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Marcie wasn’t just pissed, she was stressed but neither could be read from her face as she pilled her bags by the door, waiting for Penn’s arrival. She had called him to her, based on the fact that her house was more on the route than his own, her car would never survive the trip of even half way, and the fact that she simply had no desire to. Marcella needed her time. Partly to process the reality that her relationship was partly crumbling and she hadn’t noticed ‘til now. Who ditched a wedding for work? And mainly to focus on the excitement of her best friend getting married. There was no room to worry about spending however long she’d be stuck riding with a man that she hadn’t seen in too long. None. So why was she so worried? Marcie shook the thoughts out of her head as she heard a car pull up. Immediately assuming it was him, she began dragging her bags out, back turned to him, trying to give herself more time to be peacefully stressed.

GUADALUPE: COME CELEBRATE WITH ME GUADALUPE: I JUST GOT A FUCKIN INTERNSHIP GUADALUPE: IT DOESNT PAY SHIT BUT I GOT IT GUADALUPE: PUT THIS SHIT ON MY RESUME

— ｡✧ “Geez. You look like somebody bit you in the ass instead of bein’ so delighted to see me.”

Leia turned off the tv with a sigh. Tossing the remote to the side, she snuggled further into the soft, cool sheets of Dragan’s bed. She probably should get out and start the day, but a headline caught her eye and she’d spent the past few hours watching news special after news special. Some royal had given birth and, in all honesty, Leia was pretty charmed. Ever since she was a little girl, she’d always been fascinated by royalty. She found such inspiration in queens and princesses and dreamed of being one. Obviously she was quick to learn that America didn’t have princesses and she was shit out of luck. So her dreams of tiaras and galas would have to stay a fantasy.

But then she met Dragan and was practically swept off her feet. Something about the grumpy redhead brought something out in her and Leia fell in love quick and fast and hard. They just seemed to work well together and, after years of flings and relationships light on the romance, she had found someone to be serious about. He’d met her family; charmed her mother and uncles and brother. He had financial security, he was smart and strong, he was hard working and selfless. He was absolutely perfect... except for one thing. The thing that had her watching hour after hour of news reports about a royal baby.

Dragan was a prince, and Leia was not prepared. Her younger self would be jumping for joy, thrilled at the idea of dating a real life prince. But the reality was so much more difficult. With their relationship still being kept under wraps, they had so many protocols and rules to follow. Despite trying, they could never have a normal relationship. If Leia wanted chicken nuggets at 2 in the morning, they couldn’t just hop in the car and go. They had to notify security detail. Granted, the love they shared was more than enough to make up for the additional headache, but it was still something to consider. Especially with what Dragan had mentioned this morning. He wanted Leia to meet his family, and by extension, make their relationship public. If they went public, that would be it. No going back to being just Leia. Her whole life would change. Was it even worth it? Would they regret this desicion, whatever they decided, in a year? She burrowed deeper under the covers, as if hiding away would take the desicion away. Maybe some quiet introspection would help her think.

Shoes in hand, along the shore Crystal walked, the sound of the waves meeting with the land music to her ears. Dusk had fallen not long ago making the beach nearly empty. For a longtime she had wanted to visit but never quite had the chance to do so. It was a spontaneous decision. One that was made so quickly she had forgotten what she originally had planned for the evening. Knowing she’d remember eventually, she didn’t bother to think much on it.

Evening and night was always when she did her most roaming. Mainly because it was hard for her to tolerate the mortals and their ways anymore but partially because she found that particular time of day to be the most tranquil. Although she appreciated good company, there was part of Crystal that appreciated being alone as well. Granted she had her days when she missed her family and could have used a friend, but being away from them and alone for so long, it was as those days were becoming rarer and rarer.