Dancing with my prince

I saw it in his face that he really meant it. I realized that the flowers meant something to him and he really did appreciate the gesture of me coming by and trying to do something nice... 

It made me feel good and I felt my heart fluttering in my chest. I didn't expect this interaction to go so differently now. I thought that I had ruined things with Alexander... 

I didn't know what to say now. I was feeling really shy and flustered to be honest. I didn't know how to respond to his words... 

Our eyes stayed locked on each other for a little bit longer, and then I felt myself tearing up a little bit. It was probably just my intoxication but the realization that Alexander and was actually touched by my gesture made me tear up... 

It was crazy to me that he actually appreciated it. I felt like a fool for thinking that he would be annoyed by it or angry. It was almost like I was starting to realize just how much he actually cared about me.... 

I felt the tears rolling down my cheeks as I saw his beautiful innocent smile. The sight of him smiling at me was so sweet and it was like my eyes suddenly opened and I saw him for who he really was. He was so much more than just the Heir to the throne. He was a really sweet and kind person who just wanted to be loved... 

Alexander was surprised as he saw me crying from nowhere. I guess he was a bit shocked by my sudden burst of tears. I couldn't help it though. Seeing him smile at me was so beautiful that I couldn't help my feelings... 

I didn't want Alexander to worry about me and so I shook my head to show him that I was alright. I couldn't help my feelings though. I really was caught off guard by how much this situation had changed now... 

The ball was ending and I was going back to my carriage now. I didn't expect Alexander to come up to me now and try to say something..... 

I watched him nervously and I thought he was about to ask me something. I didn't exactly expect it to be about a dance though. I guess that the atmosphere of the ball had him feeling romantic now... 

I could already tell that he was getting more nervous by the minute. It was actually quite endearing seeing him get so flustered and shy for once. He wasn't the kind of guy to blush so easily, but in these last few minutes he was blushing up a storm..... 

I was looking at him with a soft and gentle stare. I don't know what it was but somehow I found myself feeling moved by his shyness. I wanted to help him and make him feel more comfortable..... 

I leaned forward and I kissed him tenderly on his cheek. I felt him lean into my touch and as I pulled away I saw him gazing at me in disbelief...Alexander was asking me for the last dance and I was so overwhelmed by his sudden shy reaction. It was really cute. I didn't think about it twice, I just grabbed his hand and led him out onto the dance floor.... 

We walked out onto the dance floor and I could tell that he was actually pretty nervous to dance with me. I held his hand firmly in mine and I tried to guide him along. I could feel the butterflies in my stomach..... I was about to have the dance of my life with the most handsome prince I had ever known.... 

We didn't speak much as we danced but I could see that he felt very comfortable in my hands. I led him along, guiding him in the steps. I could see that he was not confident in his dance skills but I didn't mind at all. I just enjoyed having him close to me... 

I noticed that the Queen was looking at us with sad eyes. I could see the pain and sorrow in her eyes and I felt bad for her as well. The book had told a different story, but I guess the Queen really had tried to love her son. I know that Alexander was too arrogant and that it must have been difficult for her........ 

I could feel Alexander's body language change as I leaned my head on his shoulder. For the first time, he had no guard with me. I was so close to him and he was just letting me rest my head on his shoulder... 

I felt his body get very still under my head. He was not a fan of physical touch but he seemed to let me rest my head on him without moving at all. I was so nervous in this moment, but I couldn't help but enjoy my closeness to Alexander... 

I let out a sigh and I felt very content being so close to him like this. For the first time, I saw Alexander as the boy that he really was. I was seeing his soft side. He was not as arrogant as he would act. He was just a lonely boy... 

He was just looking for someone to love him. I felt my heart ache for him. I knew that he had suffered so much alone in the palace and he deserved so much better... 

I hugged his arm as he walked us around the dance floor. It felt so intimate to hold him this way. I knew I should have felt more like a princess and acted in a more refined manner. But my body was so relaxed and happy in his grip that I just let myself loose in the moment.......