Chapter 14:

Peyton and Daphne woke up really early so they could leave without so many people staring in the streets. It was about 5 in the morning and they left at 6.

"Dear, what if they're asleep? It would be rude to wake them up." Daphne asked Peyton.

"We'll wait. Just like people like them, wait for our attention or work." Peyton humbly said as her mother smiled at her with the attitude she was showing.

They got there and saw that the father was already awake. He was gathering wood for fire. He turned around and saw the royal queen and princess there! He just dropped all the wood he was carrying. He froze for about 2 seconds, then he rushed over to them, paying his respects. He was kind of all over the place because that was a first for him. "Your highness..Forgive me. I wasn't expecting company...Especially not royal company...Not that you're not welcome...Forgive me queen and princess." In between every statement, he kept bowing and shaking his head. Hilarious, Peyton and Daphne thought.

They both just smiled at him. "Please...You don't have to apologize...And one bow is enough." Daphne joked. "And this was kind of just a spontaneous thing my daughter and I thought of doing."

"Oh..." He said blushing. "Well...If you're looking for Lucas, he's still sleeping but I could go wake him up."

"No no no...It's fine Mr. Oliverus. We'll wait." Peyton said kindly.

It left Mister Oliverus a bit confused. "What are you going to do until he wakes up then your highness?"

"Call me Peyton, please. I already told you that." Peyton insisted.

"Yes...And you can call me...Well, it's in the law that you address me as someone higher, but when we're here, you can call me Daphne." She winked.

The old man laughed in flattery. "Ok...If that's what you want...Pppeyton and...Ddaphne..." He said shyly as they shared a laugh. "So you two are just going to wait here?"

"You could keep us company..." The queen suggested. "I'm not very familiar with this place, although Peyton is...And...If you're wife is awake, you could let us meet her."

"Well...Are you sure you won't be bored if that's what we do?"

"It'll be just fine." Daphne replied.

"You know I think I want to just...Stay here. Maybe I'll draw or something." Peyton said shyly.

"Why?" Daphne asked.

"I just...I don't know. I feel like sitting back here. Maybe I'll join you later on." She said.

"Ok then...Sir Oliverus. Shall we?" Daphne joked.

"It's my honor, your highness, to give you this tour." He joked back.

"See? It's better when it's light. And call me Daphne." Then they went off and explored as Peyton sat on the front porch of the house. She kept wishing for Lucas to just wake up already. She brought out her paper and pencils and started to draw.

Meanwhile, Lucas just woke up. He always sleeps half naked. His eyes were still all small. So, he got out of bed, brushed his teeth, fixed his hair with his hand, and went straight outside to smell the fresh air. It was getting bright outside, so when he stepped out, his eyes were a bit closed as he stretched. He let out a big yawn as he did this.

Peyton was frightened so she turned around to see a Lucas Oliverus, wearing only his pants. She was so shocked first for her to see that, that she dropped all her drawing equipments and squealed a bit.

Lucas was even more shocked to see the princess there! Seeing him topless! He also yelled in embarrassment and shock. He tried his best to cover his body. Realizing that screaming was going nowhere. Peyton immediately covered her eyes and turned around. "I am so sorry...Really I am..." She said, trying to hold her laughter. "I didn't m-ean to..." She really wanted to laugh. "See...Sorry."

Lucas wanted to laugh as well, seeing her reaction. "No...It's fine...I'm sorry...I didn't see you sitting there." He said, also trying not to laugh. "I'm gonna go...Put on my shirt now." He said, walking back in.

Once Peyton heard the door close, she uncovered her eyes, and smiled so big. She really couldn't help but smile. Her jaw even dropped. She turned around slowly, and looked back at the fields. Her face just lit up. What a start. She suddenly found herself, thinking about Lucas' great body. SHe was staring blankly into space, just pondering on that great body. A smile slowly started creeping, and when she realized this, she snapped out of it.

Lucas came out, DRESSED now. Peyton couldn't help but blush as she pretended to draw. Lucas pretended like nothing happened, but still he smiled. "So what are you drawing now?" He said, as he sat down beside her.

"Just...A dress." Peyton said casually.

"Are you going to wear that dress?" Lucas asked.

"MAybe." Peyton replied. They sounded like kids. It was one of their "trips".

"And it's going to be white again?"

Peyton laughed. "I'm actually thinking of changing the color." She seriously said.

Lucas stopped. "Really now? That's worth seeing. I mean...You know...It'd be nice to see you in something like...Red or Green..."

"You really think so? Wouldn't that be too drastic?" Peyton asked.

"What's drastic about dress colors?" He laughed. "Don't take the garments too seriously. You're beautiful...I-I meant...Every color will be beautiful on you..." He said, blushing.

"Thanks..." Peyton replied shyly.

They just smiled at each other after that. No words, no knowledge of any thought...THat moment was cute short though, when Daphne and Lucas' father called them. "Come on...You have to meet my mother." Peyton said, grabbing Lucas' hand. Lucas was a bit surprised but very happy about that. He just looked at their hands intertwining.

Daphne saw the site of Peyton and Lucas, hand in hand, running towards her and her heart sort of melted at that site.

Peyton and Lucas stopped when they were in front of Daphne. Peyton was so nervous Daphne wouldn't like Lucas. "Ummm...Mother...This is Lucas...Lucas, this is my mom, Queen Daphne." She said.

Lucas immediately knelt and bowed down. "Your highness, it is an honor to meet you and have you here in our home."

Daphne smiled at Peyton, then she shifted her attention back to Lucas. "Thank you child. You can stand up now." And Lucas stood up. "I don't think I've ever seen you before...You're a knight am I right?"

Lucas didn't want to lie, but he just had no choice. His father also felt so nervous at that point. "Wwell..." Lucas stuttered.

"He's a volunteer" His father butted in.

"Yes..." Lucas followed through. "I volunteered."

"Oh...That's very brave of you...But I've been hearing, that you show much promise." Daphne said. "It's impossible we haven't recruited you."

"Well...This is a pretty isolated place after all." Lucas said.

"You do have a point." Daphne said. "You're a very handsome young man. How come you haven't married?" Daphne asked. Peyton paid close attention now.

Lucas laughed in shyness. "Well...I haven't really met the RIGHT one." He said, as he discreetly looked at Peyton. Daphne noticed this and a smile just appeared on her face. Peyton's heart melted at that moment.

"I'm sure the right one's just around the corner." Daphne said.

"I know she is." Lucas said.

Peyton was so happy, but she remembered Haley...She felt bad again at that time. Other than that, when Lucas and his father were talking about how he became a knight, she could sense that there was something wrong...Like they were hiding something.

"Peyton? Are you OK?" Lucas asked, concerned of Peyton's paleness.

"Umm...Mother, can you excuse us?" SHe asked Daphne.

Daphne was a bit confused, but she smiled and nodded her head.

"What's wrong?" Lucas said.

"I need to talk to you." Peyton said, as she grabbed Lucas's hand and they walked over to the fish pond.

AN: I'm so sorry the update took so long...BUSY BUSY BUSY ...Lemmme know what you think! hahahha...thanks so much for reading!