The Secret Garden
@itslostgirlmisty
[Nibs]
Nibs took her through the forest before they arrived at a small clearing where there was a field of forget me nots and a small waterfall that was next to the medium sized pond. The water running crystal clear as they could see the various fish swimming underneath. There were a few stepping stones that they could walk across as well if they wanted to.
[Misty]
“Nibs wait, I'm not wearing anything appropriate to go out in.” She told him before following him. She walked with him through the forest before seeing the waterfall. She followed behind him and looked around them at the field of forget-me-nots and smiled at the sight of them. “Nibs this beautiful.” She told him before letting his hand go to look at the pond.
She looked at the fishes before turning to him in disbelief, “How did you know about this place? We’ve never been here and there’s nothing like this on the maps anywhere. How did you find it?” She asked.
[Nibs]
“I might have sent a certain someone to scout out around the castle of the kingdom that we were going to visit you know just in case we wanted to get away from it for a while. So, when he told me about this place I thought he was kidding but then he was able to take me here and show me and well here we are. You didn’t really think that I was going to just let us stay in boring meetings all day did you?” He lets a playful smirk tug at the corners of his lips as he walked over to where she was.
“I could see why they didn’t put this place on the maps. It’s so beautiful and secluded enough to not hear everything going on around. It’s almost like a small bubble of paradise.” He smiles.
[Misty]
“It’s absolutely perfect. I could stay here forever and not care about a thing. It’s so rare to find one place that just makes everything else so small in comparison.” She smiled as she turned to look at the waterfall. “It reminds me of the garden you made for me back at home, though not quite as special of course.”
[Nibs]
“Well I did try to make it a nice place so that we could escape from the castle without you know...leaving the castle. Time almost stands still here too much like how the island is. It’s a nice break from reality and the stresses of life. I did go to the garden the other day just to make sure that everything was still being taken care of while you were gone and some pink forget me nots started to grow. I don’t know if you saw them yet since I almost missed them myself but they looked so pretty.”
[Misty]
“Pink ones?” She asked in disbelief before realizing how that might have happened. “You made pink ones grow for me didn’t you? I am certain I never saw pink forget-me-nots because they don’t exist so the only way they would be growing in our garden was if a certain lost boy made that happen. But he would tell me if he did that, wouldn’t he?”
[Nibs]
“Mhm pink ones. After some trial and error I think I have been able to find a successful pair that can breed pink forget me nots. I had to do some research as well as use a sprinkle of magic maybe…” He teases playfully, “Maybe he would, or maybe you will just have to see for yourself when we get home.” Nibs smiles brightly.
[Misty]
Misty smiled at him and shook her head, “Well if he did, words can’t begin to describe how thankful I would be. And how special I would feel.” She replied. She turned her attention back on the pond and bit her lip, “Now I don’t want to leave.”
[Nibs]
“I mean we could always have our own private breakfast here. I might have made a small picnic for us in case you changed your mind. Oh and of course a change of clothes if you didn’t want to wear the robe anymore of course.” He tells her before snapping his fingers so that there was a small picnic set up in the small field of flowers. “See?” He shows her with a gesture of his hand to where he had everything set up.
[Misty]
She turned to look at the picnic and couldn’t help but laugh as she looked back at him, “You knew I was going to change my mind. You did this on purpose.” She smiled as she went over to grab the dress Nibs picked for her. “I’m going to change, I’ll be right back.”
[Nibs]
“Maybe…” He teases before looking over at her. “Okay princess. I will get our breakfast set up.” Nibs walked over and gave her a kiss before she went to change.
[Misty]
“Okay.” Misty smiled before kissing him back. She went over somewhere not too far Nibs, but shielded her in case someone did happen to walk by. She removed her robe and slid on her dress. She left her hair down as she grabbed the robe and went back over to Nibs.
[Nibs]
Nibs got everything set up by the time Misty was walking back over to him. He stood up as he smiled when he saw her in the dress, “You look absolutely stunning princess.” Nibs couldn’t stop smiling as he offered her a place to sit down.
[Misty]
Misty blushed at his words and pushed a strand of hair behind her ear, “Thank you, it’s a lovely dress.” She smiled before sitting down beside him. She loved how the flowers surrounded her and she found herself moving closer to Nibs as she looked over the food he had prepared.
[Nibs]
“I think that it really brings out the color of the flowers around us don’t you think?” He smiles before getting a plate and handing it to Misty so that she could help herself to whatever she wanted from the selection of breakfast foods that he brought with them. “I tried to bring some of your favorites as well since well...the meals are probably not what you were used to at this other castle and because I obviously make much better food.” He jokes.
[Misty]
“Yeah it really does.” She agreed before thanking him as he handed her a plate. She made her plate before laughing at his words, “You actually do. Everything here is a delicacy. It tastes so weird, but saying that would be very rude. So I am very happy you made my favorites.” She told him honestly before biting her lip as she looked at him. “Did you bring strawberries?”
[Nibs]
“Of course I brought strawberries, who do you take me as hm? Not bringing my wife’s favorite treat.” He laughs before reaching into the basket and pulling out the ripest strawberries from the garden that he had washed and brought with him. “From our own lovely garden of course.”
[Misty]
Misty couldn’t help but smile excitedly as she saw the strawberries and kissed Nibs passionately before pulling away blushing. “Sorry...um...thank you. Thank you for the strawberries. They are...it’s perfect.” She said shyly as she took the strawberries from him.
[Nibs]
Nibs kissed her back before hearing her words. Seeing her get all excited about the strawberries was adorable and even caused him to blush a little bit as well. When she got all shy, Nibs couldn’t help but to smile before letting his hand move to the back of her neck as he pulled her closer for another kiss.
[Misty]
She smiled as she saw Nibs blushing before feeling his hand moving to the back of her neck and him kissing her again. She wasn’t used to Nibs kissing her like that, but she couldn’t help but find it extremely attractive. She forgot all about the strawberries as she let her hand come up and cup his cheek as she kissed him back.
[Nibs]
Nibs could feel his heart fluttering in his chest again just like how it did when they spent time together before. His cheeks were probably burning red with blush as he continued to kiss her and only break it so that they could both take a breath. “I brought some chocolate for the strawberries.” He smiles.
[Misty]
Misty felt him breaking their lips apart and took the time to catch her breath. She smiled happily as she bit her lip and nodded, “Thank you. I really appreciate it. I missed having strawberries while I was sleeping.” She joked. She knew she was supposed to pull away but she stayed close to him as she let her thumb affectionately rub against his cheek.
[Nibs]
“I would bring some with me sometimes when I was by your side since they reminded me of you. Although I think the chocolate definitely tastes better on you but maybe that is just my preference.” He smiles as he lets out a small laugh.
[Misty]
“You think so?” She purred against his lips as she bit his bottom lip teasingly. “I always thought whip cream tastes better on you.”
[Nibs]
“Oh? Well do you think that I brought some whipped cream with me?” He teases with a playful glint in his eyes as his lips brushed against hers teasingly.
[Misty]
“I would hope so.” She teased him back as she smiled. She pushed his hair out of his face and kissed his cheek, “I never mentioned how much I like your hair.”
[Nibs]
“You are right I did bring some.” He tells her with a smile as she kisses his cheek. “You do? I figured that you love it because you love to tug on it during sex.” Nibs smirked teasingly.
[Misty]
Misty blushed at his words and playfully shoved him, “Nibs what if someone hears you. And I don’t...tug on it...so you should get your facts straight.”
[Nibs]
“We are the only two here darling who else would possibly hear us?” He teases. “You are right, you let your fingers run through it.” He smirked
[Misty]
“I don’t like when you call me that. What happened to you calling me princess?” She asked, looking at him.
[Nibs]
“Mhm you are so spoiled aren’t you princess?” He jokes teasingly before giving her a kiss.
[Misty]
“I am not spoiled.” She pouted before feeling him kissing her. “Do you not think I am your princess anymore?” She asked.
[Nibs]
“You are and always will be my princess, don’t you worry about that.” He teases as he kisses the pout away. “You know I can’t resist you when you pout like that.” Nibs puffed out his cheeks cutely.
[Misty]
“You don’t call me that anymore...so I didn’t know if you meant it anymore.” She told him before kissing him back. She saw him puffing out his cheeks and couldn’t help but smile.
[Nibs]
“I don’t want to over use it, I thought you might get tired of me calling you that all the time.” He tells her. “Of course I mean it when I say it to you.”
[Misty]
“I love hearing you call me that. You always have. At first I didn’t understand what you meant because I didn’t agree with the name...but it hurts when you don’t call me that.” She told him. “I miss that Nibs...I want that back.”
[Nibs]
“Then I will constantly call you princess, princess.” He smiles before giving her a gentle kiss. “Now how about we eat some breakfast and enjoy the view princess.”
[Misty]
“Okay.” She nodded before turning her attention to the food. “What time is it by the way?” She asked as she started making her plate.
[Nibs]
“It is about 9:30am.” He says as he checks his watch. “I am sure they are all getting ready for breakfast, so we still have some time to be here ourselves.”
[Misty]
“Hm I should make sure Hope is actually going to breakfast. I heard she didn’t go to dinner so I just don’t want there to be any problems. They could say it’s rude and take it as a sign of disrespect.”
[Nibs]
“I am sure she will go to breakfast. Zach usually always makes sure that she has something to eat.” He tells her. “But if you want us to go and make sure they are there then we can do that.”
[Misty]
“She didn’t eat last night.” She pointed out before looking at him. “I don’t want to leave, but I know we have to. We have to be responsible.” She frowned.
[Nibs]
“That doesn’t mean he wouldn’t have brought her some type of food.” He tells her, “But I can see your point. Maybe we could come back here later tonight? Have some dessert before you head to bed?” He offers up.
[Misty]
Misty frowned and sighed as she nodded, “Yeah we should go. I haven’t been able to see Hero as much as I would like and I have meetings as well…” she replied. “Thank you for bringing me here. It was beautiful.”
[Nibs]
“I am glad that you enjoyed your time here with me. It was a nice break from everything else.” He tells her before he got up and offers his hand to her to help her up.
[Misty]
She took his hand and stood up before fixing her dress. “Um about...what I said earlier. In the castle...I did mean it Nibs.”
[Nibs]
“And I meant what I said earlier too. I don’t want a mistress. If you want me to find you someone else to be your...if that makes you happy. We can discuss it.”
[Misty]
“Would you stop doing that? Why do you always do that? If you don’t agree then say that. You always tell me stop acting like everything is fine, but you do it all the time.”
[Nibs]
“What do you want me to say Misty? I have already told you every since time that I am not fine with someone else being with you. I wasn’t fine with the whole Dylan thing but it still happened so what is it that you want me to do? If I say no, then I am being too controlling but if I say yes I am not fighting for you. I don’t like saying no because I know it makes you unhappy so what is it you want me to do?”
[Misty]
“I want you to be honest. Haven’t you seen what lies have done to us? How many times are you going to wish you would have done something? I am asking you to be honest, but if it doesn’t matter to you then forget I asked you anything. I will do whatever I want and you will just deal with it.” She replied before walking past him to head back to the castle.
[Nibs]
“I was being honest. I don’t want a mistress and I sure as hell don’t want you to sleep with anyone else. I also don’t want us to make any more deals with this kingdom. I don’t trust them. I didn’t want you to come here alone but I respected your wish to stay home, at least for a bit before coming here. You wanted space and I gave it to you. I told you I don’t want you to mess with our daughters love life right now since I know she is still in a very fragile state but you didn’t seem to really care much about what I thought or told you when I was being honest with you and it caused a fight and I hate fighting with you.” He stopped her from leaving.
[Misty]
“I haven’t done anything to Hope. I haven’t even seen her so I don’t know what you are even talking about. You didn’t come because you asked if I wanted you to and I said no, if you would have never said anything I wouldn’t have either. And Zach came, me not wanting him here didn’t affect that. So you not coming was something you decided to do. And I don’t want to have sex with anyone else either but I am tired of waiting for you to show up. This whole week you have brought up the past and every time you did I realized how much we changed and not in a good way Nibs.”
[Nibs]
“I was respecting your choice in not wanting me to be here because you wanted space, remember?” He asks. “You wanted a few days away from me because of the fight. Zach came because he promised Hope he would come. What are you talking about waiting for me to show up? It’s literally been two days? I didn’t want to bring up the past. You were the one that kept bringing up Ashton even though I told you I hated talking about all of that. I was trying to see if I could help you to see why trying to get Hope to fall for someone else might be a bad idea since she has already imprinted. I literally saw her imprint on him, he almost died and you just wave it off as being something similar to Ashton and it was two completely different situations.”
“Look, I am tired of fighting about the past and adding someone else into the relationship isn’t going to help either of us. That might be how they do things here but that is not how we do things in our kingdom. You said you were tired of sitting back and not doing anything but what you want to do can literally get her killed and I don’t think you realize that or you just don’t take it seriously or try to use my past as an excuse as to why Zach isn’t a good fit for her. They are married. Hope is happy. She isn’t a child anymore and yes she is still learning through everything but it’s like you said, we can’t force her to do something we can only be there to catch her when she falls. Do you remember when you told me that?”
[Misty]
“Maybe it’s not about her Nibs. Maybe...fuck...maybe I don’t want her to wake up one day and realize that she has a list of responsibilities and that’s not enough to make her happy. Maybe I don’t give a shit about Zach. I will never like him, ever. Nothing you or Hope do will ever change that but I don’t give a shit about him Nibs at all.”
[Nibs]
“Is that how you feel Misty? Are you projecting?” He asks knowing that Tootles had told him about what that meant before. “She doesn’t need the list of responsibilities to make her happy. That is why she has Zach, I know you don’t like him and I don’t care if you don’t like him but they are not like us. But he makes her happy and that is all I could ask for.”
[Misty]
“But you aren’t making me happy.” She said before stopping and running her hand through her hair. She moved away from him and towards the pond. “Fuck Nibs.”
[Nibs]
“What are you talking about? What do you mean? We were literally starting to plan our wedding a few days ago, an actual proper wedding. We spent your heat together away from everyone else. I set all this up for you so you could get away from all the stress of the meetings. If I am around you too much I am suffocating you but if I am not around you enough I am neglecting you. What is it you want me to do Misty. You know that if you tell me I would do it.”
[Misty]
“I don’t want to have to tell you anymore Nibs. I am so tired of telling you what to do. Stop acting like before I went to sleep we were okay, we weren’t. We had to spend my heat together, I can’t go through it without you. That’s not a sign of...when was the last time I gave you butterflies?”
[Nibs]
“A few seconds ago when we were having our picnic. I am sure you could tell by the embarrassing amount of blushing that covered my face, which I know I did not do a very good job of hiding.” He semi-joked. “If it was just us without all these responsibilities we would be able to do more without having to be in a constant state of worrying all the time. I set up the cove so we could get away from the castle and those responsibilities when the time comes. I know that it is uncertain and I know it is harder with everyone throwing their judgements everywhere but I am trying you know.”
[Misty]
“Nibs...I meant before today.” She replied before wrapping her arms around herself. “I know you are trying Nibs. I am trying to. But we aren’t just us. We are parents and rulers of a kingdom and our responsibilities will never end. I just miss being me.”
[Nibs]
“When we were talking about our wedding plans. I could see how excited you were to talk about them and it reminded me of when we were back in my tent talking about what our future weddings would be like. I know, I miss being who we used to be before the castle and everything else.” He pushed his hands into his pockets.
[Misty]
“Me too Nibs. I love our kids but sometimes...I just want to go back to who we were before all of this. I miss waking up and feeling...I don’t know...I just miss the slow burn between us.”
[Nibs]
“I do too. I miss the cute sneaking around we used to do too. Or when we would sneak away to the sanctuary and spend time with each other just taking care of the animals.” He smiled fondly at the memory.
[Misty]
“I want to go back to that Nibs...I can’t do this anymore. I’m not happy like this.” She told him honestly. “I’m just not.”
[Nibs]
“The only option we would have would be giving Hope and Zach the throne and I know how you feel about Zach but if we want to be able to do what we want. That seems to be the only option seeming as Hero is not old enough yet.”
[Misty]
“No...just no. I can’t give it Hope and Zach. Hope would never be able to handle it. I can’t do that to her.” Misty says before sighing. “I have to make sure Hope goes to breakfast. We can talk later, Nibs. I have to go.” She replied before walking past him and going back to the castle.
[Nibs]
“I know. Well wait, why don’t I walk you back? You might get lost along the way you know. And we can’t have a lost princess running through the forest now can we?” He smirked before taking her hand as they made their way to the castle.
[Misty]
She felt him taking her hand and smiled softly as she walked with him back to the castle. Once they made it there she let go of his hand, “I am going to go to Hope’s room. I will see you later okay?”
[Nibs]
“Okay. Um there is also something I need to talk to you about when you have some time. It’s not extremely important, just something I have been looking into.”
[Misty]
“Oh, okay...well after I come back we can talk yeah?” She offered. “Unless you needed to say it now?”