A/N: And here's Darling and Holly! I hope you guys like it.
Holly pondered the fact that she was the second twin. She frowned and decided it was time to visit her thinking spot. The tallest spot in the tallest tower of Ever After High. She walked up all the stairs and opened the door and stepped in. It was relaxing to her to overlook Ever After. She closed the door behind her and saw there was someone sitting on the window seat already. Holly stepped closer and saw it was Darling Charming.
"Darling?"
"Oh hey, Holly."
"I thought I was the only one who came up here?"
"Nah. I sneak up here sometimes to get away from all the destiny drama stuff. It gives me a headache sometimes."
"I can understand that." Holly said and sat in a chair next to the window.
"But you're a royal."
"I am, according to everyone but a couple of people."
"What do you mean?"
"Mine and Poppy's birth certificates were switched so Poppy is actually supposed to be the next Rapunzel. So we agreed to just play it out. Me as the next Rapunzel and Poppy finding her own destiny."
Darling nodded and said, "So you're technically rebels, but everyone at Ever After High thinks you are a royal."
"Yep, but if Apple ever found out..."
Darling sat up a little and said, "Hey. Don't worry about that. The Rapunzel story will continue, right?"
"Well yeah."
"Then I wouldn't worry about what Apple thinks. The story continues and that's what matters to her."
"Wow. I never thought of it like that."
Darling smiled and said, "I do a lot of thinking. Unlike my older brother, Daring, who just says what's on his mind and doing the least amount of thinking as possible."
Holly laughed, knowing she was right.
Darling noticed that Holly had a lovely laugh and she liked hearing it.
"What about you, Darling? Do you know your destiny?"
"No I do not and that doesn't matter to me because I know my destiny will end with 'and the prince rescued the princess and they lived happily ever after.' I don't want to be rescued. I guess it's too cliche to me."
Holly said, "But the story..."
"I have a million cousins and there are others out there without a story. If they want it, they can have it. Besides how can the written words disappear; go poof as Headmaster Grimm says."
Holly thought that over and realized Darling might be right. Darling placed her hand over Holly's and smiled.
Dexter knocked on his sister's door and said, "Darling? Are in you in?"
When he didn't get an answer, he opened the door and saw a bunch of scattered papers on her desk. He looked at them and they were sketches of a girl fighting a dragon. Dexter knew his sister didn't want anything to do with whatever destiny was supposed to be hers. Their parents hoped she would grow out of it, but he knew she was set on finding her own way. He put the sketches down and scribbled out a note for her.
Darling,
Came by to talk to you. I'll try again later.
-Dex
He shut the door behind him and went to find something else to do.
Darling looked at Holly and thought, "She's so pretty."
"Uh what?"
Darling's hands flew over her mouth and she said, "Oh my fairy godmother. Did I say that out loud?"
"I think you did."
"Stupid stupid stupid."
Holly said, "Hey. You're not stupid. I think you're pretty too."
"What you're-"
"Yep."
Darling smiled and said, "I thought I was the only one here that was."
"Nah."
Darling grinned. She was overwhelmed with joy. She had been crushing over Holly since she arrived at Ever After High. Dexter had been grilling her about it. Now was her chance.
"Um do you want to go out sometime?" Darling asked, trying not to stutter.
Holly smiled and said, "I would love that."
One Week Later...
Darling and Holly walked into the Wonderland Haberdashery and Tea Shoppe. Darling managed to get them a table that was secluded from the rest of the store. She told Maddie she wanted privacy and Maddie pulled through.
"And here's your table." Maddie said.
"Thank you again, Maddie."
"You're welcome. Enjoy!"
Maddie left and Holly said, "I didn't know they had a table back here."
Darling smiled and said, "Yep and I got something special for us to eat."
Holly nodded, impressed.
Soon, a tray of food came out. It held two plates of spaghetti. The two of them ate in silence and sipped their tea.
"You really are beautiful tonight, Holly."
Holly blushed and said, "You are too."
"Do you want to go for a walk?"
"I'd like that."
Darling stood up and paid the Mad Hatter who returned her payment with a string of Riddlish.
Darling just ignored him and said, "Thank you."
Darling and Holly left and they went for a walk through the park. They held hands and Darling relished in the moment. She didn't want it to end. Holly looked at Darling and smiled. She felt so happy. They stopped and sat on a bench.
Darling asked her, "Can I kiss you? I want to."
Holly laughed and said, "You may."
They met each other halfway and their lips touched and the both of them felt the fireworks.
The kiss broke and Holly asked, "Will you rescue me?"
"Everyday." Darling answered.
A/N: Sorry this was so mushy gushy. TV is attacking my feels right now so it's the TV's fault :P
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