Chapter 20
" You Did WHAT?!" Harmony exclaimed shocked. " Are you hurt? Is there any marks or bruises? Did it bite you? Are you bleeding somewhere?"
" Harmony,quit hovering! Your turning into dad. I am fine. Me,Rosie and Aiden are fine. " Pippy barked then calmed down.
The two female trolls were standing outside the one of Pop Villages Clinics. Rosie was inside being checked on by a doctor to make sure that she was fine. Aiden was at his pod washing off the blood that stained him. Harmony looked at her little sister unsure of what to think. The fact that her sister and her friend were attacked by something that pulled one of them into the Rock Lands sounded like a nightmare.
" Your not gonna cross again. Right?"
" Not gonna happen again,Dad. "
" At least your still alive..." Harmony said caringly pulling her sister into a quick hug.
Pip hugged her taller sister back with her arms wrapped around her lower back. After the hug, the youngest one of the pair went inside the clinic to check on Rosie. Harmony checked her hug watch counting the seconds until it dinged. The trolls outside all found themselves a person to hug by going for nearest troll but, a little trolling waddled it's way to the Princess. Harmony smiled as she recognized the little boy's cute face.
" Hug Time?" The young child asked politely.
Harmony chuckled lightheartedly at the request. How could she say "No" to that face? The trolling could try to rob her and she might willingly let him keep whatever he took to see that adorable sweet smile. The future Queen got down on both knees and opened arms. The child wasted no time by running straight into the kind adult's arms. Harmony made sure that her hands rested on her own body instead of the trolling as they hugged. The boy was too happy and innocent to understand or notice this action of respect.
When the glowing flower closed, the pink skinned troll and the small trolling parted from one another. Harmony smiled kindly at the sweet child playfully ruffling his hair. He giggled at affectionate gesture. Then the woman rested both of her hands on her knees while the boy looked up at her.
" I bet your parents must be missing you,Clover. Let's go find them. " Harmony stated softly.
Later that day... Harmony was happily humming a tune while she made her way through the village. She had the scrapbook about Coronations and Royal traditions ,that her parents had picked out, in her arms. For a week she was so focused on learning everything she could and looking at and playing around with different themes. The Princess didn't want an over the top coronation but, she didn't want one that could easily be forgetten like it was a normal party. She was searching for her middle ground.
" Good afternoon,Princess. "
" Hello Harmony."
"Hi Harmony."
" Afternoon, Future Queen. "
The villagers that greeted her as she walked by, were glad to see their future Queen again. Their voices had the warmest and most welcoming tones in their spoken words. It unknowingly motivated Harmony to want to throw the best coronation she could master,even more.
Further away, Jackson was on the lookout for their Royal friend. He stood near a berry bush while Minnie was teaching Jinx how to flirt better without turning into an awkward mess. Not only did they miss Harmony,like the rest of the village, but today Jinx was confident in himself.
" If your wink at her time it to your smoothest and most orginal line. Trust me. It will make you stand out from everyone else. What ya got?" Minnie advised.
Jinx thought for a moment and bursted into laughter. The line he came up sounded more like a joke than a flirting line but, after picturing himself saying it he couldn't take himself seriously. His confidence wasn't chipped at all by him calling himself a dork out loud. Minnie waited curious of what was so funny.
" Are you going to fill me in Funny Guy or not?" Minnie joked.
" Nah. I rather spare you from my brain rot of jokes. " Jinx said lightheartedly joking.
" CODE RED ROSE! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! " Jackson exclaimed happily.
Jinx and Minnie's perked at Jackson's warning. The female troll pulled Jinx down onto his knees. She brushed his hair until it was nice and neat under ten seconds. She wasn't going to let him look like his usual mess for his big moment with Harmony! The male troll accepted the pampering because, he trusted Minnie's abilities in making him a better suitor.
" Now go out there. Open your mouth. And say something to Harmony! " Minnie coached while forcing her friend to stand again.
Without any hestiantion, Minnie pushed the man out of the from behind the bushes and daved into the bush herself. Then the mixed troll grabbed Jackson's arm and lanked him in too like he weighted nothing. Jackson let out a brief and startled scream scared of his friend's sudden supertroll strength. Jinx stared at the spot Jackson disappeared in trying to proccess everything that had just happened.
" Jinx? Is that you?" Harmony called out.
The Princess was still several feet away about to make a turn but, stopped in her tracks when she noticed Jinx. Luckily for him she hadn't saw him being pushed out of the bushes. It would had raised a lot of questions Jinx wasn't ready to answer. The green skinned troll turned around making his lips form a bigger smile than he planned.
" Hey Harmony! Long time no see. " Jinx waved.
Harmony redirected her route approaching her male friend. Jinx maintained his calm and relaxed imposure but,on the inside an unwanted voice started talking. He shook off the sudden self doubt, remembering how it was no help to him before. He was going to ask Harmony out on a date and ay least attempt to accomplish it now. His heart wanted to know.
Harmony flashed Jinx her usual smile unknowingly making his heart skip a beat. One of the strands of Jinx's red hair leaned down falling out of place. From inside the bushes Minnie and Jackson were patiently watching silently rooting for their two friends to get together. Harmony didn't notice or hear them as they sat there listening to ongoing conversation.
" How you been? What have you been up to?"
" Oh I'm doing great. Turns out planning your own coronation is a lot more work than I thought. How about you? " Harmony admitted happily.
" You know same old,same old. You must be excited about your big day. Right?"
"What's with all the small ta-?" Jackson whispered.
Minnie slapped her hand over the Rainbow troll's mouth. The fabric of her gloves felt werid against his lips. Her mean glaring eyes stared right at his soul. She wasn't going to allow Jackson to not only give them away but,also ruin the moment and progress Jinx was having right now. If Jackson there tried to utter another word,she might end him right then and there.
" Yeah. Kinda nervous but, mostly excited. Still can't believe sometimes that I'm actually gonna be Queen so soon. Like I really,really don't know what I am gonna do... "
" You are gonna be an amazing one! Your smart,kind and caring. You already did a lot for the village as a princess so being Queen should be the same with a different title. More or less I guess..." Jinx said honestly and encouragingly.
" You really think so?" Harmony questioned unsure.
" I know so! If anything you should had became Queen sooner. " Jinx confirmed.
He raised an arm as he said that. His hoodie sleeve accidentally got hooked on one of the twigs belonging to the bush Jackson and Minnie were in. Jinx didn't even realized that it had happened until he attempted to move his arm,only be pulled back by the twig. It sparked an brief annoyed dent in Jinx's positivity. The male troll nervously laughed as he contuined to struggle to his free sleeve. His face was faced away from Harmony to hide his embarrassment.
" Let me..." Harmony said kindly.
Jinx was just about to deny the offer when she touched his arm. His mind became completely blank while his arm felt like there were electricity sparking through it. The Princess carefully unhooked the thick fabric of the sleeve and pulled Jinx's hand away from the bush. The man blushed staring at lower arm like an idiot.
"Hhm... Thanks..." Jinx said sheepishly.
" No problem. So are you going to tomorrow's Hearts Festival?" Harmony chimed.
" Maybe. Are you planning to go?I know that the super Lovey related holidays hadn't been your thing in a while. " Jinx asked softly checking.
The blue haired troll paused for a couple seconds. It wasn't that she now hated the Love based festivals. Especially since there is more than just romantic love. Sure before it was a tad of a trigger for her when she was getting over River but,now she was happy and fine with being single and on her own. Maybe it would be nice to go this year but, she still had plenty more planning to do. Her smile faded as her facial expression displayed unsureness then neutralness.
" I don't know. I still got some more stuff to sort out for my coronation but, you should totally go. " Harmony said thinking out loud.
Jinx's smile turned into a frown after hearing that she wasn't going to go to the festival. He was fully aware of the possibility of her not wanting to go but,he hadn't seen for a whole week. He wanted to spend time with her again,even if it wasn't a date. He would had been happy with anything as long as she was him. Jinx contemplated giving up for moment but, then he remembered something that Minnie had told him. "You have to make the first move." echoed in his mind. With regained confidence, Jinx stood his ground not ready for the conversation to move on.
" H - How about you come with me? Take a break from planning. Afterall you clearly had been working so hard for a whole week. You deserve to have fun too. What do you say? Please?" Jinx proposed determined and caringly.
Harmony was surprise to see this side of Jinx. She hadn't seen him be this passionate about an event for a long while. His argument was an convincing one too. The Princess began reconsidering her decision. It wouldn't hurt to go out and she could use an actual break that wasn't five minutes. Plus when the last time she hanged out with a friend? She certainly didn't forget about everyone. Harmony's smile returned but,now it was more playful and simplier.
" Okay. You win, Jinx. I'll meet you tommorow night at your place. How does that sound?" Harmony both joked and was actually agreeing.
The redhead's eyes lit up. She was actually saying "Yes"? The happiness in him was like an overflowing bottle with every sign appearing on his face. He had completely forgetten about asking Harmony out on a date at this point,simply cause he got what was basically a "Yes" from her. Harmony found how excited Jinx was adorable. Something about it made him irresistable to her. It was like she had a soft spot for him.
" Done deal!" Jinx said beaming.
" Can't wait. " Harmony replied sweetly.
Then she kissed his cheek igniting butterflies in Jinx's body. He blushed with a goofy smile becoming frozen on his face. His heart fluttered in his chest.
" You can take my pod..." Jinx blurred out quietly.
Harmony genuinely laughed thinking it was a joke as she pulled away from his cheek. She turned around trying to contain her laughter. Jinx touched the side of his face that Harmony had kissed as he watched prepare to to leave. The love in his eyes spoke the words of his heart he could never say. The Princess looked back at him and gave him one last sweet smile before slowly walking off.
Minnie and Jackson waited until they couldn't see Harmony anymore to come out from hiding. Jinx still had his lovestruck gaze going strong. Jackson tapped the in love troll on his shoulder. The hazel eyed troll redirected gaze to the one responsible for the tapping still caught under Harmony's natural enchantment.
" Missed the opportunity to say "It's a date",Bro. " Jackson pointed out.
" Yeah but, you still asked her out. Close enough for now I guess. " Minnie added.
" She kissed me..." Jinx whispered.
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