Their Thoughts

A week later...

(At the Earth Kingdom)

"I heard your confession went well," Josh began.

"Un-Uncle, how did you know...?" Gabriel asked.

"My future wife told me."

"He didn't confess, he just expressed his feelings," Antonio said. "I wouldn't allow him to date at such a young age."

"How did she respond to your confession?" Josh asked.

"Do I need to tell you that...?" Gabriel looked away.

Josh then laughed and told him that he was interested about his relationship with Lucy, so they should also have the right to know what happened between Abigail and him too.

"Okay, I'll tell you," Gabriel sighed. "When I told her that I liked her, she took it as a joke. I then told her that I was serious and that I've realized my feelings for her not long ago."

"What did she say?" Valentina asked.

"She said that she liked me too," Gabriel answered.

"That's so sweet."

"She immediately said she liked you too?"

Gabriel explained, "At first, she told me that we weren't for each other since she was a commoner, but I told her that my parents dont mind if I marry one as long as she's the one I truly love."

The princess complimented, "I like your choice of words."

Gabriel sat beside his father. "Father, when I grow up, I'll be as tall as you!"

"Oh really? I don't think that's possible because you're always sleeping late," Antonio responded.

"What does that have to do with being tall?"

"You're a growing child. You're suppose to sleep early."

"It's already nine in the evening now. I'll give you a choice to sleep any time you want."

"I'll sleep early."

The king smiled. "Go to your room now."

The princess interrupted, "Brother, Josh and I need some rest too. We'll head back now."

(In the princess's bedroom)

"Why didn't you tell him about your dream?" Josh asked.

The princess combed her hair. "I don't think it's necessary."

"She must be trying to tell you something."

"You mean Julia? Why would she even ask for my help?"

"Didn't you dream of her warning you to be ready?"

Lucy then told him that she thinks that it didn't mean anything, but Josh wouldn't stop. He assumed that Julia was trying to tell her to help someone.

"Josh, that's impossible. Julia and I aren't even friends."

"The other day, I heard him talking about Julia."

"With Valentina?" Lucy responded. "What did he say?"

Josh said, "Yes, but I wasn't exactly sure what he was telling Queen Valentina and you also told me that she was telling you to go to the Water Kingdom to help someone."

"Maybe Mateo? Does he need help?"

"He probably does," Josh replied.

"I'll tell them," the princess said.

"That was quick. Well, at least I'm rest assured now."

"Why? Are you being jealous again?"

"No, I trust you."

"That's too bad." Lucy smiled. "I want you to be."

Josh sighed, "Jealousy is really not—"

Before he was able to continue, the princess wrapped her arms around his neck, stretched up, and gently brushed her lips against his.

"Your tempting me," Josh said with his lips close to her, and then claimed her mouth.

Lucy broke the kiss. "I'm just giving you what you deserve."

Josh smiled. "I'm glad you know what I want."