The next morning goes by like days for Bridgette, but when afternoon comes she makes sure she looks presentable and walks to the castle.

Alek had just finished washing up, noticing a rather large bruise on his forehead. He sighed, getting dressed in a suit Kogan had made.

"Hello handsome~" Monarch says from the doorway, giggling a bit.

He turns, smiling. "Good afternoon my beautiful Monarch~" he bows.

She smiles and walks over, helping him with his coat "You look very dressed today. Anything important going on?"

He glances down at the suit. "I always dress like this." He laughs.

She laughs "I'm sorry... it's been a while since I've seen you..." She shrugs "Not used to seeing people dressed like princes..." She notices the bruise and reaches up, stroking it "Hey, what happened?"

A: (I had a dream. Where you left for China. And then I was almost killed a few times, i was bullied, all my grades failed, I was late everyday, I didn't see my father often, father was mad or disappointed in me- it was a really really bad dream.)

Alek brings his hand to his forehead. "Oh right..." he looks to the side with his eyes. "I believe that's from me falling and hitting my head on Karon's boot." Alek chuckles. "It was completely embarrassing."

L: (NOOOOO)

L: (COME TO CHINA WITH ME)

L: (YOU HAVE NO CHOICES)

He giggles and stands on her tiptoes to kiss it. She looks him in the eyes "Lets go to your training. I can't wait to watch!"

A: (I WOULD LIKE TO BUT YOU KNOW I CAN'T CHILD)

Alek kisses her forehead. "We have an hour before Karon wants me back." He runs his fingers through his hair. "Should we do something in the meantime?"

"Sure!" She smiles "What do ya wanna do?"

"We can..." he paused. He looked to Bridgette with a small smirk. "Guess what?"

"What?" She tilts her head to the side, still smiling.

He quickly kisses her and turns, running. "TAG!"

She gasps "ALEK YOU CHILD!" She runs after him laughing.

Alek laughs and got to the main staircase. He jumps, sliding down the railing.

Monarch runs after him and laughs doing the same. She continues chasing him and begins catching up.

He turns to see her right behind him and screams joyfully. He turns, picking her up in his arms and spinning with a smile.

She squeals and laughs wrapping her arms around him and smiling. She kisses him softly and catches her breath "Tag. You're it." She giggles.

He grins, kissing her back. "Tag."

She laughs then rolls her eyes. She kisses him deeply, shutting her eyes and placing a hand on his cheek.

He sets her to her feet as he kisses her, his eyes closed. His hands move to her jaw, holding her lightly in place.

She pulls away slowly bu stays close, smiling. "... I win..." She looks into his eyes.

He stares back into hers. "...You win..." He smiles as well, his hands at her waist.

She stares into his eyes for a bit long with a smile before pulling away and pumping her fist "YES! YES! I WIN! YES!"

Alek bursts out in laughter, leaning against the wall for support as he holds to his side.

She looks at him, still smiling but with narrowed eyes "What's so funny?"

"No-nothing!" He laughs more, falling to a knee.

She blushes and folds her arms pouting, yet her eyes are bliss. "Hmph! Well I wouldn't say that's nothing!"

Alek calms himself a bit, grinning and chuckling. "Oh my heavens!" He sighs, laughing a bit. "I love you." He says shaking his head lightly.

She blushes and smiles, chuckling at his state "I love you too..."

Alek leans against the wall, running his fingers through his hair. "...what time is it?" He asks, a smile on his face.

She shrugs "I don't know." She smiles "I'm not used to tracking time."

Alek turns, glancing at a grandfather clock. He walks in front of it. "If we leave now, we should be perfectly on time." He smiles, taking Bridgette's hand and starting for the balcony.

She follows with a smile.

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A/N: Hehehehe

L/N: Double Hehehehehehehehehhe