Simba POV

We walked to Priderock at a very late time. I'm sure dad won't get mad because he was chasing the hyenas just now, so he'll be later then I am. Before we reached Priderock, we talked for a couple of times.

"Sooo, Aibu how many people are in your 'small' pride?" I smiled and she answered "well, five Altogether, six." Her voice was so soft yet calm. She had such a beautiful voice, but I love Nala, wait we're not a couple, are we? Argh, I just met Aibu and I'm falling for her. No, I'm with Nala. Sure I am. Then, She noticed me mouthing stuff.

"Are you okay?" She said but I didn't answer because I was thinking and mentally talking to myself. She continued "Simba?, Simba!, SIMBA!" I shook my head and asked "huh, yes?" she gave me a soft smile and answered "Are you okay?" I slowly nodded while looking at her eyes. They were beautiful. Those eyes were more beautiful than Nala's. WHOA! NALA'S ARE WAY BETTER. What's going on with me, I continued to look at her eyes as she blushed at what I'm doing.

"Ummm, Sorry," I continued to look at her eyes as we walked all the way to Priderock. I was hypnotised by her eyes but it faded away when I knocked onto something soft and I rubbed my head a couple times. It was my mom and we were at the bottom of Priderock. Nala and her mother were also there. Aibu hid behind me because she was shy and scared. I smiled at her.

"SIMBA! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?! IT'S LATE AND IT'S DANGEROUS BEING ALONE DURING THE NIGHT!" my mom shouted full of concern yet anger. I gulped and answered "Mom, what if a cub without any accompaniment came to the Pridelands. Will you accept her?" My mom then answered "Simba, You're just being off to-.." she was interrupted when Aibu's left-eye was visible.

"Simba, who is this cub. Now I understand why you asked that question." My mother stated and slowly calmed down.

"Aibu, come on. Don't be shy, she's my mom, the Queen of the Pridelands." Aibu slowly walked from behind me and sat beside me. We were not that near, She bowed and said "P-please to m-meet you, your M-majesty." My mother smiled.

Aibu POV

I was extremely nervous. I stuttered at every sentence. But I wasn't that nervous anymore because Simba was there for me. he is sooo dreamy and handsome and cute. I was still nervous by the way. I was beside Simba, we were quite far so I moved nearer to him, when I saw another cub glaring at me. I was scared, so I moved behind Simba again.

"S-Simba, that c-cub is g-glaring at me." I whispered, half-sad and half-ashamed. Simba smiled softly and answered "It's fine, she's my best friend." Queen Sarabi gave us a smile with a confused look on her.

"What are you doing? OH yeah, what's your name?" She asked, I slowly came out and answered "A-Aibu." Queen Sarabi then continued "Well, why were you hiding behind Simba, Aibu?" I gulped and answered "Ummm, I just felt nervous. That's all." Queen Sarabi still gave me a confused look and said "My son is your shield of protection?" with a smirk. I blushed and nodded slowly, Simba smiled. However, the lioness cub that glared at me growled loud enough that all 4 of us could hear. Simba, Sarabi, a lioness that looks like her so I assume that's her mother and I, looked at her while she just gave us a fake smile.

Queen Sarabi then asked "What's wrong with Nala, Fina?" Oh, so that's her mom's name. Or nickname. Nala then blushed in embarrassment.

"Oh, I was just tired so I growled." Nala stated. Her mom then replied "Nala Sweety, go back to the den. You need rest." I just continued to hide behind Simba with one eye poking out. We were under a huge ledge. However, she answered "Maybe later mom, I still have some energy to stay awake." Her mom just nodded at her reply. What did I do wrong? I'm just his friend.

"Aibu, how did you end up in the Pridelands?" Queen Sarabi asked. I didn't want to tell her the full story because adults always tease and more. So, I whispered to Simba "Psst Simba, should I tell her the full story." I tried to be as quite as possible.

"Be honest, maybe tell her the whole thing." Simba whispered back with a smile. Suddenly, Queen Sarabi interrupted our conversation and said "What whole thing? Wow Simba, you already have one, and you want another one. Make up your mind if you want to be Future King." She gave us a devious smile. I didn't understand what she just said. However, Simba blushed madly and deeply. He looked so cute and innocent. I smiled and looked towards Queen Sarabi with a confused look while tilting my head. She continued to give me a devious smile when suddenly she turned to Nala.

I finally understood what she meant. I nodded my head while mouthing 'ohhh'. Then, I realized what she meant by 'another one', so I blushed madly and deeply while saying "no no no no no no no, your highness Simba is just my friend. We don't have any sort of relationship." I gulped as I finished my sentence, while Simba smiled at me. When Queen Sarabi was about to reply, she was interrupted by Nala who said "well, we better head home. It's getting very late." Queen Sarabi was about to protest but stopped herself and nodded.

"Aibu, come on." Queen Sarabi smiled. I beamed and rush towards Nala. I gave her a huge smile and said "Hi There! I'm Aibu!" I really love making friends but if I just met them, I would be quite shy.

Nala POV

I was quite jealous but I wanted to make friends too. I've always wanted to make friends. I should not have jealousy in me. She's being nice and she's just a friend to Simba, no worries. ARGH, I should stop being jealous.

"Hi! There! I'm Aibu!"she blushed a bit. I wanted to shout 'WHAT DO YOU WANT! DISTURBANCE!' but I stopped myself from doing so. I smiled and answered "Hi there, I'm Nala." She gave me a huge smile and said "I Know! Simba told me!" I smiled at her happiness. I guess she didn't really have a friend just like me, maybe. We walked up to the den while talking. Everyone in the den was asleep and it was very late. My eyelids were half-closed. I went to the den and slept at my usual spot. I cuddled with my mom comfortably. I realized Aibu was staring at me for a few seconds when she walked up to an empty space. Then, I slowly fell asleep in my mother's embrace.

Simba POV

I walked up to the Royal Rock and rested my head on my paws when suddenly; something caught my eye-sight, a lioness cub was alone in the corner of the den. She looks sad, Aibu. I was confused, first she was happy but now she was sad. I got to my feet and walked over to her.

"Hey, you okay?" she looked at me with water in her eyes, but she wouldn't allow the tears to come out. She rested her head on her paw and slowly, covered her head with her paws. "No, not really." She started to sob. I felt sympathy for her, so I lay beside her and asked "what's wrong?" She sniffled and replied "It's just, t-that when I saw Nala's m-mom c-cuddling her, it reminds me of my mother. But our Pride was attack by hyenas, so I ran away. I don't know about the others. My dad and my mom loved me so much. I was their only daughter. And I was three months at that time. Now, I'm six and a half months. I really missed them" she stuttered a little bit before breaking down into sobs.

I felt pity for her and sad. "I'm so sorry about that, maybe there alive." She forced a smile. I smiled and said "Aibu, since you don't have any relative. Would you want to sleep on the Royal Rock?" Her face lit up, she stopped sobbing and replied "I COULD!" she gave me a huge smile. I smiled and replied "yeah, sure why not?" we walked to the 'Royal Rock'. I guess she's happy now.

"Simba? What are you doing?" My mom asked while I smiled "Mom, can Aibu sleep on the 'Royal Rock'? She doesn't have any relative." My mom smiled and replied "okay okay, but no kissing okay." I blushed and said 'mom'. I looked over to Aibu who was blushing and hiding behind me. I smiled and motioned her to follow me, she did as told and we slept at the 'Royal 'Rock'. I had a dream about Nala arguing with Aibu over me. I hated seeing this but I couldn't wake up, so I just let it flow.

A/N: Hey Guys, how's life and sorry for slow updating. I'm always busy and well, I got nothing much to say actually, thank you to everyone who read my story and actually likes it. have a nice day. Peace Out ~K_4_E