Chapter 4: They aren't you.
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Alanna sank into her hot bath with a sigh. It had been a long bad day. It had been just over a month since she had befriended Adela and their friendship had been growing ever since. Alanna closed her eyes and let her thoughts wander. A face swam in front of her face, but it wasn't just any face, it was Jon's face. Alanna sat bolt up in the tub of water. For the past couple of weeks she hadn't been able to get Jon off her mind. It was driving her insane. She got out and pulled a course towel around her and opened her door to her bedroom. It wasn't until she had closed the door behind her and had turned around that she noticed Jonathan sitting on her bed, looking amused. Alanna screamed.
"What are you doing here!" she yelled. Jon smiled.
"Looking for you. I need to tell you something." He replied calmly. Alanna scowled.
"Get out!" she hissed. Jon got up and walked to the door. He had his hand on the handle when he paused.
"You look better with out clothes on." He teased, before walking out of Alanna's room and into his room. Alanna blushed a deep red. It defiantly wasn't one of her best days.
Once Alanna was dried and dressed she knocked on Jon's door.
"Come in." he called. Alanna found Jon at his desk, reading some official looking documents.
"You said you wanted to talk to me about something." Alanna said. Jon nodded and sighed.
"Mother wants- no wait is going to – throw a ball in a month's time. It's a ball for me to meet some of the courts most eligible ladies. As my Squire you have to attend." Jon said. Alanna stared at him, her heart sinking.
"I refuse to go," She said simply, trying to stop the tears that were welling up behind her eyes. "I hate balls you know that." Jon sighed and looked at her sadly.
"I know you don't want to go, but I want you to go. I need you to go. I don't want to do this alone." He told her quietly.
"Then why not take Gary or Raoul? They are better at the whole ball scene than I am." Alanna said.
"They aren't you." Jon said ever so quietly. Alanna blinked. What did he mean 'They aren't you'? Jon must have seen the puzzled look on her face for he stood up and started to pace.
"You know more about me than they do. You know that I don't want to look at possible wives, you do. I need you by my side." He told her truthfully.
"Alright I'll go." Alanna said. Jon pulled her into a hug.
"Thank you." He whispered, stroking her hair. Alanna let herself fall into his embrace, feeling the butterflies flying around in her stomach. Jon released her and pushed a stray hair out of alanna's face. It was a simple action, but it made Alanna remember her dream. She turned and ran out of the room and didn't stop running until she was out side. When she had reached the cool air of the evening she slowed down to a walk. Taking a few deep breaths she sank down on a bench and started to cry. She didn't want to go to the ball. She didn't want to watch Jon dance and flirt with every lady in the room while she stood on the side and watched. She didn't want to think about Jon every waking moment then to go to bed and dream about him. Her life was spinning out of control and she hated it. She looked up when she saw a shadow standing over her. It was Adela.
"Alan? What's wrong?" the girl asked, worriedly. Alanna wiped her eyes.
"I can't tell you. I whish I could but I can't." Alanna said, her voice wavering.
"You know you can tell me anything. I won't tell anyone." Adela said. Alanna sighed, she wanted to tell Adela the truth, but she was scared that she would laugh and want nothing to do with her anymore.
"Alan you can trust me. What ever is the matter you can tell me. I wont tell a soul." Adela pleased. Alanna took a deep breath.
"Can you keep a secret?" she asked. Adela nodded, so Alanna began to tell her the truth. She told Adela everything from her being a girl to the way she felt when ever Jonathan was around. Adela sat still and listened with out saying a word and when Alanna had finished Adela simple said;
"So what is your real name?"
"Alanna." Adela smiled.
"That's a pretty name. I won't tell anyone what you told me. As for Jon. It's simple. You're in love with him." Adela said
"I am not!" Alanna said dignity.
"Don't lie to your self, you know you are. As for what to do about It, it's easy. Go to the ball, as Alanna of Trebond. Present yourself as a lady. You'll get Jonathan's attention." Adela told Alanna.
"I can't. I don't know how to be a lady." Alanna admitted.
"So I'll teach you."
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