Chapter 3: Shopping
After they talked and dinner, Bella got the four settled into a room. They all agreed to share since they didn't want to be put with random people. It wasn't normal for guards and royals to share a room but if Bella remembered correctly they all grew up together. She went to her room which was on the first floor and read a book. She figured while they were out she'd drag one to take her book shopping. She began to wonder if maybe they would be willing to guard her so she could to school. Bella wanted to act like a normal girl for a little so why not.
The boys all sat in their room talking about what's going on. None of them can really believe they didn't recognize Bella since she was always being presented on TV. "I wonder if she's always like that though. It's definitely not how we are used to being treated and I can tell if I mind it or not, " Notics chuckled at the thought. Bella was a different girl than anyone they'd met at the castle.
"We are all going to help her though. She's here all alone and for whatever reason none of the other guards seem to be stern enough to help her, " Gladio was a bit upset about that. Letting a princess at the top go unguarded, even if she can take care of herself. "Maybe she isn't as snarky once you get to know her. I hope. "
"It can't be that bad, " Ignis was laughing while trying to talk. "Although I could see why she ticks you off head of the guard. She really put you in your place."
"Shut up Ignis. You weren't even speaking. Why was that anyways? Did you recognize her or something?" Gladio began to turn the questions on Ignis. He was usually the one to figure everything out in the group and then Prompto was the flitter. Gladio the uptight one and Notics was the most relaxed of them all. Notics was the glue of their group though.
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Bella knew they went to sleep late, so she went and woke them up bright and early. She really wanted to go shopping and it was more for the books than the clothes but that's fine. She figures that Prompto will be the fast at getting his clothes so she'll drag him to the book store. Bella planned to ask them tomorrow about the school thing. She knew some of the other princesses and princes went to school but they went to the public one. Bella wanted to go to the private school because it was full of people who were part of the magic community and therefore more to protect her.
Bella woke up and got ready pretty early. She decided to put one a pale blue dress that went to her knees. She had matching flats, she didn't wear heels often.
"Come on boys let's go! We have to eat some breakfast before and I am so hungry, " Clara wasn't yelling because she didn't want to wake everyone else up. No one would be mad at her for it though.
Prompto open the door, he was still in his pajama's. "Princess Bella why don't you go order for us? Just order whatever you usually eat, we aren't picky, " Prompto was very relaxed and leaning against the door. He was tall and muscular.
"I don't want it to get cold while I'm waiting for you guys. I will wait here until you all are done, " Bella sat in one of the chairs that lined the hallway. It was made that way so there was paces for people to sit and talk and hang out.
"Alright. We won't take too long Princess, " Prompto smiled and looked her over quickly. He closed the door and they got ready but took their sweet time. About 20 minutes later the four came out dressed in casual clothes and smiled. "See! No time at all."
"That was 20 minutes. It was too long. I am really hungry, " Bella stood and began to walk. "Also from now on its not princess Bella it's just Bella. The public will start question and that's never good."
"Alright. That makes sense and we will try not to act scary but what about our swords?" Gladio looked and Bella smiled.
"Give them here. If we need them I can just bring them from the void. It's not that and it's the fastest way without drawing more attention," Bella stopped and help out her hand. They handed the swords over and Bella snapped them away. "All done. Feel weird without your swords?"
"Yes I think we can all agree to that too, " Ignis smiled at her. He hasn't said much to her up until the point. She found it interesting he started to talk.
"Ah well you will get used to it being next near me. I'll give them to you at night so you can clean them or whatever and if we are going anywhere you give them back," Bella smiled and looked at they're faces. She saw a little of hint of surprise in Gladio's face.
"We? Do we always have to go out with you?" Gladio looked right at her and smiled quickly. "We wouldn't mind that but some freedom would be nice. "
"The problem is that if you go out without me you can't bring swords. I don't remember you guys being trained with daggers." Bella smiled and ordered her food and theirs quickly. The guys never responded but instead they ate. They knew she was right, not being trained in daggers. Most Royal guards aren't, but her's was. They ate their food talking about the plans for the day. Then they headed out for the stores.
"So where exactly are we going?" Prompto asked while walking beside Bella.
"To the shopping area. Where else would we be going?" She laughed and they talked about random things the rest of the way. The shops were just opening as they got there and they went into one of the men's clothing section. Prompto just grabbed some of the nice clothes and grabbed his size and that was the end of his shopping.
Bella approached him and tapped his shoulder, "Hey so I was wondering if you could come with me to the bookstore. I need some new books. "
"Uh yeah sure. I don't see what the harm would be. I'll let the other's know that we are going to the bookstore, " Prompto walked over and told the others who looked a little jealous. He got his new clothes and off the two went to the bookstore. "So you really like reading?"
"Yes I do. I haven't gotten new books in awhile. I need something knew," Bella was beginning to get excited. The book store here was really big and Bella could always find the right books.
Bella went straight to her favorite book section. Something was off though, she couldn't tell what but she had that strange feeling people get when something bad is about to happen. It seemed like Prompto had the same feeling constantly scanning the rows.
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