It's sunny today!
Bonaparte seems to be missing so you decide to stay outdoors, on the lookout for him. To see when he arrives at the tent so you can greet him with a welcoming smile.
You are sitting down right in front of the tent when Josephine spots you, from the distance, and you notice her walking gradually become running.
She is grabbing her fabulous dress, almost exposing her knees, just so she doesn't get it dirty from the mud below her shoes.
It seems like she changes her shoes every time she goes into Lucien's tent as if she only packed her bags with them because she knows that camps are dirty on their own.
Looking at her, you notice how out of place she looks.
This reminds you of how you felt when you were at the Palace, with Napoleon, some time ago.
It's like seeing a beautiful mansion surrounded by old and haunted houses.
Noticing her shoes getting progressively dirty every time she takes a step, you look at your own feet.
Your wound has not fully healed yet, but it's much better than it was yesterday.
Pain has abandoned your right foot, but not your heart; for it aches for Napoleon's presence.
Bonaparte's boots stand right next to you and you remind yourself to wear his footwear if you want to walk around.
As you awaited for Josephine to approach you, Nicolas walks slowly towards you.
Your attention was on the woman running in your direction with a displeased look on her face, so you didn't notice the marshal next to you.
Nicolas tried to greet you but he instantly laid eyes on Josephine and examined her intention.
He makes the decision to walk out and greet you later in the day.
She ultimately reaches you and her face goes from displeased to burning anger in almost a second.
Without saying a word in the first few seconds, all you can hear in that moment is: the birds singing around the camp, soldiers moving guns and boxes around, and her loud breathing.
Rapidly, she catches her breath and tries to calm herself down.
Josephine: "What's your name, young lady?"
You remember that she talked to Lucien last night, where she asked all sorts of things about you; including your name.
Y/N: "You already know it."
Josephine: "Don't talk to me like that! Tell me your name, go on now."
Y/N: "Y/N. Why does it matter?"
Josephine: "Can you spell your name?"
Y/N: "What?"
Josephine: "Do you know how to read, even?"
Y/N: "I do, yes."
Josephine: "I bet you can't. You can't even put on proper shoes. Those are boots, things that ladies shouldn't wear."
Y/N: "I know what these are, do you want me to spell boots for you?"
You get up from the chair and you lean forward until your face almost touches hers.
Y/N: "B-O-O-T-S."
It was obvious what she was trying to do and yet you couldn't resist but to talk back to her.
Josephine: "I'm familiar with women like you..."
Josephine: "You'll soon see that this is just a phase that Napoleon is going through. He prefers older women, like me."
Y/N: "And what phase is that?" You ask sarcastically.
Josephine: "Let's just say that you are only a mere lover to him. He might tell you he loves you, just like he tells his mistresses that."
Silence consumes your surroundings until Oudinot breaks it.
Nicolas: "Enough you two, enough! Can't you see you're disturbing the camp's last hours of peace with your shouting?"
Y/N: "I'm sorry Nicolas... I-" Your sentence is not finished because someone else interrupts it.
Josephine: "I do what I please around here."
Nicolas: "With all due respect, mademoiselle Josephine..." (miss Josephine...)
Nicolas: "If anyone here can do what they want- that person would be her." His index finger points at you.
Josephine: "That's nonsense!"
Nicolas: "It certainly isn't! Le Petit Caporal said-" (The Little Corporal said-)
Josephine: "I don't care what he said. You know damn well that she isn't going to last and I'll remember how you are treating me in this very moment, Nicolas."
Before leaving, she raises her left eyebrow and gives Oudinot and you a cold look.
Nicolas apologizes for not greeting you and for not interrupting the conversation sooner.
Your joyful look and personality was what everyone is used to, so seeing you angry was almost certainly considered 7 years of bad luck.
Lucien can be recognized in the distance carrying some boxes around but making sure to be close enough to not miss out on the discussion you just had with Josephine.
As you made eye contact with him, he takes his time and walks away from you and Oudinot.
Oudinot suggests you walk around the camp for a bit but he soon notices your foot's condition.
So, he tells you to take a carriage and a few soldiers for protection.
The thought of just being in a carriage while looking outside sounds peaceful to you, so you agree and accept his suggestion.
The carriage arrived really fast.
Nicolas told you that it wasn't normally this speedy. It was for you because you are important to the Emperor, he said.
No matter how many times this phrase is said, it still makes you blush like there's no tomorrow.
Grabbing Bonaparte's boots, you put them on and you walk slowly towards the carriage.
The marshal offered to carry you to it but you politely declined.
Three soldiers appear near the carriage, Nicolas opened the door for you and you get inside.
He waves at you and as he's walking away, he says: "Come back when you're feeling better!"
You wave back to him and smile.
The man controlling the carriage asks you where would you like to go and you tell him to take you where green is most prominent in the area and then come back to the camp.
Both horses start to gallop and you place your head on the carriage's window.
The vibrations of the wheeled vehicle hypnotized you with a sleepy feeling but you make extra effort to stay awake to admire your surroundings.
Strangely, your thoughts didn't pay you a visit this time. Your consciousness was solely focused on the beautiful green trees, and their leaves; gently dancing with the help of the wind.
Your heartbeat was decreasing slowly, thanking you for taking some time off of things.
The camp was visible from the distance, it looks like your trip is over.
As you were arriving there, you spot Bonaparte on top of his horse, Blanc, near the tent you were once standing talking to Josephine and Nicolas.
Placing both of your hands on the window, your eyes start to admire Napoleon.
It seems like he recently arrived, he is just about to get off of Blanc.
The carriage stopped and, without letting the soldiers get close to the door, you open it violently and get out.
As you were walking, while trying to not put much pressure on your right foot, you look back and wave at the driver and at the soldiers.
You exclaim loudly: 'Thank you!' and you give them a big bright smile. They smile and wave back at you.
While walking towards the Emperor, you see him remove his sword, from his belt, and fall on his back with his arms and legs extended.
Worried, you start walking faster and the pain that was once in your foot comes back.
You arrive and you start looking at him.
You notice that no one seems interested in the Emperor's well-being, which was odd.
You kneel and, as you were taking a closer look at him, you hear him snoring.
Nappy is taking a nap.
Your hands meet his cheeks and you kiss his forehead.
He seems so tired, oh poor thing.
The thought of asking for help to move him to bed was tempting but he looked so peaceful on the ground as if he was part of the grass surrounding him.
Instead of asking around, you decide to keep him company.
You place your head on his chest and you wrap your arms around his waist.
One of your legs stays on the side of his own leg, and the other goes over his.
Hearing him breathe, you opt to unbutton his vest so his breathing is no longer restricted.
The Emperor's hands unconsciously meet your waist and he gently grabs it.
You start kissing his neck and then his cheek. You feel this spiky sensation, perhaps his beard is starting to grow.
He's warmer than usual and the sun shining directly at you both isn't helping. You see some sweat running from his forehead to his cheeks.
Softly grabbing his hat, which was still standing on his head, you use it to fan him a bit.
Some soldiers start to stare at you and Bonaparte.
Perhaps they have never seen anyone take care of him like you do, without getting paid to do so.
Oudinot was among those soldiers and he smiles at you both; he also looks around to see if he spots Josephine so he can stop her from starting another long and distasteful discussion with you and disturbing Bonaparte's sleep.
However, she was nowhere to be seen.
As you were waving his hat near his face, his eyes slowly open.
A smile from him is soon caught by your beautiful eyes; he's pleased to see you.
You smile back at him and you tell him that he looks cute sleeping on the ground like that.
Napoleon: "Y/N...!" He tries to get up to give you a hug and a kiss.
Y/N: "Hey now, you don't need to get up." You push him back down before he could do that.
Y/N: "We can stay like this...~" You let go of his hat and place your head on his chest.
Napoleon: "Oh...You have no idea how much I missed you all day..." He lets out a big sigh after his sentence.
Y/N: "I missed you too, Nappy~"
A few minutes pass by and no words are spoken.
Everything is quiet too, as the soldiers are still staring at you both.
Bonaparte gently brushes your wild hair with one hand and uses the other to hold you tight.
Kissing you on your forehead he starts talking again.
Napoleon: "I'm very hungry, Y/N. Come and keep me company at lunch, s'il vous plaît." (please.)
Usually, it's you who is very hungry, but you can tell that he hasn't been resting, or eating, properly for hours.
You agree and you get up; you offer him your hand to assist him in getting up.
He refuses your help and gets up on his own.
As soon as he gets up, he looks around and spots the soldiers standing still.
His voice has been very gentle and calm while talking to you, but it soon rose when he gave an order to the crowd of men while he yelled 'Allez!' (Go!)
When this was heard, everyone started to walk away, from where you stood, at an incredible speed.
His face changed as you became again his focus, a soft smile was seen again.
As simple as an action like this is, you couldn't overlook the fact that he seemed mean and strict towards others and yet very calm and loving towards you.
What a special girl you are to him.