Chapter 3: Getting To Know Each Other
Flora's P.O.V
I don't know what came over me. But I feel I can trust Helia. And maybe be good friends with him, or more. He is cute, and he does seem sweet. Although I want to get to know him more.
Anyway I got us both pesto pasta, with French bread, a fruit and spinach salad, and green teas. Yep, I'm a vegetarian. And I love VEG, the vegetarian café I go to. Its so awesome. Ok, I'll stop talking about the awesome food and continue with the story.
I walk back to the forest and see Helia sitting near the tree playing a guitar. He sees me, smiles and stands up putting the guitar down. "I thought you wouldn't come back." He said.
"Of course I did and I brought food, like I said. Why would you think that?" I asked wondering why he would doubt me.
"Oh, well, some people who promise me things always break their promises. So I have a hard time trusting people." He explained.
"Well you can trust me, ready to eat?" I said smiling.
He nods and gets a old blanket from a log and lay it down for us. I set out the food. He smile and starts digging in. I did the same realizing how hungry I was.
"Its that where you keep all your stuff?" I asked nodding to the log.
"Yep, from all the stuff I got from the orphanage. To stuff I bought with my selling art money." He answered.
I nod silently, still sad that someone like him is homeless. "So you never made enough money for a house, or apartment?" I asked.
"No, unfortunately not. I live here." He said.
"Funny, I sneak out all the time from the castle through this way I never seen you before." I said.
"Well, I travel through the forest. New spot every week." He said.
"Why?" I asked.
"I like to expand my horizons. Thank you for the food, by the way, its really good." He said.
I giggled and said, "Your welcome, it was my pleasure."
We talk more, finding things about ourselves. Like , our favorite food, animal, music, etc. And I think I am really starting to like him. He's sweet, charming, smart, funny, and we have so much in common. He kinda makes me forget my horrible engagement.
"So, how is it being engaged to Anagan?" He asked.
I sighed annoyed. He just had to bring it up. "Horrible." I answered. He looks at me confused and I told him everything.
"Wow, what does your parent's think?" He asked.
"They are not happy, they keep convincing me to change my mind. I told them, I will when I think of a way to get out of it. But they want me out now, and said they'll use Lynphea's best warriors against him and the rest of the Wizards of the Black Circle. But I told them, I'm not putting any Lynphean's life in danger. How can I be princess and future queen, putting someone's life in danger? I prefer it to be me than them." I said.
"That's very noble of you." He said.
"Thank you." I said blushing.
We finish eating and I look at the time on my phone and sadly realize I have to go. "I'm sorry, but I have to get back to the palace." But then a idea hit me.
"Hold on. I have a surprise for you." I said walking past him into a clearing with a lake.
"What is it?" Helia asked.
I said a magic spell and vines come and shape themselves into a little house. I open the door which is also made with vines and a rock doorknob. I said another spell and there is furniture, like, a couch made out of vines, a bed also made from vines, and a dining table chair for two made from made from logs and vines, a dresser made from logs with rock handles, and a nightstand made from logs and with rock handles. Also a small kitchenette made with cabinets made from vines with rock handles, the counter is made from granite, also the sink with rock faucets, a fridge made from vines with a rock handle, a stove made of rock, and a vine pantry with rock handles. There is a T.V., and a bamboo easel. The only electric things are the T.V., stove, and fridge running on solar power. I say another spell and the house extends to a bathroom. It has a rock toilet, rock bathtub and showers, with rock faucets, and a vine made cabinet with a granite sink with rock faucets. The water is supply by the lake. And when he flushes, it goes way way down underground.
"Better go get your stuff and bring it back here." I said smiling.
He looks around amazed, then hugs me. "Thank you, Flora, I love it."
I blushed and hug him back, "Y-your welcome."
He pulls back smiling and blushing. I smile back. Then we run out and get his stuff from the log and move it in the house. "The fridge and pantry has food in it, but natural food. Like fruit, vegetables, and edible stuff around the forest. I hope that's ok." I said.
"Of course it is." He said flopping on the couch. "Flora, I don't know what to say. I don't know how I can repay you."
"You don't have to. I was happy to do it." I said giggling.
"But didn't you waste your energy?" He asked looking at me concern.
"A little bit, but it was worth it. But I should go and rest, enjoy your new home." I said walking out the door.
"Oh I will." He said from the door way.
I wave to him then start walking, till I hear, "Flora! Wait!" I turn around and see Helia coming after me.
"Yes?" I asked smiling at him.
"Would you go on date with me, at my house, I can cook for you." He said.
I stood there stun. I didn't think He'll feel the same. "I…I…I…uh…um.." I utter out blushing.
"I get it, you are engaged, I shouldn't asked." He said walking away sadly.
"Helia! Wait!" I said running after him and grabbing his arm. He looks at me confused.
"I would love to go on a date with you." I said smiling.
He grins widely, "Great! Be here by 6 this evening." He takes my hand and kiss it.
I blush and giggle "Ok. Bye, Helia." I quickly kiss his cheek and walks to the palace. I turn and see Helia with a hand on the cheek I kissed him on and a goofy grin. I laughed and continue on my way.
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