The Red-Haired Princess || Akagami No Shirayukihime

21. Expeditious

Chapter 21: Expeditious

The Church was being cleaned. All the decorations were been removed. Some of the guests had moved to the reception area whilst others were leaving. The town's people have been desperately waiting to see the new couple. Especially the new red-haired Princess. They had gathered before the balcony, also waiting to see the royal family.

The flags were still up. The bells had stopped. The security had been secretly increased. Especially around the royal family.

Almost in every town of Clarines was celebrating the marriage of Prince Zen and Princess Shirayuki. Shirayuki had still not gotten used to her new title. She was very uncomfortable.

"My princess wife," Zen said kissing Shirayuki's cheek. Shirayuki blushed a little at the word. It will take long before she gets used to her new titles. Especially this one.

"Your Highnesses." A guard called. Zen and Shirayuki turned immediately. "It's time for you to show up now."

"Thank you for informing." Zen thanked. The guard bowed. "And my princess, you look absolutely gorgeous." He left.

"I couldn't even say thank you," Shirayuki said annoyed.

"Well, I'm glad he didn't stay for long. He was admiring you." Zen sounded pissed.

Shirayuki looked at pissed Zen and smiled. "It's quite uncomfortable that he called me princess."

"You will get used to it. But for now, let's go."

Zen grabbed Shirayuki's hands. And they walked to the balcony. The people started cheering. Some were holding the flag of Clarines. Shirayuki was astonished. She then waved gently, just like how Lady Adela taught her. Zen and Shirayuki waved for a while.

The other royal family joined them later after a while. They stood beside Zen and Shirayuki. The crowd even got livelier.

Quarter minutes past and the other royal family left. Just minutes after Zen and Shirayuki also left.

"We are alone again," Zen said lightly squeezing Shirayuki's arm. Zen slowly leaned in. "And I hope nobody interrupts us this time."

They kissed.

"Zen, stop! I can't breathe if you keep doing that." Shirayuki said between kisses. She was trying to let Zen's strong arms fall from her waist, as her dress's corset was tight. Zen was still teasing.

They finally broke apart. Shirayuki inhaled and exhaled the air.

"Sorry, I didn't want to bother your moment, but Shirayuki is needed," Kiki said, coming out from the shadows.

"Thank you very much for informing. Shirayuki will be with you in the next minutes." Zen said and Kiki left.

"Sincerely, you looked and still look beautifully, gorgeously, alluringly, dazzlingly, gracefully, prettily, cutely, suffocatingly, outshiningly..."

"It's that even a word? Outshiningly?" Shirayuki asked a bit confused.

"I'm not quite sure either." Zen also looked 'confused'. "But well, who cares."

"I have to go and change from my wedding dress. Kiki is also waiting for me."

"I'll see you later at the reception when you're in your beautiful dancing ballgown. I can't wait to see you in it." Zen pecked Shirayuki's forehead.

"Bye." "Bye."

Zen and Shirayuki parted ways. Shirayuki immediately runs with Kiki back to the dressing room to change. While Zen went to the reception hall to receive and welcome the visitors.