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Chapter 52 -
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With a soft thump on, you sat on your bed and a bit in a daze as you stare nowhere in particular.

You held a hand to you mouth, then you grin and jump onto you bed now. A small happy squeal came from you. You tried to calm down, but you couldn't help it.

Suddenly your mood was shot down.

“What if he doesn't like me back?” You blush in embarrassment and groan, pulling a pillow onto your face. “And I kissed his cheek…..and he didn't answer.”

You pull the pillow off and hit your head, “Of course he didn't answer, you took off before he could do anything.”

You stare at the ceiling of your bed before turning on your side and pull the covers up under your chin. A slightly gloomy sigh escapes your lips and your hand takes off your glasses to place them on the side table.

It's quiet for a bit until your voice whines in protest, “Why did I leave Varian with Eugene?”

The next morning, a guard knocked on your door and called out.

“Lady (____)?”

You shift under the pile of pillow and subconsciously answer in your sleep, “HM?!”

The guard slightly jump and chuckles, “Lady (____), I'm very sorry, but it's time to get up!”

You push some of the pillow from where your face is and you still not even half awake, “It's…. It's okay, is my food ready?”

“No, but your friend is waiting to come in.”

You sat up on one arm, then you nearly fell back asleep only for your head to fall forward and jerk you from the heavy sleep. “Wait, who is talking?”

The guard chuckles, “It's still me, Lady (____). Your friend is still waiting to come in.”

You stretch and sit up a bit more, yawning tiredly and mumbling, “Friend…..friend, friend, oh…” You call back a bit groggy, “Uh...Let him in!”

Varian walks in, then chuckles while sitting on your bed. “Are you awake?”

“Is my food ready?”

Varian laughs, “You're half awake.” He gets up to grab your brush by the vanity mirror and comes back.

You're sitting cross legged and have your elbows on your knees while your hands hold up your half asleep head. Your eyes shut in content when you felt a brush comb through your hair gently.

“I have to head home in awhile. I don't want my dad come get me again.” Varian says sheepishly.

You frown, “Oh….yeah. We don't want him upset again.”

Varian hands you your glasses and smiles softly with a light blush on his cheeks. “Yeah, but I came to give you something before I head back.”

Your eyes widen when you see Varian lean close, gently leaving a kiss on your cheek. You look at him as he pulls away. Varian blushes and shyly glances away, rubbing his cheek.

“(____).” His sky blue eyes gaze at you with a shy, yet beaming expression, “I like you, too.”

He gets up, crossing his arm which the other held a hand to his cheek, “I'll see you later?”

Your cheeks lightly blush and you smile softly, “As always.”

“Great, because I have a surprise for you!” Varian grins excitedly, “It's so much better than Hubert’s ‘MAGICAL’ flight.” He rolls his eyes then smiles shyly, “Meet me at my house!”

You blink as Varian goes out your door. Slowly, you grin and throw the covers off. You slide across your floors toward your wardrobe, throwing it open and grab one of casual dresses. Because, why not?

The door to the bathroom closes and it opens once again. You're dressed in mere seconds and run out onto your balcony.

Down below you spot Varian figure going through town and you gaze with starry eyes, feeling your heartbeat picking up.

He liked you back, Varian likes you back. You smile joyfully while pulling on your gloves and lean on the edge.

“Wise men say.” You sing fondly, watching Varian go across the bridge. “Only fools, only fools rush in.” You glance down shyly then close your eyes, “But I can't help falling in love with you.”

You step back into your room, shutting the balcony doors, “Shall I say.” Your dress flares up as you skip to your bedroom doors, “Would it be, would it be a sin?” You go out into the halls, “That I can't help falling in love with you!”

Varian takes the off road path and breaths out happily while walking near a small river. “As the river flows, surely to the sea.” He sings to himself.

You lean on a rail of the spiral staircase, “Darling so it goes! Some things, are meant to be!”

Varian hums and smiles, running while feeling like a lightweight, “OH YEAH!”

“Somethings are meant to be!” You both sang.

You sit on the rail and slide all the way down, jumping off and running out of the castle, “Take my hand!”

“Oh take my hand!” Varian swings to make a sharp turn.

“Take my whole life too!” The two of you sang again as you spin once while exiting the castle walls and Varian nearly trips over a rock.

“For I can't help falling in love with you!”

You buy a white rose and hold it close before tucking it behind your ear. Not paying no mind to some of the townsfolk singing a chorus.

“Help falling, can't help falling, can't help falling! Oooo!”

You now skip up onto the fountain and jump down, taking someone's hand.

“Help falling, can't help falling, can't help falling!”

The two of you spin around and you failed to notice that it's a yellow blonde who's long braided hair spins flawlessly.

“Oooo!” You twirl out and sing with so much feeling, “And I can't help it! No I can't help it!!”

Varian grins, “I can't help it!”

You two continue on, “That I can't help! Falling in love with you!”

“No I, No I can't help falling in love with YOU!” You hold your note with more emotion and go to take a corner toward Monty's while Varian opens the door to his house.

Suddenly, you two run into someone. And that someone?

Rapunzel.

And Quirin.

Rapunzel had this weird face, like she's trying to hold something back and this concerned you, yet freaked you out.

“Rapunzel? Are…. you feeling okay?” You ask, not sure whether to go around her or stay.

She takes a deep breath, only to burst into a loud squeal and picks you up. “That is just to sweet for any words!” She spins you around, “Eugene told me and I just- oh wow! It's just so CUTE!”

You narrow your eyes and mentally punch Eugene, wherever he is. That blabbermouth.

Varian smiles and happily waltzes past his dad, “Sorry, Dad!”

Quirin blinks and turns to watch Varian walk to his lab with a skip in a step. He noticed his son had a much more carefree atmosphere around him, almost like he has his head in the clouds.

You finally got Rapunzel to leave, but she still talked to Pascal about how cute Varian and you are together.

The bell jingled throughout the Sweet Shop and you smelt the chocolaty aroma swirl past you. Monty looks up and smiles.

“(____)! Welcome back!” He hums, noticing you looked more happy than usual. A certain twinkle in your eyes that gave you more life or possibly the dress you had on. He grins.

You smile, “Hey, Uncle Monty!” You felt a bit anxious about what you going to ask him, “Uh…” You feel your cheeks heat up, “Did you make any assorted chocolates today?”

Monty leans on the counter, “Oh me, oh my, who's the lad that caught your eye?”

You blush heavily and feel you heart pick up again. You laugh nervously and wave a hand to dismiss his question, “Who caught who's eye? Why are we talking about an eye? Eye….I….I…” You pout, “I! Don't know what you're referring to.”

Monty laughs wholeheartedly and walks toward the back, “I believe I do have a small box. Be right back.” He tip toes away.

You run a hand over your hair and huff. A small box is placed on the counter and you place money on the counter before running out. Monty just watches with a jolly expression, “Young Love. The sweetest thing you can get.”

The small box is placed into your satchel and you slip the bag across your shoulder.

“(____), wait!” Rapunzel calls out.

She pants and grins, clenching her hands to her chest, mostly likely still squealing over you and Varian. Vlad and Attila follow behind.

“Guess what?! I graciously found you two chaperones to protect you to wherever you're going.”

You giggle, “Guys. I'll be fine on my own.”

“Not another word, Little Lady. We can't have you go alone while it gets dark half way there.” Attila says with his hands on his hips.

You roll your eyes, smiling warmly, “Alright. Come on then.”

The three of you start your way to Old Corona and Rapunzel gazes with a soft look, “They grow up so fast. Don't they Pascal?”

Pascal smiles and squeals in agreement.