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hello welcome to my first story, it starts when simba, nala and zazu are on their way to the 'waterhole', anyways i'm a new writter here and im still learning, so reviews, corrections and suggestions are very much appreciated.

*i do not own the lion king*

-Simba's point of view-

After we got permission from our mothers Nala and I headed down to the waterhole accompanied by Zazu as my mom had ordered, as we walked in silence I realized I keep staring at her, recently I started seeing her in a different way, I've known her my whole life and my whole life she has been my best friend but all of a sudden this feelings and thoughts about her and me started creeping in to my mind some time ago and after a while of shaking them away and trying to ignore this weird feelings that i don't really understand yet something clicked 'maybe you like her' a voice in my head said, my eyes widen at the sudden realization and a million more thoughts run through my head but those were interrupted by a voice from the outside world
"so where are really going?"

"An elephant graveyard" I quickly answered and regaining awareness of my surroundings

"Wow!" Exclaimed nala

"Shhh! Zazu " I remind her of the 'nanny' flying above us

"Right. So how are we gonna ditch the dodo? "she said, and we started working on a plan to get rid of Zazu so we could just get the 'really cool place' I promised to show her, but of course being the nosey bird that he is he notice how close to each other we were and the back and forth whispering so flew down and exclaimed:

"Oh, just look at you two Little seeds of romance blossoming in the savannah, Your parents will be thrilled, with your being betrothed and all."

"Be-what?" was all i could say

"Betrothed Intended Affianced "Zazu replied

"Meaning...?" questioned my best friend

"One day, you two are going to be married!" the blue bird answered an exited tone, Nala and I looked at each other with wide eyes and before either of us could say a word my father's Mayor Domo continued: "and you two turtle- doves have no choice. It's a tradition... "
Nala and I looked with annoyed faces at Zazu the blue hornbill kept going on and on about traditions, the kings of the past and their successful marriages... marriage? wait let's go back to a few seconds ago, he had just said that were "betrothed" as he called it, that WE WERE BETROTHED, 'we': as in 'me' Simba prince of the pride lands and 'her' Nala my best friend someday Becoming 'husband and wife', 'king and queen', this whole thing is just makes things in my head even more confusing for me...
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-Nala's point of view-

I left Simba with his father after king Mufasa had told Zazu to take me home, I felt guilty for leaving my friend alone and knowing him he would put all the blame on himself but the truth is I could have said 'no Simba this is wrong' ,'let's go back the pride rock' or something like that but I didn't so it was all partly my fault, I can't help it though there's something about that golden cub, I just can't say no to his little adventures and crazy ideas, although i should start to, after all he's he future king and I'm the future queen...according to what Zazu has told us, I wonder what Simba thinks and how he feels about all, i can't just ask him, at least not tonight, he must be in so much trouble, maybe I could talk to his dad, the king was a very kind and fair lion and I'm sure I could make him see that it was not Simbas fault only and that his punishment shouldn't be as bad, I mean Simba would do the same for me, he said would always protects me and I will do the same for him.
after I got to pride rock I tried making way in to the den as silently as I could but then my mother's voice stopped my walk I looked back and she was coming towards me along side queen Sarabi,

"Nala are you okay? We were so scared! Where is Simba?"

I didn't knew what question to answer first so I just said "mom I'm sorry and I'm fine" I turned to look at the queen and said "Simba is okay and with his dad they'll be back soon"

They looked at each other and shook their heads "how could you think that going to an elephant graveyard was a good idea!" Said my mom

I had some explaining to do...

-Simba's point of view
later that evening i did as my father told me and stayed in my sleeping spot for the rest of the night, his words "You deliberately disobeyed me. And what's worse, you put Nala in danger!" resonated in my head specially the "you put Nala in danger!" part, that was not what I wanted, all I wanted was to show her a cool place and maybe to impress her by showing her how brave I could be but it didn't go as planned of course, I need to apologize to her for risking her life and just for being a fool, I don't know what I would do if something happened to her, she's my best friend and my... my... ugh I don't even want to go there right now but I'll say it 'future queen', after this day I don't know how am I supposed to treat her like my best friend or... I mean I don't want her to be weirded out or to find out about this 'feelings' of mine at least not yet, she didn't said anything after we ditched Zazu maybe she's not happy about the whole thing maybe she thinks it's weird... see that's why I didn't wanted to go there so I should just go to sleep and talk to her in the morning that is if I'm not grounded for life and this den becomes my prison.
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-Nala's point of view-

after i explained to my mother what happened, i told her that i wanted to talk to Mufasa and let him know that i was also guilty and that the whole incident wasn't simbas fault, she was mad but not as mad as i though she would be maybe the whole accepting my responsibilities thing showed her that i was growing up, when i finished talking she looked at me and said smirking "well, miss Nala, go ahead talk to the king and save your friend", "yes mother" i said smiling and headed out looking for the king, i found him on the promontory sitting on the flat surface facing away from me, i made my way slowly towards him, he was looking up at the stars
"excuse me king Mufasa" i said softly making him turn his head around

"Nala, just call me Mufasa" he said to me with a warm smile which i returned with a shy one and said "oh yes sorry...uh i was wondering if i could please speak to you for a second"

"Sure miss Nala go ahead" he said turning around completely so he was facing me

"i just want you to know that what happened today, was my fault too and wanted to ask you to not blame Simba for it, he doesn't deserve it, i went along with his plan and didn't try to stop him, that was wrong and i feel bad about it sir honestly" i said looking down at my paws

he was silent for a second and then said, "that's very mature and loyal of you miss Nala" i looked up at him and he continued "taking responsibilities for his actions shows a lot of maturity... i will
consider what you said" he smiled

"thank you very much" i said grinning
"you are very welcome...you really do care about my son, don't you?" he said looking at me

"yes, i do" i answered blushing "but I'm still not there on 'betrothed' thing" i sad looking away

the king to laughed "so, Zazu couldn't keep his peak shut, huh?" he asked
i nodded feeling awkward, he looked up at the stars for a second and then back at me
"Simba is and will be difficult Nala, But he's good in heart. don't give up, keep looking out for him"

"i promise" i said and really meaning it, we sat there looking up at the stars for a few more seconds until a yawn scaped my mouth breaking the silence

"its bedtime sweetie" said my mother coming from behind us with Sarabi

"Coming mom" i got up

"Goodnight" i said with a sleepy smile to the king and the queen who sat down next to him

"Goodnight" they said with smiles

After i laid my head on my front paws i was about to close my eyes but instead they looked for Simba in his usual spot with his eyes closed, slowly opening them he gave me a soft smile and mouthed "goodnight Nala"

"Goodnight Simba" i replied finally closing my eyes for the night.