Forgotten

-Chapter 5-

I had locked myself in the bathroom. My heart was beating uncontrollably and sweat was slick on my skin. I was struggling to process everything that was happening. My anxiety swirled throughout my body, causing my stomach to ache. There was no way I was staying in a room with him.

What the fuck was I doing? Just outside the bathroom door was the man I was meant to marry. And murder. My heart ached at the thought and I squeezed my eyes shut in denial. This wasn't happening. I was going to wake up in my bathroom in my room at my castle. My heartless parents would be just downstairs, ordering the maids to clean up dinner. I grabbed the edge of the sink to steady myself as I went light headed. I guess I forgot to breath. I looked up at myself in the mirror. I was still wearing the little red dress. My curls were loose and frizzy and there was dried drool on my cheek from my nap. I sighed angrily as I wiped it off. That was before I noticed that the purpling bruise my father left on my face was very prominently noticeable.

"Shit. Shit shit shit." I repeated frantically. That's why my father outraged. That's why everyone was looking at me weird. I washed my fucking foundation off when I was hiding in the bathroom. I groaned and tears filled my eyes. I wanted nothing more than to chop off my damn he-

There was a harsh knock on the door and my head shot up. "What," I said restlessly, "what could you possibly want?" I shouted. "Damn. Your more snarky than Leo said you were." A male voice echoed from the other side of the door. My heart stopped and I slowly moved towards the door, grabbing the hair dryer from the counter and holding it up in a defensive position. "Who is it?" I asked, a light tremble to my voice.

"A big bad monster." The man replied and I rolled my eyes before lowering my weapon. I whipped the door open, seeing an attractive young man. His blonde hair was disheveled and he wore a loose t-shirt and grey sweatpants. He had facial hair but still looked quite young. His biceps very clearly appearing. His arms were covered in intricate tattoos and I couldn't focus on one singular detail. I was staring a little too long when he cleared his throat. "I'm Angelo, Leo's best friend and personal side kick." He did a little kick and landed in a karate position. I just stared at him like he was an idiot. Which he appeared to be.

"Athena." I answered, showing no fascination with him or this conversation. "You good?" He questioned. "No I would actually like to be alone right now. Why are you even talking to me?"

"Leo made you seem like a bitch. Just wanted to see if he was right. I'm still deciding." He said , a wondering look on his face. His green eyes squinted as he examined me. "Well, Ant, I hope you feel better."

He turned to leave before I stopped him. "What the hell did you just call me?" He gave me a crooked smile as he turned to face me again, "Ant. It's a nickname." I've never had one before, let alone one after an insect. "Thanks?" I replied before closing the door. "Bye Ant!" He shouted from the other side before I heard the main door to the bedroom close.

I ran my hands through my hair. Maybe I should take a shower. I needed something to distract myself from all this strange shit going on. I stripped swiftly, dropping the silky dress to the floor. I admired myself one more time in the mirror before realizing I had forgotten the dagger strapped to my upper thigh.

I had completely forgotten my father had given me this before dinner started. The handle was beautifully engraved with vines and swirls of flowers. The blade was sharp and glistened under the bathroom light. I placed it gently on the counter before stepping into the warm stream of water. I let out a long sigh of relief as I let myself surrender to the soothing liquid.

After about an hour long shower I stepped out and strapped the dagger back onto the holster on my thigh. I wrapped the towel securely around myself before stepping back into Leo's room. Or our room I should say. I scoffed at the idea.

Leo was laying in the bed, flipping through a book. "You read?" I asked, making him jump out of his trance. "Hell no. This is the Gaiden Accords. I'm going to be king."

"No shit Sherlock." He scowled at me and I laughed. "You get so mad so easily." I said in between giggles, mocking him. He looked at me angrily before he realized what I was wearing. Or not wearing. His eyes traveled up my body stopping at my face. My wet hair hung over my shoulder and a blush creeped up on my cheeks. "I need clothes." I said sternly. "No you don't." Leo said, his eyes swirling with lust.

"Fuck you." I said, heading for the huge closet. "Se vuoi." He called as I slammed the door shut. I had no idea what the fuck he just said but I know I wouldn't like it. Oh how badly I would like to kill him now. I fiddled with the dagger hanging from my thigh. I took it off and placed it under a couple folded shirts. I wanted to drive it through his cold heart, the dark blood flowing through my fingers.

I shook the thought from my head and grabbed a t-shirt. It was long enough to cover everything. I had no underwear. I settled for a pair of black sweatpants. "Im sleeping somewhere else." I said as I bursted through the closest doors, "You have to have like eight-thousand rooms in this place."

"Whatever." He mumbled. He wasn't even going to fight me? Fuck. I needed to work harder to make him fall in love in with me. It clearly wasn't going to be easy. I mean our kingdoms kinda hate each other. I teasingly grabbed the door knob and twisted it slightly. "Athena... what are you doing?" He groaned. I swung the door open and headed down the hallway, in search of another room. I had hoped he would think I was teasing him and he would chase after me but I only heard the sound of my feet softly padding across the marble floor. I turned the corner before I ran into someone. Unfortunately, I landed on top of them.

I looked down to see a half naked women. She was wearing red lingerie and her full lips were covered with lipgloss. Her auburn eyes burned into mine. "Who the fuck are you?" I asked between gritted teeth.

"Leo's girlfriend. Who the fuck are you?"

-Authors Note-
Uh oh. Who is this bitch. And who was that guy Athena ran into earlier? I guess we'll never know. Just kidding. Chapter 6 will be out asap
I'm sorry this chapter is a little short. Next one will be longer and more action packed ;)