I.. Ummm.. He put his finger upon my lips silencing me. " don't say the words I yearn to hear in contempt or jokingly manner. Percival softly scolded.
A wicked smile crossed his features as he ran swiftly around boulder. carrying my within his arms . To arrive at the summit first he placed me upon my feet. Sweat laced his bleach blonde brow . " you can win aurora if you truly desires "
"Desire what I desire you cannot do or give me." I snapped as we were face to face starting each other down. If I reached out I would touch his long snow white locks that fell over his eyes . He looked away as I were mere inches away. "I have a mate" he started harshly as I touched face gingerly. his features softened as if all the animosity, disdain,and prejudice has instantly vanished between us.
"Who is she "I cautiously asked not wanting to know the answer. My heart clutched painfully at the thought of him loving another. I pushed that atrocious thought out of my mind. For some reason Jealousy coursed through my veins at the thought of him loving another.
" someone I hope to make my mine one day."his eyes searched mine for some unknown answer. To an unspoken question that only he and I knew. Changing the subject "Win already so we can leave."
"No,you win if you can beat me hand to hand then you will be granted you wish . for my father will never grant me what I truly desire sighed as I took fighting stance staring him down as the crowd cheered below " looks like their will be a final match to decide who is the victor!"
"Forgiveness"he started as he took his stance. i blew the loose strands of hair from my face" atlas" I screamed as I struck out as a smoldering smirk creased the side of his mouth. I instantly wanted to while that smirk off his smug face. " is that so is he your lover princess?"
Where had all this pent up frustration and thoughts come from? I wondered. " I will not discuss about atlas to you. It's a one sided love that could never be." i said as he effortlessly dodged my sensory orb.
"How do you know it's only one sided love ? Have you ever asked this atlas how he feels ?" he asked as I bent over to caught my breath.
"No, I never asked and I never will.I can't I could never give him what he desires anyway. Why am I telling you all this? "I screamed in frustration as a child would.
"Your always be he desire" his mysterious words hit me as if it were atlas himself saying these words" tell me all of this through punches because you.."I shook my heard as I cleared the romantic haze as we started dreamily into each others eyes. I did the only thing I could do at this intense moment. I mercilessly struck out at him before he could finish the words. that I dare not hope he would say "love me ".
It felt like we have done this act countless of times I anticipated his every move. til the surprising swift kick it the knee sending me falling to the ground. He jumped down just to cradle my fall I fell upon his chest as out lips accidentally smashed together. Fireworks exploded everywhere. I don't know if I had done that or someone else. My first reaction is I wanted to giggle and smile like a schoolgirl. Before atlas's handsome face filled my thoughts I felt instantly guilty for betraying him.
" I see your already celebrating your victory" draven said cheekily as Xavier pulled my off of a blushing percival . " how long have you been there? We asked in unison as they all blushed. " long enough "
My fathers voice announcing our winner "prince percival as the winner of jujumundo. what do you desire ?" waiting for the soul crushing words. That percy desired his mate not a loveless marriage to a barren princess." punished tears threatened to spill forth as I turned away and hastily retreated as Xavier caught my wrist. " wait aurora!!" he whispered into my ear.
I furiously whiped the corners oft eyes trying to not make it obvious of my tears. I steeled my spine as the crowd quieted in anticipation of prince percival's request .the princes made their assumption under their ." he is going to ask for his mates hand" Rhys a girly started under his breath
"No ,he ask for a mistress to warm his bed after the wedding " draven stated
" this is going to ask for freedom" Xavier stated but the words that he spoke in that instant shocked us all.
"I want to be Your daughter's main suitor if she would have me ?" percivalm stated confidently as he stared me down as he spoke the words.
"What!?" I screamed as all eyes fell upon me as this smirked at my reaction. That peacock is having the time of his life at my expense. Fury replaced all the mixed emotions I had recently felt.
"Main suitor... No " king loren's eyes wickedly twinkled at the statement. He resembled a child opening the first present at his birthday party. Full of joy and a twinge apparent greed for more . The crowd cheered as my father agreeingly nodded " what do you say aurora do you take prince percival as your main suitor?"my father asked
"It's your choice my lord" said coldly "I don't care either way if he is or he isn't. He will not be the one standing by my side at the alter." I said as rhys leaned in closer. His intoxicating aroma centralized my senses. He smelt of forest by a streaming brook on a summers eve;Fresh and yet earthy.
"We will see princess." rhys said under his breath as the crowd erupted into cheers once again " then it's decided you will be main suitor ."my father announced as lord claudius's scowl deepened at the announcement. we all finally walked off the jojomundu training course.
"What does that mean any way?" I asked out loud not expecting a direct answer. " my dear brother has just made it known .before you , your king, and your people That he intends to propose marriage. Don't be so glum.. My dear princess you still have the opportunity to say no if that is what you desire ." Xavier stated as he walked carefully upon his twisted ankle.
I would never marry that pompous peacock even if my life depended upon it. I said only to see blue flames flicker within his eyes