A/N: Okay, so this is just an idea that I've been thinking about for who knows how long and I hope you like it cuz it's my first fanfic! It's based on a song that you can see at .com/watch?v=D7CpWqkXSTY

The Way I Loved You

But I miss screaming and fighting and kissing in the rain

It's two AM and I'm cursing your name

You're so in love that you act insane

And that's the way I loved you

Breaking down and coming undone

It's a roller coaster kind of rush

And I never knew I could feel that much

And that's the way I loved you

Prologue

After adjusting to life at the palace, Rapunzel and Flynn, now Eugene, thought things couldn't get any better. As Rapunzel's princess lessons grew shorter every day (no doubt due to her amazing listening and observing skills, or so her tutor says) and Eugene's lessons to be come the Prince Consort shortened also (probably due to his annoying comments driving his tutor to his wit's ends), their feelings for each other deepened and something warm and real and bright formed and the sparks flew like they've never done before.

Rapunzel woke up in a bright, yellow room, full with her paintings shining on the wall, and she smiled fondly. 'Oh boy! I wonder what Eugene and I will do today! Maybe he'll take me to that lake, or go to see Max, or-' Rapunzel's thoughts were stopped abruptly by an uncomfortable realization. She turned around to face her chameleon friend, Pascal, continuing the morning ritual she's performed for the past week since...he...left. Pascal, on the other hand, sighed mournfully. He hated seeing Rapunzel like this. But, he was used to it by now and knew exactly what she was thinking.

"Eugene's not here anymore." Rapunzel said, voicing both their thoughts. Pascal turned dark blue, emphasizing his best friend's emotions. Rapunzel sighed, then quickly adjusted herself -like she did every day- to see the positive side of the situation.

"Hey, at least Prince Nathaniel's nice!"

Pascal turned a bright yellow, matching her emotions.

"I-I meant Nathan."

He turned a light, shy shade of red.

"I mean, he's really caring and generous and kind..." Rapunzel sat up with all the positive energy she could muster.

Light purple.

"But...but he makes me takes so many lessons and..."

Dark green.

"He's nothing like Eugene."

Grayish, brown.

Rapunzel slumped down on her bed in defeat. "Why?" she whispered, forlorn. Why had Eugene run away when Nathan showed up a week ago, ever so eager to get to know the lovely princess, lost, but returned to her loving family with the thief, the man wanted all over the kingdom, her true love? Immediately, Rapunzel had to order Max to follow him and make sure he was safe, even though she was tearing up on the inside. Maximus the horse agreed with a single, solemn nod in answer and she hasn't seen him or Eugene to this day. Prince Nathaniel, another matter that somehow blended into all this, took the chance and started courting Rapunzel with the little things he did. 'Oh, but he's ever so smart, the way he tutors me in his own adorable way, and he's so incredible the way he makes the cleaning maids smile wistfully with adoration and a bit of envy.' Then she remembered how romantically he spoke when he wanted to, and how smoothly he opened the carriage door for her to get in. There she goes again, thinking on the positive side of the situation. 'Ah, but that was nothing compared to the way Eugene used to do it.'

Flashback

Eugene charged through her open bedroom door, his vest halfway on, struggling to put his other boot on. Rapunzel giggled.

"Did the royal tutor finally give up on my 'oh so sweet' begging and let you tutor me for a day?" Eugene grinned a sly, crooked smile at her, and it made her heart stop.

"Pardon me, princess, but I think my annoying him about it did the trick." She chuckled at his response.

"Now what are we going to learn today, tutor?"

"We," Eugene announced, opening the window as quietly as if the wind were pushing it open, "Are going to learn how unlock a window from the outside."

Rapunzel raised a brow but decided to ignore it. "I do recall a certain someone saying that being naughty was good, healthy even!"

"What outrageous, misbehaving kind of a person would tell you such a thing?" He gasped dramatically, playing along.

Rapunzel rolled her eyes

0~0

"Come ON, Eugene! I want you to see my new painting!" Rapunzel yelled excitedly as she dragged Eugene behind her up the marble, spiral staircase to her room.

"All right, all right, I'm coming!" Eugene rolled his eyes. 'So obsessed with that art set he gave her! Well, that was Blondie for you.'

"Hurry!" Rapunzel pulled harder and finally managed to reach her room. She slammed the door open in excitement, but came face to face with a bunch of her cleaning maids. They stared at her in shock and confusion.

"I'll handle this one." Eugene whispered to her reassuring her. She rolled her eyes in response.

"Ladies, if you can just move out of here for the moment, we'd gladly appreciate it." He stepped up, but a maid stopped him.

"And what makes you think you can just make us do what you want us to?"

Eugene glanced at Rapunzel to make sure it was okay with her before he made his signature move. She nodded, giggling silently to herself in anticipation. He turned to the maid, who was waiting expectantly, thinking she could take on anything he would do.

"Oh, I don't know, maybe because I'm escorting the lovely princess of Corona here or..." Eugene paused dramatically, narrowing his eyes and pouting out his lips. "Maybe you should let your feelings speak for you."

Rapunzel, meanwhile, had a really hard time controlling her laughter. When he had done it to her for the first time, she didn't know what had happened to her. Her heart started racing at the sight of the dashingly handsome rogue but she had shaken it off and smacked him with a frying pan. Now, the trademark smolder still worked wonders.

The poor maid had been struck with awe at the ex-thief. "All-all right then I-I'll clean everything up, j-just leave it to me."

Rapunzel smiled. Eugene ran up to her, her hero, the one that could charm his way out of a situation with his words. "I believe the mops and brooms will be cleared once we get back. Care for a stroll in the garden, Blondie?" Eugene raised a brow, grinning.

"As long as you're with me, Rider, as long as you're there."

0~0

"Hurry up, Eugene, we'll be late for the ball!"

And there was Eugene, wondering why he'd agreed to go with her to the ball. 'You love her.' a voice in his head reminded him and he smiled. Oh, yeah. "I'm trying to open the door, okay?" he shouted back.

Rapunzel emerged from the castle doors into the pouring rain in an elegant purple dress. She smirked. "Having fun with that?"

Eugene made no move to show that he heard her. He pulled on the carriage door with all his strength, but it wouldn't budge. He walked over to Rapunzel with his head down and his suit soaking from the rain. Rapunzel chuckled. She walked over to the door and tried to pull it open. Eugene was behind her, smirking, sure that she wouldn't be able to open it. Rapunzel used all the strength she could muster and finally, the door popped open and she fell on Eugene who fell in the mud. They looked at each other in shock, then laughed.

"Looks like we won't be going to the ball for another half hour."

End of flashback

Oh, but where was he now?

A/N: This story'll be in a three part form soo... review? Pweeeeeeezzzz?