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 Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:06 pm
He felt his heart speed up a bit as she relaxed in his arms. This was the first time she had voluntarily been this close to him. He held her in his arms and placed his chin on her head. "I'll make you an olympic champion by then."
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:10 pm
For a moment they stayed like that. There was something very right about being in his arms and that startled her a little, making her tense only a moment. Her mind raced with what it could mean. Andromeda may have seemed level headed and very shrewd when it came to love but, in reality, the girl was a die hard and wistful romantic. She believed in fate and true love.
A wistful sigh escaped her lips. "What are your thoughts on soul mates? Its a strange question but I believe that everyone is simply destined to be with someone else."
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:16 pm
He arched an eyebrow at the question and thought about it for a second. "I've never given it a thought. I'm not one to believe in faith, soulmates and destiny, because that seems to sound like I only have one choice in life and there's only one destination. I like change. I like to choose my own path." He went quiet for a bit then added, "But it's nice to think that there's someone out there for everyone."
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:26 pm
She sighed and she wondered if he would actual remain faithful to anyone? If fate was up to chance, then what made any girl more appealing than another? What if he decided it was better with someone else? A thousand similar thoughts raced through her mind. She shrunk a bit in his arms.
"I think it is nice, too."
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:32 pm
He felt her movement in his arms and immediately wondered what she was thinking. He let go of her and started climbing out the pool. "We're gonna catch a cold if we just stand there. He held out a hand for her to take to help her up. He looked down at her in the water and continued to wonder why he felt so attracted to her. What was it about her? Her innocence? The fact that she wasn't completely head over heels for him? What was it that caused that spark?
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:39 pm
She reached for his hand and allowed him to help her out of the pool. Her body was really sore in that moment and she wondered if she could take a hot shower again to get the smell of chemicals off of her skin and hair. Regardless of whatever went into the pool to keep it crystal clear, she would ask. Nothing felt quite as luxurious as being pelted in warm water.
"Do you mind if I shower again here?" she asked softly. "I know it seems like an odd request but I never get a hot bath or even a lukewarm one. I'd be very grateful for a chance to feel the warmth again."
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:01 am
He chuckled. "You can shower here anytime you want to." Just then the prince realized how deprived the servants were. He bit his lip before making the decision. "In fact, any staff members can shower here if they want to. Let the others know." He felt good after letting her know this. He wanted to be able to do something for the loyal staff that feel to their knees at a mere command.
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:27 am
That sounded wonderful to her. A bright smile lit up the girl's face and she could not fight the urge to wrap her arms around him, pulling him in for a tight embrace.
"What a kind thing to do for us! Thank you so much, Nathaniel! You have no idea how many of the servants in the castle will be grateful for this!" Apparently generosity was a way into Andromeda's heart and she pulled away, only to go in again and plant a kiss on his cheek.
Embarrassment filled her and, without saying another word, she scurried off to the showers. Why on Earth did I do that? Now he is going to think I am just as easy as the other members on staff
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:34 am
He blinked at her happiness. The embrace had come with a swift kiss on the cheek. Luckily his cheeks had only tinged a bright red after she had left. What was that about? Was kind words all he needed to get to her? He shook his head. She couldn't be that easy. He bit his lip as he grabbed his clothes and went over to the guys change rooms still thinking about this.
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:46 am
The young woman took a longer shower that time; until the water turned cold enough to make her joints stiffen. Andromeda needed to wake herself up! She couldn't be falling for Nathaniel. It had been less than two full days since they met back up with one another and, not only that, but there was the class difference. That was something, truly something, to consider in all of this.
She came back fully clothed, thick hair braided so the water in it would squeeze out and not create such a mess.
Meanwhile, another had been watching all of this. From the doorway Rena had been watching the interaction between the two. Jealousy filled her. There was something more than the casual fling here. The prince never showed such kindness to other servants, even if he was attempting to woo them. She clenched her fists tightly. Why not her? Why the dully colored Andromeda? There was nothing special about her; nothing out of the ordinary. Her face was so plain. Her figure perhaps somewhat impressive to an undistinguished eye.
The black haired girl ran off, brooding over what she had just witnessed.
Andromeda on the other hand was approaching the prince meekly. "I am sorry I kissed your cheek. It wasn't proper of me. I was just so happy to hear that everyone would be able to enjoy those showers..."
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:56 am
He let the cold water run down his body, sending shivers down his spine, but he didn't change it. He wasn't a fan of the heat. He really didn't like it. Perhaps that came from being in a fire wielding family. He closed his eyes thinking about what what had just happened between him and Andromeda. Perhaps it meant something.
Maybe she's interested in me.. He couldn't help but grin a bit at the thought as he dried himself up and slipped back into his clothes. Or maybe, she's just being nice. The thought made him scowl a bit. As he stepped out of the change room, he rolled up his sleeves and saw Andromeda ready outside.
He smirked and leaned towards her. "It's not like I minded." He winked playfully and went over to throw his towel into a bin.
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:05 am
"That makes me glad then," she replied. She followed his movements and tossed her towel in the receptacle.
"So what else is on the agenda today? I've done the thing I was supposed to, which leaves me with this entire day to sit back and relax. I don't think I've had half a day to myself in years."
It had been different what she was a young girl. The ones under the age of thirteen did not work full days. Small minds could only keep concentrated for so long. Little bodies couldn't do the work for as long.
"Four year, in fact. Bless my eyes! I didn't realize it has been that long."
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:16 am
Nathaniel continued walking, leading them out into the main hallway of the castle again. "I get days like this all the time. I think it's your time to choose what to do."
As he turned a corner, he slammed straight into a butler holding a tray of wine. Nathaniel grit his teeth and instead of yelling at him, he swiftly slapped the back of the butler's head. The young butler winced and then said, "There was no need for that. You have five more shirts like that anyways." The attitude of the butler was not something any of the staff had. Though, surprisingly the Prince didn't yell at him. He merely grinned and said, "As right as you might be, you don't spill wine on me, idiot. Now go get me a cookie."
The butler scoffed. "A cookie really? What are you? Four?" Nathaniel slapped him again and laughing, the young butler retreated to get the prince the wanted cookie. Nathaniel looked over at Andromeda, waiting for a reaction, just when the butler came back and stuffed the cookie into Nathaniel's mouth. "There. Happy?" Nathaniel glared at him, then nodded. After swallowing half his cookie he wrapped an arm around the butler's shoulder and said, "Dromeda, meet Sebastian. Well, you've probably met him already, but meet him again." Sebastian rolled his eyes at the prince's introduction.
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:36 am
The exchange between the two was shocking. At first Andromeda was going to say something. Yelling was one thing and she already spoke her mind about that but hitting?! The reaction from the butler gave her pause, however. Who spoke like that to a prince? Even she would never use such a tone with a person that held her fate in their hands. There was the air of striking familiarity between the two. Perhaps the two were friends. She couldn't imagine growing up in the palace all alone with no one else to talk to.
The maid giggled whenever the butler came back and forced the cookie into Nathaniel's mouth. Yes. Now she was sure that the pair were relatively close and she felt much more at ease.
"I've only met him before in passing," she replied. There were a lot of servants. It would be impossible to know them all by name. "Its a pleasure to finally meet you, Mr. Sebastian."
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:42 am
The dark haired butler bowed slightly and grinned. "Pleasure's all mine Miss.. " He looked at Nathaniel, who didn't seem to be paying any attention. He elbow Nathaniel in the stomach, causing him to finally notice the pause. "Andromeda." He said to the butler. The butler grinned and said, "Miss Andromeda." He straightened up and arched an eyebrow. "So are you Nate's new little play thing?" He smirked as he dodged another one of Nathaniel's slaps.
Nathaniel pouted after failing to hit the boy. "She's not a plaything." Both the butler's eyebrows shot up this time, widening his hazel eyes. "So she's not a one timer? How about a week? Or are you alternating between females now." Nathaniel glared at him which merely caused the butler to burst out into a fit of laughter. He placed a hand on Andromeda's shoulder. "Just listen up, he likes things really kinky." He playfully winked at her, as Nathaniel grabbed the back of his collar. "You should leave before I fire you." Sebastian scoffed. "You wouldn't dare." Realizing that was true, Nathaniel gave him a defeated look and let go of his collar.
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