Bedtime Stories

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She's nervous and scared and her emotions are out of wack. Cazora is in two days and she doesn't know what to feel, what to do. She feels absolutely nothing, and yet, at the same time, she feels everything.

She stared at the bag that lies on her bed. And so many things are running through her mind. How will today end? What will become of me? Of the kingdom?

She finally tears her eyes away from the suitcase and makes her way to the window. Taking a quick peak outside, she sees the moon at its peak.

It's almost midnight. It's time for her to go; to leave. She swiped her bag off of the bed and quietly makes her way out of the palace.

It's not hard for her to sneak out. It's a routine for her. Every night she leaves to meet Neji. And every night she comes home just before dawn.

It takes her awhile to walk to the beach. Her eyes land on Neji the moment she arrives. He's always there. Always there before her, and she doesn't know how.

Where does her live? What is his story? She always asked herself these questions about the man she has grown fond of.

"Ready?" The man asked as he turned to face her.

She gives a small nod, not trusting herself. She doesn't want to make the stupid mistake of saying she wants to go back. Of saying she wants to go home.

He asked her the same question once more, just to be sure she was sure. He received the same answer, but this time the answer was given to him using words.

"Yes."

He grabbed her hand and led her to the cave he had shown her awhile ago.

Throughout the way she mentally gives herself small pep talks. She knows that what they're doing is dangerous.

They finally arrive at the cave and she quietly whispers, "Let's do this."

A small smile spreads across her face.