Already in love

The warmth of the fireplace made my body feel comfortable. I was lying flat on my stomach, it felt so soothing compared to lying on the hard ground. I felt the bandages on my back, they felt tight but that meant my wounds had been treated. I tried to get up but I kept feeling dizzy and light-headed. I knew that I had lost a lot of blood so it probably wouldn't be a good idea to stand up. I looked around the room, trying to gather where I was... 

I looked around the room in disbelief. It looked more like a royal cabin with rich curtains and fancy furniture. It was definitely more lavish than the cabins from a normal forest. I turned my head to see if there was someone in here, just in case. It was too quiet though, no one was in here. So I must have been brought here by the princess... 

I tried to sit up in the the bed but I felt so weak. The princess must have carried me here and given me the best treatment possible. I couldn't help but feel a bit guilty... She really was an angel after all. I looked around the room again and now I noticed a plate on the table next to the bed with some food on it. It looked deliciously prepared and there was a note next to it... 

I laughed out loud in surprise when I saw the note. It was funny to see that the princess was as sassy as ever and she hadn't lost her mischievous personality. The note said "I hate you" but I had a feeling that I wasn't actually hated. She definitely did hate me earlier but she had saved my life and took care of my wounds. She must have felt some kindness towards me now...I could imagine her writing the note with a pouty expression on her face... 

I lay back down on the bed, trying not to laugh too loudly. The note was a bit funny. I couldn't believe that the princess had carried my unconscious body through the woods. It was impressive, I knew she was delicate and fragile but I didn't think she had the strength to carry my body that far. I guess her feisty attitude gave her the strength to carry us through the woods. I laughed to myself a bit... 

I saw that food was prepared next to the note. I was hungry due to the physical exhaustion I felt after my wounds were treated. I picked up the plate and started eating, it looked like the princess had prepared this especially for me. It was something with vegetables and chicken, it was cooked very neatly and the food was presented in a beautiful way. It was a delicious plate that would be served at a nice restaurant, something that I never would have expected to see in the middle of the woods. I was impressed with the princess' culinary skills... 

I ate the whole plate of food, all the while laughing to myself and imagining that the princess had cooked this with a pouty expression on her face. It was amusing to imagine how she could make the food taste so delicious even while being annoyed at me. I was feeling more at ease now, there was no way she would have prepared a meal for me if she really did hate me. It was clear that our relationship was improving, at least a little bit... 

She probably took care of me because she felt partially responsible for my wounds. I couldn't help but smirk to myself at the thought of the princess feeling guilty about what had happened... 

I finished the food, it was amazing. I was feeling much better now that I had restored my energy with the great feast prepared by the princess. I laughed again at the thought of her crying over my wounds. The picture of her crying was quite cute, I couldn't imagine her as someone who would cry so easily. It was surprising to me how caring she was, despite her harsh words... 

The princess really was a unique person. She had an innocent, fragile looking face but she had the strength to carry me across the woods and the generosity to take care of my wounds. She was a very complex woman, with layers of surprising qualities that made her a truly fascinating person to know. The more I learned about her, the more interested I was in her character. I was starting to see past her sassy exterior and I was realizing that there was a deeper side to her... 

I slowly sat up from the bed and stood up, taking care to not let my balance falter. I felt dizzy for a moment but it was less severe now that I had eaten. I walked out of the room and looked around. It was a big room with lots of furniture and decorations. The walls were covered with gold wallpaper and the ceiling was decorated with a colorful stained crystal chandelier. It was very grandiose, more than I expected from a simple cabin in the woods... 

I walked carefully down the stairs and saw the princess asleep on a couch. She was curled up like a small flower in the middle of the lavish sofa. She was sleeping soundly, with a gentle expression on her face. The delicate princess looked so peaceful while she slept, it was like a fairy tale. The fireplace nearby was keeping the room nice and warm, the whole atmosphere was very relaxing... 

I remembered how comforting it had felt to hold her in my arms, especially after we had been through so much in the woods. The princess had felt so delicate when she slept in my arms. Her weight was like a feather in my hands, she made me feel so gentle and caring. I missed the warmth of her body against me, I felt empty and alone without her... 

All I could do was watch her over from the corner, admiring her beauty while she was asleep. I missed the princess, she was a very special woman, more than I realized. I couldn't believe that it was now me who was missing her in my arms, considering how angry and annoyed I had been at her earlier...I sighed, feeling a bit lonely without her. I walked over to the couch and gently sat down next to the princess. She was sleeping peacefully but I wanted to be able to feel her presence next to me. I placed my hand softly on her cheek and I felt her soft skin against my fingers... 

I kept my hand on her soft cheek, watching her as she slept. It was a strange kind of comfort, just to sit here and watch her beauty while she slept. I was feeling so much for this delicate woman now, it overwhelmed me. I couldn't help but remember how sweet her tears had been earlier. I wished to see her like that again, to see her emotions and her soft side. I was becoming more in love with the princess, her sensitive nature was so endearing... 

I saw her eyes open slowly and saw her gentle hand touching mine. She had not pulled away from me, she was letting her touch remain with mine. It was soothing, almost like she was trying to comfort me. I looked at her face and she was looking at me with those innocent eyes of hers. I was touched that she would do this for me, even after all our arguments... 

She continued touching my scarred hand, keeping her gentle touch as her soft eyes scanned my face. I felt her fingers brushing over mine, it was like she was trying to soothe the scars on my body. She kept watching me, she didn't take her eyes off me, it was as if she was seeing me for the first time when I was wounded. I felt her sympathy through her touch, it was making me melt inside... 

"You scared me..." she mumbles 

I smiled as her touch continued. I couldn't help but notice how soft her voice was, it was soothing and comforting. It felt like her words were washing over me and healing my wounds. I looked at her and saw her frowning, she was worried about me. I could tell that she hated seeing me injured and that made my heart swell... 

"... You should have been more careful" I heard her say. The princess was scolding me and I couldn't help but giggle. It was strange to see her being so concerned for me, considering her usual sassy personality. I realized that she still kept her hand in mine, she was not letting go... 

The princess continued to hold onto my hand, her touch was so gentle and soothing. It was a little funny to see how she was acting so caring towards me, after all the arguments we had earlier. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed by her kindness and her concern, it was like a warm blanket wrapping around me. I didn't want her to ever stop... 

She leaned forward and placed her delicate hand on my cheek. It was such a sweet touch, I could feel her sympathy and her worry. She was scolding me but she was also caring for me, at the same time. It felt like a contradiction but at the same time, it was so fitting for her character. she was the princess after all, she was a woman of both sass and sensitivity... 

"Don't go and get hurt like this again..." she said softly. It was funny to see her so delicate and caring. She usually was the one scolding me and being sassy but here she was, acting like a doting mother. I smiled at the sight of her, she was so different from her usual self and it was so endearing. I wanted to hug her and just hold her in my arms... 

I closed my eyes and leaned my forehead against the princess, feeling the softness of her skin against mine. I was feeling so warm and content in her presence, it was like I was in heaven. I was starting to feel something more than just affection for her, it was something deeper, something that was breaking all the barriers in my heart. I was starting to realize that I was actually falling in love with this delicate princess...