It's so completely unsatisfying knowing something was within my grasp and I couldn't really have it. That last kiss burned into my soul, as if he were promising to grant my every wish as long as I just stayed. All I had to do was stay. No more living in the cell of easy street; hardships and fighting galore. All these things filled the windmills of my mind as I faced my guardians and advisors.

"Your Highness, twenty-four hours they can't all be blank."

"No, they are not."

The ambassador kept his stern father figure exterior. "What do I tell your parents?"

"I was indisposed. I am better." I drew myself up tell and demanding.

"Your Majesty must appreciate my predicament, I have a duty to your parents... just as you have your duty-"

"I trust you'll never find it necessary to use that word again." I snapped. I looked at the three in front all leering at me as if they thought I were completely irresponsibly. I had to drive this home, make them understand. "Had I not been completely aware of my duties to my family and country I would not have come back tonight... or indeed ever again."

That fixed them. I quickly dismissed them with a severe tone of cordiality and I made sure it was laced with bitterness. I forced myself to fall asleep, but I'm truly surprised I succeeded with the beauty of the day running through my head. The last image I remember seeing were those intense brown eyes that were locked on my as he spoke.

"Well it looks like I need to move. I need to get a place with a kitchen." I wanted to fall into his arms and never let go, but here I am back in a feather bed... completely alone.