A/N: This chapter is quite short, so I might just post the next one later today. As usual, enjoy and don't forget to leave a review!
Chapter 5
Eugene found Rapunzel sitting at the kitchen table one evening, staring blankly at the wall. He quietly approached her. "Rapunzel?" he asked cautiously. "Is something wrong?"
She blinked, torn from her thoughts, and turned to look at her husband. "Oh, I'm fine. I was just lost in thought, I guess."
Eugene grabbed an apple from the basket on the counter and sat down across from her. "Whatcha thinking about?" he asked as he took a bite.
She looked down at the table. "Oh, just about the lost princess."
Eugene cocked an eyebrow. "Really? Why?"
Rapunzel shrugged. "Well, I found it curious that we share the same birthday."
"Well, so do a lot of other people."
"Oh, I know. But then I thought, what if we found the lost princess? There's a reward for that, right?"
He let out a laugh. "Oh boy, I think I'm rubbing off on you, Blondie. Besides, you're already my princess." He winked at her, taking another bite.
She smiled sheepishly and traced the wood grains on the tabletop. "Wouldn't it be wonderful, though? If we did find her?"
"It's been a long time, Rapunzel. Too long. I don't even think she's still alive."
But it seemed that Rapunzel didn't hear him, for she asked, "Do you think she's pretty? Like princesses are?"
He leaned across the table and set a hand atop hers. "I'd bet she's got nothing on you," he said and earned a smile in return.