Winters is Coming

Kate Winters • 22 • Princess

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

The man looked up with his blue orbs and nodded, “I shall try.”  It really was a simple request he thought to himself, but he wondered if he could truly separate her title from her.  As the two started coming to a finish with their bears, he shrugged when she asked about the name of his.  “Not sure yet, maybe Doug it is simple and something I can remember.  What about you?  Your name is probably going to blow mine out of the water.”

She was always so proper unless he was completely comfortable around a person. At times, she envied the relationship he and Victor had. Kate didn’t really have a best friend. She’d always have her brother, but it wasn’t the same. There was no one that she would trust her life with let alone all her secrets. “Doug?” She scrunched her nose at that one. It was so plain. At least he was trying. “I was thinking about naming him Shawn.” 

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

Victor gasped, “Grunge is still alive, I refuse to believe it is dead.” As she ran her fingers through his hair, he groaned as he pulled away.  “Be careful with the hair,” he teased.  “Just wait until I grow out my facial hair again,” he smirked.  “You probably will hate it.”

The man noticed her had ease down towards her stomach.  It honestly was amazing how just talking about the child how much Kate already had her mother instincts.  There was no doubt in his mind; she would be a wonderful mother and Shawn a great dad.  Whether she saw it or not, she was meant to be with Shawn.  She was just too stubborn to see it.  “I guess you got me there.  Both of you will play with my heart strings I can feel it.”  Victor leaned up and pressed his forehead against hers.  “I got you okay.  You do not have to worry about Lex or mom.  I will be there for you through everything.”

“That explains all the flannel.” Victor’s style differed vastly from her own, but she had to admit that it was far more comfortable. While she had her image to think of, it always felt wonderful to borrow one of her brothers worn in shirt when she got too cold. She chuckled. “I say nothing. Mother will be the one lecturing you about how you look like a dirty hippie.” 

Although the child was still far too small for her to feel anything, she imagined that she knew just where the life inside of her was growing. What sort of mother would she be when she could barely take care of herself? Thankfully she would have Victor with her through it all. And probably Shawn. If she didn’t tell Shawn soon, Victor probably would. It was the right thing to do. “Did I ever tell you that you are the best brother? I know I have, but this time I super mean it, Mr. Future-Godfather.” 

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

“Perhaps you have a point, my apologies.  I should not assume anything about the princess.”  It was difficult to address Katherine any differently than princess or her other titles.  When it came to Vic, it took months of knowing the man and befriending him before he could just call him by his first name and even then there were slips.  “Okay Kate, I shall try.  Please forgive me if I slip.  Sometimes I think I have already crossed many boundaries when it comes to,” he stopped there.  He wanted to say us, but every indication from the princess has left him wondering.  One day she wanted nothing to do with him, the other they are on an island together, the next she wants him to call her Kate.  To say the least, she was unpredictable.  Something he loved about the blonde, but something that made it difficult to gage how she felt towards him.  “It would be cute.”

Kate scrunched her nose as he once again addressed her as princess. If Victor didn’t speak of the man so highly, Kate would have continued to disregard the man. She didn’t want someone to wish to be around the princess. She was her own person far separate from her title. Even her bodyguard should know that by now, especially when she was on vacation away from it all. “Then forget about the boundaries.” She rolled her eyes, digging through the pile of hearts to find the right one for her bear. He was the one who wanted more from their relationship than princess and bodyguard. If he ever truly wished to cross that line, he had to learn to forget all the protocol. “So what are you going to name it?”

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

Even now as adults, the two managed to balance the other one out. When people spoke about other halves, he knew his twin was his other half in cosmic way.  “Mhmm, fine I guess I shall.”  Pulling away from her, he rolled his eyes.  “I shampoo my hair, I was just trying out a look that one time and you still have not let it go.  Geez.”

No doubt, Victor was shocked about the news of his sister being pregnant. Once the media outlets found out, it would be animal house at every event, every gate, everything for all of them. He even knew how their older sister and mother will react, but despite all of that he was actually thrilled to be an uncle.  Although he prided himself on traditionalism, in this case he was willing to say fuck it…okay  maybe not fuck it, but say who cares.   He was about to be an uncle.  “Fairly sure that is going to be you sis.”  Though if he was true to himself, he knew it would be him too.

“Grunge is gone as it should be.” She grinned, playing with Victor’s hair. It was so much better when it was actually clean. Still she would always support whatever her brother chose to do. No matter what happened in their lives, they would always be there to support one another. Kat always would appreciate that he was with her. She was a better brother than she could ever dream of. 

Her hand drifted to her stomach, smiling lightly. It was still too early to feel the baby, her stomach was mostly flat, but she swore she knew where the baby was. The world would go insane once she started showing if her sister and mother didn’t lock her away. She still needed to tell Shawn as well. If he didn’t want to be part of the baby’s life, she wouldn’t make him. She would never tell who the baby’s dad was. Kate would love the child unconditionally. “Please. You can’t even say no to me. Imagine trying to say no to a mini me.”

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

“Not polite or ladylike,” he jokingly said as his blue eyes watched her in excitement. The man wanted to know what she would be choosing.  All this time of knowing her, he wanted to see this side of her more.  “My apologies your highness, I should have known better.” Shawn shook his head, “just Kate? I think you are more than just that.” He said knowing it was best to stray from the topic of her sister or mother.  Shawn may only be a guard in the royal family now, but he knew a few things about the strained relationships between the royal family.  “Yeah, it does seem a tad bit inappropriate.”

“When did I ever say that I was a lady.” She chuckled, waving her bear’s arm at him. She rolled her eyes as he continued to use her title. She supposed that he would never understand what it was like. All her life, she had been the princess or her highness. Even at school and among other peers, she was addressed as such. She didn’t want it. She didn’t want to be a title. All Kate wanted was to be herself. “No, I’m Kate.” She knew it was a compliment, but perhaps for one day she could pretend. “It would be super cute though!”

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

Victor scoffed, “as if I could have stopped you KitKat.”  Despite his need to stay out of trouble, his twin often times managed to draw him in to be an accessory to the crime not that he minded.  “Seems less genuine now that it is a compliment to yourself as well,” he teased.  He pulled away as she played with his hair.  “Hey, you’re messing it up.”  Not that he had anyone to show off to, but just in case he met Mr. Right he wanted to look at his best.

“No, I just have every faith in my dead sister.” It was the truth, when it came down to it he truly believed she could be mature when it counted.  The woman had a point, if his best friend and sister were in fact going to be having a child together, their child would have their uncle so wrapped around their finger.  But he merely shook his head even though they both knew otherwise.  “I think I can handle myself with a child.”

“You could have.” As strong-willed as the wild child had been, Kate always respected her twin. When he told her something was a bad idea, a mild protest would ensue, but she took time to think of her actions. That is what Victor did for her. He always proved to be her voice of reason to make her think about the consequences. She chuckled. “Take the compliment.” She mussed his hair a bit more. “Merely admiring that you actually shampooed it, little brother.”

Hugging Victor close, Kate took a deep breath, relaxing for the first time since she found that she was with child. She could do this, not by herself. She refused to even think about the idea that she was able to care for a child by herself, but with Victor, the baby would be alright. He would help as he always had. “Uh huh. Sure you can. Baby will cry, and you will buy them a pony.”

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

“C’mon, you cannot hold that against me my lady.”  Shawn responded.  While she wandered away, he handed over his bear and then quickly joined her in the process of decorating the bear.  “Any ideas of what you want your grace?”  He asked as his blue orbs scanned along the place.  “Maybe a tiara?  Or something that perhaps reflect you?”  He asked.

“Can and will.” She stuck her tongue out at him, kneeling down to examine some of the clothes. It would be so much easier to forget that this was for children if everything were not at a child’s height. “Princesses and princes are highness. Dukes and duchesses are your grace. I’m just Kate though. Only Lex and mom like that royal bullshit.” Kate just wanted to pretend that she was normal every once in a while, but it seemed that no matter what she did, it would always follow her. “I was thinking that, but there are no tiny bear mixed drinks here.”

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

A brow quickly shot up when she used the term “we.” The corner of his lips tugged as he tried to hold back a smile and maintain his serious composure.  “Fairly sure, only one of us decided to play hide the crown.  I just went along with it, which I suppose makes me an accessory of the crime.” Victor said fondly as he thought about their father missing him desperately.  “Thank you Kate, very sweet of you to say.”  Thought right now, his inner desire was to just get laid.  Especially when he found himself working out twice as much just to get all his frustrations out, it seemed wrong in his mind since he had always been a man wanting commitment, but after his breakup he missed certain aspects of it more.  Something, he did not quite feel comfortable telling his twin about.

Victor keeping his arm around his sister softly smiled.  “I think you will be surprised how grown up you are and how mature you are dear sister.”  The company would be nice he thought to himself and his new apartment was more secure than the one he was moving from.  Apparently, his mother did have a say in where he lived when it came to the safety of the Winter family.  “Of course you can.”  When she asked if he be the godfather, his eyes lit up and he shook his head.  “Yes, of course.  I would love to.  You know I am going to love this kid as my own and spoil him or her rotten.  Well maybe not spoil, but teach them responsibility,” he joked.  

Kate grinned. “Exactly. You went along with it. You followed me when I hid it. You were part of it.” Of course, Victor was also the one who told their father where it was hidden, but at least he allowed her to have a bit of fun driving their mother mad for a precious few moments. “It’s a compliment to myself too. Twins, remember?” She reached over to ruffle his hair. She desperately wished that he were not so hard on himself. Victor was a great guy who did not have nearly as much fun as his position dictated that he could have. She could go to the front of the palace and call next until Victor found a fan that he liked and wanted to sleep with, but it was not his style. Kate respected that and so much more about him. 

“I think you’ve inhaled one too many cleaning product while you were scrubbing this place down.” She shook her head. She was not responsible in the least. If she were, she would not be in this predicament at the moment. It was only proof of how not ready for a child she was. The one thing that she would always be thankful for is that no matter how stupid she was, she could always count on Vic to be on her side. “Teach them responsibility my ass. You adore me and your best friend. To have a mini us means that the kid will have you wrapped around their tiny finger.”

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

Shawn took the stuffed bear and softly smiled.  “I happened to be a very likeable person my lady.”  Staring at the bear, he was not exactly sure what the concept of the build a bear was, he assumed to pick out certain things to go on the animal.  Following the princess’s lead, he stepped up next to her and began repeating what she was doing so it appeared he had some idea of everything.  With the small glimpses he caught from her, he could not help but to smile.  It had been awhile since he actually seen her this happy and herself.

“Yep, the national fudging hero.” She rolled her eyes, looking sadly as she had to hand over the bear for a moment to get stuffed. Taking it back with a smile, Kate hugged the bear close to her. “Your turn.” She left the man to get stuffed while she wandered the store looking for an outfit that would match her own. They had so many choices. Kate didn’t know which to pick. It had to be perfect. She didn’t know if she would ever be able to come back to a place like this again.

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

“Lex and I understand each other and we are similar in many ways.  Plus she is our Queen and we should at least respect her position.”  Victor offered, through he doubted it would make a dent when it came to his twin.  A sigh left his lips, “I do not like the concept of giving false hope to someone.”  Victor knew by modern standards, he was an attractive man, but he much preferred not to show off or try to get anything off his looks. “There isn’t anyone, I just meant there could be,” he smirked.  “Honestly, it is just hard.”  For him, he could never tell if someone genuinely liked him or liked his position.

Victor thought about it, he knew his friend would do the right thing.  Shawn was a standup character, someone Victor respected and hoped one day would take his sister’s hand in marriage.  The only question now was, what did Katherine want in all of this?  “Maybe be a little more eloquent,” he said with a light smile hoping to cheer her up a bit.  “But he does have a right to know Kate; you do not have to tell him yet.  But you do need to tell him soon.”  Feeling her arms around him, he hugged her.  “You can always stay with me at my new place, I actually sized up and got a two bedroom,” he offered.  “Just to lay low if you want or whatever.  I mean, I just want you to be comfortable and happy.”

Kate rolled her eyes. “Mom was queen, and I remember dad laughing his ass off when we decided to play hide the crown.” She could respect a queen if the queen deserved respect. Neither woman that held the title deserved that in her opinion. “Fine, don’t be a tease.” It was adorable how earnest and sweet he was. She didn’t know how he hadn’t figured out how much the public adored him by now. “I know. The person who you end up with needs to be as great as you, and there are so few people like that in the world. You deserve the best, little brother.” She buried her face in his shoulder. “I know.” She did know that she would have to tell Shawn, but she didn’t want to. Telling him would make it real. Taking the test would make it real. She didn’t know if she could handle something this real. “Look at you being all adult.” She smiled at him. “I might take you up on that. “Can I ask you a question though? I’m sure that Shawn would agree with me, if I am really pregnant, will you be the godfather?”

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

Shawn crinkles his nose and wandered around the store.  It was not particularly his thing, but seeing the princess in all her wonder it could quickly be his favorite thing in the world.  At her question, he nodded.  “Of course I am, I got bring back something as memento.”  He raised a brow at her comment, “could you give me an example of a better question for future reference?”

Picking up a small bear, she ran back to Shawn, running the paw over his face. “Look how cute. He likes you.” She smiled, grabbing a matching bear for herself. It was so soft. “I could but I won’t.” She winked at him, kissing the little heart before getting ready to put it into the bear.

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

Just as Victor was about to nod in agreement, his twin mentioned their older sister causing him to sigh heavily.  It always upset him knowing the discord between them.  “At least do not call her that in front of me Kate, you know I like our sister.”  Victor only hoped one day his sisters would be able to get along and be able to understand each other’s views, but he knew that was a fool’s hope.  “Dearest KitKat, you know that works for you, but not me.  And that is never going to happen; I rather just do it myself than give the impression to some men that they have a chance with me if they help me move things.” His face turned slightly red.  “No, I rather not have your hand-me-downs. And maybe I am seeing someone.” He shrugged.

Victor remained quiet for a moment, needing time to process what was revealed.  Of course without a doubt in his mind, he would be there for Katherine through it all.  He could care less about what the media would say or how their family reacted to the news.  All that mattered to him was his twin knowing she was loved and had someone on her side always.  “I won’t tell Shawn, but you should.  You should tell him soon,” he said softly.  “Kate, I will do whatever you want, whatever you need.  Nothing else matters besides you and you being happy.  You know that is all I want for you.”

“For reasons beyond my comprehension.” Victor had always been the good prince. He was the one who did everything perfectly and as expected of him. It was Kate that caused the trouble. God forbid something unplanned happen in the queen’s life to give her a headache, yet it seemed that she was a constant headache to her mother and older sister. “You don’t want it to work for you.” She was not being vain when she called Victor attractive. Even if she liked to say she was the better looking of the twins, PC had his own charm. He had puppy eyes and the sweetest smile. His abs weren’t bad either. “No way! Tell me! Tell me! TELL ME!”

Kate sighed. She didn’t even know if she ever wanted a kid, and now this was happening. It was not like she was going to get rid of it. Kate couldn’t bear the thought, but it was all so much. “How do I tell him? Hey Shawn. Condom broke. I’m preggers.” That would not go over well at all. Hell, the man would probably do something stupidly noble and propose on the spot. She wasn’t ready for all of that. She needed time to think. She smiled softly, wrapping her arms around Vic. “You really are the better half.”

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

It was sweet to see Katherine in this light.  Although Shawn knew quite a bit about her, given his job and being best friends with her brother he still did not get to see this side of her often.  “I know you are princess.”  As she headed towards one of the animals, he watched from a distant completely enamored by her.  “I think I do want you to answer it, I think you are just evading it right now.”

Sticking her tongue out at Shawn, Kate dug through the little hearts. She knew why people loved this now. It was adorable. “Are you making one too?” She couldn’t imagine the man cooing over a tiny stuffed creature, but they were in the store. If he did though, she would insist that they wear matching outfits- completely for the aesthetic of course. “Maybe you should ask better questions then.”

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

“You do make an excellent point, besides the fact mother always tends to find out.  Then I have to deal with the repercussions.”  Victor shrugged, “because last time I moved from the palace to here, I had actual movers helping me pack.  I am completely helpless sometimes,” he said.  It was strange, of all the siblings he lived probably the closest to normalcy but even he had to admit sometimes he was unaware of how to do the simplest of things since everything was always taken care of for him when he was younger.  

As the atmosphere started to shift, he looked over at his sister with a concerned expression.  When she told him to sit down, he raised a brow and eased himself down onto the sofa.  “What is it?”  He asked as his heart started to race unsure what to expect.  “Do know what?  What do you mean?”  At the mention of Shawn, he sucked in a breath of air and allowed himself a few moments to process the information.  “I—I uh,” he made out completely stunned by the news.  His twin possibly could be pregnant with his best friend’s child. It sounded like wonderful news, but given her status and the two not being married it made things murky and Victor was unsure how to respond.  “Is this something you want?”  He asked as he reached for her hand.  “Cause you know no matter what I am here for you and always will be.”

Kate rolled her eyes, crossing her legs. “She does. It’s annoying. That’s where queen bitch gets it from.” Kate held up her hand. “Don’t need to defend her. Stating a fact.” She knew that Victor hated when his family did not get along, but there was no way that she would ever be alright with Lex. There was too much bad history between them. Kate wanted to be a free spirit, and Lex was too bossy. It was a miracle that they would make it through a dinner together ever. She snorted when he confessed his moving issues though. “Dearest PC, you don’t know how to work it. You could have strong men with big muscles begging to move the boxes for you, if you gave them the chance. You gotta learn to flaunt it.” She knew that it would never be. “Or if you want, I’ve got a little pink book full of them. Just say the word.” The mood turned somber as Kate lay her hand on her stomach. She was so conflicted as to what to do. She wasn’t ready for a child. She was still a child herself. How would she be able to raise a kid, even with Shawn and a staff of nannies? Then there would be the news of her disgrace. “I don’t know.” She was honest with him. “You can’t tell Shawn. Promise me, Vic.” She knew that it was wrong, but she couldn’t bear to let the news out even to the possible father. Perhaps it was all just a scare. She didn’t know if she was or wasn’t, and she was too terrified to find out.

[kitkat-winters]

pc-victor:

@princessrpg​

Now that Shawn knew her desire, nothing on earth would be able to stop him from getting the princess what she wanted.  Taking her hand, he led her into the store.  “It is not silly if you want to do this,” he insisted.  “We are far away from everyone that knows you; this will be good for you.  A chance for you to do something without being scrutinized and just be yourself,” he smiled.  “Plus, I really want to do it now and you will not deny me the pleasure would you?”

Kate could not believe this. She was being ushered by her bodyguard into a children’s store so that the two of them could build bears. If anyone ever found out about this, she would die of embarrassment. “I’m always myself.” Still she couldn’t help but wander over to one of the softest looking animals they had. “And that is a loaded question Shawn. You really don’t want me to answer it.”

[adoringbeyonce]

[yoncevevo-deactivated20251204]

FUCK

[aleclightwoke-deactivated201905]

if i feel like i just had a religious experience watching that, holy fuck, i can only imagine what that girl felt like.

[3treehill]

im honestly sick to my stomach she is amazing

[cloudluver-deactivated20231031]

So cute omg

[elizabitchtaylor-deactivated202]

This is the sign the fan was holding!!!!!

[chamsas1-deactivated20160809]

this is my favourite.

[brbjellyfishing]

[beautifulblackmen]

The Internet is amazing

[cumnog]

“According to Billboard, on-demand audio streams of Nelly’s 2002 smash single have sky-rocketed by 219 percent following the initial news of his tax troubles.”

[blogfrenzy-deactivated20170507]

Are you fucking kidding me?

[brbjellyfishing]

Chaotic good

[kenyanxgyal-deactivated20191123]

My faith in humanity has been somewhat restored

[callmeganjaman-deactivated20180]

Good for him

[leximoron]

Well there ya go ✨