Disclaimer: I do not own Sofia the First.

A/N: Happy birthday to me! Lol. Here's another little story from the monthly cedfia almanac. Prompt, "Watermelon" :).


"There's got be an easier way to get in here," Cedric grumbled as he entered in through the door that led to Sofia's secret garden. Which they both now had to crouch down to get into.

His wife only smiled as she helped pull him inside. "Well, we could fly in," having done so herself a few times during protector training. Back when she still needed to keep that thing 'hush hush'. "But I think we'd run a greater risk of people seeing us. Which kind of defeats the purpose of a secret garden."

"Indeed," he surmised. "Though I imagine by now everyone in the castle already knows about it anyway; as well as some of your other little secrets." he grinned. Giving her playful nudge.

She giggled, before casually adding. "Or you could have just teleported us here."

His face fell, and he slapped a hand over it. "Merlin's Mushrooms!" he groaned. "Why didn't I think of that?!"

"Come on," she laughed, kissing him on the cheek to console him. Which worked wonders. "Let's enjoy our picnic." Spreading out the blanket she'd brought before them. As for the food, well, Cedric would be in charge of that.

"As you wish, my pincess. Appetizio!" Pointing his wand and conjuring up a feast fit for a summer picnic. There were sandwiches, fried chicken, a wide variety of salads, cold desserts, and of course a wonderful selection of summer berries, stone fruits, and melons.

The pair happily munched away, basking in the glow of each others company and admiring the unique and beautiful view that had made this place Sofia's favorite in her childhood.

Cedric sampled a bite of watermelon. While he'd been raised to eat politely, having grown up in a castle among royalty. The juice from the magically enhanced fruit still managed to dribble down his chin.

"Here," Sofia offered, holding out a napkin and gently dabbing his face. Her husband closing his eyes in contentment at her ministrations. Hardly aware as she scooted closer to him, until her tongue darted out. Gently licking his lips.

His eyes popped open, now blushing as he realized she was straddling him. "S..s..s..Sofia!"

The princess gave him a coquettish grin "I just wanted to have a little taste," tracing her fingers over his chest. "It's very delicious..." she added in a husky tone, leaning closer to him. Her lips grazing over his.

He smirked, grasping her waist and pulling her in closer for a deep kiss.

"Mmm," was her sweet response. Cedric groaning in agreement, as their hands wandered each others forms. Delighting in every touch, caress, and squeeze.

At last they stopped, breathing heavily as they gazed at one another with half lidded eyes. The picnic all but forgotten, now that an entirely different hunger had come over them...

"Merlin's mushrooms..." he gasped in utter amazement. "How I love you..."

She smiled, "I love you too." Kissing him again as they both gave into their desires.