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CHAPTER IV

"Psst! Pssssst! Hey Blondie, let down your hair!" Eugene called.

Rapunzel's balcony was located directly above Eugene's. The two lovers had often met at their balconies conversing late into the night.

Rapunzel drowsily stumbled from her room "What? Eugene my hair is short, what are you talking abou—?"

Rapunzel was cut off by the lone lantern that drifted up towards her balcony. She rubbed her droopy eyes and discerned a small velvet pouch that hung from the glow. The young princess was confused but nonetheless unhooked the package and lightly shook its contents into her hand. A single and delicate loop fell and glimmered on her palm. Rapunzel was fully awake. She gazed at the small tear-shaped and honey-colored diamond that was set upon the thin band of gold.

"Oh…"was all Rapunzel managed to say.

"I was hoping you'd like it," a voice whispered into her ear.

Rapunzel jumped around and would have dropped the ring had it not been for the reflexes of an ex-thief.

"I would be careful with this if I were you," Eugene teased.

Rapunzel looked on in a mixture of shock and happiness.

"I know it's not much," Eugene continued, "but it's the only valuable I ever bought with honest earned money. I mean that's gotta mean something right?"

Rapunzel laughed and flung her arms around him. "Yes! I will!" she squealed.

With a grin Eugene teased, "I haven't even popped the question yet!"

But Rapunzel pulled back and kissed him full on the lips. Eugene was now shocked by her aggression, but he liked it. He relaxed and returned her kiss with equal force. When Rapunzel finally broke the kiss, both their breathing was unsteady.

"Wow," Eugene said, "I should do this more often."