He played me like a skilled musician. Soft smiles and kind words were littered throughout the week. I actually thought he might fancy me!
I'm embarrassed to admit that I wanted him to.
He told me to meet him at the stone bench at midnight. I knew it would involve sneaking out and lying to Niko, but I said yes.
I wish I hadn't.
It was later then I intended when I arrived- quarter past. He wasn't there. I hoped he hadn't left. I sat on the bench to wait.
Another mistake.
It didn't help matters that I had decided to wear my nicest everyday gown Sandry had made for me. It strained a bit at my bust, but it was my favorite.
I'm never going to wear it again.
And the last thing was the face-paint Sandry had slipped to me with a wink. It was my first time wearing it, but I thought it looked nice. I hoped he liked it.
Face-paint is over-rated.
And there he was, coming through the trees with a crooked smile. He was enchanting.
And then came his friends.
And the honey.
And laughter.
XxXxX
AN: Yes, I am working on Lightning flowers. Chap 15 is well on its way to being finished. I hope to have it out in a couple of weeks. (Don't quote me though!) Anyway, I am alive! (you used to know me as blondegirlshavefun)