In love with the Princess

~~chapter 5~~ ~Ryder's POV~

Authors note~
Last chapter was interesting. I am trying my best to not have near as many spelling errors but when I think of an idea I have to hurry and write it so that I don't forget and spelling becomes the least of my worries. Keep in mind that this chapter starts from after they were done talking the first day they met. Anywayy I still love this story and I hope you do as well. As always happy reading
~Ashlyn
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After exiting her room with a grin plastered on my face I stood by her door still achieving my task. About a minute after I was standing there still thinking about Lilliann the king stopped in front of me to talk. "How's it going" he asked quietly. "All is well here sir, I informed Miss Lilliann that you sent me on direct orders to keep watch over her at night. She was perfectly fine with this." "That is wonderful news. I'm glad that she is ok with this I figured she would start an argument with me about how she can handle herself." he said with a laugh. "Stubborn, that girl is. Always has to have her way." I laughed with the king and then a thought came into my mind. "Sir, I know this is none of my business but as Miss Lillianns guard I feel it is my duty to report anything strange." "What is it son." worried laced thorugh his voice. "I feel as though Prince Devon may be threatening, or maybe even hurting Princess Lilliann." The king looked at me strangely as though he was confused. "And, what strange things have occured for you to think this idea?" "Well, sir I noticed Miss Lilliann attempting to pull from Devon's grip. Earlier when I told her about the task that I had been sent here to do she looked as though she had a bruise on not only her face, but on her wrist, and all up her arms. Sir, I know that this realy isn't my business but I am worried for Miss Lilliann's health." The king looked at me processing all that I had just said. "Very well then son. Since you believe that this is going on I have another task for you." "Of course, what is it sir." "I want you to become close friends with Lilliann. You are to try and get information out of her as to what may be going on. At five p.m every night you are to report back any new news to me." "Yes, sir." The king smiled "Very well then, goodnight Mr.Wells." "Goodnight sir." As the king walked up to his quarters I felt relieved as I had not gotten in trouble. Then I smiled realizing the I was now supposed to get close to Lilliann. This was going to be exciting.

When the sun began to rise I made my way back to the guards quarters. I walked in to find everyone still asleep. I fell onto my bed and fell asleep quickly thinking of my new task. After a quick cat nap I woke up and got into a clean uniform. I went to the kitchen and grabbed two glasses of orange juice which Lilliann had requested. I made my way to the library where we agreed to meet. I opened the door and my mouth fell open at the floor to ceiling book shelves filled with books dating thousands of years back. I set down the glasses and walked to a bookshelf in the back. As I was staring at all the books I heard a soft "hello" which startled me and I jumped. Lilliann started laughing at me and I decided to play with her. "Are you laughing at me." I said as I slowly walked closer. "Maybee" she said with a smirk. At this point I could hug her from where I was standing. "Who would've thought Miss Lilliann laughing at people." I smirked at her. She was looking so beautiful even though she had a messy bun and sweatpants on. At this point I did a risky move that was probably stupid. I bowed and then grabbed her hand only to lift it to my lips and give it a soft kiss. "Goodmorning Lillian," I smirked. "How did you sleep last night." "wonderfully," she said with excitment. "Shall we start eating breakfast. I don't know about you but I am starving." I exagerated the last word, but I really was hungry. "Why of course good sir." I opened up my arm out of her way to be a gentlemen and let her lead me to the nook by the window. As we sat down I picked up the fork and began to take a bite of my pancakes. After a few bites I looked up and saw that Lillian hadn't started eating yet, instead she was staring longingly out the window. "Are you ok Lilliann?" I was worried. She looked straight into my eyes. Her eyes were drowning me. As she started to speak her voice was quivering. "No," *pause* "No I'm not ok" All of a sudden tears were falling down her face. Shit. I hated it when girls cried. Especiallly when they were like her. I did the only thing I could think of. "Are you ok Lilly?" Dammit it just came out as Lilly, what if she doesn't like that. Crap now I was freaking out. At the nickname I had apparently just given her she was shocked. "I, umm". I could tell she needed someone to cry on and so I stood up and walked over to her. I hesitanatly started to put my arms around her and she welcomed the hug. She was crying onto my shoulder. I held onto her tighter hoping that she felt safe. I used my free hand to rub up and down her back trying to soothe her. It seemed to be working as the tears became slower and the crying stopped. She looked up at me. She looked gorgeous. She proably thought that she looked ugly in this moment but she didn't. None of her makup was coming off. She just looked beautiful. I was looking straight into those gorgeous eyes and I saw a girl that was scared to have all this pressure on her. Hiding it as everyone thought a "good princess" would do. "Talk to me please" I was pleading to her. I wanted her to open up to me so so bad. She nodded and I moved us into a more comfortable sitting position. She laid her head on my shoulder a few tears still coming out. I had my arm wrapped around her waist. "You know how I'm engaged to Devon, correct." "Yes" I hated that dude he was a stuck up prince who was always wasted. "Well just before he proposed to me he became more aggresive. He had tried to hit me a few times before but he had missed and said he would never do it again, and I believed him." She sighed. "The night he proposed he told me that if I didn't say yes then I would not like the punishment, so I said yes only so that I wasn't hurt. Over the course of the last few monthsI had fallen out of love with him as he beagan to hit me and call me names. Even his hugs in public were aggresive. Everything felt staged." with those words she showed me some of the bruises he had left, and saying how there were many more. I looked at her angry that she had to live like this with no one knowing. I hated Devon but know I hated him even more. How could he hurt her she was so beauiful and kind. "I'm so sorry Lilly," I pulled her into a tight hug, she hugged me back. "Thank you" she whispered. "For what," I questioned. "For this," I smiled. "Well now you know that you can talk to me whenever." She told me that I could always talk to her too. We stood up and picked up the plates that still had food on them. We walked back to the kitchen handing the dishes to the helpers. I walked her up to her quarters. When we reached the door Lilliann had tripped and somehow managed to get into my arms. I held onto her I didn't want to let her go." Oops- sorry. Well, this is me." I didn't want to leave. So I leaned in close and whispered "do you mind if I come in for a bit?" Scared of how she would react I stared at her. "Not at all." she smiled. I walked in after her and was excited to see that Esmay wasn't here. At this point I either did something really stupid or really good. I grabbed Lilliann's hand and turned her to face me, as I pulled her close. Our eyes were staring into the others. I whispered "Is it bad if I kiss the princess without her permission?" What. did.I.just.say. "Yes." she said. Dammit I thought, you dumbass what did you just do. "However, this princess gives you permission." What?! After she had teased me I teased back. "Permission to do what," I knew I had a dumb smirk on my face. "Oh just shutup and do it" and with that I didn't wait a second longer. I kissed her. I kissed the princecss. Her lips were soft as soon as they met mine. It was as if there were literal fireworks in the room with us. My heart was beating so loud and my whole body was saying yes. Suddenly I found myself needing air. I pulled back reluctently and put my forehead against hers. As I felt her hot breath mix with mine I said the only word I could manage to get out. "wow,". I knew my smile had to be giant. "Wow," she said back smiling too. I needed her. I leaned in again only to be pushed away. "What.." I said with puppy dog eyes. "Oh,no Mr. Wells look at the time, you shoud probably get going." As she was pushing me towards the door I was still smiling like an idiot. I stopped right before the door. "Fine, only if I get a goodbye kiss." with that she automatically put her soft lips on mine. Oh my god what was this girl doing to me. She pulled away. "Have a good day Miss Lillian," "You too Mr.Wells, we should make plans to meet again soon." She winked causing butterflies to swim in my stomach. I smiled and walked out the door. As I was walking down the hall I passed Esmay. I gave her a quick goodmorning and headed off to the guards quarters.