CH 2
Meadow
(Princesses POV)
She waited for him anxiously in the beautiful meadow, perched on a swollen purple log. She slowly ran her hands along to a giant red leaf next to her, feeling like she was being swallowed by a vortex of rainbows. Her eyes scanned the area dismally, wondering if he would show. Finally, she heard a rustling in the bushes, which caused her heart to skip a beat. The Space Outlaw emerged, grinning in his usual nonchalant way. She began to notice how the deep blue in his eyes matched the ends of his snow white hair. She smiled in greetings towards him, gesturing for him to sit next to her. He did so, his warmth buzzing right next to her. She felt intoxicated by his smell, and had to remind herself to focus.
"I'm glad you came," she smiled tightly.
"How could I refuse someone so beautiful," he breathed, leaning closer to her. She felt overwhelmed, his smell filling her nostrils. When he reopened his eyes, she was standing on the other side of the meadow, arms crossed.
"Did I do something wrong?" he questioned.
"You don't kiss a princess that easily," she grinned playfully.
He stood up slowly and waled over to her. He sighed, and carefully tucked a strand of her hair behind her hair, his finger brushing her face gently. She was finding it harder and harder to resist his charms, her walls crumbling. With his free hand, he grabbed hers, and clasped their fingers together. Before she knew what was happening, she felt him leading her off somewhere.
"Would you mind telling me where we are going, exactly?" she panicked. She knew if she didn't return to the castle, her father would send troops, and her plans would be ruined.
"It's a surprise. Just trust me," he comforted.
Yeah sure, trust the Space Outlaw. She thought to herself
"What's your name?" she called out to him.
"My friends call me Jake."
"You may call me Cecilia, or Cecil for short." she responded curtly.
They kept on for what felt like hours, but what was really only minutes. He had lead her to a wide open grove, that was surrounded by dense trees, and filled with strange creatures she'd never seen. She didn't spend much time outside of the castle, unless her father was around. She saw a small picnic basket, as well as a coarse blanket spread on the ground.
"I'm flattered but I really shouldnt..."
"At least humor me," he interrupted.
She smiled politely, sitting down on the blanket. It felt a lot softer then it looked, and it was embroidered with a symbol she thought she recognized, but couldn't place. He sat down right next to her, and picked up the basket.
After they had emptied the basket of its contents, they somehow found themselves laying next to each other on the blanket, hands clasped as they stared into the sky.
"What do you think is out there?" he asked, breaking the silence.
She responded with a vague shrug. Eventually, she pushed herself up off the ground, brushing herself off.
"I have to go now," she said hesitantly.
"When can I see you again?" he pleaded. His eyes were locked on hers, and she couldn't break the stare.
"Just slip me a letter next time you want to see me," she responded.
He nodded, and quickly embraced her, his warmth enveloping her. She allowed it, finding her own arms slinking around him in return. She buried her face in his chest happily, sighing noiselessly when they parted for the night.