Chapter 7: Hidden Feelings

May had pondered on this thought plenty of times before. Do I really like him? She had thought over and over again. She replayed the many memories and encounters with him. Right from the very beginning when she first met him. It really all just comes down to one conclusion thought May. She had never thought that she, herself, be falling for the one she once detested most. May scolded herself for feeling such unneeded and incompetent feelings.

"I don't need him that arrogant jerk! Thinks he too good for everybody... in actual he doesn't deserve my feelings!" said May to herself as she sat on the garden bench staring at the mating season that had been going on for the past few days. In several more days the season would come to an end and the reproducing season begins.

May stared at the rose garden. Even though she had seen it many times she still couldn't stop feeling amazed at the marvel. It's luxurious aroma wafted around the vicinity spreading it's sweetening scent to every living thing it saw. The roses were like no other. May plucked a rose and inhaled that scent. It really was paradise. May then stared at the rose in her hand. So beautiful, so delicate with so many secrets hidden within. Roses really did deserve the title as the 'symbol of love'.

May then found a flaw. May then took out Drew's rose, still in it's pride and glory. Drew's rose…. Was different. It made you mesmerized, unable to turn away. The other was beautiful yet May just couldn't put a finger on it. May then turned her eyes to the fountain. It's sparkling waters cascaded down towards a small pond below, showing no mercy to some rocks below. Many lotus flowers floated on the water's surface desiring to display it's undeniable beauty, unwilling to be defeated by the sun's glaring rays.

Many fish swam in the fresh waters that sparkled like a million diamonds in the night sky.

Although May inside she knew that she liked him and there was no use in denying her feelings. It really was quite obvious. It didn't take a genius to figure it out. May for once had woken up early, as she didn't have that usual desire and passion to sleep in. She was uncomfortable with her new found discovery after the moment yesterday. May in her heart thought that she would probably not be Drew's one special someone anyways. But she didn't care.

She then checked her watch. "Oh no... breakfast time" said May with dread in her voice. May stared at that never ending curtain of baby blue that spread across the sky bathing in the glorious light of the sun. The white as snow, carefree clouds wafted by, dozing in the comforting light of the sun. She just didn't have the will power that day to face him just yet.

She still needed time to think about her feelings. But she forced herself up after some mental discussion. She decided to make the simplest thing she knew. The brown circular soft dough cooked and often smothered with maple syrup we know as 'Pancakes'.

Unbeknownst to May this was one of Drew's miniature weaknesses. Drew woke up that morning and checked May's room. May was no where in sight. By the looks of it the room had been unoccupied for a short period of time. "That's strange..." mumbled Drew but he then heard the sound of plates being laid on the table downstairs. Drew smirked as he then went to the Royal Kitchens.

His eyes laid on the brunette as she made the finishing touches to the table. To him she looked different today. Not the usual cheerful mood but something definitely was bothering her. He felt a strong urge to comfort her and ask her what was wrong but held back that strong desire and remained his arrogant self. May was about to open her mouth to call Drew down but he had just appeared from out of no where and seated himself in the chair.

How could she have known? Thought Drew shocked at the food she laid before him. "Yes i know, this food is not fit for human consumption right? I see those eyes of disbelief because of your belief that this food is not luxurious enough for your taste, too commoner style right?" said May in a flat, dull tone without the usual life in it.

But to May's surprise Drew looked happier than she had ever seen him. And to her disbelief he had already cleaned the plate. She makes exquisite pancakes.. the best I've tasted thought Drew. "May... I'm feeling hungry today could you please me seconds and thirds?" said Drew. May felt like hell had froze over and there was no way to revive it. Heaven had fallen from the sky and pigs were flying. The impossible of the impossible had happened. Drew had calmly asked her without any teasing and had proudly asked her for seconds and thirds.

Even though on many occassions he had complained about it's 'commoner style', 'unfit for human consumption' and how she was 'a hopeless cook chasing a pointless dream'. "Are you setting up some kind of trap for me?" questioned May. Drew glared at her irratedly. "Is it so hard to just ask for seconds?" snapped Drew. May felt hurt by his tone of voice. She could no longer face him normally without blushing alot of stuttering because of her newfound discovery but now being hurt?

"Sorry" muttered May as she got him seconds. Drew saw the hurt in her eyes and felt guilty. She placed seconds and thirds on the table. "I wish to be excused" mumbled May as she fled the room. But Drew caught on to her strange behavior. Usually when I snap at her she is unaffected and just retorts with another of her not-so-smart comebacks only to lose in the end… just what is with this sudden change in attitude? Her feelings now are very delicate indeed thought Drew.

May fled to the spot she had been sitting not so long ago. May cursed her own heart. May couldn't take being hurt by his remarks everyday because of her stupid feelings and it was just the early morning. "What will I do?" May asked herself. She couldn't avoid it all her life. "I guess I'll just have to hold these feelings back before it can deepen then, just think of life like it was before without love" said May to herself. That's right! Thought May with a sudden boost of confidence.

May then decided to stare at clouds once more. She then heard foot steps coming closer and closer. The figure then emerged and it was none other than Drew. He was the last person May wanted to see right now. May immediately looked away. Drew sat down on the bench next to May and joined her in staring at the clouds. After a long and heavy silence, Drew said choosing his words very carefully "May…. I'm sorry for snapping at you.. I didn't mean to….will you forgive me?"

May's head snapped towards his. Never had she heard Drew's voice and choice of words said in such a kind and compassionate manner. May stared into his emerald orbs. When she first met him with Kimberly in the castle his eyes were often frosted over with cold and dislike. But now they were soft and gentle. "Yes I forgive you" said May softly with a beaming smile. A tear of happiness slid down her cheek. Drew placed his hand on her cheek and wiped it away. "You look better with a smile" said Drew simply.

Drew then lifted his hand from her cheek and turned to stare at the clouds. May felt so content and happy being there with him. May didn't know what was controlling her but she leant in and kissed him on the cheek. Drew turned immediately towards her in shock causing May to move away quickly. Drew didn't know what to say really. But one thing was for sure, he was in a bliss of happiness. May was blushing like crazy now finally realizing the result of her actions. What will happen? I'm such an idiot! Thought May.

"I-i-i-m s-s-o s-s-or-ry! I'll l-l-eave n-now!" stuttered May not really knowing what she was saying. May was about to leave when she felt Drew's arm clasped around her wrist. Drew pulled her back, a little too strongly causing May to fall into his lap. This is strangely comfortable thought May but May mentally slapped herself for thinking that. This is not the time for this! May screamed at herself.

May was now just inches away from Drew. She could feel his breath on her face. May knew deep inside of her heart what was going to happen. May was now stuck in between two options. One, was to kiss him. But since this was May's first kiss she wanted things to be perfect. Or two, was just get off his lap and run away some where. Without May's permission , she closed her eyes ready to receive the kiss. Stupid heart! I didn't decide yet! Thought May. But inside she knew she was going to choose this one anyways.

Why not lose it to your first love also known as that one special someone of yours? Drew was about to close the gap when he heard that annoying voice in which he had completely forgotten about. "Drewy Kins I'm here! Did you wait long? Brendan wouldn't hurry it up! I've missed you so and I know you've missed me too!" said Kimberly as she was about to walk to where May and Drew was.

Oh brother! I completely forgot she was coming today! Stupid Kimberly just totally had to ruin the moment! Thought Drew as he slapped his forehead. May's heart was practically screaming "Noooo!! We were so close!"

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I was actually planning to have had the kiss in this chapter but i decided to delay it :)

I am quite surprised that i managed to actually update on the day that i said i was going to update!

What is Kimberly feeling when she sees May on Drew's lap? What will happen? A fight? Broken Hearts?

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