< Speak Now >

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:18 pm

"Is it even possible for someone like me to go to a ball?" she asked.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:21 pm

"I just invited you," he chuckled. "I will give you a written invitation tomorrow," he promised.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:32 pm

She smiled brightly. "REally?" She asked.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:34 pm

He chuckled, amused to see her so happy. "Yes, really."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:35 pm

"When it the ball?"

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:36 pm

"The next full moon, I think," he said, thinking back.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:38 pm

"Next month. I don't have a dress." She said.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:41 pm

"I'll have a tailor come in and make one for you," he smiled. "you'll like her, she's very nice."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:44 pm

"It will be a scandle, you know. You, inviting a pessant to a ball when you're due to be married." she smiled, she quite enjoyed the fact.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:46 pm

"It will be a masked ball," he chuckled. "And I am allowed to dance with whomever I choose. Ashley isn't the duchess yet."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:52 pm

She smiled. "Good. I'll be the one in green."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:54 pm

He chuckled. "Then I shall look for you."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:57 pm

She nodded. "What have you always wanted to do outside the city walls?" she asked him.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:18 pm

"Explore," he chuckled. "It may be childish, but I like to learn. I like to know how things work."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:24 pm

She nodded. "Would you want to go on a hike?" she asked.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:25 pm

"That sounds fun," he smiled.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:27 pm

She nodded. "Good. This way." she said, walking further into the forest.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:30 pm

Andrew smiled and followed her.

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When he got home that night, he thought he had snuck in pretty well. But when he opened the door to his bedroom, Ashley and his father were waiting for him, looking angry as ever.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:34 pm

"The guards told us you were in a fight. In town." Ashley said, sitting in his chair, her arms crossed.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:38 pm

"Yes. So?" Andrew was annoyed. He was inches away from telling her off and canceling the wedding.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:42 pm

She stood. "Does this mean nothing to you? You could have been hurt."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:47 pm

"No, actually, it doesn't. It's better than being locked in a cage of a castle," he retorted.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:52 pm

"I know you don't want this marriage but you can at least be gracious about it! I'm keeping you out of the poor house!" She snapped.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:03 pm

"Keeping me out of the poor house, as you call it, does not include telling me what the hell to do all the time. You are not royalty, Ashely," he snapped.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:06 pm

"But you are. If I'm to be married to you I have to act the part." she said.