A/N: Hello, all! Here's chapter five! Yes, I got it up before I go on vacation :) Just a cute little chappie, where they're walking through the forest, having a good little talk. And also, you'll most likely notice that there's references to Long Live (the song) and Mine by Taylor Swift in their conversation. Well, you should expect references to Long Live since this story is sorta based off of it, but the reason there's references to Mine is because I'm planning something for a later story that involves that song.

So this is how my disclaimer would look if I was speaking it.
Me: *hoarsely* I don't own Tangled.
Everyone else: What? I can't understand what you're saying.
Me: I don't own Tangled.
Everyone else: I still can't hear you.
And I would end up repeating it way too many times. Because I don't have a voice. It's sad. But anyway, you get the point that I don't own Tangled, so on with the story!

"Look, I can see the bridge!" Rapunzel exclaimed.

She and Eugene were walking through the forest with Maximus at their side, nearing the bridge that lead into the village.

"Yep. We're almost there." Eugene said, ignoring the nagging feeling that he shouldn't be going where he was.

"Now why did it take so long last time?" Rapunzel asked.

Eugene laughed.

"Oh, I don't know, probably because you sat there forever being bipolar about leaving your tower, you sang to the Snuggly Duckling thugs, we took that underground tunnel to the dam, we pretty much destroyed Corona's whole water system and almost drowned in the process, the guards were after me…actually, they still are, but you get the point."

Rapunzel laughed.

"And because I showed you my glowing hair…the look on your face was priceless!" Rapunzel giggled.

"Not funny, Blondie. Not everyone sees glowing hair every day like you!" Eugene defended. "Though I have to admit, the look on your face when we walked in the Snuggly Duckling was pretty priceless."

"Can you blame me? Ruffians and thugs were exactly what I was trying to avoid!"

Eugene laughed. "Well, I guess you know now that the Snuggly Duckling isn't a five star joint, after all, huh?"

"Yes, I knew that, even though you told me it was. Especially after I saw all those shops in the village. Like the one we got our cupcakes from! Remember that?"

"'Course I remember, Goldie. Those were good cupcakes."

Rapunzel nodded her head. "Mhmm, those were good. Remember when we went in the library? And we read all those books?"

"Yep. All those fairytale books." He said, smiling.

He remembered how she'd told him that she only had three books in her tower. After he was amazed at this, she explained that when she was younger, her mother used to bring her books – some of them story books with fairytales! But after a while, her mother took them away from her, because she said they "gave her unrealistic ideas". So, he and she sat in the kingdom's library for what must have been hours yesterday, reading every book Rapunzel picked out and then some.

"Hey, Blondie? I know this is sort of random, but since you're a princess and all, well…" Eugene paused, looking for the right words. "Well, I'm sorry I'm not…not a prince. I didn't fight dragons for you or have some magical kingdom to ride away into the sunset with you to. I guess after reading all those fairytale books, I just feel like I should be…you know, a prince or something."

He really did feel guilty. He really hadn't done anything that heroic for her. It was really his fault last night that she'd gone back with her "mother". He was a thief. She was the Lost Princess. He didn't deserve her, even without taking that factor into account.

Rapunzel looked at him seriously.

"Eugene. I love everything that happened these last few days exactly how they are, including the fact that you are Eugene Fitzherbert, former thief Flynn Rider. Maybe you didn't really fight any dragons for me, but that's not as heroic as what you did for me. You shouldn't be a prince." Rapunzel answered him, shaking her head. "I don't want you to be a prince. And our adventures over the past few days? That's what I'd call dragon fighting. Even if it's not your typical princess story, I had the time of my life doing all that with you."

Eugene smiled at her and grasped her hand. "Me too, Blondie."

"Hey Eugene, you realize I'm not a blonde anymore, right?" she asked after a moment.

"Yep, I know. I was the one who did that, you know."

"Right, but don't you think that since I'm not a blonde, 'Blondie' doesn't really fit anymore?"

"Nope." Eugene answered, wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her close. He kissed her partly in her hair and partly on her forehead. "I think it fits perfectly. Plus, every time I say it, I'll think of the time we first met."

They walked this way for some time, until Eugene spoke up.

"Do you…Are you mad at me for cutting your hair? Do you resent me for it?"

Rapunzel quickly pulled away and looked up at him.

"No. I could never, ever resent you for what you did, Eugene. You saved me. I'd still be with her, and probably would never see the world again if you hadn't. I doubt I can do much with this hair, but that's okay. Every time I see it, it'll remind me of you." She told him, snuggling into his chest again. "And even though I don't have anything magical anymore – well, at least I don't think I do – I think we've got enough magic without it. And I love you more than anything magical hair could ever do."

"Do you think you'll miss it?" he asked her after a while.

"Yeah, I definitely think I will. I don't think I've ever had it this short in my life. But that's okay. I mean, it's not as useful, or…" Rapunzel started to explain. She had no idea why, but tears began to well up in her eyes. "Yes, I will miss it. It's not as pretty as it was, either. It won't ever be like it was before…"

"Rapunzel, listen to me. Do you remember those lights?" Eugene abruptly asked her before she could say any more.

Rapunzel nodded her head. Of course she did, how could she not?

"Do you remember how we felt then, out there on the water? And how it was like all those lights were shining just for me and you?" he asked again.

"Yes." She whispered softly.

"I do too. Rapunzel, every time I look at you, it's like the first time – all that blonde hair and all, coming after me with a frying pan. I fell in love with you – heck, I fell in love with the Lost Princess, the King and Queen's daughter, without even knowing it – and you are the best thing that's ever been mine. Nothing will ever change that. Not even a magical haircut." He reassured her sincerely, lovingly brushing away the tear that had found its way down her cheek away with his thumb.

Rapunzel broke into a smile and threw her arms around his neck, saying, "Oh, Eugene, I love you."

Eugene smiled and wrapped his arms around her.

"Love you too, Blondie."

A/N: So how did you like it? I felt like they needed to have a little talk about this. Next up is chapter six (which I'm just now about to start), which will be about when they go into the village! You can expect the next chapter probably in about a week and a half. Maybe a little less. Depending on how long I make it or if split it up. And how inspired by reviews I get! *bats eyelashes*
So, in case you didn't get the hint yet, REVIEW! I love it when you guys review, it makes me so happy! And it motivates me to write, so if you want faster chappie updates, then you should review :) Review!