5 Princes and I(Preview Only)

Chapter 17 Proper Table But No Manners

"What do you mean?" I asked with a confused look on my face and a tint of annoyance since he's blocking my way to heaven right now. Before I could protest at him, he took my plate out of my hand.

"Hey!"

"This plate is too full. I told you to only take what you can eat and not to fill your plate." He said and eyed the plate with distaste.

"Give it back!" I yelled as I reached for it, but he held it over his head making it harder for me to reach it. "Nate! What's the deal?!"

He didn't respond to me and pointed to the table once again. "Go get another plate and fill it up. This time don't stuff it all up." He ordered. My jaw dropped at him.

He can't be serious right?

"But what about-"

"Start filling your plate up or else you won't get anything to eat." He said with finality.

"Ugh!" I glared at him as I stomped my way to the table and grabbed a new plate. I started to fill it in, but this time I only put some small portions in it. Nate came to my side and examined my plate.

"Mmhm. That'll do." He said in approval. "Now you can go and eat your lunch now." He ushered me to the table. I didn't move and looked at my poorly filled plate.

This won't do.

I looked at the tray beside me. Nate saw me and gave me a warning look. "No. Don't even think about it." He warned. I gave him my best pleading look and even went as far as biting my lip.

"Please? I'm so hungry. I didn't eat my breakfast this morning." I pleaded.

"Aw. Really?" I nodded. My mind was cheering in the thought that Nate might feel sorry for me and let me add more to my plate. "I'm sorry darling but I can't do that." At those words, my hope was completely crushed.

I started to feign crying. Nate looked surprised at me and I could tell that he was confused on what to do with me. "I-I just....want something to...e-eat."

"Err....umm.....W-why don't you go to your table and eat what you have? It might help." He said and looked away from me as he said it.

I started to hiccup for more effect. "I-I'm gonna tell everyone what a big bully you are for starving a girl like me. I'll make sure to tell the twins to tell Fred to tell the Queen to tell the King to tell the-"

"N-No! Don't do that!"

"To tell your mom to tell your dad-"

"Fine! Just a little so shut up!!" He said in an annoyed voice, but you could tell that he was about to lose it. Heck, he might want to kill me right now.

I lifted my eyes at him. "Really?" I asked. His response was a weak nod, telling me that he was either forced to say that or was unsure of his answer. I took that as my signal and grinned widely at him. All my acting completely vanished as I cheered.

"Thanks Natie poo!" I squealed and added the food to my plate before I hopped towards the table. I sat on the chair happily and licked my lips in anticipation.

Nate joined me at the table with his own plate. I grabbed her spoon and fork and was about to dig in when he cleared his throat loudly. "Ehem!"

I stared back at me in confusion. "What?" I asked. "You're not gonna take my food now, are you?" I made a protective circle around my plate.

He chuckled. "No, sweetheart but I think you are forgetting something." When I tilted my head in confusion yet again, he turned his gaze at the napkin at the side of my plate to give me a hint. My mouth formed an 'O' in understanding.