Chapter 5:

Nathan was still in his room. He couldn't calm down because he was so nervous. He and the princess hadn't seen each other since the day he arrived. He kept practicing in the mirror.

"Your majesty. How have you been?" He said with motions. Then he shook his head.

"Princess Peyton...Princess...I'm honored to meet you once again." He felt disgusted with what he said. "What's right?" He asked himself.

"Ehem." He warmed up again. "Your highness...Peyton...Princess...Princess Peyton...Your majesty." He couldn't even figure out how to start.

"Darn it!" He said throwing a pillow to the floor. Then he started calmly again. He looked at the mirror and it just came out, "Peyton...I missed you."

He didn't wanna say that to Peyton but he realized at that time that he really missed Peyton. He lied down on the bed thinking of what he should do. Not knowing it, he was falling asleep.

At this time, Peyton was running towards the palace. She got there and went immediately to her room to clean herself up.

Meanwhile, Nathan's father came in again. "Nathan? Wake up. You're going to be late." Nathan woke up and was a bit surprised that he fell asleep.

"I'm sorry. I didn't even notice I fell asleep. I'll be right there. I promise."

"Ok. Just make sure. You have to make a good impression." Then his father left and Nathan stretched. Again, he fixed himself.

He left his room at once and so did Peyton. They didn't really know that their rooms were just across each other. So imagine their surprise when they saw each other come out at exactly the same time.

Peyton's eyes widened in surprise. Nathan's jaw dropped in awe of Peyton. It's always like seeing her for the first time. Then they both snapped out of it and smiled at each other. "I thought I was late." Peyton said.

"You are." Nathan joked. "Tsk tsk tsk. Shame on you princess."

Peyton laughed and said, "Well. The princess is never late. Others are merely early. You are the one who's late." They laughed together and Nathan held Peyton's hand.

"Do you wanna go down together?"

Peyton couldn't help but blush as she nodded her head and they both went down where everyone was waiting.

King Peter saw the two of them walk closer as they held hands. He was already smiling. The queen couldn't help but feel so giddy as well. Beside her stood Haley. She smiled at Peyton and gave her a wink. Peyton felt a bit shy walking hand in hand with Nathan.

They bowed down in front of the king and queen. Nathan was a bit shocked to see Haley there. Haley waved and Nathan smiled, then brought his attention back to the king.

"Sir Nathan, I hope it's ok that I had you meet with my daughter today. I just think you two should become closer." King Peter started.

"But I see that you two have come down together already. I guess we can leave the two of you to bond." The queen said smiling at them. "Peyton darling, could you give him a tour of the palace and if you wish to go out, bring the palace guards with you."

Peyton smiled at Nathan first and vice versa then told her parents, "I'll do as you both wish. How long should we spend time together?"

The king laughed at Peyton's question. "Princess this isn't a duty. It's merely...a favor. So everything's up to you. Just make him feel comfortable here in Armedes. He's been away for 13 years."

Peyton smiled in embarrassment and so did Nathan. "Yes father. We're leaving now."

MEANWHILE MEANWHILE . . .

Lucas walked home looking like someone gave him the world to rule. "Lucas, my boy! Come over here and help me carry all this wood." His father called.

Lucas was put out if his trance and helped his father. Once they went inside, they prepared the food and had lunch. "Son. I saw you a while ago when you came home."

"Yes? And?" Lucas asked.

"Well, you had this look on your face." He imitated his son afterwards causing the mother to laugh. Lucas was a bit defensive.

"What are you talking about? That's too much." He said.

"I know what I saw son." They laughed and ate. Then the father asked his son with a sly smile. "Is it a girl?"

Lucas was caught off guard, but it was obvious that it was a girl.

"Ohhhh." And the mother turned her 'ohhhh' into a laugh. "Our son's growing up. Who's the lucky girl?"

"What are you talking about? I didn't say it was a girl." Lucas said, unable to keep the smile of his face.

"Do you see your smile boy? The last time I smiled like that was the first time your mother kissed me on the cheek." His father said. " Come on. It's just the three of us."

Lucas chewed his food and looked at them hesitantly. Then he laughed. "Ok fine. It's a girl. I only know her name. I don't know where she lives or what she does. She had to leave immediately. But she was very beautiful. Like a goddess. I hope to see her again but I don't even know anything about her."

His parents looked at each other with a reminiscent smile. "So what's her name?" The mother asked.

"Peyton Raleigh. She had blonde curls, and she was in white. I tell you. She's like an angel!" Lucas said smiling, but he noticed his parents were a bit confused and worried. "Wh-What's wrong? Do you know her?"

The father explained. "Son, Peyton Raleigh is the princess. The only princess of Armedes. She's the only child of King Peter and she is about to get married to...Well. Nothing's sure yet but everyone's saying that Nathan Donne will be the husband of Peyton. Are you sure that was Peyton?"

"He did describe her accordingly." The mother told the father. "How did she wear her hair?"

"Up." Lucas answered.

"Then I guess that is the princess."

"Really?" Lucas couldn't believe it. "Darn it. I didn't even bow down or give any sign of respect. Unless you'd count a handshake."

"You shook the princess' hand?" The father asked excitedly.

Lucas smiled and answered, "Yes father. Her palms were so soft and smooth like silk...Oh well." He sighed. "With this face, I will definitely marry a beautiful maiden." He joked as they all laughed. The mother asked more about their encounter so Lucas told them the whole story, being open about how he felt too. Still, he felt a bit disappointed deep inside.

AN: There's the Pathan… Hahaha. Patience. Hahaha. But thanks so much for the great reviews!!!!!!! They just keep me motivated! Yeah! Keep R&R-ing. :D thanks!