Thread: For Your Protection (Sliverknight X N7Biotic)

For a moment, Amelia was able to see Sergio engrossed in his work. There was always something charming about seeing him so focused on something whether it be a spar or paperwork. He had his face when he was focusing on something that only made his handsome features stand out even more. She wasn't sure if it was weird that she was tempted to just stand and watch him work for a few minutes before fully presenting herself or not, but there was no denying that he looked especially handsome when his mind was running. Amelia decided against letting herself stare and admire her friend since she could feel her heart pick up its pace just from the few seconds she got to watch him in action. When his eyes met her own, Amelia almost felt her heart stop. She wasn't sure why she was feeling these things of late. She was the first one to admit that Sergio was a fantastic and handsome man, but she had only admired him, but she had come to terms long ago that it was unlikely that they could be together and thought she had lost those feelings for him. However, pretending to be his wife was starting to bring up old feelings. It had only been a short time since she began to play her role as his wife and already felt things happening to her that she hadn't felt before. She began to notice more about him. His eyes could already stop a woman's heart at first glance, but there was something about the way that he looked at her now that nearly had the same effect on her. His voice took her out of the slight trace she had found herself in and smiled sweetly at her knight from his compliment. Even now his compliments were making her heart flutter and Amelia was starting to become conflicted within herself with her old feelings for Sergio starting to show themselves once more. For a moment, Amelia had lost her ability to speak, but luckily, she found her voice once again. With a slight redness to her cheeks, she smiled at him and replied, Why, thank you darling. You look rather handsome this morning yourself. She returned the compliment, finding it a bit easier to call him by these sweet terms of endearment to him. I'm sure I will. I have no doubt it'll be delicious! She smiled at her husband, before watching him take her hand. She watched as he brought her hand to his lips to kiss it, an act that wasn't something she wasn't use to, in fact, it was quite common for men to greet her in such a way, but there was something about Sergio kissing her hand that made her heart flutter. She even found herself tempted to kiss his lips herself, but was far too embarrassed and even a bit ashamed that she thought of it. It was difficult for her to remember that Sergio was only doing his duty and probably had no real romantic interest in her, despite the idea of it bringing her joy to think about. Sergio probably had his eye on some lovely maiden here or in the capital, but was had to pretend to be with her instead and that thought made her chest tighten and her heart ache. After all, they've been friends since they were young, before Sergio had ever become a knight. If he had feelings for her, then he would of spoke of them by now on one of the many occasions they were along together. Amelia was thankful when their breakfast had been served since it gave her something to think about other then her conflicting feelings towards the knight and life long friend. Breakfast was as delicious as Amelia expected it would be. It was simple compared to her breakfasts at the castle, but there was a beauty to it's simplicity that made it taste even better. Amelia too, thanked the hard workers for their breakfast before allowing herself to eat as Sergio spoke of the village matters, responding every now and then with her input on certain subjects, but mostly just enjoying the sound of his voice. Once breakfast was over however, Amelia was faced with a choice. The idea of working in the fields with Sergio sounded fun, but there were a lot of benefits to taking a look around town. The fact that she, as his new wife, showed public interest in the village would look good for them as a couple. Besides, seeing them together as often as possible would only further convince onlookers that they were nothing more then a happy husband and wife. It would also help Amelia get to speak to people directly about concerns they may have for the King and Queen. She would have to be careful not to let on any hints that she was any more then she was pretending to be, but hearing the voice of the village people directly was a good step forward to learning her people's needs since her father had trouble doing it himself. From the sound of things, it would probably help Sergio make a few decisions on things by talking directly to the people involved anyway, so in a way it worked out for them both. She didn't make Sergio wait too long before giving her answer, I think I'd like to look around the town with you. I'd love to meet everyone and help where ever I can. Besides, I'd love to see everything you love about your home village. You favorite places to go, favorite stores, everything. She answered honestly without giving too much away with a sweet smile on her face with a bit of an excited gleam in her eyes.