Chapter 8: A rainy day

Everyone in the castle was excited and busy about the big celebration which was held for Tanbarun's royal family.

The weather was cloudy and it foretold that later that day would rain. Luckily, the plants would be watered - four days in row they couldn't get any water from the sky.

Zen, Shirayuki, Mitsuhide and Kiki were at Zen's office to help him do his paperwork. Because of the weather, they weren't able to go for horseriding so they stayed inside.

Shirayuki didn't know that princes had so much work to do. Actually, they would become kings someday so it is natural to have a lot of work. Anyway, thank goodness she was just a princess and didn't have to do this stuff.

While Zen was sitting on his chair and signing some papers, Shirayuki was noticing his white hair and his deep blue like the ocean eyes. Ah, how much she liked to watch him when he was busy.

I love his unique white hair and even more his eyes. I can see inside them the blue sky with the ocean mixed. Oh I can't help but looking at him, she was thinking without realizing that Zen was calling her name.

- Shirayuki. Shirayuki wake up! Are you okay? I'm calling you for a while now.

- Oh um, I'm sorry. I just was...um. Nevermind, what did you want?

- I wanted your help for the greenhouse. Can we go to the library?

- Yes of course. Do we have to find any books for herbs?

- Yes.

- Then I will do it with pleasure, she smiled.

They were walking in the castle's corridors. After a few minutes, the two youngsters arrived at the library. It was a huge room with million of books. There, you could find anything you wanted - from books about science to literature.

- What exactly are we looking for? asked Shirayuki.

Zen explained what he wanted in detail and then they started the search.

Shirayuki was looking for that certain book on the higher selves with a wooden ladder. Zen was looking on the lower ones.

- Ah I found it, she shouted enthusiastically but while she was trying to reach that book, she lost her balance and fell off the ladder.

Zen (P.O.V.)

I have Shirayuki into my arms. Fortunately, I saw her falling and went to save her by grubbing her by the shoulders. Both we are on the floor.

- Shirayuki...Oh my God, please be safe, I beg you.

Inside my heart, I have a feeling that all this would be a dream but it isn't. Oh Shirayuki wake up please.

- Zen?, she replies with a weak voice.

- I'm right here. Are you hurt?, I ask her worried.

- No no, I'm fine thanks to you.

As an answer I smile at her and feel relieved that she's alright.

- Thank you Zen for saving me. If you weren't here, I would hurt - I don't know - maybe all my body. I was standing on the highest step of the ladder.

- It just happened that I am here. Anyway, the most important thing is that you are safe.

Thank goodness, she's okay. What a relief! Whew...

Shirayuki (P.O.V.)

Oh I was so scared the moment I fell from the ladder. Luckily Zen was there to save me - as always.

Actually, I am happy that he was the one that saved me. After we got the book he wanted, we returned to his office.

Mitsuhide and Kiki were waiting there.

- What happened?, asked Mitsuhide worried. Did it take that long to find that book?

- Oh no no. We just had a little accident, I said and explained with Zen what happened.

Today was an eventful day but somehow I had fun. I guess Zen had fun too with our little adventure. I can tell from his smiling face.

Outside it's raining and I'm in my room thinking about today's events. I am looking forward for the party King Yuu is preparing.

Hey! I think that was a short chapter. I hope you enjoyed it and I will wait for your reviews. I wish I could update more often but - as I've already told you - I have a lot of homework as I'm in high school. Anyway, have a good day! :)

See you next time...