Moonlight filters through the trees. A younger Atticus sits in a shallow river, staring at his unmarked hands. The water is clear—no blood, no scars. Birds sing. Then—a voice.
Atticus { younger }
*Staring at the river in a daze*
?
You'll scare the fish away, staring like that.
Atticus { younger }
He turns to look at the girl [it's her, it's really her ]
Elise Yenve { younger }
Elise Yenve { younger }
Oh! My deepest apology. I didn't know you were the crown prince.
Elise Yenve { younger }
* bows *
Atticus { younger }
*chuckles and looks at her warmly*
Atticus { younger }
It's fine, I was... Just admiring the flowing river.
Elise Yenve { younger }
Admiring the river~? Or fleeing from the nobles? *grins*
Elise Yenve { younger }
*steps closer, skirt hiked to her knees and crouches *
Atticus { younger }
*Eyes widens and hides his blush* Both, maybe?
They both laugh and fill the desolate riverside from their childhood innocence
Elise Yenve { younger }
*pauses and studies him*. [ This isn't the cold prince rumors described ]
Atticus { younger }
looks into her eyes
Atticus { younger }
Were you thinking of other things around me?
Elise Yenve { younger }
*flustered* N-no! I was just admiring the river too
Atticus { younger }
Oh really? *grins*
A voice calls for Atticus behind the woods
Felix Van {Butler}
Crown prince!
Elise Yenve { younger }
Is he searching for you? Shouldn't you go?
Atticus { younger }
*Covers her mouth* shush.. lets stay like this for a while * smiles *
Comments
Brian
I need more of this story in my life. You can't just leave us hanging like this!
2025-06-01
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