I wake on the cold stone floor, as i refused to sleep on the over furnished bed beside me.
I do not know how long i have been in this dusty little room. Possibly days hours years I do not know. The only light in my room is a single candle on my bedside table and a sometimes lit fireplace.

I miss my family. Why me?!?! I have to escape. I lift myself off on the dusty floor and scour the entire room looking for something, anything. Theres got to be something in this god forsaken room. I check under the bed, nothing. Then the bedside table, bingo. Two bobby pins. I can pick the lock easily with these, my brother taught me how a couple years ago and i have never been so grateful for anything in my life.

I walk over to the door trying to be quiet. I get down on my knees un front of the door, remembering the day my brother taught me how to pick locks. He had told me how a couple times before he locked me in my room with only two bobby pins. He walked me though the steps and i just couldn't get it to unlock. He finally told me to just close my eyes and only focus on the pins in my hand. Right when i did this the lock popped open and i opened the door. He was so proud of me. I feel a pang in my heart thinking about him. No i musnt cry right now, i will see him again.

I put the bobby pins in the lock and do as i did that day so long ago. It takes a second but i finally get the lock open. It pops open and i slowly stand pushing the squeaky door open as slowly as possible not wanting anyone to hear. Once open i step out I am surprised to see that there are no guards at my door. I cant think i just run down the stairs. Heading towards a door at the end of a hall way. I burst through the door again surprised to see no guards. I just keep running.

I am about to reach the door which i am hoping leads to outside the castle, but i am startled when a hand pulls me back by my wrist. Shit the guards found me. When i turn i am startled to see the face of Gerard. Great, even worse. I try to break free from his grasp but it is iron solid.

"What the hell do you think you're doing wench?" He says in a sharp angry voice.
"I-I was just going for a walk." I say back in a shaky voice. He shakes his head and sighs. Letting me go and i step back.
"You are only making this worse for yourself. For gods sake you are becoming queen. Isnt that what every girl dreams of?" He says in a confused voice.
"Maybe other girls but not me. I just wanted to marry a farmer and have a normal life and family. I never asked for this! You think i could be queen?! NO!" I say frustrated at myself as i cry in front of him again. I look up to see an expression of pity on gerards face. Something i thought id never see.
"I know you didnt ask for this sugar, but this is what you got. Who knows maybe you will be a good queen, it might not be as bad as you think. And my father is old he doesnt have that much time left." He says trying to encourage me. I guess he has a point. I just stare at him a bit stunned at his kindness considering his past behavior. He gives me a light hug and i don't resist.
"Now lets get you back to your room-" I pull away.
"NO no please i cant go back there. Please anywhere else." I say begging.
He looks a bit confused but then nods his head slowly.
"Where do you wish to go? We have the kitchen, the balcony" I look at him and he laughs.
"Well i suppose you wouldn't want to go there. Hmm What else the library, or the gardens although it is night out so it wont be as pretty-"
"Lets go there" I say excitedly. I need to get some fresh air.

Once outside I leave Gerard's side and walk over to a bush filled with beautiful pink blossoms. I lean down to smell them. The sent reminds me of the similar bushes outside my home. I turn back around to face Gerard.
"Why are you doing this?" I say accusingly
"Im sure i do not know what you mean" He says scuffing his shoe on the ground kicking a pebble. "You know exactly what i mean. Not telling anyone i tried to escape-"
"So you admit you did" He says with a smirk. My face heats
"That is beside the point, stop trying to change the subject. Why are you all the sudden being kind to me?" I say. He chuckles then looks at me with a shark face which startles me and i take a step back.
"Would you like me to be mean again? Because a can, I could easily call the guards and have you executed." He says trying to scare me but i will not be fooled.
"But you won't" I say to him in a nonchalant voice.
"But i could" He says again.
"I believe you have already stated that sir" I say with a bit of a smirk.
He rolls his eyes and comes beside me and loops my arm in his. I probably should be startled but im not.

We stroll the gardens in silence for a bit until i can handle the silence no longer.
"What are you thinking?" I ask. He looks at me then looks back in front of him. Almost certain that he would not answer he says
"I am thinking of my mother. She used to take me out here all the time when i was a child. I would never tell my father this and im not quite sure why i am telling you but i miss her quite a lot." He says with sadness in his tone and eyes. A sudden pang of guilt hits me.
"We can leave if you'd like" I say to him biting my lip.
"No no not necessary i can assure i am fine." He says clearing his throat.
"You know you dont always have to act fine" I say to him. He pulls his arm away and looks at me. He looks angry.
"Yes i do! Do you have any idea what would happen if i even showed feelings in the castle?! No one would respect me! Feelings are pointless anyway they only lead to getting yourself hurt." When he says this he looks away from me.
"Not always" I whisper. He shakes his head
"One day you will understand, But now i need to take you back the sun is starting to come up" I says yet again taking my arm and leading me back into the castle.

When we get to my door i give him a hug.
"Thank you" I say in his chest. He wraps his hands around me and i feel his head nod.
I turn away and go into my room closing the door. Finally giving in and laying on the bed. It i vary comfy. A couple seconds later i hear the door lock. And im a prisoner again.

Notes

Hey cuties! hope you like! sorry if its a bit boring lmao

-MaddyL