Rin POV
"Come on." He tugs my hand as we walk away from the tethered horse toward the fence. I look around uneasily. There are no guards here, and we are even leaving the horses.
"Where are we going?" I ask as I hold onto my hat, the ribbon tied under my chin will not suffice with the wind.
"There." He replies, pointing past the fence. We stop in front of the fence and he swiftly turns and grabs my waist. I squeak and he lifts me over it before climbing over it myself. He grabs my hand again, and pulls me through the high grass.
We walk farther, away from the palace and the fence to the middle, where he promptly plunks down the basket he is holding in his other hand. He turns and beams at me.
"What do you think?"
I'm not sure what to think. After waking up this morning, he told me we were going on a horseback ride, and met me at the stables, where we rode out towards here. He was consistently mysterious, and I'm not even sure why I came. I'm glad now, for the feeling of freedom is all around me, it hisses in my ear and whisks my light, breezy white dress around in the wind. My hair blows too, and I take off my hat to feel the sun on my face and hair. There is a different feeling in this field than being perhaps in the palace gardens. Less tame, more wild and free. No one can see us here. I smile to my own surprise as I soak it in.
"It's perfect." I reply, and he smiles at me. He opens the basket, spreading out a blanket for us to sit on. I sit, then take off my stockings and shoes immediately. He watches, absorbed as I run my bare feet over the grass, sighing happily at the ticklish sensation.
I look over to see him do the same with his feet after removing them from his boots. He smiles at me, and I grab his hand. His face is surprised, but it only makes him smile more. I look away, embarrassed. He stands, pulling me up as well.
"What?" I ask. He smiles.
"Let's run!" He exclaims.
"Like children?" I say hesitantly, remembering my memory. He nods.
"Why not?" I finally say. He pulls me as we run across the grass wildly, like animals, before grabbing both my hands to spin me, again and again until I can't see straight. I fall to the ground, lying out to the sun, and he does the same only opposite me, so only our heads are close and our feet face opposite directions. He reaches up and grabs my hand, and I squeeze it lightly, staring up into the expansive blue sky. I feel free, happy. My dress is spread out like a white cloud over the grass and our hair shines the exact same golden hue. I look away from the sun to stare into his eyes, which are only slightly deeper.
I feel compelled to do something I should not do as I stare at him, and I see a spark in his eyes that I feel reflects the same. My stomach turns, but I cannot look away.
"I love you Rin." He suddenly says, and I almost instantly turn bright red. I don't know what he means, not exactly. I know what I think.
"You don't even know me…" I murmur, forcing myself to look away, back at the sky which somehow pales in comparison to his eyes. His grip on my hand tightens.
"Yes I do. I know what you mean, but I do." He says strongly, emotion clear. I look at him, shocked. The surprising thing is that I think he's right, and I think I might know him too.
"I…" My words stick in my throat. I can't breathe, can't say them. I sit up.
"I want to go back." I finish, even though it isn't the truth. He sits up as well, and I release my hand from his. He looks away.
"Whatever you want to do." He replies calmly, but I know he's hurt. I inhale deeply, before flinging myself at him, my thin arms wrapped around his neck.
"Thank you." I whisper. He wraps his arms around me as well and sighs in a contented way, like he's just been underwater and has just reached air. I let go and back away, wishing there wasn't any emotions in this world for me to deal with. I stare off into the trees, and wonder why I've changed as I let him grab my hand and pull me back.
Len POV
I myself have been dreading it, but I know it's been too long, and I have to go, and I want Rin to come too.
The ballet. It's been a while since I've made an "Appearance" shall we say, and taking Rin to the ballet is a perfect opportunity. Convincing her however, is a whole other thing entirely.
"No."
"Please?"
"No."
"Rin…"
"I don't want to."
"But it will be fun!" I insist, exasperated by our argument. I hate arguing with Rin, and I never want to make her unhappy, but I know she will like it, she's just afraid.
I also might have picked the wrong time. I've just climbed into her bed, and then I decided it would be a good idea to ask her now, when she's tired. I sigh, cursing myself.
"It will not be fun!" She sits cross-legged on the bed, angry, her blue eyes flashing even in the dark. I lie back with kitten Melody snoozing on my bare chest, and I look up at Rin as I try not to disturb the cat.
"Please Rin; it's not as bad as you think!" She frowns even more.
"Are you going to make me?" She taunts, and I feel anger spark in my own self. I glare up at her.
"Rin, I wouldn't ever do that." I feel a little hypocritical saying that, but I wouldn't make her go to the ballet!
"Oh I'm not so sure." She throws back. I wince.
"I just thought we could do it together!" I exclaim. She crosses her arms.
"Sure, whatever you want Len." She storms.
"Damn it Rin, you can't hole yourself up forever!" I burst out. She turns her whole body towards me harshly.
"Of course not! I'm a prisoner here; I'm subject to your whim! I must come at your beck and call!" She cries, and frustrated tears gather at her eyelashes, but I can't hold myself back.
"Then go! If you hate me so much, hate being here, then just go! But I won't forget about you, and I don't think you will be able to forget about me again!" I sit up as Melody runs off, frightened by our yelling. I feel bad, like she's caught in the middle. Poor cat.
"Stop it! Stop it!" Rin screams. "I'm not her! I'm not your sister! I don't know her, I'm not her, I'm not her, I'm not her…" She starts to sob uncontrollably, and I try to hold her but she shakes me off.
"Do you really think that?" I ask. She looks up at me, her wet face shocked.
"What?" She croaks.
"Do you really believe that?" I repeat. She stares at me, and I know her answer.
"Look, you don't have to go." I say, and turn away, flopping back down, facing away from her. I reach down to grab the cat, who's halfway underneath the bed. I hand her off to Rin, then turn back.
I hear her rustling behind me, and feel her sidle up to my back.
"I'll go." She mumbles. I turn around.
"Really?" I say hopefully. She nods sullenly, her eyes downcast.
"Thank you." I say, and brush her hair back from her eyes. She nods once more and shuts her eyes. I sigh to myself, knowing her true feelings. I only hope she will end up having a good time…
A/N
Not gonna lie, that was a bit fluffy and mushy at the beginning there huh? Sorry if you don't like that stuff! TAT Went a little overboard...
Anyways, im probably going to have to wait a little longer to update this because it's been AGES sincer I updated my other In Progress fic! Poor thing is neglected! So sorry for the wait, but the ballet chapter is gonna take some time to write anyways... :P Plus finals are next week! So hopefully it will be up in around two weeks. Maybe sooner! Sorry!
Anyways~
Ellsweetella~ I know! The plot thickens! :D *laughs mysteriously*
Rilliane l'Austriche~ Aww thankies! *hugs* Here you go!
Kagaminevii~ Aww thank you! You are so so sweet! Ah, it will all be revealed...except, basically why their parents were killed was because their country was trying to be taken over by another country, so you know, kill the rulers and their families so their wont be anyone left in the line to rule! But our twins escaped! :D So I guess another random country...? Sorry for stupid answer XD Sorry if it's not clear!
Saa-san~ *cheers* I know! So excited! Did it really? TAT Mine too, but I thought it was because I'm just a huge sap... XD Ah, they are in a different castle, but in the same country. More details about that later... :D i know! So cuuutee! Rin and her kitty! i hope you like! *hugs*
Thank you all again, you are all so encouraging and make me smile! (and write more ;D) thank you for your support!