One and Only

[Sequoia]

He shrugged and stepped closer to her, offering some warmth. "Well enough. Managed to hurt myself but, I'm fine. Now...we need to decide when to leave."

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah shivered gently and nodded. " we should probably leave soon enough. My mother is planning on allowing more suitors inside the walls to see me. She wishes me to be married off."





The princess leaned against the tail and looked out over the courtyard and gardens. She would miss the beauty of it all.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick nodded. "Tomorrow night then Princessa. Are you packed?" He crossed his arms, muscles bulging.

 

[kailey]

"Almost. I will finish tonight." Kaliyah replied.


The princess turned and moved dangerously close to Rodrick, a sickly sweet smile spreading across her lips. "You do know I have a name right?" She asked quietly as she looked up at him with big blue eyes.

 

[Sequoia]

He looked down at her and swallowed. "O-of course...but it would be rude to call you by your given name until you give me express permission...Princessa." He grinned then and used one arm to snag her around the waist and bring her closer. "Do I have permission, you Majesty?" He whispered.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah gasped softly as he pulled her closer. She placed a hand on his chest and continued to look up at him. "Hmm... I suppose," she responded with a wink.


The princess grinned. Perhaps she was falling for this man as well. He was an assassin, yes, but he treated her like what she was... A princess.

 

[Sequoia]

He grinned and kissed her cheek. "Well then...Kaliyah, it been a pleasure. I hope you know this doesn't mean I've stopped calling you Princessa..." He crinkled his nose as his green eyes twinkled.

 

[kailey]

The princess blushed deeply as Rodrick kissed her cheek. "I have never been kissed, not even on the cheek." She admitted as she laughed quietly.


Kaliyah smiled warmly. "Well, good. I kind of like that name." The breeze continued and she shivered more violently than before.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick looked surprised. "Never?!" It imedietly changed to cobcern when she shivered. "Lets get you inside Kaliyah. Please." He picked her up snd cartied her into her room, closing the balcony door to kerp out the chill. "Better Princessa?"

 

[kailey]

The princess smiled as she sat on the edge of her bed. She wasn't too worried about anyone walking in unexpectedly. It was evening, after all, and it was a requirement that servants knock.


"Yes, I never have." Kaliyah continued the conversation with a shrug. She hadn't ever been interested in a man enough to kiss them. It had just never been something that had presented itself.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick hummed and sat next to her. "Might I be the first to steal my Princessa's first real kiss?" He asked, voice low and husky as he leaned closer. His normally light green eyes were darker and hooded as he looked at her.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah was completely entranced by Rodrick's new demeanor as he asked her. "I... Uh... Yes." Was all that she managed to say while looking into his eyes. She felt a draw toward him that she needed go get closer... And closer.

 

[Sequoia]

Swiftly, the Spaniard pulled Kaliyah until she straddled his lap. He tilted her chin up before slanting his lips over hers. Wrapping his arms around her slim waist, he pulled her more firmly against him but kept his tounge to himself, not wanting to overwhelm her.

 

[kailey]

The princess smiled into Rodrick's lips as he drew her near. Oddly enough, the position she was on top of his lap felt... Right to her.


Surprising herself, Kaliyah deepened the kiss as she let her arms wrap loosely around his shoulders.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick smiled into the kiss, letting her deepen it. Finally he pulled back, breathing hard. "Wow." He whispered, leaning their forheads together.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah closed her eyes a moment as their foreheads were touching. That... Was amazing. she thought.


The princess pulled away to look into his eyes as a smile formed on her lips. She let her arms stay around his shoulders. It was comfortable like that.

 

[Sequoia]

"I should go. " Roderick whispered, voice hoarse. He didn't move, instead kissing her softly again.


"Gods save me..."

 

[kailey]

"Why must you go?" Kaliyah asked him, her voice a whisper. She gratefully accepted the kiss. It brought another smile to her face.


The princess let her hands drop from his shoulders. One settled on Rodrick's leg while the other went to her side.

 

[Sequoia]

He smirked. "I have much to prepare Kaliyah. And figure out how to fake your death." He stood up and deposited her on the bed. He bowed.

 

[kailey]

The princess nodded and lay back on her bed, watching him as he began to leave. "I am most eager, so do hurry." She called out.


Kaliyah sighed contently and went back to packing her belongings. She knew that she couldn't take everything but the necessities.

 

[Sequoia]

That night, Roderick did not sleep. Instead running about the city, doing all manner of errands. From the port, to inside the castle itself. He would plan for a princess look-a-like to fall into the pond and drown. Then, he and Kaliyah would escape.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah woke to the sound of knocking on her door. It was one of the maids exclaiming that the Queen wished to see her for dress fittings.


The princess sighed and dragged herself out from her comfortable covers and slipped into simple clothing. Her mind was racing with what was to happen tonight. Rodrick and herself would be escaping. She only hoped he had figured out how to fake her death.


Kaliyah met the Queen her own personal chambers. Maids were scurrying about, picking up fabrics, sewing, what not.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick whistled as he went about his chores. As he passed the Princess in the cprridor putside the Queens chambers, he pressed a note into her palm.


"Tonight at nine. Meet me at the pond."

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah had a small sack of what she needed to bring. She wore simple black dress that made her blue eyes even more vibrant. Her brunette hair was pulled back.


The princess quietly and quickly snuck out to the pond just before nine.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick was already there, a sad looking woman next to him. "Princessa. Ready?" He asked, opening his arms for a hug.