It takes heart.

Johnny

These bandages make it so hard to move. I Telepathically called Cleon, hoping he was close.

Cleon: I'm at the door already. Just open it.

Johnny: Its unlocked.

He came in looking somewhat vague, and without emotions, something was on his mind.

Johnny: What's wrong?

Cleon: Got a lot going on. My family is back. I got to be available to them. Back at running my businesses.

Johnny: I'm sure Satphire is on that list.

He maintained a straight face. When ever he get silence or give that stupid, expressionless face, He was hiding his true feelings.

Johnny: What happened?

Cleon: She is a princess. Princess gets married to princes who make them queen. That's the way it is.

Johnny: You don't mean that. I've seen how close you have gotten to her. You're telling me you are going to sit back while another man takes her away from you?

Cleon: Johnny We have been friends for a long time. It's no denying that you know how much I love her, but I can't be her mate. She..

Johnny: She feels the same way. I don't understand the problem?

Cleon: I will love her for the rest of my days, but I can never let her know my true feelings. I can't give her a castle, maids, Fine jewelry. I know my place.

Johnny: You're stupid!

Cleon: Hahaha I guess. What did you need?

Johnny: Can you help me bring the clothes down in the back?

Cleon: Haha my king, why not call a servant?

Johnny: You know why?

Cleon: Hahaha no, are they still trying to feel up on your monstrous…

Johnny: Honestly!!!

Cleon: Let me guess their hands be slipping?

Johnny: Hahaha, man I am surrounded by perverts

Cleon: Haha, alright turn around man.

He fixes my shirt for me. But I could still feel his sadness relating to Satphire. Then I had an idea.

Carla

Carla: Why mom?

Mom: They might not have fruits. I need to bring this stuff.

Carla: Spring break is 2 weeks, which means we are only going to be there for 3 days.

Then Mr. Carl and his wife came with another 3 suitcase.

Carla: You guys are slowly killing me.

Dad: Don't die yet, get us across first.

Everyone but me started laughing. I made the portal. Everyone jumped in one by one.

Deborah: Oh my God.

Dad: This is gorgeous, honey.

Their compliments didn't matter to me. I wanted to jump in Johnny's arms already. Walking Johnny and my parents inside the castle, where everyone bowed to me as usual. I waved my hand asking servants to show my guest their room. I didn't bother to knock, arriving in Johnny's room. Cleon was helping him pull his shirt down. I could see all his bandages.

Johnny: Babe, you're here. Get out Cleon!

Cleon: You are so rude!

We all laughed as he exited the room.

Johnny: Come here.

He said as he sat down next to him on the bed.

Johnny: I've missed you.

He said, while kissing me.

Carla: Babe maybe we shouldn't. I could clearly see your in pain.

Johnny: Yeah, you will take it all away. Come here.

He laid me down and climbed on top of me, still kissing me. I could tell each movement was a struggle for him.

Carla: I love you so much

Johnny: I love you too.

Carla: That is why I will let you heal.

I got from under him, letting him fall on his stomach. My dad barge in Johnny's room looking worried.

Dad: Hey!

Mom: Honey, let them have their privacy. They are married.

Dad: Yeah, I know, sweetheart. I am really concerned with How Johnny is feeling.

He came and squeeze himself in between me and Johnny, Taping Johny's directly on his bandage. Johnny let out small grunts with each tap. Poor baby.

Carla: Babe, your parents are here too.

Johnny: I should get decent then

Dad: You really should. And you know, stay decent.

Johnny smiles sinisterly at my dad's comment. He had pants and an undershirt on. He rang the bell, and the servants rushed in his room one by one.

Servants: Yes sire.

Johnny: Um, this is my wife and I chambers. Do you guys mind if we get ready?

My dad's face looked furious at that response. But my mother smiled and said,

Mom: Come on Gregory, Let's let them get ready.

Dad: But…

Mom: I'm sure they won't do nothing in front of the servants

Johnny walked over and grab me from the bed and kissed me. With a big, sinister smirk on his face as my parents left the room. I smacked his chest once the door closed.

Carla: You play too much.

Johnny: Hahaha I know. You all may leave.

Carla: Wait, no, I need them to get me ready. The prince is coming today.

Johnny: Fine. I hate when we get interrupted.

Carla: I will not hear the end of that from my dad.

Johnny: I hope so.

He laughed

Carla: Come here baby, I'll redo your bandages.

He sat back down for me to re-bandage him.

Satphire

Dad: I'm sorry last time I wasn't here. I can't deny the queen has done some good things, but it could have been you!

These words used to fuel me with anger and hatred. All I used to produce inside my heart was hate. But meeting Carla, I have learned to live, laugh and even love.

Dad: Are you listening?

Satphire: Yes, father.

Dad: You can't be the first to enter. You must be second to last.

Satphire: Understood.

My dad and the old dragons had a lot to say.

Dad: The selection is almost to a closing and will resume tomorrow. Now you go.

I finally got permission to go to a place I had no desires to be at.

Satphire: Okay

Flying is much faster way. I didn't need to turn to a dragon to do it, either. The door was in front of me when I landed. I resumed my elegance and walked in. Every eye was on me. I could hear the

"Awes and wow," and the

"I heard Dragons were beautiful, but she tip the scales,"

With each step I took, gain me more attention. My goal is to come then leave. That way, my dad can't say I didn't take part.

Several Guys were at the party. Some were in the animal kingdom. They themselves were royals in their natural habitat. You can also obtain status by being a companion.

Cleon was dancing with some available females. My guess is since the eligible bachelor's know they would be maiden here not spoken for, after the prince picks, they can test their luck with the rest. I am not sure why Cleon was here? He saw me and walked over.

Cleon: You look magnificent princess, care to dance?

He was just dancing with someone. How can he ask me for a dance after that?

Satphire: I'm okay, thank you. If you hurry, you could still find the one that peep your interest on the dance floor.

He smiled brightly, as if he knew something I did not.

Cleon: Hmm, must you always be mad at everything I do?

Satphire: No, just the stupid things

Cleon: What did I do that was so stupid?

He said, getting closer to me, snatching my hands while pulling me to the dance floor. Everyone cleared the dance floor with smiles as they watch us out of admiration. I didn't dance often, but I did learn. He bowed to me as I bowed to him. He lay out his hands for me to put mine in his. I feel myself blushing. This kid is drawing unnecessary attention to us. He pulled me to him so hard, making me smile. He is so silly. We were so close I could feel every breath he inhaled. What would people say? Didn't he care?

Satphire: You love stealing the spotlight, huh?

Cleon: Everyone is looking at you, not me. I'm just… showing you off.

My hands softly rested on his chest. He crossed my arms, lifting and twirling me across the room. Making me feel free and peaceful. I stretch my hands wide to have a better spin while my heart ask can we keep him? He pull me back down, when the music came to a close. I was out of breath, experiencing so much excitement. I couldn't stop smiling. I hate it when he does that. Every one bowed as the dance ended. I turned to hear a familiar voice.

Jeremy: May I have this dance Satphire?

My heart, who just felt happy and free, was now feeling anxious. I turn to see it was that little yogurt guy.

Satphire: Jeremy?

Jeremy: Future king of the diamond kingdom. Some call me.

Satphire: Hahaha, who knew?

Jeremy: I'll take it from here, my man. Thank you.

He takes my hands from Cleon.

Cleon: Of course, your highness. Back on earth um..

Jeremy: When you chase me off like a big brother,

Cleon: Haha yeah

He laughed embarrassingly

Jeremy: I am grateful to know you took your duty seriously.

Cleon bowed and left. I was a bit relieve because I know yogurt guy I could help him in the matchmaking game. I knew just the person, too.

Jeremy: You promised me a hang out, I am hoping it could be today. Or tomorrow I'm here for both days.

I smiled brightly and said,

Satphire: Let's do both days. I got nothing going on.

Jeremy: Okay

He smiled

Satphire: I'm trying to avoid my dad.

I whisper. As he laughed. We sat and drank. Girls constantly introduced themselves to him. Asking for dances. I encourage him to go dance. He may find his soul mate on that dance floor. He would come back and say they are horrible dancers.

Jeremy: Would you like to dance?

Satphire: Following that act hahaha no way.

Jeremy: Can we go somewhere else? I feel suffocated with them, watching my every move.

Satphire: Haha, I know how you feel. Humans were always in my face.

Jeremy: Maybe cause you're beautiful.

Satphire: Hmmm

I said with a smile, but no response. We went for a stroll under the night sky. Cleon and some other guards patrolled us.

Jeremy: Sorry, but your Queen doesn't trust me.

Satphire: For good reasons

He smiled and sat on the grass, settling his head back. I am wearing white. There is no way am sitting on the grass. I remained standing.

Satphire: I think that beautiful gazelle may be a good pick for you, prince.

He laughed

Jeremy: You think so?

Satphire: You can always go with Sarah

Jeremy: Hahaha, that's my cousin

Satphire: Sorry forgot.

I ask one of the guard if they can grab a chair for me to sit. I could hear Cleon smartly mouthing me in the background, calling me

"Clueless."

But when I turn to say something, he wore that facial expression again. Where you can't really tell how he was feeling in his stupid military stand. I sat next to Jeremy on the chair.

Jeremy: It's something a matter?

Satphire: Sorry I thought I heard something.

While staring at Cleon

Jeremy: What are you doing here?

Satphire: My dad made me come.

Jeremy: You have no interest in marrying than my princess?

I could feel straight hatred coming from Cleon. But again, he said nothing. Did this guy said his princess?

Satphire: If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were flirting with me?

Jeremy: How can I not? You're so beautiful.

He leaned in and touch my face. I didn't flinch or anything, I was used to Cleon Doing that. Thinking of how Cleon would touch me made me blush a little.

Jeremy: Princess, are you blushing?

I smiled. I didn't want to admit it, but I was. At least he was kind, even though he couldn't replace him.

Satphire: I have a meeting with the queen. I will let you get back to the party. See you tomorrow, okay?

Jeremy: Okay.

I left him still sitting on the grass, inhaling th sweet breeze of the evening.

"Oh God Cleon probably going to think he made me Blush but that wasn't it at all"

I ran to Johnny's room But the queen was not there.

Satphire: Where are you?

I asked her telepathically

Carla: I'm in the East wing room all the way to the end.

Satphire: Where Noone goes?

Carla: Yes, that one

She giggled. I made my way there to my surprise so was Cleon.

Cleon: Princess

He sounded so formal. I wonder what was his problem?

Carla: Hi

She was red all over, and Johnny was laid up on the bed. One could only imagine what they doing in there.

Cleon: We can come back tomorrow

He teased

Satphire: Speak for yourself.

I walked in and sat on the bed.

Satphire: I've got a problem

Cleon: Hmm wonder what that could be?

Satphire: Carla, tomorrow I had agreed to show the prince in town but I feel like people are gonna say it's because I am looking for favors from him.

Johnny: So the prince fancy you?

Satphire: That's not funny

Carla: You look gorgeous, If I were a guy I would fancy you as well. If you did not want to be a contestant, why did you come?

Satphire: My Dad

Carla: Oh.

Satphire: So, what do you do when you don't want to go somewhere?

Carla: Well with school I pretend I'm sick.

Satphire: Ouhh perfect! thanks. Y'all could go back doing y'all little nasty stuff.

I turned back and left.

Johnny

Johny: You are so stupid

Cleon: If you say so.

Johnny: Tomorrow we are doing a celebration in your honor for your mission on earth.

Cleon: Really, there is no need.

Johnny: Of course. Now please leave. I need some time with my queen.

He smiled and left.

Carla: Babe, you think they are going to be okay?

Johnny: I'm sure they will figure it out. They are grown.

She smiled. Man, she was so beautiful. King said we did not have to attend, but tomorrow is a must. I want to spend as much time as possible with her.

Carla: What?

Johnny: It's true Satphire is exquisitely beautiful, but I need a queen who is beautiful inside and out.

She blushed and laid her head back on my chest. I wanted to do so much more than laid up in this bed. But she insisted I get my rest.

Carla: Do you want me to…

She said, staring at my pants.

Johnny: No, just lay here with me.

She smelled so good. Her eyelashes were just the right length. I was completely at peace. I could stay like this forever with her in my arms. The only one who could bring inner peace no matter what the storm. How am I so lucky? My brother Cleon

"I hope he finds the strength to be as happy as I am"

I could see it in his eyes Satphire brings that peace for him but he so bent on duty. Nothing feels better than to have your heart in the hands of the one you trust the most.