Blooming young love

Rehan who was always roam the city knew where to bring Arna to impress her. As they were walking to their destination Arna shared her skewers with him . It was different from the delicates Rehan was served. His mouth a full of flavor. The meat texture was tender and moist enhance the flavor. " Woah I never taste anything so exquisite," Rehan said excitedly while stuffing the skewers in his face.

Arna was puzzled, it was a normal skewer. Why was Rehan looks like he never tasted anything like this before. She has to admit that he looks cute when his eyes lit up when she gave another skewers. Before they arrive at their destination Rehan finished all the skewers. Rehan felt guilty that he finished all of Arna snacks. He saw her hand approaching his face and quickly flushed when she wiped bits of skewers off his mouth.

" I am sorry for showing my unkempt behavior," Rehan said.

" It's fine Rehan. I am glad you liked the skewers,' she told him. Arna summoned Luciana to clean her hands before they arrive at their destination.

They arrived at the city boarder and went outside of the city. As the sun was setting Rehan brought her into a orchard filled with blue luminescent apple. " Wait isn't this the royal orchard," Arna asked shockingly. He said he had a permit and he was working under an official and his side gig was researching about spirits. As they entered into the  orchard they were hit with a unique  scent of pine trees and honey. It was refreshing and made Arna think of her home. 

Luminescent apples are so beautiful and taste so unique. It was said that the first king of Zenaad gifted this apples to the spirit queen as his gesture of love. Thus since then the royal family was tasked to take care the luminescent apples and gift them to their betrothed.

Arna grabbed his hand urging him to pick some apples as luminescent apples are delicious when they are baked as pie. The sun began to set and the apples began to glow. Luciana helped to pick some apples to. They talked about many things but noting personal as they were still strangers to each other. Luciana went a bit far to pick more apples which left Arna couldn't reach apples which were high.

Suddenly she felt someone grab her waist and lift her to pick the apple. As her foot reached the ground, she was face to face with Rehan.

Rehan didn't remove his hands from Arna waist. He was mesmerized with Arna brown eyes and how they shine brightly under the glow of the luminescent apples. There strain of hair was near her eyes and he tucked her hair behind her ear.

Arna felt Luciana presence and pushed him away lightly. She didn't want Rehan to see her blush. Luciana brought back apples and vanished. Arna stomach was filled with butterflies. It's been long time since she felt like a regular girl instead of a tough rebel fighter. She felt like a teenager who falls in love for the same time. He made her feel normal. For once she was not the leader of the rebel group instead a regular Arna She began to fidget waiting for Rehan to make the first move.

Rehan cleared his throat and said, " So shall we head back to the city,".

Both Rehan and Arna was coming back from the orchard. The breeze was cold and the stars were twinkling brightly. The blue luminescent apples were glowing softly through the night gives otherworldly ambience through out their journey back home. Even though they were walking in silent, they enjoyed each others company. They were not pushed into a role by others but they were just being themselves. It wasn't everyday that they can be regular people.

The boarder of the city became visible. They were disappointed that their date was cut short and didn't wanna leave just yet. They wanted to know about each other more, Arna on the whim said " Why don't we explore the city more, it's not everyday that we can relax. How about it Rehan," hoping he would accept it. Rehan, disregarding his responsibilities, eagerly agreed to the idea. They hide the apples in their hooded cloak so that the guards at the border would not bombard them with question and make haste to find Diane.

As they entered the city, Arna heard a familiar voice shouting near the guard post. "Mister, you should wait your turn and stop cutting the line," It was Diane shouting at a young man who looks about Rehan age who looked restless.

" Well madam, I am certain that your matters can be look into later but my young master just vanished in front of my eyes," he said with a posh manner. From afar she could see Nel began to manifest as a smoky fog into a dagger. Arna ran and stood in front of her sister before she could do something irreparable.

Arna quickly ran towards her sister in a beat of a second. Rehan eyes widen as Arna quicken her pace. He saw her standing infront of Arnold and a woman with a hand held in a clutch. Rehan leg moved on it's own to before she could be harmed.

"Diane drop the knife," Arna cautiosly gestures Diane to disar herself. Diane eyes soften and quickly hugged her sister. " Arna you're alright,".she sighed with relief forgetting that her sister can take care of herself. Arna slowly eased out from the hug and apologizes to the man who almost lost his arm.

" Arnold what are you doing here," Rehan with a surprised tone. Arnold raised his eyes with disbelief and annoyance. " Sire, we have other matters to look into," Arnold frustratedly reminded Rehan that royal duties are awaiting back in the palace. "Arnold, she invited me for a stroll. What’s the rush."

"Arna who might this be,"

" Oh yeah, this is my elder sister. Diane, this is Rehan," Arna introduced Diane with admiration in her eyes while introducing Rehan clearly flustered. Diane smugly looked at her sister seeing how obvious what's going on with Arna and the man name Rehan.

" Well hello there Rehan. Speaking about going on a stroll, Mind if we tag along? What do you say ," Diane said linking her arm with Arnold clearly for alternative motive.