A/N: Almost done with this one. *sighs* I had no idea how difficult a teen romance story could be until I worked on this one. I guess writing Tana and Naveen stories are easier since they are the main characters of The Princess And The Frog, but it's always good to somewhat challenge yourself or try something different. Two more chapters to go and soon I'll be posting the sequel to 'Queen Of Maldonia' So looking forward to posting it. I wanted to post it today (November 1st) but I forgot about this fic. Anyway in this chapter you will see some more 'TiaNaveen' similarities. R&R, even if it's almost done.

Kanad's Girl

Fathers Know Best?

The taller man laughed. "Hello Kanad, I am Dr. Wangai." He extended out his hand. Kanad nervously shook it.

"You are a popular subject on my daughter's phone conversations."

A'sharia took Kanad's hand. He looked at her and saw her giving him a supportive smile, which calmed his nerves.

"She also told me how much of a romantic you can be." Dr. Wangai joked.

Kanad laughed. "She can make it very easy with her charms."

The man frowned. "Charms?"

"Oh…" Kanad noticed the man's expression. "She's a very charming young lady. Very smart and beautiful."

Dr. Wangai laughed. "I was just fooling with your head."

Kanad sighed in relief.

"You have a beautiful palace, from what I've seen so far." Adelina shared, looking around the room.

"Thank you." Tiana said. "If you like, I can show you some of my favorite rooms and more?"

"Will you?" Adelina said, getting excited. "I've never been in a palace so forgive me if I behave like a child in a candy store."

Tiana and Adelina started walking toward the door. "You all could join if you like?"

"I would like to get to know A'sharia's friend some more." Dr. Magnai said. "But I'm sure A'sharia wouldn't mind joining you ladies."

A'sharia raised an eyebrow. "I would rather be here with you and Kanad."

Naveen joined his wife and guest but wanted to be sure if his brother was fine alone with Dr. Wagnai. "Kanad?"

"Go ahead." The teen said.

Dr. Wagnai nodded at his daughter to join everyone else. "We won't be long."

A'sharia gave the prince a kiss on the cheek. "Be nice father." She followed the adults out of the room.

The two remained quiet, not knowing where to start.

"Kanad, let me be honest with you." Dr. Wagnai started. "I am not ready for my daughter to be in love with any boy, better yet a prince."

Kanad remained quiet, listening on.

"I've read about your older brother. He seems like he good guy, dedicated to his family now but before all of that he was a philandering spoiled kid."

"I'm sure the whole world knows about his past. Which is just that, the past." Kanad defended his brother.

"I'm just concerned that my daughter will fall hard for you and end up broken-hearted. And I cannot stand seeing her upset."

"I care about your daughter Dr. Magnai. I've never felt this way about anyone before." The prince was speaking from the heart.

The older man laughed. "You are so young. Do you have any dreams besides 'caring' for my daughter?"

"I plan on going to college after I'm done with my studies here."

"Private home studies, right?"

"Yes."

Dr. Magnai nodded. "I remember a few royal families wanting me to teach their children. I'm sure you have to best in education."

"I believe I do, but is education the main reason for you not approving of my relationship with A'sharia?"

"Oh, so it IS a relationship. For a second there I thought A'sharia was the one-sided figure in this match with you only 'caring' for her." Dr. Magnai smiled.

"I do love her…I am in love with her." Kanad shared with the man.

"How do you know what being in love mean exactly? You both are thirteen, even if you are almost as tall as I am."

"I grew up differently than most children Dr. Magnai. I've seen a lot growing up and learned a lot early on. I know see love everyday between my parents and with Naveen and Tiana. The way they look at each other says so much, and I know I'm in love with A'sharia because I can't stop thinking about her."

"I understand, but-

"Have you ever felt like you scored the championship goal after a tough match with a rival team? That's how I feel with A'sharia." Kanad laughed. "In fact, I think I fell in love with her the day my team won our semi-finals game. I was on top of the world, relieved to beat out one of the most challenging teams in the league and out of the nowhere I saw this beautiful face with an equally beautiful smile. I couldn't keep my eyes off of hers." Kanad said, remembering that day.

"You really do love my daughter." Mr. Magnai said, remembering a similar story. "A'sharia told me the exact same story, except she was watching you from her seat." The man grew concern. "But you two are so young. What if after she leaves you forget about her? You are a royal and there are millions of beautiful girls out there."

"That is true, but none of those girl can make me feel the way A'sharia makes me feel."

"And how does she make you feel exactly?" Mr. Magnai asked , with a stern tone.

Kanad cursed at himself for his choice of words, but recovered quickly. "Like being in love?"

Dr. Magnai laughed. "Very juvenile response.

"I will make your daughter happy. She's the girl of my dreams." Kanad tried explaining. He had a feeling that A'sharia's father tried using every excuse in the book to disapprove of them as a couple.

"Look, I am sure you would make my daughter incredibly happy, but I can't approve of you two being together. You are so young. After she leaves, I know you both will move on from whatever it is you think you have for one another, and you two will eventually grow up, living your own lives. She will be an Oxford graduate and you will be a prince-

"Actually I will be a Cambridge graduate and happily married to your daughter." Kanad smiled.

Dr. Magnai laughed. "That won't happen, but I appreciate you caring-

"Loving." Kanad corrected.

"You are very sure of yourself young man." Dr. Magnai said, crossing his arms and beginning to respect the young prince's confidence. "Not the weakling I expected you to be."

"My parents raised me to never be weak." Kanad said stepped up to the man. "But what makes you think my relationship with A'sharia won't last?"

"Because you are children." He said, looking down at the teen.

"That response sounds juninile." Kanad said.

Dr. Wagnai shook his head. "You young men are all the same. Having a lot of confience without thinking clearly. Do you think people will accpet you and A'shaia together, outside of Maldonia and Paris? Not everyone is as acceptable."

"So now we are on the rigt topic." Kanad said.

Dr. Wagnai laughed. "Witty and confident."

A'sharia walked in the room, noticing the two facing each other. "I hope I'm not intruding."

"No, you weren't." Dr. Magnai gave his daughter a hug. "Kanad is a very impressive young man. I can see why you have strong feelings for him."

A'sharia looked over at her boyfriend, and noticed he had fire in his blue eyes. The discussion must've gotten heated up. "I hope you two weren't brutal with each other."

"We handled our disagreements in a settling manner. Don't you think Dr. Magnai?" Kanad asked.

"I think so." He agreed.

A'sharia took her boyfriend's hand. "Your brother would like to see you."

Kanad frowned. "Now?"

"Yes." She smiled.

Kanad shook Dr. Magnai's hand. "It was a pleasure to meet you."

"Likewise." He responded.

Kanad gave A'sharia a kiss on the cheek before leaving the room.

Dr. Magnai sighed.

A'sharia looked up at her father, smiling. "Does he get your approval?"

"Yes." The man answered.

"How about us being together?" She asked with a raised eyebrow.

"No."

A'sharia frowned. "Why not?"

"He is very mature for his age. Children in his class usually are." He explained.

"But I thought you liked people who are-

"I do but you too are a mature young lady and it's not surprising how close you two gotten. Have you two gone further than kissing?"

"What?"

"You know? Having sex."

A'sharia gasped. "No!"

"Good. Because if you did go that far if would be disastrous for you both. Especially when I know things wouldn't work out for you two."

"And how do you know that? Kanad and I promised each other we would write and call each other every chance we got."

"I don't want you seeing him." Mr. Magnai ordered.

"Why? He's a good boy. He makes good grades, he's polite, he's-

"A prince who isn't African." He said. "There are some wonderful Kenyan, Nigerian-

"This again! Father if you can see Kanad is very brown! Even Naveen is brown!" A'sharia pointed out.

"I want you to see African boys. And when the time comes when you are a couple years older-

"Kanad's great-great-great grand mother from his father's side was half Ethiopian and darker than me!"

Mr. Magnai shook his head. "He doesn't have the features."

"But what about mother? She's Portuguese!"

"Her mother and father are Cape Verderan." He reminded her.

A'sharia turned away from her father, holding back her tears. "I want only Kanad."

"Of course you do, but in a year from now when you and Kanad are pass this you will only laugh. You'll see." He put his hand on her shoulder.

She turned to look at her father. She had to know something. "So did you tell him the real reason you don't approve of us?"

"I didn't exactly word it the way I did with you, but Kanad is a smart young man and he caught on. If he really love you he would let you go. You two only have two months remaining anyway. Try to enjoy it as friends."

A'sharia felt so angry that all she did was run out of the room. She wondered if her father was right about her and Kanad's future? He was usually right about everything.

But she shook the thought from her head. "No. Kanad and I will be together. He'll see!" She hugged herself.

"Hey you!" Kanad walked over to her. "Are you okay?"

A'sharia turned to look at her boyfriend and pulled him in for a kiss.

Kanad didn't expect the kiss, but was glad to get it.

She was the first to pull back, both breathing heavily.

"Wow." Kanad said. "That was amazing."

"Will you promise to always love me? Even after I'm gone?" A'sharia asked, her eyes watery from holding back tears.

Kanad smiled. "Oh course I will always love you."

"But do you promise?" A'shaia wanted to be sure.

"Yes." He said, pulling her in his arms.

Dr. Mahnai walked out of the room, seeing the two teens in such an intimate matter. He decided to walk on down the hall, leaving them alone.

"I will never stop loving you, or have others take that love away from us." Kanad promised.

A'sharia hugged her boyfriend, feeling safe in his arms. "I promise to never stop loving you, too Kanad."

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