards, his left foot moved to the right, his right foot moved to the right as well, copying my movements perfectly.
It didn't take him long to learn the moves, which made me suspect he's a genius.
Which also makes me fall in love even more.
After a few minutes, Logan and I stopped dancing. I gestured towards James using our secret hands language, stating I'm taking Logan somewhere else. He nodded as they both continued dancing, I took Logan and ran out through one of the exits.
"A secret garden huh?"
Logan said as I opened a door hidden behind a wall of vines when we got out to the main garden.
"Yep, this is where James and I hang out usually to clear our head."
I stated as we entered the garden, I closed the door afterwards.
"Wow."
Logan breathed out,
"This garden is so much more beautiful compared to that pond area in the forest, why do you even go there?"
Logan saked as he sat down on one of the benches nearby, admiring the garden.
"Well, even though this garden is hidden, it's still filled with loud noises from outside. The forest is much more peaceful and I don't have to worry about being found."
I stated with a big smile as I sat down next to him.
We started a random conversation, after that one ended, I'd start another one, then he'd so that and the cycle goes on.
I learned a lot about him.
His father died just last week, he lives with his stepmother and stepsister, who are apparently both evil.
His birthday is literally this Sunday, and he plans on moving out the day after.
I plan on inviting him to live with me that same day.
"What time do you think it is?"
I asked after a short moment of silence.
"Judging by the position of the moon... Probably somewhere about 11:55."
Wow, he's able to predict time through lunar object positions. Awesome!
Suddenly, his eyes widened.
"11:55! It's almost 12!"
He exclaimed, standing up in a hurry.
He started running towards the exit, I couldn't catch up. He was fast.
"LOGAN! WAIT!"
I yelled out, but he didn't listen. He kept running.
There was a vehicle waiting outside for him, it took off so fast... There's no way me and my men would be able to catch up to him.
As soon as the midnight bell rang...
I forgot all about him.
I forgot how he looked, his face, his name...
Though there were two things I didn't forget.
He took that special place in my heart, and his voice.
Plus, I have his tie. He took it off while we talked, claiming it was making him feel a bit too hot.
-About 3 days later...-
James and I sat on the couches in my living room, I was literally frustrated beyond words.
I couldn't find him!
No matter how hard I looked, I couldn't freaking find him.
It would be so much easier to look for him if I had remembered his face or at least his name!
Somehow, James has forgotten about his best friend either.
Both of them took the special places in our heart though, so we didn't forget about them completely. It was as if they were invisible to us!
"Why can't I remember his name?!"
James yelled out in frustration.
"Sir, may I take a look at the tie?"
My new butler stated. I literally fired the last one out of frustration.
I handed him the tie, watching him examine it thoroughly.
Suddenly, a big grin formed in his face. A dimpled one, if I may say so.
"Your majesties, this is no ordinary red tie."
He stated with that big grin.
My flames of hope suddenly had fuel dumped onto it, I stood up and took the tie from his hand, staring at the loop. Come to think of it, I couldn't undo the knot no matter what.
"This tie is made in Astrumfall, it is made of special magic essence fused thread. The tie will only fit through the head of the first person that wears it, so your missing partner is the only one who can wear it!"
He exclaimed in joy, causing James to jump around in joy screaming like a mad male.
"If we can find him, we can find his best friend!"
He yelled.
"Hold on a sec, let me test it on you."
I stated, no matter how hard I pulled, the tie would not fit through his head.
A big grin spread over our faces, "Gerald, get my men ready. We're gonna go look for my dream man. And James' dream man."
-L-
I was thrown into the back of the wardrobe
My dad built that room in case of emergency, the walls were soundproof and the wardrobe itself was heavy to move, but Stacy had paid a few men to move it then shoved me into the room, trapping me inside completely.
Somehow she had found out that I attended the ball, despite her command not to, and stole the spotlight that her daughters were supposed to have.
So as my punishment... I'm left here to rot.
There was only one source of light that lit up the whole room, it never went off, so I didn't have to worry about darkness. I tried many ways to get out, none of it worked. There was only a window on the ceiling, allowing air to pass through.
It's been 3 days, or 4... I don't know.
If I'm gonna die this way... then at least it was worth it.
I got to meet the man of my dreams.
-C-
The ball was the last place I saw Prince James.
I really thought that... that something would spark between us. There was something then, was.
I sat outside, staring at the green grass and the path, not really knowing what I was doing. My parents tried to get me to do something, it worked the first few times, but then I decided to just... stop.
Logan... I don't know what happened to him. I've called him many times, yet he declines the call every time.
I have suspicions that Stacy has done something to him but...
I can't just barge in like that.
God at times like these I wished I have powers.
Suddenly, from the path that leads to the city, I saw a bunch of knights and the two kings approaching my house.
"Your majesties."
I bowed down, Prince James stared at me for a bit, almost as if he's forgotten who I was.
I expected this though, magic like the one Logan's fairy godmother used usually has some form of side effect.
"Please, try on this neck tie."
Prince Kendall stated with a small frown.
I tried to slide it on but... it didn't fit through my head no matter how hard I tried. I looked at the neck tie for a bit.
"Hey wait a minute."
I said as I looked closer, this necktie is very familiar.
Prince Kendall and Prince James looked at me as if what I was about to say was super important.
"Isn't this Logan's neck tie?"
I asked as I held up the red tie, causing their eyes to blow wide.
"Logan..."
Prince Kendall repeated the name. A big grin suddenly formed on his face,
"I remember! Logie! Oh my god! I don't remember his looks but I remember everything else!"
He exclaimed in joy.
Prince James kept staring at me, then suddenly a big smile formed on his face which made my heart flutter.
"Carlos...?"
He stated my name in an unsure manner, almost as if afraid he'd get it wrong.
I nodded,
"Prince James, you remember me?"
I asked.
He nodded,
"Yes! Yes! I do, oh my god! I remember you!"
He exclaimed with full joy.
"When Logan left, straight at 12 AM... I forgot all about him. I remember that he took that place in my heart, and his voice, but that didn't help when I looked for him."
Prince Kendall explained, I knew there was a side-effect.
"And... the next day... I forgot you. But I remember you took my heart with you, I don't remember anything else though."
Prince James explained with an apologetic smile,
"It's alright, I get it."
I said with a small smile.
"D-Do you know where Logan lives...?"
Prince Kendall asked with a hopeful look.
I nodded, then guided them to Logan's house.
Upon arriving, I saw the sisters outside doing God knows what.
They instantly giggled then bowed down, almost as if thinking the princes were looking for them.
The men entered the house, searching for Logan, alas they found nothing.
"What is going on?"
Miss Stacy asked.
"I am looking for my partner."
Prince Kendall said simply.
"Oh, well-"
"Not those two you deranged hag."
I interrupted her, getting me a glare. I pushed past her then ran up the stairs and into Logan's room.
"Logan? Logan! Where are you?!"
I yelled out loud, for some reason, I just knew he was there.
I heard a few weak bangs from behind the wardrobe.
I tried to move the wardrobe, but it was too heavy. I yelled for the princes to come, they ran up along with Miss Stacy, who had a panicked look.
-L-
I heard Carlos yell my name from the other side of the wardrobe, I managed to hit the wardrobe's with the remaining bits of my energy.
After about 5 hits, I lost my consciousness.
-C-
"There's nothing behind the wardrobe!"
She tried to convince us, but I knew there's something behind it.
"Ready?"
Prince Kendall asked, we nodded.
"1... 2... Push!"
Prince James yelled, as we pushed the wardrobe, I saw his veins pop up and his muscles flexing causing me to blush madly.
The wardrobe moved, more and more until it revealed a crack behind the wall.
"Keep pushing!"
I yelled, the other men eventually came up and helped us push.
"LOGAN!"
I yelled in panic when I found him lying on the floor, unconscious and pale.
-L-
I woke up in an unfamiliar setting, I thought I've died.
Turns out I haven't.
"Good Afternoon, beautiful."
I heard Prince Kendall's voice to my left, then I turned my head. He sat there, smiling warmly.
"Before anything else happens, can you try this necktie on?"
He handed me the red necktie that was part of the suit my fairy godmother created for me. The suit and the car disappeared as soon as I got home, I thought the tie had disappeared too. The necktie slid through my head perfectly, I was able to adjust it.
"Logan! It really is you! I thought I've really lost you then."
Prince Kendall said as he hugged me tightly.
He explained everything that happened in the past few days, I couldn't fight the tears that formed in my eyes.
"Y-You've been looking for me...?"
I asked shyly.
Prince Kendall nodded with a smile,
"I wasn't gonna stop until I found you, even though I didn't have any other clues."
I smiled,
"Thank you."
I said to him.
We celebrated my birthday in the castle too, I was falling for Kendall. Very quickly.
He literally requested me to call him Kendall and Prince James, James.
-After the birthday party...-
I actually got a ton of presents, the last one I opened was an odd golden box.
"That gift box is actually from our most trusted, and best, blacksmith in the entire kingdom. Well, blacksmiths with an s. Ben Adams and Carlos De Vil, the best."
Kendall said with a big grin.
"Open it!"
Carlos exclaimed impatiently.
I nodded before flipping the lock and opening the shiny golden box.
Inside were four rings.
A red ring with a C carved on top,
A blue ring with a J carved on top,
A golden ring with a K carved on top,
And finally, a white ring with an L carved on top.
"What is this?"
I asked as I tilted my head and picked up the ring with an L on it, feeling magic coming off of it.
Kendall took the golden ring, Carlos took the red ring and James took the blue ring. I think everyone felt the odd magic coming off of it.
And bam, that's it for this hella long one-shot!
DW, there's gonna be more.
If you guys have read RoTP, you'd understand the end. #ThatTwistDoe
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this because I loved writing in this format. (Though I doubt I'll ever use this again.)
