The pair stumbled back through the door into the dark corridor that they had departed only moments before. The male turned slightly as he led the female, sending a dazzling grin to the shorter Princess that giggled behind him. Her heart soared at the absolute joy she was experiencing, the high of finally accepting her feelings towards him making her feel alive. For the first time in a long time, she felt content.
It was as if the constricting weight on her chest – a weight that she hadn’t realised had been there in the first place – was finally removed, allowing her to breathe once again. Her heart felt light as her laughter echoed around the enclosed space, cutting through the still silence that had settled since their departure.
“Will this change everything, El?” Arabella paused, just
