'What do you mean you don't want to go to Spring Fling?!' Lucy said, dramatically, on Tuesday evening. The girls were planning on going into town after school the following day and I'd shared my plans of not going in the hope that they weren't going either. 'You have to go!'

'Says who?'

'Us!' My three friends chorused.

'Because it turned out so well before?' I raised an eyebrow.

'Well you're not with Marcus and Sebastien is in Norway so what can go wrong?' Tina said, folding her arms across her chest.

'We've not been to a party with you in months. Don't bail on us!' Zoe tutted.

'But if I go I can't guarantee I won't punch Savannah.' Her dirty stares and public make-out sessions were getting irritating and I was surprised someone hadn't already done the honors.

'So we get kicked out for something awesome! Better than not going at all!' Lucy said with a small smile. 'Please, Sky.'

'Haven't you got dates?'

'Well Nate and I are going...' Lucy shifted, uncomfortably.

'But we're going together! Come be our third wheel!' Tina beamed, nudging Zoe who nodded in agreement.

'And we can get really, really hot dresses and out-do Savannah and her minions. Surely that would be a good thing? Turning more heads then them?'

I sighed. 'I don't know, I was thinking of having a night in at the palace.'

'Then I'll call your brother and tell him to kick you out.' Lucy grabbed my arms. 'Please, Sky, please. I beg of you!'

And somehow I ended up buying tickets from the office the following day, looking over at Lucy in surprise when she too bought a ticket. I asked if she already had one, and she said that she had, but Nate hadn't. Seemed a valid excuse at the time. If we were going to be fabulous, it needed sorting, so I called the palace beauticians, getting their number from Nina, and booked them in for a 4pm arrival on Friday, saying that we'd need enough for pampering for four girls. Then there were the dresses.

We headed into Kingston-Upon-Thames after school, arranging to go dress shopping and then have dinner at Sally and Simon's two-bedroom townhouse. I'd heard, from Nina, about a new boutique near the river, so we headed there first, with my security guards for company.

'Your highness, I heard you were coming.' The woman in the shop curtsied and the rather gay gentleman with her bowed, the campest bow I'd ever seen. 'Thank you for choosing to visit our shop.'

'You're most welcome.' I smiled. 'You see, my friends and I have a party on Friday night and I hoped you had some Spring-style dresses we could wear.'

'Black tie or cocktail?' The guy asked, adjusting his pink sequinned bowtie.

'Cocktail.' I replied with a smile and Lucy looked at me in surprise. 'So something knee-length or midi.'

'Absolutely.' The woman nodded, locking the shop door behind my security guards. 'Any colour preferences in mind? Pale pink or pale blue always looks lovely on you.'

'Mind if we just have a look?' Lucy asked. 'I'm not sure what I'm looking for yet.'

'Go ahead.' The lady smiled as she turned the door sign to 'closed.'

The dress was a great dress for parties, proms and weddings, with perfect bridesmaid dresses and party dresses of lace, tulle and a little sparkle. Their spring section had mainly florals and pastels and I headed there first, pulling out so many pretty dresses which were surprisingly a fair price too. I pulled out a yellow floral dress with an asymmetric hem, falling longer at the back then the front, but I knew from holding it up in front of the mirror that it wasn't my colour.

'Zoe?' I held out the dress for her and she beamed.

'It's lovely!'

Lucy emerged from the dressing room in a light blue off-the-shoulder, knee-length dress with light pink roses all over it. She twirled and I was surprised she'd already found the perfect dress. 'What do you think?' She asked.

'It's great.' I told her with a genuine smile. It suited her perfectly.

Ten minutes later and Zoe was in the yellow dress and Tina in a grey strapless dress with roses along the bottom, also looking fabulous. The three of them looked perfect and I knew they were going to turn heads on Friday. I sighed, still not having seen a dress that jumped out. Maybe it was a sign I shouldn't go? The girls paid for their dresses and then began frantically helping me, aware that it was getting later and later.

'Actually your highness, we did have a brand new design come in today.' The woman said, her hands clasped together. 'It's not supposed to be on sale yet, but I'm sure we could make an exception.' She disappeared out to the stockroom, returning with a dress bag. She hung it up and then unzipped the dress, revealing a gorgeous lace pink dress. It had a sweetheart neckline with lace over the top and it fell into a short tulle skirt, that would fall just above my knees. The lady pulled the dress out of the bag and turned it, revealing a beautiful deep v back, which fell to the waist, where there was a light pink bow. It was lovely and in that moment, I knew that was the dress.

Trying to get work done on Friday was pointless and I wondered why our English, Maths, French and Music teachers even bothered trying. Everyone was buzzing about the Spring Fling, chatting about who they were taking and what the hall was going to look like and what they were wearing. And of course, Nelson's afterparty.

'You're coming to the party, right?' Nelson said, draping a arm around my shoulder and one around Tina's as we tried power-walking our way back to the dorm so that we could shower before the beauticians arrived.

'Of course we are.' Tina smiled and he smiled back at her. 'We've even got some booze.'

'Your dad won't kill me, will he Sky?' Nelson asked, worriedly and I shook my head.

'My security aren't allowed to share personal details thanks to their confidentiality agreement so don't worry. It'll be fun.'

'Oh it will.' He beamed. 'If you guys need to crash after then go ahead.'

I nodded with a smile. 'Thanks, but I think we're all going back to my apartment in Kensington.'

'Sweet.' He nodded. 'See you ladies when you're all glammed up... not that you aren't gorgeous already.' He winked and disappeared off in the opposite direction.

'He's such a flirt.' I commented as I adjusted my grip on my books, walking into our boarding house. We passed our receptionist and she greeted us before we headed up the stairs and down the hallway. Girls already milled about, some already stressed, in their robes, curlers in hair and face masks on. We didn't have long to jump in a shower before everyone else, so we hurried off quickly.

Looking forward to tonight? Seb xx

The text caught me by surprise as my hair was finished and I looked in the mirror at my curls and the delicate white flowers threaded through the braid at the back of my hair. It was very spring-like and very pretty. I checked my make-up and smiled at the hair and make-up girls, thanking them for their hardwork before replying to Seb.

Surprisingly I am. Just enjoying a glass of champagne with the girls xx

I sipped at my flute of champagne at glanced at the clock; 8pm. We'd got ready at a relaxed pace and the party had just officially opened, but I knew very few people would arrive on time. I heard a groan outside the door and I opened it to see Kelly-Anne, one of the girls who lived next to Zoe, freaking out in a robe.

'What is it?' I asked her and she turned to face me, the reason behind the freaking out evident- she had smudged her make-up. Big time. And it looked awful.

'I just can't get it right and Amy can't help because her hands are just as shaky! We shouldn't have had wine to drink!' She groaned.

I looked over my shoulder at the beauticians and smiled. 'I think I can help.'

I did what any other good person or princess would have done. The beauticians reapplied the make-up for both girls and fixed their hairs into quick but pretty updos, adding a few flowers whilst the rest of us put on our dresses and shoes. When they were done, Kelly-Anne and Amy smiled, happily, happy tears in their eyes.

'Sky you're the best!' Kelly-Anne said, hugging me. 'I don't know why Savannah says you're such a bitch.'

I tensed. 'She said that?'

'Yes but it's so not true!' Amy said. 'You're amazing! Thank you!'

Kelly-Anne turned to me with a smile. 'Are you coming?'

'You go ahead.' I told her and she disappeared out of the door after the beauticians I had dismissed. I turned to my friends, my eyes narrowed. 'Savannah has been slagging me off? Really?'

'Don't let her ruin your pretty face.' Lucy said with a smile. 'You look great, Sky, you don't need a frown on your face.' Her phone buzzed and she looked at it with a small smile on her face.

'Nate?' I asked.

'Erm... yes.' She replied but she was acting shifty. It clearly wasn't Nate. I glanced at Zoe and Tina and they simply shrugged in response. Was she cheating on Nate? 'Are we ready to go?'

'Sure.' I nodded, grabbing my clutchbag and hoping Lucy really wasn't that stupid. I followed them out of the door and locked it behind me, my security guards following closely behind. I hoped they weren't going to cramp my style at the party. I knew and understood why they needed to be there, but I hoped they had the decency to stand a few metres away and let me have fun with my friends.

I shivered as we walked out into the cold and I wished I'd thrown on a coat, but I knew the walk to the school hall would only take a few minutes. I linked arms with Lucy, stumbling in my heels as I walked onto the gravel. Then I froze.

Someone was stood wearing a very smart designer-looking suit with a very pale pink tie. Someone with blonde swept back hair. I blinked, wondering if he was going to disappear, but he didn't. He smiled back at me.

'Is that Prince...' I heard a girl from my dorm say behind me, but I interrupted, running across the gravel and leaping into his arms as I called out, 'SEB!'

He chuckled as he held me tight, my legs wrapped around his waist and my arms around his chest. 'Surprise.' He said softly as I rested my head on his shoulder.

'What are you doing here?' I whispered as he placed a gentle kiss on my neck.

'You didn't think I was going to let you go to a ball without me, did you?' He said, the smile clear in his voice. 'So I think people are staring. We might make it to front page news again.'

'Get a room!' A voice I recognised to be Savannah's called out and I saw her over Seb's shoulder, watching me with Zed. He frowned at me.

'Sorry.' I apologised to Seb. I loosened my legs and slipped down, blushing when I remembered I was in a dress. 'Maybe that would have been better if I was in jeans.'

'It's okay.' He said with a smile. 'It was a nice greeting. Did you miss me?'

'Of course.' I nodded and he kissed my forehead.

'So, Princess Sky, may I have the honor of being your date this evening?'

I realised eyes were on us and it made me nervous, but I didn't need to hesitate. 'Of course, Prince Sebastien.'

He cringed at the use of his full-name, but nonetheless, he pulled out a beautiful white flower corsage, tying it around my wrist carefully. 'I don't know if you have these over here, but I've seen them with these in the movies.'

'Okay, you too are adorable and possibly even more vom-worthy than Lucy and Nate.' Tina said, appearing at our side and ruining the cute moment Seb and I were exchanging.

'Seb, you remember my friends Tina, Zoe and Lucy.' I said, rolling my eyes.

Seb laughed softly. 'It's great to see you girls again.'

'Here, you'll need this.' Lucy handed him a ticket and I gave her a puzzled look. 'What? Someone had to help out with the great surprise.' She grinned.

'Sneaky!' I said to her, relieved that she wasn't cheating. She'd been texting Seb, clearly, and that's why she'd needed an extra ticket. I shivered and Seb draped his arm around my shoulder as I spotted he'd brought two members of his security team with him. I didn't bat an eyelid. They nodded at me in greeting and I smiled back.

'So, shall we?' Seb said and I nodded, hoping the night was going to continue to be just as wonderful as it had been so far.

The hall had been transformed into a garden ready to envy Macy's Garden Show in NYC. False grass covered the carpet on the floor, the dancefloor the only clear space, and coloured lanterns hung from the ceiling in between strands of ivy with large paper flowers around the walls of the room. With the teacups as tealight-holder centerpieces by the tables, all of which had brightly-coloured tablecloths on and matching ribbons around the chairs, I felt like I'd walked into an Alice in Wonderland wedding; Savannah's wedding. She milled around in her tight bright pink dress, which probably only just fit inside the school dresscode, looking like Malibu Barbie with her tan and black stiletto heels, a large white flower in one side of her hair. She spotted me and folded her arms across her chest, making her cleavage look bigger.

'Ladies!' Nelson appeared, hugging each of us and clearly having already started on the booze. He looked at us in our pretty dresses and smiled. 'Looking gorgeous as always!' Then he spotted Seb and he looked at him with confusion. 'You look familiar.'

'Nelson, this is Prince Sebastien from Norway.' I said with a smile, holding back a giggle.

'But please call me Seb.' Seb quickly intervened. He held out his hand and Nelson shook it, his eyes wide.

'Right! You're the prince that Sky's been hanging with!' Nelson said with a smile.

'At least I hope I'm the only prince she's been hanging with.' Seb joked back and Nelson chuckled.

'Are you coming to the party, man?'

'Party?' He looked at me.

'Nels always throws afterparties.' I smiled. 'We're going, but you don't have to if you need to get back to... where are you staying?'

'I don't know yet.' He shrugged. 'I didn't plan that far ahead.'

'You're welcome to crash at mine, bro, loads of people are!' Nelson said. He high-fived Seb and then disappeared.

Seb laughed and I let out the giggle I'd been holding in, as did the other girls. I looked at Seb and smiled. 'You'll have to come and stay in Kensington with me. I don't want you finding a hotel at some crazy time in the morning and that way your security can stay in one of the other apartments with mine.'

Tina raised her eyebrows and I elbowed her. She had no idea. Then Nate appeared, walking over and planting a kiss on Lucy's lips. 'You look so pretty.' He whispered and she blushed before I repeated the whole introduction thing.

The party took a while to get into swing, but soon the DJ was playing some dance-worthy hits and I mingled by the food table whilst Seb and Nate got us some drinks. I tapped my feet in time to the music and looked up to see Zed was watching me. I blinked, unable to read his expression and then he glanced away as Savannah approached, shooting daggers with her eyes.

'Seb is really nice.' Lucy said with a smile as Tina and Zoe headed off to find some dance partners.

'He is.' I smiled in agreement. 'We grew quite close when we were away. I think he's probably one of my best friends... my best guy friend definitely.'

'Oh?' She looked surprised.

'He's kind and caring and he looks out for me. He got us out of...' My voice trailed off and I bit my tongue, fighting back the sadness that still crept up every now and again.

Lucy reached out for me and pulled me into a hug. 'Then I owe him far more credit then I've given him.' She sighed as she moved back, looking into my eyes. 'I wasn't sure of him at first and I still wasn't sure when he messaged me on Facebook about his plan to surprise you today.' She bit her lip. 'I was sure I was team Zed, but now, I don't think I am.' Her eyes flicked to where Zed and Savannah were kissing and she rolled her eyes before turning back to face me. 'Seb seems to be the perfect gentleman and there's something about the way he looks at you... like you're the only girl in the world.' She nodded towards the punch bar and I looked over to see he was watching me, a smile on his face that met his pretty eyes. 'He's more than just a pretty boy or prince yummy as Tina calls him.' She giggled. 'I know it will be hard having a long-distance relationship, but I think you should totally go for it. He's a great guy.'

I smiled at her, my future still uncertain to me. 'Thank you.'

The boys returned with our drinks and Lucy downed hers straight away, frowning. 'Why isn't this alcoholic?'

'It will be at Nelson's so please don't do that.' Nate laughed, sipping at his half empty glass.

I drank mine quickly too and Seb smiled. 'Thirsty?'

'A little. Haven't you seen me dancing?'

'Oh I've seen you.' He gave me a cheeky grin and I blushed. I'd been going for it, arms in the air, hips shaking, getting my groove on to a little Fifth Harmony.

'Standing in a crowded room and I can't see your face

Put your arms around me, tell me everything's OK.'

'I love this song!' Lucy grabbed Nate's hand. 'Dance with me!' She pulled him onto the dancefloor and Seb smiled.

'She can be quite bossy, can't she?'

'In my mind, I'm running round a cold and empty space

Just put your arms around me, tell me everything's OK.'

'Absolutely.' I agreed with a laugh. 'But so can I.' I held out my hand and he took it.

'I'm not going to say no to a dance with the most beautiful girl in the room.' I blushed at the compliment as we found our own place on the dancefloor and he placed his hands on my hips as I reached up to his neck.

'Break my bones but you won't see me fall, oh

The rising tide will rise against them all, oh.'

We danced to the music and I stepped closer to him as the chorus kicked in.

'Darling, hold my hand

Oh, won't you hold my hand?

'Cause I don't wanna walk on my own anymore

Won't you understand? 'Cause I don't wanna walk alone

I'm ready for this, there's no denying

I'm ready for this, you stop me falling

I'm ready for this, I need you all in

I'm ready for this, so darling, hold my hand.'

Dancing with Seb was nice and I realised I really had missed him. I'd missed his voice, his laughter and even his arms around me. A slow song came on next, Stolen by Dashboard Confessional and I relaxed as he pulled me closer, moving slowly in time with me. I rested my head against his chest, content, and then I realised Zed was watching us. Again. A green aura surrounded him, reminding me of the Northern Lights and he frowned, making me uncomfortable. I looked away from him, looking up to meet Seb's eyes. He smiled down at me, kissing my forehead and then he twirled me around, before pulling me back in close to him. And then, in front of my teachers and classmates, I gently pressed my lips to his. The kiss was short and sweet, but he let out a sigh of content and kissed my forehead.

'I was afraid I'd scared you off.' He said as he looked down at me and I shook my head.

'Why would you think that?'

'I don't know, but I've been wanting to kiss you ever since you left.' He kissed my nose, a cute gesture that made me smile. 'I came looking for you that night and then I heard about your grandfather.' I gave a sad smile, wondering what would have happened if I hadn't had to leave that night. Would we be boyfriend and girlfriend? It was impossible to tell.

Shake it off came blaring out of the speakers and I didn't have time to react. Lucy, Tina and Zoe grabbed me, prying me from Seb's clutches and dragging me over to their side of the dancefloor.

Nelson's house party was just as crazy as normal and although I shouldn't have been surprised, I wasn't quite sure how to react when we arrived and saw Seven Minutes in Heaven setting up on a makeshift stage. Seb squeezed my hand and I tried to act like it didn't bother me that Zed's band were playing as Lucy walked over to chat to Nate whilst he sorted out the bass and electric guitar.

'Live music? Nice!' Seb commented and I faked a smile.

'Shall we get a drink?'

'Alcoholic?'

'Of course.' I gave him a flirtacious smile and he returned it.

'Well don't you have some nerve.' Savannah's voice caught my by surprise and I gave her outfit a once-over; it was just as cringey as it had seemed before.

'Can we help you?' Seb said, jumping into the rescue, my knight in shining armour as always.

Savannah's eyes flicked to Seb and I wondered if she'd known he was there all along or if it really was a surprise. She smiled, a flirty smile that made me cringe, and held out her hand, as if expecting Seb to kiss it. 'Prince Sebastien, an honor.'

'Apparently so.' He said, his voice bitter as he shook her hand.

'Now why would the future King of Norway want to attend some silly school house party?'

'Because the most beautiful girl in the world is here.' He draped his arm around my waist and I blushed as Zed walked over.

'Sky.' He said through a glare.

'Zed.' I said, reflecting the glare. Seb tightened his grip on my waist and joined in with the glaring as Zed turned to give him a once-over.

'Zed, we're on mate.' Nate called out, stopping a fight from breaking out.

'Sure.' Zed nodded and grabbed Savannah's hand. 'You coming?'

'Of course!' She beamed and with a final look over her shoulder, she disappeared into the crowd.

'So that was the delightful Zed Benedict.' Seb said, his face expressionless. I turned to face him, spotting the aura around him.

'You're angry.'

'No I'm not.'

I raised my eyebrows. 'I can see you're angry, remember?' I waved my arms around him and he frowned.

'He's just as much as an ass I thought he would be.' He paused. 'Sorry that wasn't very princely of me.'

'And I've hardly been ladylike so I don't think you need to apologise.' I have him a small smile but his mouth was still a straight line. 'Hey, cheer up, please.'

'Sorry.' I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him down, pressing my lips gently to his. He relaxed slightly and I moved my lips against his before pulling away. 'Sorry, I'm here to see you, I just think he's an idiot, that's all.'

'You and me both.'

We clinked our glasses of alcoholic punch together and I took a sip, wrinkling up my nose. Seb did the same and I laughed as the chords to a Seven Minutes in Heaven song started up.

'What? Our punch not good enough for you royals!' Tina said, playfully.

'Too much time drinking fancy champagne.' Zoe smirked beside her as Lucy came to join us.

'Oh don't you dare look back.

Just keep your eyes on me."

I said, "You're holding back, "

She said, "Shut up and dance with me!"'

'Really?' I groaned and Seb cocked his head to the side, giving me a questionnable look.

'This woman is my destiny

She said, "Ooh-ooh-hoo,

Shut up and dance with me.'

'What?' Tina shot me a puzzled look and Lucy sighed.

'So karaoke?' I suggested and thankfully my friends agreed to disappear into the other room.

An hour later and the party was in full swing, as we all danced around after having a round of karaoke in the second reception room. We continued to drink the awful-tasting punch and after a few glasses I supposed it didn't taste too bad. But I was sure that was because I was getting a little tipsy. We spoke to our classmates and danced cheesey routines as well as some sexy ones, whilst my girl friends interrogated Seb, which he thankfully didn't take the wrong way.

'I think I'm going to go back to Nate's tonight... if you don't mind of course.' Lucy said as we walked through the halls of the house.

'Of course I don't.' I gave her a small smile but I raised my eyebrow when Seb wasn't looking. She blushed and nodded, confirming what I thought; they'd gone all the way whilst I was gone. I'd missed out on the gossip.

'What's in there?' Seb signalled to a door as a few people walked out of it.

'The pool.' I replied, remembering it from before.

'This Nelson kid has a pool? Is he a secret Duke or something?'

'His dad is a pretty famous director.' I smiled and Seb grabbed my hand, pulling me inside.

'Okay, this is so bizarre!' He commented, signalling to the rectangular shaped pull surrounded my faux grass and palm plants ascending into the air, touching the glass sunroof.

'Do you not have a pool at the palace?' I asked, surprised and he shook his head.

'Do you?'

'No, but apparently we have one in the Kensington apartments. We have a gym too but I've never ventured down there, into the basement.'

'You don't like swimming?'

'No, I love it.' I smiled. 'It's kinda relaxing.'

'Really?' He scooped me up and I squealed, but my security guards just stood with their arms folded. Seb wasn't a threat. Well maybe...

'Put me down!' I squealed, wiggling about and then he did. In the water. The water was warm but I still screamed as I hit it, going underwater. My hair, make-up, shoes and dress were ruined. And soaked. 'Sebastien Olav Wilhelm!'

He rolled his eyes at my use of his full name as I swam over to the side of the pool. 'Here.' He said with a grin, holding out his hand to help pull me out. But, with all of my might, I pulled and he came tumbling in beside me. 'Faen!' He cursed and I giggled as I splashed him. 'What did you do that for?'

'You started it.' I said, folding my arms across my chest, aware that I wasn't wearing a bra and it might start to show.

'I wish I hadn't... this suit is Armani.'

'Too bad.' I stuck my tongue out, eyeing up his muscular chest as the shirt started to become see-through.

'I even colour-coordinated with you.'

'So I saw.' I smirked and he pulled me towards him before kissing me on the lips, this time not as gentle as before. It took me by surprise and I kissed him back, until I remembered we had company. I cleared my throat as I pulled away and signalled to my security guards.

'I suppose we'd better go. We can't go anywhere like this.' He said.

'Was that your plan?' I asked with a raised eyebrow.

'No, but it was too good an opportunity to pass it up.'

I turned to my guards, folding my arms back across my chest. 'Maurice, could you call Wilfred and tell him to come as fast as he can? And with some towels?'

'Of course your highness.'

When we found Tina and Zoe, they both were pretty busy. With two guys from chemistry class. So busy that they didn't notice we were sopping wet, even though everyone else did and I was sure pictures were being taken whilst our backs were turned. When I said we were leaving, they simply shrugged and said it was fine; they were going to go back to their dorm. I had a feeling that maybe they might not be alone. The car came quickly, as promised, and we bundled into the back seat, wrapping ourselves in towels whilst we shivered. It was cold.

'Fancied a swim, your highnesses?' Wilfred asked with a grin from the front seat as he turned on the heating in the car.

'I thought it was a nice night for a dip.' Seb replied with a smile and I laughed. I glanced up to see Wilfred looking at us in the rearview mirror. He met my eyes and smiled, a joyful smile, and I knew he liked Prince Sebastien already.

'Will your brother kill me?' Seb whispered a little too loudly when we reached my apartment door, dripping all over the floor and leaving a trail of water wherever we seemed to walk.

'Maybe if you're that loud.' I replied, stifling a giggle as I unlocked the door. Seb followed me in, pulling in his suitcase behind him. He closed the door and slipped the latch across. 'Are you drunk?' I asked and he shook his head.

'A little lightheaded or merry perhaps.' He smiled. 'But I think being soaking wet and in the cold woke me up a bit.'

'We're both going to get ill.' I laughed, taking off the wet towel and throwing it in the washing basket in my room. Seb looked hesitant and I realised he hadn't been in my apartment. 'Want the grand tour?'

'Sure.'

Zed.

Savannah danced around, shaking her hips and running her hands through her hair, looking at me. I should have been affected. I should have found the whole thing sexy. But the only image in my head was of Sky and that stupid Prince Sebastien soaking wet as they'd emerged from the pool. She'd looked gorgeous, as she always managed to, in her pretty dress with her hair all done nice, falling in curls down her back, just how I liked it. And she'd still look gorgeous as my blood has boiled and the irritated feeling filled my chest when I watched them dancing together, quickly and slowly. And then, they'd come back into the party soaking wet after ditching my performance. And her dress had stuck to her skin, her hair was soaked-through and her make-up was smudged. But she was still sexy as hell.

Then they had left together, hand-in-hand, soaking wet. It had made my stomach flip. I looked down at my hands and realised they were still clenched in fists at my side. What was the problem? Savannah was great and she was as hot as hell. Every guy in our school wanted to date her, pretty much. She winked across at me and I gave her an awkward smile back. I grabbed a beer from the kitchen counter and took a big swig as I tried to get the image of Sky and Sebastien out of my head. Why did he have to seem like an alright guy? He seemed to be a gentlemen, protecting Sky and looking at her like she was a rare flower. I supposed she was really. I hated him. I didn't know anything about him but I was sure I hated him. Because somehow, he'd won the heart of my soulfinder and the way her eyes lit up, the way she rested her head against his chest, the way he made her laugh. It was just unbearable.

Sky.

I woke up with my head on Seb's chest and I let out a sigh of content as the sunlight started to creep in through the curtains. There were no alarms to wake up for and there were no chambermaids to come and open the curtains, disturbing the moment. I listened to the gentle thudding of Seb's heart in his chest as his chest slowly moved up and down with each breath he took. I felt relaxed for the first time in a long time. Relaxed and safe.

'Good morning.' Seb whispered sleepily.

'Good morning.' I replied back as his fingers started to gently stroke the small of my back underneath my pyjama top. It was soothing.

'How did you sleep?'

'I had the best night's sleep in a long time.' I said, tilting my head up so I could see his face. 'You?'

'Me too.' He smiled and gently kissed my forehead. 'Can we stay like this all day?'

'Mmmm tempting.' I moved my face towards his, pressing his lips gently against mine. He smiled into the kiss and kissed me back, his hand cupping my face. Then the doorbell rang. 'Seriously? I'm not a princess today and you most definitely are not a prince today. It's our day off.'

He smiled before raising his eyebrows. 'Is that your brother or father come to kill me for being in bed with their daughter?'

'Being in my bed in the most innocent way possible.' I replied, kissing his cheek as the doorbell rang. 'Whoever it is, they're pretty impatient.' I slipped out of bed, grabbing my hoodie and pulling it over my pyjama top. Then I walked out onto the landing and opened the door.

'Good morning dear sis.' I groaned at Phillip as he tried to barge his way in the door and I blocked him off. 'What? Hungover?'

'No.' I replied. Then he spotted Seb's shoes.

'Company?' He went from being surprised to being disappointed.

'Sky, you know you really shouldn't be-'

'It's Seb.' I told him and he looked relieved.

'I didn't know he was flying over.'

'Neither did I.' I gave a small smile. 'It was a nice surprise.'

'Somewhat romantic.' He looked impressed and shoved me out of the doorway, walking into my flat. 'Where is my pal?'

'Showering.' I lied.

He glanced at the open bathroom door and I cursed in my head. Phillip gave me a suspicious look before opening the bedroom door. I held my breath but then, thankfully, Seb wasn't anywhere to be seen. And you could hear the shower in my ensuite bathroom. I tried to hide that I was relieved. 'Maybe next time he should use the guest bathroom.' My brother said and I wasn't sure if he was buying it. 'Although I must admit, your bathroom is nicer and you didn't throw up on the floor of that one at your Halloween party.'

I shuddered. 'Thanks for reminding me. So are you off out or...'

'Maybe I could stay for breakfast?' His phone started to buzz and he pulled it out of his pocket. He frowned before putting it away again. 'Can we reschedule breakfast? Father wants me to join him at the country club for a round of golf. God only knows why.'

'Male bonding?' I offered and he pouted. 'Don't worry brother, you'll see me soon enough.'

He looked towards the door to the ensuite bathroom and then back at me. 'I trust you and I trust Seb, but please be careful. I don't want your heart being broken again.'

Neither did I.