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((ok sounds good and after they r all together bakura can attack))

((I think I'll have Akila be really flirty, thinking it will disgust him and get him away from her and thats when he can start to like her and she realizes she likes it to))

Akila turned and moved exactly as they told her to so they could measure her. She really did hate this. She wanted to push them all away and tell them to leave her alone and that she wasnt getting married! Especially not to atem! She just had to remember this was a challenge at that she wasnt really about to get married. But if Atem kept doing things like this then she might not be able to take it. She had to think of something. Once they were done with all the measurements and asking Atem what he wanted done to the dress she let out a sigh of relief. She didnt even get a say in anything and it was HER dress! She looked at Atem like a target now. She had to play his game. He didnt want her to be his wife anymore than she did. So if she over played the part he might realize what a mistake this would be. She smiled and hurried over to him. With a small giggle she took his hand and laced their fingers, looking excitedly at him and trying to hide a devious smirk. "That was fun, whats next?"

When Jono didnt imediately jump back to life Seth started to get a little more worried and feel a little more guilty. He stood up, pacing back and forth. What was he supposed to do? Yes he could simply get a new slave but for some odd reason he didnt want any others, he just wanted Jono serving him. He sighed fustratedly and sat down on the bed again beside Jono. "Stupid Jono. So damn stubborn..." He muttered and then heard Jono say mom. He glared down at him. he hated him so much. Why should he even care if he is ok or not? Yet he couldnt move away and leave Jono alone. He constantly tried to give him water and rewet the cloth for his head.

Atsu wasnt convinced but he smiled to thank her for trying anyway. He knew he wasnt important. Simple as that. He folded his hands behind his back and looked off to the side. "Oh um no nothing at all." He said, lieing of course. There was probably a lot his brother needed help with but he never cut short any time he could possibly spend with Amme. He was pretty bummed they were off the marriage topic but maybe he could bring it up somehow. "You know, You and Seth are a lot alike... both of you put your jobs first and train to be the best instead on focousing on love and marriage and stuff..." he said. It was like the exact opposite of a daydreamer like him.

((haha good thatll make it more fun for her haha oh and sorry i was gone i meant to tell you i would be away for a few days))

Atsu giggled a little at first at her reaction. It was so much more open then her usual calm and composed self. But then he was afraid he insulted her some how and waved his hands nervously. "No no not like your personality i was just comparing how serious you both take your jobs. It was uh a compliment..." He tried to explain. He then smiled and grabbed her hand. "But you dont have to be serious all the time, lets go play a game." He said with a bright happy smile. He couldnt help but to forget about all his responsibilities and just want to have fun when he was around her. He couldnt explain how she made him feel but he wish he had the courage to try and tell her.

Seth's eye twitched. Here he was taking care of a slave and even allowing him in his bed and he was being yelled at. He grabbed Jono and pushed him rather hard back down to lay on the bed. "Dont speak to me like that you filth." He growled before standing up and grabbing the cup of water. He handed it to jono. "Rest and drink, you went crazy earlier im not surprised you dont remember." He said and sat back on the bed but this time away from Jono and crossed his arms, glaring at him.

Akila noticed how freaked out he got at first. It made her feel victorious and think this would be easy as long as she could keep bothering him. Another part of her felt kind of hurt he reacted in such a way, especially when he shook her hand free. She couldnt help but look bothered, luckily his back was turned as she pondered why she felt a sudden sting at her heart. She blinked and took a deep breath, remembering her goal and her new plan. She smiled and followed along obediantly even though she never felt more useless and beneath him. "Yes my prince..." She answered.

((grrr my power has been going on and off like crazy this week cause of the heat its soooo annoying))

"I thought you were possessed too... but the healer girl said it was due to.... dehydration..." He muttered the last part, feeling at fault, though he wouldnt take the blame. He blamed Jono. He was too stupid and stubborn and thats why he almost got hurt. He felt rather annoyed that he had to take care of jono right now but part of him was very relieved to see him acting like his old self. His gaze softened for a moment but then turned cold and angry once again.

Atsu smiled. "It doesnt matter to me, whats your favorite?" He asked. He was a very laid back person who just went along with whatever. Plus he knew he would have fun just being with her, no matter what they played. But the longer the game was the better. "We could go swimming too..." He mentioned. They didnt get to do that often but he enjoyed seeing her clothes stuck tightly against her body. He blushed at the thought.

Akila tried hard not to pout but she was just so annoyed, having t sit there propperly and not speak or move at all really. And it was taking forever. She was so bored. She took this time to watch Atem and study what he actually does. She always thought he was useless and never did anything. She noticed the way he looked back at her and she smiled sweetly back at him each time, trying to kill him with kindness. "My prince youre working so hard. Perhaps you would like to have a glass of water?" She asked and patted the spot next to her, hinting she wanted to sit and drink with him.

Seth narrowed his eyes. What an ungrateful slave. But then again he couldnt quite figure out how to answer his question. Why hadnt he just thrown him in his room like he had when he was younger? why instead did he bring him back to his room and nurse him, like he would do for someone he actually cared about or somone important but Jono was neither. He was completely replacable and more of a bother then anything. Seth looked a little confused but he covered it up with anger. "Next time I'll make sure to do that, or maybe ill just let you die. That would save me a lot of trouble." He said, not able to fully answer his question. He looked away and then side glanced him. "How are you feeling?" he asked quietly.

"We can play a game later." He said cheerfully. He grabbed her hand and hurried off to the stables. Yes they could go swimming around here but that was no fun, he would rather go to the river. Even though it they werent totally permitted to. They snuck there once in a while as kids. He grabbed his hourse and pet him kindly. His horse, Naru was a beautiful white horse. "Do you want to ride with me?" He offered, placing his hands on her hips gently to help lift her up if she said yes. He was excited to go swimming with her. He was also thinking that they may not have much more times like this so he had to make the most of it.

Akila wanted to really make him irritated, then maybe he would just give up. She smiled at him happily. "Not at all, I'm just happy I get to spend time with you, my prince." she said. She wanted to snap at him for the responsibility comment but she swalled hard to not yell and kept smiling. "I understand, my prince, youre very busy and work very hard. But you could use a rest once in a while." She said kindly and put her hand on his knee affectionately as she said this. She was sure he would be disgusted with physical contact with her so she had to keep it up.

((I was thinking that on these swim trips is when Amme first saw people outside of the palace suffering and thats why she goes and helps them sometimes))

Seth nodded and grabbed a bowl of fruit and set it next to Jono. he then leaned in close to him and placed his hand against his forehead. "Hmmm you seem to be cooling down some..." He said and then stood up. "I need to get some work done... stay here..." He said. There was somehting seriously wrong with him. These stupid pointless feelings. Being happy and relieved Jono was okay... feeling worried he would get sick again and not be okay... It was all stupid and repulsive. Since Jono was concious he should have him back to work.

He grinned when she said she would ride with him and he lifted her up onto the horse. He may look small and weak like a child but he was actually quite strong. He just didnt like fighting and wasnt agressive. He took her hand and got up on the horse in front of her so she would have to wrap her arms around him. He loved that. He treasured every little innocent touch he got from her. Everything else would be frowned upon. While it probably would be acceptable for him to just use her for sex, it wasnt to actually have feelings for her and show them. But he would never just use her for anything. "Hmmm maybe he just needs some more water and some rest." He suggested.He put up his hood to protect him from the sun and to make him less noticable. "Hold on tight." He said and kicked the horse to go. Soon they were out of the gates and trotting throught the village.

"I'm lookign forward to it. Just think once we are married we will be spending ever. single. minute. together." she emphasized each word, knowing he hated the idea as much as she did. She should feel victorious as he put her hand back. Her plan was working. But she just felt rejected. And it hurt. It shouldnt but it did. She blushed and little, embarressedly, looking away to try and hide it as she brushed a piece of hair behind her ear. She took a sip of her water and then placed it down. She had to keep going, she couldnt just give up. She stood up and moved behind Atem as she spoke. "You seem tense darling. You should relax a little. You work so hard." she said and hesetated before rubbing her hands over his shoulders, massaging gently like a loving concerned wife. She tried to keep her hands from shaking but she suddenly felt a little nervous.

Once he moved his hands between hers and his shoulders she moved away and sat back down, taking a sip of her water. She prevented herself from gagging when he called her 'my love'. She knew this would be a difficult challenge but she was almost failing everytime he spoke or they touched. How could he really expect them to be married knowing how life would be like? Even if she were to behave like this it was still horrid and fake. There was no love, in fact the couldnt even stand each other. She hated all these rules. She looked a bit startled by his next suggestion. Them alone? He wouldnt try anything right? No no, in fact it was perfect, she could scare him away. "Of course, as long as I wouldnt be destracting you from your work dear, id love that." She lied. She held her hands together to keep from turning them into fists from his last line. What a pig headed jerk she thought.

Seth was planning on finishing his work and leaving Jono alone for the rest of the day but he had only just walked down the hall and already felt himself getting worried. He growled to himself and shook his head, bewildered at his irritating feelings. He soon got some scrolls and decided it would be best to finish his work in his room anyway. He returned later with a large armfull of scrolls. He rose an eyebrow at Jono since he was up and what seemed to be looking through his stuff. "What are you doing?"

Atsu laughed and slowed the horse down through the village. She had sush a charming personality. She was so unlike all the princessess hes met. They are either quiet and obediant with no personality or snobby. Either that or they just constantly talk about his brother. He too looked around at the citizens. He was quite interested in watching the commoners and how they lived their lives. It didnt take long to pass the village and make it to the Nile. He stopped the horse and got off, extending a hand to Amme to help her down before turning to look at the river. They were at a more secluded spot but down the river there were some kids playing and some people working and a few boats passing by. He thought for a moment that his father may get mad if he knew where he was and not working but it was worth it. "I'll race you!" He said, dropping his cloak and throwing off his shirt and sandles before running towards the river.

Not fair! Atem totally stole her idea! She didnt even think he would try to be nice towards her and flirty. While he was used to flirting she was deffinetly not. She wasnt even allowed near other men unless they were trusted by the pharaoh. And though many of the other rules werent enforced well this one was. She had never even been kissed or anything. She of course wanted to be loved but completely denied it. She blushed a deep red color and her eyes went wide whan he carressed her face like that. She felt really nervous again all of a sudden. Atem couldnt turn this around on her. How was she supposed to deal with this. She decided to back off a little on attacking him and focous on keeping her cool and propper.

"I knew i couldnt trust you alone with my stuff. And I told you to rest. Why dont you ever listen?" He growled irritably and placed his scrolls down at his desk. He felt kind of relieved to now have an excuse to be there, he simply didnt trust Jono with his stuff. Then Jono knocked everything over and Seth gave a groan of annoyance. "Seriously? Are you usefull for anything?" He grumbled. Herubbed his temples and didnt even bother to pick up his scrolls as he sat on his bed and then layed back with a sigh. He was so tiered and fustrated and it was finally catching up to him. He normally never let anyone see him tiered, it was weak. But he just didnt care right now.

Atsu wasnt surprised she was going to swim in her dress. Most girls would throw off all their clothes to swim with the prince. He liked that she wasnt like that. He stuck her tongue out at her playfully. "Haha sorry Amme." He said and walked into the water. "It feels nice." He said with a smile.

((haha its ok it was good))

((yeah thats a good idea should it happen before or after the garden? I think after would actually make her more angry and hurt and stuff))

Akila saw they were done and she prepared herself fo anything he might try. She would be stronger and smarter and beat him at this game. She had to. But with him looking so confident made her feel nervous again. She looked away and took his hand, standing up. He probably planned on letting go of her hand after but she couldnt let him get the upper hand so she held onto his and smiled and him. "Not at all." That time it felt so natural to take his hand and smile at him. When realizing that she looked away again. "So what now my prince?"

Seth layed there with his eyes closed. He couldnt remember the last time he felt like he could relax. He was always alert, never trusting anyone around him, always tense and stressed. And yet after feeling stressed over Jono and then relieved and now fustrated and tiered he just wanted to lay down for a moment. "I just dont want filth like you touching my stuff." He said out of habit. He opened one eye to look at Jono and then he sat up slowly. "Why are you up anyway? I let you stay in my bed to rest and you still get up. Youre such an ungratefull brat." he said, not in a stern voice but just slightly irritated.

"But my hair will look funny." he said and laughed. He shrugged like saying 'oh well' and dove in. He got back up and shook his hair out like a dog and it poofed up a bit but looked back to normal a little bit. He laughed and then looked when she told him. He rose an eyebrow, looking and then felt water hit him, and flatten his hair again. He put his hands up and laughed and then splashed her back. "Sneaky!"

((Wont be back until sunday night probably))