Jane Seymour Part 5 - I have adapted one of the scenes from the Tudors in this part but it is a little different.

I walked up to the door. Took a deep breath and opened the door to the Kings chamber. I bowed before him with a " Your Majesty"

I heard his voice saying " Come closer Jane." I did so with as much confidence as I could muster.

" Come, sit here." he said as he patted his left thigh. I did so somewhat cautiously for I remembered the words of my brother as he told me to protect my virtue when I was around the King.

" Do not be afraid, Jane." he spoke in such a gentle voice.

I sat down on his knee somewhat uncomfortable knowing that I had no sat on a man's knee in fact anyone's knee since I was infant. However, this was unlike the times I would have spent as a toddler on the laps of grown-ups. I was no child now. I was a women and he was a man. With this thought came feelings of trepidation and excitement. I had barely spoken to men outside my family in my sheltered life at home. So this new physical intimacy was sparking a curiosity within me I had realised existed.

" May I kiss you, Jane?" Were the words which next came from his lips.

Those words caught me somewhat off guard but how could I deny the King of England a kiss were my thoughts as I bent my head down towards his where our lips met in a chaste kiss. As our lips parted all I wanted was for them to be connected once more. I wanted to feel his soft lips against mine again.

" May I kiss you again, Jane?" came the words I wanted to hear most.

" You may." I replied

He kissed me once again. This time with a little more passion that before. From his lips I could taste subtle but sweet wine. Oh, how divine I thought as I kissed him back. His lips parted from mine and once again soft words were spoken from his mouth.

" I respect your honour and that is why in the future we will meet in situations where people will be surrounding us. I would like to spend more time with you and get to know you."

I smiled " I would like that too, your majesty." I replied feeling more at ease conversing with him.

" My dear, sweet, innocent Jane" flowed the words from his mouth as he pressed his lips onto mine in a kiss. I replayed his words in my head again not quite knowing what those words were making me feel.

Our romantic moment was suddenly interrupted as the door swung open causing me to jump up in alarm and cower behind the King's chair. Queen Anne was standing at the doorway in distress as she witnessed her husband kissing another women.

" Mistress Jane Seymour. Oh God, of all people, feeble little Jane Seymour" came the wails of her voice.

" You must go , Jane." The kind ordered.

I ran out the door in a mix of emotions: guilt, excitement, curiosity, extreme happiness and for some reason a little shame. I walked quickly down the corridors hearing the shouts of both the King and the Queen as they argued.

Once in was back in my chambers I was unable to keep still. I walked around and around my room. Sitting down then standing up again. I couldn't seem to get over the event that had just occurred. I felt as if I would burst if I did not tell someone but I knew of no one around here of whom I could trust such a secret. I concluded that my friend Mary would be the person I would confide in. She was trustworthy friend from back home perfect for such a tale as the one of my first kiss. I would have to make sure that I did not say who the man was as if the letter got into the wrong hands it could be seen as treason. I got out some paper and my ink well in preparation to write this letter.

Dearest Mary,

I have much news to share with you in regards to my so far short stay at court. My journey was a rather pleasant one. The day was not too cold and the roads were clear. I arrived there to be informed that there would be a banquet and dance to attend that evening. It was marvellous. Courses and courses of food were brought and each person at the table was some great Lord or Lady I must say I felt quite out of place being so young and inexperienced. The King who sat at the end of the table is both majestic and gracious. His wife the Queen is also very beautiful. The dance was also very much enjoyable. I danced with several gentlemen that night but one in particular I found very handsome and endearing.

This is where the real news comes in and I trust that you will be able to keep this to yourself as I know you will. This gentlemen and I were once alone and we kissed. Can you believe that he kissed me. He called me his dear Jane. I reassure you that his intentions are proper and we will begin to see each other in company. I am very much looking forward to beginning our courtship. If this relationship progresses as I hope it will then it could be very advantageous for my family. I really like this gentleman and dare say love him. Any match between the two of us I feel would be a great one. I do hope to hear from you soon. I will write to you if any progress is made in my relationship.

Your dear friend Jane Seymour.

As I finished the letter I sealed it ready to send it off at the next possible moment. I lay down on my bed looking up at the ceiling. My mind all over the place as I thought about him.