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The bull rested his head upon hers, making sure they’re as close as humanly possible, but still making sure it was comfortable for both. As he listened to her words, he went quiet for awhile. Thinking. Always thinking. There was never a time when Taurus was not thinking to the point of a headache. Especially if it came to his feelings.

As silence filled the room, only the sound of their breathing, he adjusted himself to give them some distance. His large hands grabbed onto hers, his thumbs brushing along the back of her hands. Calloused fingers would awkwardly try to interlock perfectly. Which they did. It somehow made his expression of worry turn into a smile.

“Princess– I am sort of glad at this moment in time.” Gesturing to their hands, “We fit.”

Right now, Vanessa didn’t want to move. Being alongside Theo, there with him, was all she ever wanted. And now that the opportunity had arisen, she realized more than ever before how important this was to her. She did truly love him- As difficult as it was for her to say.

As their fingers interlocked, the brunette looked at them in surprise, before dark eyes looked back up to meet his. How amazing he was- He had an effect on her that no other had managed to have prior. She stared at him in silence for a few moments, her fingers clasping along with his, before she smiled softly. “ We do. It’s rather beautiful, I think. ” Now as to whether she was referring to their hands or just him in general, she wasn’t even sure.

“ Really, it’s. . . Amazing. . . ”

#; ic #noblebrit

Theodore followed her command. He would kneel down to admire the flowers with her by his side. Optics peered at the beauty of each flower. As they were all different. Some were much larger, while others appeared weak. But they all had an aura of beauty surrounding them. Maybe because she was there.

“It is quite beautiful…” He retained from letting out a sigh, for if anyone heard him, they would surely report him. Even if he was a servant, he had human emotions– those that the royal family refused to let them reveal. “Princess, should we get going? Your parents need you at dinner fairly soon.”

Vanessa stayed kneeling on the grass for a moment longer before looking back to him- it seemed like he wasn’t letting everything out. She really wished he would, sometimes. “ Are you alright? ” Standing from her place on the floor, she nodded in response to what he was asking. He was right- She couldn’t be late for whatever her parents wanted.

“ And. . . Of course. I can’t keep them waiting. ” Truthfully, the princess really wasn’t keen on meetings or dinners with her parents- It meant she couldn’t have Theodore immediately within arm’s reach, something that she adored. Beginning to wall back inside, she looked to him. “ If they allow it, will you stay in the room with me? I find everything easier with you there. ”

A low sigh, one more of content than exhaustion. As she muttered all those words, he would use his large palm to lightly bring her head close to his own. Once near, his lips left a light peck upon the side of her head. Thick digits would gently brush her hair, while his others swept back and forth upon her forearm.

“I’m glad, Princess–” Theo was beyond ecstatic. His mind and heart were both jumping for joy, yet… he probably was thinking too much for his own good.

“We can stay like this forever. If you truly desire, Princess. You and I upon this couch. Together.” Sounds like a fairytale he wished to be apart of. But he did not want her to get hurt, or even himself to feel the pain of another abandonment.

Thin arms gripped the other zodiac, holding him closer in a desperate attempt to keep him at her side. He said they could be like this- side by side- forever. . . She really did hope it could be so. “ I’m glad too. I hate not being at your side. ”

Finally speaking her mind, inner feelings being let out, Vanessa felt a wave of exhaustion hit her, releasing him from her grasp and taking her seat once more. For once she actually spoke her mind fully- and it felt great. A murmured ‘i’m sorry’ could be heard and she looked up at him, smiling softly.

“ That was-- Sudden. I apologize- but. . . It’s the truth. I would love nothing more than to be by your side, Theo. . . ”

#; ic #noblebrit

Stuck alone? If she were to misbehave, they might still allow her to only see him. The King and Queen only thought of their relationship as servant and royal. Never as friends. Well, if the Princess were asked about their relationship, she might say the same thing. Just a lowly servant. “That would surely not be a pleasant time for you, Princess–”

Her smile captivated him. With this, when hearing her say the world beautiful, he got distracted by her own beauty. And without even a single thought, “The sight sure is gorgeous…” Before she could catch wind of his eyes plastered on her visage, he avoided hastily by gesturing to all the various types of flowers and plants. “The smell is quite fresh. The gardeners have been tending to this surely well.”

Completely unaware of the fact that the other was watching her Vanessa continued walking, approaching the nearest flowerbed, leaning in to lightly touch the petals of one small, red flower. “ You’re certainly not wrong there. They smell divine- And look absolutely stunning, too. ”

Turning back to glance at Theodore, she nodded, smiling softly at the other, beckoning him to approach, too. “ They most definitely did take good care of the plants. Nurturing them and caring for them so much- So they could become like this. . . It’s Beautiful. ”

Hearing her laugh made his heart skip a beat. Because no matter what followed, he’d stand by her even through hell. The larger man followed the Princess closely behind, letting himself basically get dragged by her. “Your parents would surely get a giggle out of you trying to misbehave.”

“Outside is quite beautiful, Princess. Hopefully the garden will be to your liking. The flowers are blooming very nicely.” Nothing was as beautiful as she was.

Making their way quickly through the halls, the princess glanced back to the other and nodded. “ They certainly would. Though- I’m sure that would invoke punishment of some sort- probably just being stuck in there alone for a while. ” She would hate that, really. To be stuck unable to see Theodore. . That was a personal hell, in her opinion.

“ I’m sure they are- it’s the right season for it, after all. ” Heading outside with him, the sun beating down upon them, she quickly took in the sight of what was presented immediately before them. Petals littered with morning dew certainly provided a beautiful sight upon exiting the building. “ See- You were correct. It’s definitely beautiful. ”

“When I told you I loved you– I meant it.” Gently gripped her arm yet again, clinging onto her, he would feel his words hurt himself. Because although she feared him leaving, the bull felt the same in regards to her. If he scared her away, or perhaps like his mother, just to disappear without a trace. He was not strong enough to have her vanish from his life as well.

Tauruses are known for their stubborn personality, and Theo was as stubborn as they came. Because he still blamed himself for all the harshness in the world. Caring the weight of the world. And now carrying all her burdens upon himself, even still holding onto his own. He was too stubborn to admit otherwise. That maybe nothing was truly his doing.

His thumb brushed back and forth on her forearm, “We can stay like this forever… If you wish.”

She was glad, Oh so glad, that he had just said that. The love of her life reaffirming that he did indeed love her too. Glancing up, dark optics met his and Vanessa raised one hand up to ruffle his hair slightly, finding herself to be smiling at his words. “ And I mean it too- I have- I mean I have loved you for a while. ”

Giving a small sigh, soothed by the thumb brushing against her skin, the girl nodded. “ I want to-- I would love to. . . ”

“ I want to stay like this- with you- forever. ” It was funny, actually- a part of her felt like crying from happiness, but she held back the tears- He couldn’t see that sight again. “ Thank you, so much-- For everything. I wouldn’t be here at all without you. ”

#; ic #noblebrit

“Princess, you know I am obligated to accompany you any where you go. In this instance, as in many, I am honored and will happily take a walk with you.”

“Your parents have requested you to be on your ‘best behavior,’ but they are fully aware you never act up. It’s always a precaution of the royal family, sadly.” His hand outstretched for hers, waiting to help her up and to make sure stairs were not too much for her. His job was to tend to her every need. And if he were to mess up, resulting in the Princess’ well-being, he would surely be punished. “Do you wish to go to the garden?”

A small hand was placed in his as the noble stood, looking up and giving him a small nod. She certainly would behave as such- It wouldn’t be right to disrespect her parents or their guests, after all. “ They do have to make sure. Who knows- Perhaps one day I would decide that enough is enough and that I should do as I wish for a change. ”

A laugh followed, and the girl pulled the other from the room quickly. “ It looks lovely outside- So that sounds nice. A walk in the garden for now sounds great. ”