I run down the hall you beside me but fall behind. I grab your hand and pull you along. I take the wrong turn, and we come to a hallway with a dead end, and I groan. we both turn and hear the guards coming our way.

I look down at you and see the fear in your eyes of being caught. I swallow hard and turn towards you. "Do you trust me?" I ask.

"y-yes,"

I gently but quickly push you against the wall. "Then can I kiss you?"

"i-i..." You look back nervously but then look back at me and nod.

then, without hesitation, my lips capture yours in a sweet and gentle kiss. for a second, I forgot about the guards. I forgot about my duties. I forgot about being the crowned prince. all I cared about was you and me at this moment.

"o-oh, we're sorry, your highness, we'll leave you be," a guard says as they walk away, embarrassed.