TBATE - Fated To Rule Together

(Amber Helstea POV)

I woke up, but kept my eyes closed and stayed in the comfort of my bed for a while. It felt like I was laying on my side and my arms were wrapped around a pillow, which, oddly enough, felt warm and safe. I tried to get up with the pillow in my arms and my eyes closed, but I couldn't move from my position. I reluctantly opened my eyes and saw that what I was latched onto was not a pillow.

It was Arthur!

I remembered being in his room last night and we ended up talking for a while. But I guess I got tired and slept in his bed instead of going to mine. This was probably the reason why I felt warm and safe.

I looked at his sleeping face and gently caressed his cheek with my hand. A soft smile appeared on my face. It was the first time we slept together on the same bed since coming to this world. 'But it looks like our sleeping habits haven't changed much though,' I thought with a giggle. Both my arms were wrapped around one of his arms, whilst his other arm was wrapped around me, bringing me close to him. I had probably gone asleep with my head leaning on his chest, just like I used to do before.

But this is a problematic situation to be in. If someone comes in and sees us, it's going to be awkward trying to explain what happened. Plus, mother and Aunt Alice would never let it go for as long as I as I live, and don't want to get pointlessly teased for the rest of my life.

I slowly removed Arthur's arm as not to wake him and got up. I had to go quick before anyone notices. I left Airies in his room as I didn't want to wake him up and it wouldn't be that big of a deal if he was found there as everyone knows him and Sylvie like to play with each other.

I went over to my room and got refreshed. At some point Airies flew into my room and sat on my shoulder, which is his favourite seat. I went down stairs to eat breakfast, and I met Arthur on the way along with Sylvie, who was sitting on his head with a happy face.

"Morning. Why does Sylvie look so depressed?" I asked in a concerned tone.

"G'morning. She didn't want to take a shower but I forced her to," he replied, smirking at Sylvie, who gave him an annoyed expression. Well, she tried to look annoyed, but in the end, it came out as a cute pout. I held in my laugh and made our way to the dining table.

(Arthur Leywin POV)

"Trust in Jasmine when things get rough. She may be the youngest but don't doubt her strength and experience as an adventurer," my father advised as he pulled me into one last, firm hug.

Eleanor started crying as she realised that me and Sylvie were going away and wouldn't come back for some time. I tried to consult her and promised to bring her back a present when I return, which luckily worked and she stopped crying. I gave one last hug to everyone and went outside to meet with Jasmine.

We were still waiting for Amber to arrive. She was still saying her goodbyes to her family. We hadn't seen each other after breakfast as we need time to get ready and she also had to dye her hair. I was looking forward to what she would look like. The anticipation was killing me! Sylvie gave me a look that seemed to say 'seriously'.

"Don't judge me. You'll understand once you're older," I told her, to which she just rolled her eyes. I finally heard the door open behind me and I spun around. I was shocked for a second! I thought I was looking at Julie from our previous life.

Her hair, which was a dark midnight blue colour that and was in a half up style, flowed like waves in the calm breeze. But it was her eyes that was the most prominent and eye catching, no pun intended. It reminded me of a twilight sky, the way those gradient eyes precisely and subtly blended the colours of red, blue, magenta and pink. It was like the masterpiece of a great artist that took a great amount of time to make.