Secret Lovers

Dinner quickly turns Merry. The King and Queen open the castle to the public and musicians come to celebrate. Soon enough a party ensues and I find myself swept onto the dance floor. Bottles of wine are pulled from the reserve and even the Queen lets loose and enjoys a glass of wine with her husband. I am swung around from one Elf to another and end up in Benjamin’s arms at one point.

“Are you having fun, Nic?” He smiles down at me.

“Yes. Did you expect dinner to get this wild?” I giggle and he swings me through the air as if I weigh nothing.

“Not at all, but I am happy to say the least.” He places me back down as the music slows. “Enjoy your night. I think I am going to head to bed early.” He releases me and winks before walking to the back of the crowd and disappearing. I giggle, who knew Ben was so strong? I glance around and see Amelia by the wine. I walk over to her and grab myself a glass of wine.

“Of course I would find you over here.” I take a sip of the wine.

“Hey, I just enjoy the fine things in life.” She says practically guzzling the wine down. I loop my arm around hers.

“Shall we dance some more?” I ask her, leading us to where all the action was taking place.

“No, no I am far too tipsy to be trudging around the dance floor.” She responds by pulling away. “Besides, you have yet to share your night with me.” She bursts into a huge grin, “It sounded quite interesting.” Again with the over insinuation.

“Okay fine, but we have to find somewhere private.” I look around at the room full of Elves. She nods her head and together we walk from the Dining hall and down the hallway till the music sounds from the distance and we are alone. “Here.” I point to a door leading to what looks like a storage closet. “No one will hear us in there.” I grab the door and push it open revealing a very naked Benjamin with an equally naked Pelleas wrapped around his waist. Pelleas’ back is pressed against the wall and Benjamin is holding him up by his thighs thrusting into the Elvish man.

“Oh my.” Pelleas squeals making eye contact with me. Benjamin turns around and sees me with a look of panic.

“I am so sorry.” I say, excuse myself and shut the door back. I look over at Amelia who is just as wide eyed as I am. I drag her away from the door and to our chambers. Which seemed like the safest option.

“Pelleas and Benjamin.” Amelia whispers to me, “Who would have guessed?”

“I knew he had been sneaking around, but he and Pelleas don’t even talk to each other during the day. Though now that I think about it they seem kind of cute together.” I smirk at Amelia, “I just feel so awful that we saw them. Nobody deserves their privacy interrupted like that.” I say walking into my room and heading for my bed. Amelia follows me, popping off her shoes and jumping onto my bed.

“Well maybe next time they shouldn’t do that in an unlocked storage closet.” Amelia says, “At least it was us who saw them and not someone Pelleas works with.” She assures me. “Now tell me all about last night.”

I explain everything that happened and even tell her my plan of confessing when he gets back. After a while I find sleep calling my name and Amelia says good night heading to her own room.

At breakfast in the morning, we are informed that we will be visiting the Pixie tree today. Excitement fills me and I look over at Amelia. She is just as excited as I am. The Pixie Tree is a sacred place in Elvish Territory. It is home to thousands of fairies and its light is known to shine both day and night. We follow the King and Queen out of the Castle where three carriages are waiting. Each carriage can fit two so Amelia and I head to the middle one, when Benjamin steps in front of me.

“Amelia, can I ride with Nic?” He asks her and she nods, looks at me and then joins Luke in the last carriage. Ben offers me his hand and helps me into the carriage then shuts the door behind us. The carriage begins to move, and Benjamin stares at me like he isn’t sure what to say.

“I am so sorry Ben.” I start, “I couldn’t imagine how awful that felt being seen like that.”

“No, it’s fine. We should have gone somewhere more private.” He stutters, “I… I just… wanted to…”

“Amelia and I won’t tell anyone.” I say, trying to assure him.

“Amelia!” He looks surprised

“She was with me last night, and saw just about as much as I did.” I see his cheeks flush red.

“Well thank you for keeping this a secret. I… I just want to make sure that you don’t think any differently of me.” He finally says.

“What?” I look at him shocked, “Of course not. Sure I was surprised but I think you and Pelleas are super cute together.” I grab his hand, “I would never think differently of you for such a silly reason.” I smile at him and he smiles back at me.

“I don’t see how you are unmarried, Nic.” Ben chuckles, “You are the kindest, coolest person I have ever met. If I were straight I would have proposed the day I met you.” I laugh at him and pull my hand away.

“You know, maybe I am too cool. Who needs to be married anyway?” I giggle, “Although my mother is starting to think of me as an old maid, with no eligible bachelors anywhere in sight.”

“You are going to find someone just as amazing as you are, I just know it.” Benjamin sits back comfortably in the seat, and we chat for the next twenty minutes until the carriage comes to a stop.

I climb out and I am greeted with the prettiest view. A tree sits at the top of a large hill. Lights flutter all around, and a permanent blue glow emits across the area. I really am living a dream, I think to myself, stepping out and joining the others in paradise.