Chapter 2
JUDITH'S P.O.V
"Hey Julius I'm going to go explore more! I'll be back in a few time changes." I said as I grabbed my bag. Sense of time here was absolutely bonkers, then again everyone here was.
"Again? Well stay away from that rabbit. Hes no good." he said not looking up from his work as he took a sip of coffee.
"Don't go see the rabbit. Got it!" I yelled as I sprinted out crossing my fingers. As i made my way I felt a cool breeze hit my face. I loved it. I slowed my pace as I walked down the stairs, not wanting to trip. As I made my way downstairs I kind of just random walked down a pathway.
Since I've gotten here I haven't really met anybody other than Julius, Ace, and Peter. Sadly I met Ace, but it was the inevitable with Julius. I've heard of the other role holders and territories but I don't know how to make my way there, plus the way Julius described them they seemed pretty 'trigger happy'. I don't know how that's the norm here.
I looked around my surrounding to see just trees. As I walked a bit further I found a clearing and found a beautiful Rose red castle.
It was so large and beautiful. The beautiful but dangerous Red Queen ,Vivaldi, lived there, hearts castle.
"This is where Peter works and lives…" I said as my face heated a bit. "Maybe I should go see him…" I said giddily as I took a couple steps forward. "But he may be busy with work…" I sadly realized as I turned around and made my way back the way I came from.
"I really want to spend more time with Peter. " I pouted. As i made my way back i took my time to appreciate the scenery. The trees were absolutely beautiful as they swayed with the breeze was relaxing. Eventually I found my way back at the tower exhausted. I noticed someone was standing in front of the tower.
It was peter?
PETER'S P.O.V
Seems like I can't focus on work. Maybe I can take a tiny break to go see Judith. I made my way out of my office only to see Queen Vivaldi walking by. "Oh bother." I mumbled underneath my breath.
"Peter? What are you doing out of your office?" She quickly asked me.
"I'm going out my Queen." I answered as I quickly bowed. 'She can't find out about Judith, then she'll want to take her away from me.'
"You are going out and haven't finished your work?" She questioned wondering my reasons for leaving.
"I'll finish it once i return your majesty. I need a quick break." I started with a hint of annoyance.
"Whatever. Do as you please…" She commanded as she continued on.
I quickly made my way to the tower where she currently stayed. As I arrived at the tower I traversed up the stairs and lightly knocked on the door. As i opened the door i was greeted by the clockmaker.
"What do you want Rabbit?" He quickly asked.
"I as wondering where Judith was here, but seeing as she is not here I'll be taking my leave." I spatted as I quickly left. 'Honestly why would she want to stay in this gloomy germ ridden tower? Alice stayed here too…" I thought to myself as I marched down the stairs. I decide to wait for her outside as I figured she will eventually come back.
It seemed like forever until I saw her making her way to the tower.
JUDITH'S P.O.V
I ran quickly up to him, not wanting to make him wait any longer than he already probably did.
"Hello Judith." He greeted me as he took my hand gently and placed a soft kiss on the back of my hand. I was burning up as he held my hand. I quickly slipped my hand out of his grasp, and I regretted it as quickly.
" What are you doing at the clock tower?" I asked him curiously. 'Peter hates the Clocktower. What would he be doing here?' I thought to myself
"I'm here for you my dear." He answered rather quickly. He held his hand out for me.
"Me?" I asked in daze. "'My dear..' Rang through my head.
"Who else, dear?" He asked as he tucked my arm neatly in his arm as we strolled in the opposite direction of the tower.
"Oh. I see…" I say as I lower my head so he doesn't see my huge smile.
"Judith what would you like to do?" He asked me softly. 'Ah! His voice is so silky…' I realized.
' Whatever sounds good. I've never been here and I don't really know what to do for fun so...what do you do for fun Peter?" I asked as I looked up at him. He seemed hard in thought thinking.
" I usually just have a cup of tea in my room." he stated as he started to guide me back to the castle. 'I'm sure he doesn't know I just came from there...I'm not going to tell him.' I had to make the trip all over again. But it seemed worth it.