Keep Your Fangs To Yourself!

@ Sweet.Persephone
Before Giovanni could respond to Arielle, the doctors started to speak. Which caused the Prince's attention to switch to them. His lips moved into a thin line and he slowly nodded his head. It was nice to learn that she wasn't in any terrible danger, just a concussion. Which was easy to take care of if she managed to get some rest. "Thank you," Gio said quietly to the doctors and gave them a nod to dismiss them.

Looking back down at Arielle, Gio pursed his lips together before making a small decision for her. "We're gonna go rest in the bedroom," Gio said quietly as he slowly maneuvered Arielle around as he stood up. Holding Arielle's bridal style, he started to slowly carry the Princess towards his bedroom. Which he now considered theirs since she often slept in there with him. "Do you want me to get those pain meds from the doctor for you?" Gio asked as he glanced down at Arielle as he walked. Wanting to make sure that she was as comfortable as she possibly could.

Once they got to Gio's room, the Prince opened the door as quickly as he could and then closed it quietly. Walking towards the bed, Gio went to Arielle's side and gently laid her down. Once she was on the mattress, Gio offered Arielle a small mischievous grin. "Doc said you can't sleep for two hours," Gio said quietly as he slowly moved to take his shirt off. It was covered in sweat, and grass stains from the fight. Tossing it to the side, Gio moved towards his side of the bed and laid down on his side. "Can you see alright? Is everything still spinning?" He asked, gently grabbing her hand and bringing it to his bare chest for her to feel.

@ FallenHope95

As Giovanni started to get up, Arielle leaned into him completely. Though, instead of wrapping her arms around his neck like she would have done, Arielle gripped lightly onto his shirt and laid her head against his chest. Admittedly, it was throbbing hard. And she was ready to just rest after that attack. Arielle could not fully understand what had set Jax off to do that to her. He was not a good man but normally his goal was to drink from her, any injury she obtained was because of that desire - for the most part. But today was definitely different. And she could not help but wince as she thought over the words he had whispered to her.

"Yes, please," Arielle responded back to Gio after a very long moment. She had to think about his question and what it meant for her. Though she could not recognize that she answered very slowly. Her head lifted up slightly as she looked up into his eyes. Slowly, she started to relax. Arielle liked just looking at him. Just being around Giovanni calmed her down.

When they headed into the room, she started to look around and a bit of a confused look came over her face. Wasn't she heading off to do something before she ran into them? Ah... she couldn't remember. Though as he laid her down on the mattress and started to strip, her attention was on him. She let out a little hum, looking over his chest. Though things were moving around a bit oddly, the room spinning a bit, she could still enjoy the view that was Gio. "He did?" Arielle murmured to him. "Two hours seems... too long."

A little hum left her as he took her hand. Her fingers brushed against his cool skin. "Spinning," She told him in response.

@ Sweet.Persephone
A small hum escaped from Giovanni as he listened to Arielle. His lips pursing into a small smile. "I think that two hours is plenty of time," Gio told her as he leaned forward and rested his forehead against hers. A small smile slowly displaying along his lips. "We have two hours to spend together, alone. No one will come looking for us." Gio told Ari as he slowly released her hand and gripped her shoulder lightly as he pulled her to face him.

"They'll assume I'm tending to you," Gio said quietly as he just held Arielle so that she was facing him. A small smile slowly displaying along his lips. "What do you want to do?" He asked her, his voice quiet as he leaned forward and pressed a small gentle kiss against her lips. Just giving her a small taste of him before pulling his head away from hers. A tease of what she could have if she wanted or something to think about if she denied him.

Sure, Gio was well aware that it would be frowned upon if he and Arielle were to do anything but. They were engaged together first, they've known each other longer and not to mention. The people were rooting for the two of them to become the next ruling couple. Plus, it was looking like Gio was the one who was to become the heir. It was only gonna be a couple more days before the celebration that would announce who'd be the heir. So, what would be the problem in celebrating sooner rather than later?

Then again, he was more than happy to just laying around in bed talking if Arielle didn't like his idea. He was willing to allow her to lay on him and just cuddle as they watched a movie. Teasingly pinching her as they watch to make sure that she stayed awake during it.

@ FallenHope95

Arielle hummed softly as Giovanni pulled her into his body. Her warm eyes lifted up to meet his, a smile along her face as his arms wrapped around hers. Slowly, her arms wrapped around his neck, keeping Gio close to her. Gently, her fingers brushed against his neck before sliding up into his hair. That was when he kissed her and Arielle couldn't help but giggle softly. She loved the way his lips felt against hers. Arielle loved the way he tasted. And it has been a long journey just to get to this point, having only been able to steal little kisses here and there along the way. Arielle just wanted to enjoy him.

It was a little crazy to think that they were able to get over Jax's attack so quickly. But it had become a common enough occurrence - although typically not as bad. Besides, when she was with Gio, all of that negativity just melted off of her. She was safe in this room with him. It was only when Ari left and was alone that the fear started to eat at her again.

"I hate waiting," Arielle responded after a long moment. She leaned in and pressed her lips against his. It was a gentle but long kiss, one that she could really savor, unlike the quick little ones they had been doing all this time. She leaned into him a bit more, her body pressing against cool one. "I just want to feel your lips on me," Arielle mumbled against Gio before she slowly pulled out of the kiss to meet his eyes, a large smile moving across her lips.

There should be no harm in this. Unlike before, they were so close to the end. And Arielle was feeling quite confident that Giovanni was to become the next heir. It meant that this was not as dangerous as it was before - especially as no one would disturb them with her being unwell. "Just be careful with me. I don't need you making the world spin more than it already is," Arielle said lightly. She didn't want him suddenly spinning them here and there.

@ Sweet.Persephone
A small chuckle escaped from Gio as he slowly raised his head and looked down towards Arielle. The edges of his lips slightly lifting at the edges. Amusement danced behind his eyes as he looked down at Ari. Laying back on the bed at his mercy, vulnerable and easy prey for a savage beast like him. "I think I'll make your world spin either way sweetheart," Gio murmured as he leaned down and pressed another small kiss to her soft plump lips.

Then, Gio leaned down and gently pressed his forehead to Arielle's. Looking into her eyes as his right hand moved to her side and started to lightly rub up and down in a sort of soothing motion. "What do you want most in the world?" Gio asked, his breath ghosting over Arielle's soft lips as he spoke, and waited patiently for the young Princess to speak, hoping that her wish had something to do with him. Or at least something about their kingdoms becoming one and getting along with each other. The union will be difficult, but hopefully, one that's going to work. It's been too long since the war and turmoil between their homes had started. It needed to come to an end eventually, and hopefully, that eventually was coming around the corner.

Raising his head, Gio leaned down and pressed a small kiss to Arielle's forehead before leaning down and pressing a kiss to her right cheek. Then her left one, his light stubble from not shaving this morning brushing against her soft skin. Then, Gio moved down and pressed a couple of soft kisses to Arielle's neck on the right side. His lips turning up into a slight smirk as he felt her pulse pick up its pace as he felt the sensitive spot with his lips. A small hum escaped from the Prince as his hand stopped rubbing Arielle's side and just held onto the young Princess. "Where would you like to feel my lips next?" Gio asked quietly, moving to place another kiss against the young girl's lips before pulling away so she could speak.
This alone time with Arielle was amazing, and it felt so right. It just sucked that it had to come from something terrible happening because sure, Gio felt sore as fuck but it was Ari who had paid a bigger price with her concussion. So hopefully, with some more attention from just Gio, things will get better for them.

@ FallenHope95

A little hum left Arielle as she felt Giovanni press his forehead against hers. She slowly reached up, wrapping her arms loosely around Gio. It felt so good to have him close like this. And she smiled warmly as his lips brushed gently against hers. "I want you," Arielle whispered to him. "I want it to be only you and me. Is it okay that I want that?"

Although they did not really talk about it, Arielle just wanted it to be the two of them. She was so sick of feeling like there were so much in between them. Jax, the crown, their countries... It was all too much sometimes.

Her eyes started to flutter as Gio started to kiss against her face and soon she was giggling lightly from the stubble against her face. Though as he kissed against her neck, Arielle let out a breathy little gasp. It felt good and she liked that Gio's lips moving along her neck didn't frighten her anymore. She felt so safe with him. Her hands slowly slid up into his hair, starting to run through it gently. Arielle hummed happily as his lips finally came back to her eyes, and she only started to speak once he pulled away. "I just want to feel your lips against me," Arielle whispered. "Please do my whole face again, I loved that."

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It had only been a few days after the attack from Jax but Arielle was back to normal. She would say she was feeling good again but the truth was, Arielle was feeling great. Today was the celebration and the official announcement of the heir. The King had already pulled the two princes aside and decided that Giovanni was going to return as the rightful ruler. And to say that Arielle was thrilled was a severe understatement. Though, because of this, Arielle had made sure to be extra careful when moving about the castle or showing any kind of joy. Jax was in a foul mood but she only needed to deal with it until the celebration that night when it would be made official and Arielle would no longer be his fiancee. Thank God.

Arielle looked at herself in the mirror, ensuring that everything was perfect. As she looked over herself, a bright smile moved over her face. Arielle was finally looking like herself again. Thanks to a lot of makeup, the scars and bites were hidden and she was glad she could finally do what she wanted. She was glad to finally feel free.

Hurrying out of the bathroom, Arielle made a few quick steps to Gio, leaping at him without warning as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Are you ready?" The princess asked him, her voice full of excitement. "We don't want to be late. I would hate to be late." She told him before pressing a kiss against his cheek.