Just some dabbling because I couldn’t focus on the projects I’m working on. So, wanted to kick the writing muscle started. hope you like. Might or might not turn into something. I don’t know.

Female+Female: Alex and Rachael

As I walk these halls, I couldn’t help wonder what am I doing here. It has been months since I had any form of rest. I aimlessly walk these corridors, hoping to find something to fill my mind. It’s not until I come across her door, that I stop in my tracks. I have been a loyal maid to her for many years. But as of late I just can’t get her out of my head.

She has such grace to her and is held at such a standard that nobody could face her. Since I started working in this castle, there is this one and only rule. Never cross the queen. She is known to be cold and heartless when dealing with her subjects. When I spoke to the head maids, even they say a maid never last after one little mistake.

The queen is well known to keep to herself and doesn’t like to be seen, unless in the thorn room. Maids are given orders to always work out of her sight. Rumors have it that she killed every maid that she comes across. But even she is a rumor, for no maid have ever seen the queen. That was until I made such a foolish mistake.

All I was doing was tending to the garden. When I suddenly came upon a figure sitting under the gazebo. No maid is allowed in the thorn room when the queen is present. So, seeing this lovely female was just so bizarre. Who was she? She had such beautiful long silver hair and wore a simple white dress. She looks so pure and innocent that I couldn’t help to stare. But when her eyes looked up, I was staring into a sea of fire-red eyes. I was frozen in place.

Before I could even move, she had stood up and walked over to me. When she spoke, it was like a gentle breeze. “Tell no one that I was here.” And with that, she vanished. I was left in complete shock. I still was confused about who that was, but I kept my word that I would not speak of what I saw. It was days later, as I so happened to be passing the thorn room that I peeked inside. And that’s when I saw her again. At that moment, fear shot through me. I have seen the queen and lived to see another day.

Since then, I could not sleep without seeing her in my dreams. I could not work with anything that involved her in any form. When it was time to address someone to clean her royal chambers, I would decline. Or when having to place in her room her clean clothes, I would refuse. Even when handling to wash her clothing, I would refuse. It is now to the point where I’m contemplating leaving.

Not that I didn’t love being a maid in this gorgeous castle. But I could not handle the fact that I had seen her, and it was against the rules. I quickly tried to finish walking the halls, till I felt a hand on my shoulder. I felt panic rushed through as I dared to look. I was horrified that it was her. Was I about to die by her hands now? Was this my end? I had crossed her a second time. I felt tears sliding down my face, as I tried not to make any sudden sound or move. If this is my end, I will take it with grace. At least I was able to see her one more time.

“What are you doing up?” Uh? I was caught off guard with such a question. Was I supposed to answer? How would I even respond? I couldn’t even look her in the eyes as I felt panic and fear rushing through my veins. “I don’t repeat myself.” Oh no! She must be angry.

In a rush, I blurt out what I was doing. “I couldn’t sleep. I’m sorry.” I was about to make a run for it, but her grip on my shoulder tighten. “I’m sorry, my queen. I’ll leave at once.” I really tried to escape her grasp, but instead, she pulled me. This really was my end. I started to sob as she pulled me to, I have no clue where.

It’s when I heard something close that I tried to open my eyes. That’s when I saw we were in her room. No! I panic as I tried to locate where she was, only to see that she was right next to me. I then felt her arms wrap around me, just below my breast. I felt trapped as I continued to panic. “I’m not going to hurt you.” Her voice felt a kiss away from my ear, and somehow, it calmed me. “I have noticed you been walking these halls as of late.” Panic again shot through me, as the realization hit that I probably had woke her many nights. She might have taken me in so she could get rid of me, without anyone knowing.

“Please. I’m sorry. I won’t do it again. I beg of you.” I then felt that she was letting me go. Until I was forcefully made to face her. I tried to keep my eyes close. I didn’t want to upset her any more than I already have. My tears kept falling as I waited for my judgment to come. But it never did. I bravely peeked with my right eye open and was surprised to see a sadden expression across the queen’s face. I tightly closed my eyes as I continued to apologize.

“What are you talking about?” Uh? I fully opened my eyes and just was left confused.