Summary: Bloom is trying very hard to be a role model queen for her place as princess of Eraklyon (soon to be queen) but sky's parents are beginning to think she will not make the cut, but Sky won't give up without a fight, with her working in Alfea it will be getting even worse, but can love conquer all?

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*******Thank you so much to Kyree Winx for beta reading my story, your really made the chapter ten times better.*******

Bloom's Lesson

Chapter 1

I do not own Winx Club

It wasanother beautiful day in the realm of Magix, Suggestion: a realm that was home to the three schools of magic, Alfea- school for fairies, Red fountain- school for your heroes in training and Cloud tower- school for witches.

Our focus is on the school Alfea, where the school day was ending. Most of the students were heading back to their dorm for some early studying for tests or to do their homework, but that was just the students, as the teachers were clearing up after a hard day of teaching.

But six certain fairy teachers were happy to see the end of the school day.

"Ugh, this job can be so draining" Stella said as she met up with Bloom after their last class of the day.

"It really couldn't have been as bad as mine; Jennifer set fire to the classroom, AGAIN!" Bloom said in response as the two girls walked out into the plaza. "I'm sure she can control her powers, she just has to try harder" Bloom continued.

"Well at least I have the sophomore class, while you have the inexperienced freshman class" Stella joked with her best friend. She frowned as she watched the early setting sun, the shorter daylight hours the result of upcoming winter.

"I just wish I could go a day without another class disaster." Bloom sighed heavily. Teaching at Alfea felt like her dream job three months ago, but now it was getting hard, since she was assigned to teach the freshmen along with Musa. Musa's class only studied magical music theory however while Bloom taught students how to properly use their dangerous powers in the class room.

A ringing noise filled the air. Stella pulled out her cell phone. "Hello!" she said into the phone and walked away.

"It must be Brandon" Bloom thought as she watched her best friend walk away.

Bloom sighed; it had felt like forever since Bloom as seen Sky, her fiancé. Since he was now king of Eraklyon, he barely had any time to see her between all of his royal duties.

"Hey Bloom, are you okay" Bloom looked up from her little daydream to see the face of Flora, one of her best friends, looking at her with a face shadowed with worry.

"Oh, hey Flora. I'm okay. Don't worry about me" Bloom responded, reassuring her friend. "Are all your classes over?" she asked.

"Yes, finally! And I'm so hungry! Do you want to get the rest of the girls and go get something to eat in Magix?" she asked smiling.

"Yeah, I think that would be a great idea! Stella just walked off. I think she was talking to Brandon. I'm sure the other girls can meet up with us when they're done." Bloom picked up her phone and checked for any messages or missed calls and for the tenth time that day. She was hoping she'd get a message or phone call from a particular person.

"That's sounds great, I am dying for something good to eat" Flora answered cheerfully, bouncing up and down on her toes. "But if it is Brandon on the phone we might not get to eat dinner till the early hours of the morning." she said rolling her eyes.

Bloom turned to see Stella sitting on one of the benches around the well in the centre of the plaza talking happily into her phone and playing with a strand of her hair. Telling by the shine in Stella's eyes, Bloom figured it definitely was Brandon. She let out a soft laugh.

"Well at least she's still talking to Brandon every day, I haven't heard from Sky in days." Bloom turned back to face Flora, who was staring back at her with a concerned expression.

"I'm sure he's just busy with all of his royal duties." she said hugging Bloom.

"I know but still...I miss him." Bloom said.

As the two girls broke apart from their hug Stella walked up to them with a huge grin on her face. "Brandon just called me!" she squealedwith excitement. "He said that things were lightening up at Eraklyon so he is going o be able to visit me this weekend! We're going to be staying for a week at Solaria, so he and my dad can get to know one another better!") Stella stopped herself for a new supply of air and smiled at the other two girls.

"That's great Stella." Flora responded to her friend "But did he say anything about Sky being free too? I mean shouldn't the king have some free time if his squire has some free time?" Flora frowned.

Stella shifted her eyes to Bloom "Has he not called you?" Bloom shook her head. "Well I guess he is having a busy day, I am sure he will ring you later. Don't worry about it, I'm sure he will call" Stella said, reassuring her best friend. "Now did you say something about food Flora? I am so hungry!" She went on trying to change the topic.

"Yes! I am so hungry, let's go to Magix! Musa, Tecna and Layla can catch up when they are ready. I am too hungry to be waiting for them; I had to miss lunch earlier today because I was doing some extra credit for some of my student during lunch. Flora started to walk down the path towards the school gates.

"Hey, sorry we're a little late!" said a familiar voice. Bloom turned to see Musa and Layla running towards them. "Tecna got a call from her dad and she seemed kind of upset, so she went to her room and told us to go ahead. I didn't want to ask what was wrong; I guess we can ask her later!" Musa explained.

"I hope she's okay. Let's get to the restaurant, I am so hungry!" Stella said hooking her arm in Bloom's and half dragging her toward the gate.

Bloom didn't really feel like eating anymore. She was too upset that Brandon got a week off to be with Stella and Sky hadn't even found five minutes in his busy schedule to call her.

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It took the girls less than twenty minutes to get to the restaurant.

They asked to be seated at a table that seated six, just in case Tecna turned up. Bloom sat between Stella and Musa. She was still in a daze. "Maybe Sky is avoiding me?" she found herself saying out loud without even thinking she was going to say it, interrupting the a conversation between Flora and Layla, The table went quiet and the four girls looked at Bloom in sympathy.

"He will call you sweetheart. Don't worry your little red head." Stella said laughing and putting an arm around her shoulders. She squeezed Bloom lightly. "And if he doesn't he will have the five of us to deal with!" she said confidently.

Bloom put on a forced smile to let Stella know that her words made her feel better. But inside she was still worried. What if something happened and he didn't want to call her? She stopped herself before she continued, knowing that eventually she was going to start thinking the worst out of the situation.

Across the room Bloom spotted the restaurant manager walking toward them. In Magix, the Winx Club were widely famous, for saving the universe on several occasions with the assistance of the Red Fountain boys of course. Not to mention there were the three princesses at the table (Bloom, Stella and Layla). He must've personally wanted to serve the famous girls. "Good evening ladies! Welcome to my restaurant. What may I get you girls on this lovely evening!" he asked excitedly.

The girls placed an order with friendly manager and he walked off towards the kitchen to tell the chef what they wanted.

All the girls jumped into conversation. Stella was telling the girls of her call with Brandon and how she is going to be going to Solaria with him for a week to try to get her father warm up to him. Layla was saying how her wedding to Nabu is coming up in a few months and how she and Nabu will be going to Tides in a few days to help orange certain things. Musa was saying how she is going to be going home to Melody to visit her father, and that she doesn't know when she is going to be back. And Flora was saying how it was just going to be her, Bloom and Tecna staying at Alfea for the next few weeks.

And all through the conversations Bloom sat there in silence.

After ten minutes of silence, Bloom stood up from her chair "I'm just going to get some fresh air. It's really stuffy in here. I'll be back in a few minutes" she said hurriedly, not giving the girls time to ask if there was anything wrong before she turned and headed toward the door of the restaurant.

Outside the cold air seeped through her light top and she quickly pulled on her heavy black wool coat that Sky had bought her.

She started walking down the street slowly, letting her mind wander. As she walked, she thought of the night he had suddenly showered her with presents. Then he dropped the bomb that he would be going home to Eraklyon for a few months and that he wouldn't know when he could come back.

"Princess Bloom!" a familiar voice called out from behind her, she turned to see Brandon standing there smiling at her.

"Brandon, what are you doing here? Does Stella know you're here?" Bloom asked knowing Stella would be so excited to see him here.

"Nah. I am not here to stay, so I might as well lead on that I am not here. I'll see her on Saturday. I came to get you." he said stepping forward. "I am here by order of the King of Eraklyon. He wishes for the company of Princess Bloom of Sparks. Would you accompany me to the ship Miss Bloom?" he asked offering his hand.

Warmth erupted inside Bloom as she thought of Sky sending Brandon to collect him. It showed how much he wanted to surprise her.

She smiled and placed her hand in his, and he led her toward the waiting ship… to bring her to her king.

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To be continued in chapter 2