Cedric had been looking through books for hours and had finally compiled a list of harmless techniques to try to wake Sofia up. When Miranda asked for the list, he handed it over without thinking. He had forgotten he had written 'true love's kiss' at the bottom and underlined it.

"Why is true love's kiss underlined?" Miranda tried not to let it known that she knew why.

"Oh, well, I- uh, if nothing else works we can always try that. It has a very high success rate," He mumbled.

"Oh, how romantic!" Amber clasped her hands together. James had fallen asleep in a chair long ago. "And she's just started courting Prince Desmond. How perfect,"

Cedric cleared his throat. "Yes, of course,"

"Actually, I think we need to send word that Sofia was not in her right mind when she agreed to court Prince Desmond." Roland told Baileywick to send word as soon as Sofia was well again.

Fourteen spells later, Sofia was still unconscious on her parents bed. Cedric's hair had been messed up from him pushing it out of his face so often, and he was starting to seriously worry the only person to undo the spell could be Eleanor. In addition to that, the sun was going to rise in a little less than an hour and he hadn't slept a wink.

Sofia's family was also exhausted, though they showed it in their own way. James was snoring in a chair, Amber kept dozing off only to snap awake and try to focus on staying awake for Sofia. Miranda sat on the side of the bed Sofia wasn't laying on, holding her daughter's hand while Roland paced the room. The Queen noticed the only thing left on the list was True Love's Kiss, and if she truly knew her daughter, the best thing for Cedric right now was privacy.

"I think we should leave Cedric to try the last few spells in privacy," She announced, kissing Sofia's forehead before standing.

"What do you mean? What if she wakes up while we're gone?" Roland stopped pacing to stare curiously at his wife.

"I believe Cedric would inform us," A quick glance at Cedric revealed he was trying to hide his fear at being found out.

"But she's-"

"Listen, Rolly," She sighed, making her way to the King. "We're exhausted. No additional harm is coming to Sofia and I'm sure Cedric doesn't love us breathing down his neck."

"-Fine. But you are to come get us if she wake up, understood?" The King made his way to wake up James.

"Yes, your highness," Cedric turned to the Queen. "Thank you, your highness." He said earnestly.

She smiled knowingly and followed her family into a private lounge nearby. "I do believe you have our daughter's best interest." She nodded, and Cedric couldn't help but feel like she was talking about much more than his spells.

Finally alone, he stared at the list in his hands. The quickly scrawled words had a question mark next to them. If this didn't work, he would be heartbroken not only because he was not Sofia's true love, but also all out of ideas.

Gently pushing her hair away from her face, he placed one hand on her cheek. After placing his other hand on the bed to steady him, he kissed her. They had kissed plenty of times before but never had he felt the need to convey just how much he was in love. His brows were furrowed and he only stayed there for a few seconds before pulling back.

Cedric's focus turned to blinking back tears when nothing changed. But soon, the princess's eyes opened, only to squint at whoever was next to her.

"Cedric?" Her voice was raspy from being unused. "What's wrong, you look like your crying," And he was. Because the second her eyes blinked open, he realized not only were they meant to be, but she was okay.

"Sofia," He grinned, and tackled her on the bed hugging her. He rolled them over and kissed her again, this time with Sofia being able to feel his grin.

"You know I love you, and I don't mind this at all," Sofia sat up on the bed, Cedric following suit. "But you're acting like I almost died. What happened?"

Cedric let out a laugh; he had forgotten she would not know! "In a way, you almost did. The new Royal gardener must be some witch because she used an unknown spell to knock you out and left you in a closet,"

"What?"

"Yeah. She went around with a spell that made her sound and act like you, except you were a little more rude, and had you start a courtship with the prince you went on a date with," His voice strained.

"Oh no, I'm so sorry," Sofia snuggled next to him, wrapping her arms around him. She could only imagine how he felt, especially with their prior conversation about his view on the matter. He kissed the top of her head, one hand going around her back.

"That was not your fault, you don't need to apologize. Anyway, Clover and Wormwood lead me to your real body, I alerted the rest of the royal family - who are in that room, I actually need to alert them since you woke up," Cedric pointed to a door, and began to try to stand up, only for Sofia to tighten her grip on him.

"Wait, Cedric," Oh, how he missed her saying his name like that. "How did I wake up? You said you didn't know what spell she used. How did you counter it?"

He felt embarrassed about how he now had to explain this. "Well I - I mean, that is - It was true love's kiss," He sighed.

"What? True love's kiss? Honey, that's wonderful!" She jumped out of their position to be on her knees next to him. She was so elated, she grabbed his face and began kissing him again. They were so engulfed in each other, they did not notice the door to the royal lounge open.

"We heard yelling. What - Cedric! Unhand my daughter, now!" Roland stomped into the room as Cedric scrambled to get off the bed. "I'll deal with you in a minute."

"Sofia, you're okay," Miranda hurried to hug her daughter. The rest of the royal family rushed to Sofia's side.

"Dad, don't do anything drastic. Cedric saved my life and we-"

"That doesn't matter! He doesn't deserve a prize, let alone you," The King spat.

"I was the one kissing him! Because we-"

"Baileywick, get the guards," Roland growled.

"Baileywick, please," Sofia pleaded, hurrying to stand in front of Cedric, who could feel his whole world crashing down.

"Wait, how was the curse lifted?" Amber was beginning to catch on.

"That's what I've been trying to tell you!" Sofia yelled, causing everyone to fall silent. Taking a deep breath, she moved back to take Cedric's hand in hers. "After trying literally everything else imaginable, Cedric brought me back with true love's kiss."

"What?" Roland and James gasped. Miranda smiled knowingly, and Amber was just trying to feel happy for her sister. Sofia felt Cedric grip her hand tighter under the intense gaze of the king.

"Yes, so please don't call the guards on him. Cedric and I have actually been in a relationship for a few months, so it really isn't a surprise to us. I would have rather we had a more elegant way of telling you, but I suppose I've never done anything the way others do," Her smile at him caused Cedric to break into a small smile, the love visible in his eyes.

"Sofia, he's-" Roland was cut off by his Queen.

"That's wonderful, dear. I'm just glad you're back, let alone in a steady courtship with someone who very clearly loves you," Miranda stepped forward to hug her daughter.

"Miranda, he's a palace worker! She has a line of handsome princes who would kill to have her hand," Roland's anger began to dissipate at his wife's stern gaze, but only slightly.

"I haven't always been royalty," Was all she needed to say for him to relax his shoulders in defeat. "I suppose it will just take a little time for me to get used to your relationship, Sofia. However, if he is your true love, I will learn to get over it."

"Thank you, Father!" Sofia ran to crush him in a tight hug. "You won't regret it. Cedric is nothing but caring and he will never hurt me."

"I suppose we should give you some privacy." The king started to walk toward the large Royal chamber doors only to have them burst open, guards running through.

"We have caught her, your highness. Many guards are down with her in the prison."

"Thank you. Lead us there," Roland linked arms with his wife. "Amber, James, you should really get some rest."

After everyone had gone, Sofia fell onto the bed again. "That was a little rocky,"

"It went way better than I expected," Cedric laid down next to her.

"Really?" She smiled, pulling him closer to her. "How did you picture it going?"

"I thought your father would surely have me killed. I could not be more thankful for your mother. I know where you get all your good traits from," He smiled down at her.

"You're so dramatic!" The princess laughed. "Father will get used to it. Mother is perfect for him; she keeps him from making irrational decisions. Just like me for you,"

"Very funny," He replied dryly, only to crack a smile at her giggling.

"I love you." She said when she had stopped.

He kissed her, slower than he had before. "I love you, too." He whispered against her lips.

She smiled, only to have the gesture be swallowed in yet another kiss from her sorcerer.