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Chapter 2: By Moonlight
Giovane walked with Susan along the halls of Cair Paravel, "So," she said, "Have you found a suitor?"
Susan breathed and smiled, "Oh, I was hoping you'd ask!" she said, "Do you still remember Prince Jonathan of Archenland?"
Giovane's eyes widened as she remembered the young man from one Cair Paravel's balls, "Do not scorn me so, gentle queen!" she teased. Susan giggled, "Oh, but he is just wonderful!" Susan seemed to have a slight skip in her step, "He has taught me new skills on the horse, he his an artist with the sword," Susan froze, "Oh, and his choice of words, Giovane! So well mannered and respectful of a young lady!"
Giovane laughed, "Has he asked for your hand?"
"He has done naught but that," Susan said softly, almost shyly, "But he's coming to the Christmas masquerade this week!" the queen lightened up almost instantly. Giovane nodded, "When does he arrive?"
"Hopefully by tomorrow evening," Susan sighed. Giovane sensed her friend's anxiety and she took Susan's hand in hers, "Oh, do cheer up!" she said. Susan smiled and bubbled onto a conversation about how Giovane's family was doing, "How is Celestia?"
Giovane nodded. A few months before, a dark curse had fallen upon Celestia and caused much grief in the kingdom. It took all of Giovane's courage to lift it. Susan now, was talking about their aftermath, "We are well, thank the Lion," Giovane said.
"That is nice to hear," Susan smiled, "And your parents, are they well?"
"Oh, yes. They keep on saying that Celestia is forever in Narnia's debt because of that ball you held in our honor,"
"Well it is well that we held that ball! Celestia must've been so relieved!"
"Yes we were. When we got home our people waved the Celestian flowers. It is a sign that they are happy and glad."
Susan nodded, "And then Peter's letters started to come in?"
Giovane blushed at the mention of Peter's name, "Your brother is truly magnificent, Susan," she said. Susan smiled and nudged her playfully in the ribs, "Why are you blushing?"
"Like I said: he is magnificent."
Peter looked around the hall of chambers. He had been working in the library for the passed few hours of the afternoon. Seeing no one was there, he quietly crept down the hall to Giovane's room. He opened the door slowly. The princess wasn't there so he went right in. Taking an envelope from his breeches pocket he left it on the bed and ran out the room. Just as he did he heard footsteps sounding from the staircase. He whistled and walked casually to see Giovane coming up. The princess beamed up at him as she climbed up the last step, "In a good mood, I see," she said. Peter pulled her into his arms, "What do you expect? The most beautiful maiden is in Narnia," and kissed the top of Giovane's forehead. The princess looked slyly at him, "Only because you begged me to come here," she said. Peter gave her a mock pout. He looked so awfully cute that it made Giovane rest deeper in his touch. Peter smirked at her reaction, "Well how do you expect me to court you when you're not around?" he asked. Giovane smiled and kissed his nose, "That's why they invented the love letter,"
"Why must I tolerate this?" Peter asked, slightly pulling away. Giovane smiled, "You don't have to."
Peter didn't know what that meant but seeing the look on Giovane's face he smiled. She was more beautiful than ever. He never wanted to let her go but she pulled away, "Shall I see you at dinner?" she asked. Peter shrugged, "I have a lot of paperwork in the library," he said. Giovane bit her lip, "Oh," was all she articulated. Peter kissed her cheek, "I'll make it up to you soon," he said. Giovane looked up at him, "How soon?"
"Soon," Peter said firmly and walked away. Giovane watched him disappear around a corner and she opened the door to her room. She instantly went to her bed and plopped down on the soft sheets, hugging herself. She could still feel Peter's strong arms around her. Giovane looked to her side and was surprised to see a light pink colored envelope. She sat up and looked for a dedication. There was none. She opened the envelope and was surprised to see three red rose petals fall out. She took out a fresh piece of parchment and recognized Peter's handwriting immediately,
Fancy meeting me in the stables by moonlight? I would want to take you somewhere.
Giovane smiled. She knew that 'by moonlight' Peter meant, 'by midnight'. She loved the idea of spending time with him alone. She was so giddy with excitement that even though dinner was still an hour away she already sprang up from her bed and got dressed.
Author's Note: Let me take a moment—I will be using lots of Shakespearean language here and if you don't like mushy stuff, don't bother reading the next chapter that I will update soon! Lol! And if you want some kissing stopped, just let me know via PM. haha! Thanks for reading!
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