I went outside of my room and looked at the full moon. It looked brighter than usual and also looked bigger. Lately, I couldn't sleep that well. I would usually train, but I didn't feel like doing it now. I decided to go for a short walk. I decided to take a different route that I never explored. I walked while taking in the new scenery. I saw a door in the distance as I walked. I stopped before reaching the door.
Should I open it?
I took a closer look at the door. There were no locks, so it means I can probably enter. I reached out and put my hand on the door. I pushed on the door, but it didn't budge. I pushed harder with both of my hands, but it still didn't budge. I guess it was locked. I heard a little giggle from behind.
"That door can only be opened with light magic." Serena's voice. "Only Father and I can use light magic in this entire kingdom."
I looked back at Serena. She was back to her blank face. I was pretty sure she was the one who just giggled.
"Why do you never smile or look sad? You look like you have no emotions." The words flowed out without realizing it. "I'm s-"
"I'm used to it." There was a sad tone to her voice.
"Why? It's like you are sealing yourself away?" Her eyes widened as I asked. Her eyes started to tear up. "Don't-"
"I have no choice." Her voice was so soft that I barely heard it. I walked up to her and tried to meet her eyes that were looking down. She was stubborn and still kept her eyes down.
"Why?" She opened her mouth to answer and then she shut her mouth.
"It's none of your business." I knew I shouldn't continue on with this subject, so I stopped.
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(Serena's POV)
I was getting angrier as he continued to talk more about what he knew nothing about. If he went through my life as the only princess of the Kingdom of Bisea. I didn't even understand why I even truthfully answered too. I could feel tears trailing down my cheek. I thought I was angry, so why do I feel sad instead? I didn't want to look so weak. I'm not supposed to show these emotions as mom taught me too. She would be very disappointed in me, right now.
"Why?" I felt the urge to tell him the truth once more, but I shut my mouth before I could speak anything. I took a breath, trying to reset myself. I needed to calm down and get rid of all my emotions. I took another breath and slowly exhaled out.
"It's none of your business." I did it without showing any anger on my face. I met his eyes and started to glare at him. He looked away, reflexively. I started to walk away.
"Have you awakened yet?" Was he trying to change the subject? I must have given him a confused look. I have failed again. " You said you have light magic."
"I haven't awakened yet, but I did a magic scan by the court magician. Father did it quite early to me, too."
"I remember being taught that light magic can only be used by elves and dwarves."
"I am part elf, so is my father. Mother is an elf." Alex looked quite shocked. I accidentally let out a giggle from seeing his shocked face. I immediately shut my mouth with my hand.
"You look way better when you smile." I felt so happy when he said that. I felt myself smiling in front of him again. Ever since Alex got here, my emotions have been getting out of control. What was he doing to me?
"You know, if you ever feel like you can't express your feeling anywhere, you have me. I can be that one person you can relax with." I have been relaxed whether he asked me or not. I found myself nodding my head. "Also if you want to talk-"
"Don't go over!" He shut his mouth dramatically. I walked over to the door and took out a magic marble that was filled with my father's light magic. I put the sphere of magic and put it into the small hole that was there. I turned around as the gates opened up. I smiled like I never did before, even if it was a little bit uncomfortable since I wasn't used to it. "Welcome to my garden!"
For the first time, I felt so alive. I guess showing my feelings to one person shouldn't hurt.
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(Alex's POV)
The garden was beautiful. There were many flowers with a variety of colors. It's funny how I never saw this garden, even though I have been here for about a year. I walked inside, admiring all the flowers. The garden didn't just have flowers, but birds and butterflies. I even saw a fawn looking at us from a distance. Serena took my hand and pulled me towards a bunch of pink-colored trees. Cherry blossoms! The cherry blossoms surrounded a small pond. There were ducks and ducklings, swimming together. Right in the middle was a rose bush. The roses were white. I looked back at her.
"Do you remember you saying that my hair resembles a white rose. I have been liking them since then. You are the first person to ever say that. Other people even called me a monster, even between the elves." She paused. "Thank you for saying that." She turned to me. I could tell she was hesitating whether to ask or not. But before I opened my mouth to say something, she blurted it out with her eyes closed. "Will you be my friend?"
Serena made it sound like a love confession or something. I didn't even hesitate when I replied. I gave her my most sincere smile.
"Alright!"
Just as I replied, she collapsed and started to cry into her eyes. She must have stressed upon my answer to her. I bent down and slowly patted her back.
"Thank you!" It was difficult to understand since she was crying, but I understood.
"Your welcome."