Harlow
I felt like I'd slept on a stack of hay.
I take back all the good I said about the castle's furniture. This bed was criminally uncomfortable, I'd never slept so terribly in my life. And that's saying something.
Just because they are animals doesn't mean they have to sleep like them.
I nearly jumped out of my skin when my door flew open and a woman stormed in with a look of panic across her face. When she caught sight of me sitting upright on my bed a look of relief flashed over her face.
"Oh thank goodness you're awake" She rushed over to me "I'm-
"Ivory" I cut in. Remembering her face from Leo's memories. But I'd have to say that he definitely didn't do her any justice as she was breath-taking in person.
"Yes, you met my mate yesterday" She gave me a friendly smile "I'm afraid we can't do any proper introductions as of now because we are currently running way behind time" She dragged me out of bed, forcing me to my feet.
She clapped her hands together and a line of women came into my room all holding different materials and measurement equipment. I stared in confusion as Ivory began giving them orders very quickly. "Ivory?"
"Yes, hun?" She answered briefly before directing the people once more. They all began to pull out stands and set up their equipment all around my room. She checked her wristwatch before cursing underneath her breath "Shit we're late".
"Late for what?"
I was ignored as the woman suddenly turned on me and grabbed me, dragging me to a podium stand. I stood on it awkwardly as they began to measure my every limb, their fingers not shying away from touching me. "We won't have time to get an outfit together today but that's not to worry I have some spare clothes she can wear" Ivory stated.
"Is anyone going to tell me what's going on?" I asked once again, now a lot more frustrated. Ivory waved me off as if what she was doing was normal.
"You'll be spending the day with the king hun, we're dressing you up" She explained. I raised an eyebrow.
"All of this" I gestured to the entire team of people that were taking down measurements at lightning speed "For Malakai?" My voice full of disbelief.
"Of course not," She chuckled "Don't be silly".
I let out a sigh of relief. "We're taking measurements for the clothing that will be made for you, for future instances similar to this one," She told me.
"Clothes? Made for me?" My jaw dropped. These people were mad. It was my second day here and I was getting a new wardrobe?
Not that I'm complaining.
"No we're taking your measurements to make clothes for your twin," She said sarcastically "I hope this is just because you've woken up, otherwise I'm going to need you to catch up".
I stood in awkward silence as the 'design team' discussed my body as if I wasn't in the room. I noticed how many outfits they seemed to be planning on a piece of paper and my eyes nearly popped out of my head. "How long do you think I'm planning on staying here?" I asked nobody in particular.
Ivory glanced up from the designs she was currently looking at "Well considering you are the Kings mate...forever".
"The King is busy as of now so I shall be your tour guide for today, your Majesty"
So you're telling me I got poked and prodded by needles and fingers for over half an hour for him not to show up?
I shot the man a smile so fake it was almost painful. He didn't wait for my reply and turned on his heel and starting his 'tour'. I followed him quietly, shuffling in discomfort as the dress I was wearing's material scratched at my skin.
Ivory wasted no time in forcing me into a dress that was several sizes too small considering our size difference. I found it difficult to relax, slouch, walk and even breathe as I took small fast breaths between stops in the tour.
Last thing I wanted was to rip her dress.
The shoes I were given were also less than comfortable. Which is why I left them behind the curtains a few corridors down. Walking barefoot on the cool tile was satisfying against my poor bruised soles.
"And these are paintings gifted to our Beloved King Malakai by...
I felt my eyes close slightly as the old man went on and on about every small detail we passed. If I said I was paying attention to a word that was coming out of his mouth I'd be a liar. When he glanced back to see if I was listening I'd merely nod with feigned enthusiasm.
The more I looked around the more my mind raced with ideas on how to escape. The castle was very well guarded, I'd gotten that pretty much hammered into my head as there were at least four guards in every passage, armed and all.
CCTV cameras also hung on the walls, hidden within the decoration so they could blend with the theme and not look out of place. I had no doubt in my mind that there were probably more planted out of sight.
I was fucked.
"Thank you Hamish but I think I'll take it over from here".
Double fucked.
I glared at Malakai who had now decided to join us. Hamil or whatever his name is on the other hand looked like he'd just witnessed Santa fuck the Tooth Fairy. His eyes glazed over in wonder as his pupils slightly twinkled. I rolled my eyes at his dramatics.
"Anything for you, your majesty" He saluted before strutting off with a little pep in his step.
I muffled my laughter but couldn't help but let it burst through my lips. "Seems like someone has a little crush" I snickered. Malaki looked less than amused but I still managed to crack a little smile on his face.
"Glad to see you smiling, a few minutes ago you looked like you were about to fall asleep on the spot" He chuckled softly.
"At least Hamen would be there to catch me" I joked. Malakai's amusement faded in a second as his eyebrows pinched together, showing how funny he thought it was. "You should learn to take a joke" I shook my head.
He tilted his head "And you should learn to wear clothing your size" He brought out my shoes that I'd ditched a while back, hanging them between his index and middle finger "I'd presume these are yours?"
I snatched them from his hands and scowled "Not by choice" I told him. Slipping on the tight shoes "How'd you find them anyways?" I asked.
"Your scent," He said like it was the most obvious thing in the world. He saw how that deepened my confusion. "The shoes are covered in your smell, they were not difficult to track down at all" He smiled "Great hiding spot by the way".
He began to lead me down the hallway once again but instead of explaining everything we simply strolled in comfortable silence. "What do I smell like?" I blurted curiously.
I watched as Malakai thought for a second before taking a deep breath. His eyes visibly darkening "You smell...delicious."
A/N
Please if I repeat a saying or a quote please tell me. I tend to forget that a character has already said something before, Or I'll forget that the other character has already been told something once.