your family would have you banished if they figured out you, the lands only princess, was having an affair with the main guard of the castle.. and that’s not even an exaggeration.

natalie found you crying once after an argument with your mother and comforted you, which ended up with you seeking her out for comfort and fun more often.. then one kiss, and you were secretly dating a guard.

it was fine, easy to hide, until your parents arranged for you to meet princes from all across the country. you’d recently turned 19, and they thought it was about time you settled down.

you couldn’t say no, because they’d get suspicious. the first person you told was natalie. she told you to go, and you promised her you’d still love her afterwards.

and it was true. the dinner ended horribly, some prince threw up and they all started arguing, which was when your mother offered to take you home. about time.

the whole thing had stressed you out so much, you practically ran into natalie’s arms. “hey, baby.” she whispered, cradling you in her arms as she pressed a gentle kiss to your forehead.

“i know it’s hard.” she mumbled, her hands warm on your skin. “we can do this. we’ll do this, right?”