PENNY
"So, what's the good news?" I ask Irena, her hand playing with my hair.
"I may have gotten a promotion," she says.
"Wait, what?" I say, rolling off her and sitting up, looking at her, my eyes wide.
"I got a promotion," she replies, laughing up at my expression.
"You can't just spring this on me! What are you doing now?" I ask, excited for her.
"You are looking at one of the new castle guards," she replies with a smirk.
"Reeny, that's amazing! Are you moving into the castle?!"
"I will indeed be moving into the castle, the floor just below yours." She says.
"What made you decide to go for the castle guard position?"
"Honestly?" Irena replies, "I wanted to see you more."
"But..." I let out a laugh, a blush rising on my cheeks. "Reeny, this is just a friends with benefits t
