Redeeming a Dark Heart

Chapter 27: Before Dinner

***This is kind of just a short in between chapter, so I'll probably update again this week, plus I've had a bunch of time to write so I have quite a few chapters ready to post! Hope you guys are enjoying my story, thanks for all of the great feedback!***

We ran back to the castle, me chasing Robin.

Even when we made it back through the castle doors, I kept running after him. It wasn't like either of us were running at a full sprint, but by the time we made it to my room we were both out of breath.

Robin slowed down, giving me time to catch up to him as we entered my room. I ran up behind him and shoved him into the bed.

He flipped over onto his back and I jumped up, straddling him.

He gave me a smirk.

"That's what you get." I told him, trying to hold out a serious glare, but with him I couldn't help but smile as well.

He raised his eyebrows. "This is supposed to be punishment?" He asked.

I frowned and glared at him jokingly.

"I was just asking because this view doesn't seem like punishment to me..." He smirked again.

I rolled my eyes and laid myself beside him on the mattress. My side pressed up against his and our chests heaved as we fully regained our breath from the chase.

"We should probably change." I suggested after we'd laid there for a while. He turned his face to mine, only inches apart. His breath was hot on my face as he spoke, teasing me even more.

"Probably." He sighed, showing my exact feelings.

Did we have to go to dinner? Laying here seemed like a pretty good option right at the moment, and spending the rest of the night, alone with Robin...well I couldn't help but wish for that.

Snow was probably just trying to keep us out of trouble, which was probably a good thing, but I resented it anyway.

We let ourselves lay there for a few more minutes before sighing and sitting up slowly. If we didn't get up now, there was a good chance we wouldn't end up getting up at all today.

I stood up and shook out the wrinkles in my dress, not fully succeeding, although it's not like it mattered since I was changing anyway.

Robin stood up behind me and slid his hands over my shoulders, giving them a squeeze as he planted a kiss on the back of my head and then letting go slowly, letting his hands trail down my back as they fell to his sides again.

I took a few steps to my closet, trying to find something to wear. I shoved aside all of my dark, red and black, severely decorated dresses. Those weren't quite my style anymore, that was no longer who I was. I push past a pale jade silken dress then pause and take another look at it. That color has never really been one I've worn but now seems like as good a time as any to try a new look so I pull it out.

The fabric gleams with a metallic sheen and the glassy beads that coat the bodice shimmer like a lake, scattering light in all directions. It's pretty simply decorated, has a bodice that fits my figure perfectly and skirts that drape down in shimmery folds. I change into it and stare at myself in the mirror, trying to decide if I like it or not. I watch my skirts swish softly, letting the fabric shimmer. Robin comes up behind me, putting his hands on my waist and looking at me through the reflection in the mirror.

"This dress is beautiful on you." He states sweetly.

I smile, that's all that I need to make the decision.

"Thank you." I turn my head up to look at him and he plants a soft kiss on my lips. We let the moment sit for a second before I turn to grab my hairbrush. I run it through my hair a few times and decide just to leave it down.

I set the hairbrush back on my vanity and turn to Robin.

"Are you ready to go steal clothes from Prince Charming?" I ask deviously.

"Of course, I'm the prince here now." He winks.

"Yah, prince of thieves." I snort, smiling as we walk out of the room.