This chapter is from Varian's point of view and will be about Rapunzel and Varian patching things up and Varian realizing how he feels for Elena. I also have permission from ghosta-r to use some art as long as I credit them! I hope you all enjoy!

Varian's P.O.V.:

I was already missing my father and Elena, but at least I knew they were alive and well. I couldn't stop thinking about Elena, her unwaivering loyalty to her friends, to me, her soft hugs, her warmth... I wanted her to stay, but she had to continue her education, she needed to so no one could treat her like an insignificant woman.

Soon the door opened, the guard brought me some food... A ham sandwich! And grape juice! I quickly scarfed down the sandwich, sipping the juice between every couple of bites. When I finished, there was something else on the food tray. A cupcake! I gently peeled the wrapper and bit into the sweet treat, savoring every bite until it was gone. Ruddiger was busy eating the food brought for him. I pet him softly, soon lost in thought again.

Why do I feel butterflies in my stomach when I think about Elena now? This has never happened before, and why does her smile make me feel weak? Maybe it's because I haven't seen her in a while, that must be it! It has to be!

... Right?

I soon yawned, crawling onto the soft bed. I quickly fell asleep, my dreams plagued with her soft smile.

3 months later:

I was thinking of what to write about to Elena this week when the guards knocked on the door.

"There's someone here to see you, sit on the bed." The guard spoke. I soon did as I was told, waiting for whoever it was. My mouth dropped as Rapunzel walked in. I began to look down as she entered.

"Hello Varian... Can we talk?" She spoke softly, as if not to disturb a soul. I nodded some and she sat next to me on the bed. I faced away from her and she pressed her back against mine. Finally speaking.

"Look, if I were you, I'd hate me too." She said with an air of sadness in her voice. I sighed, soon speaking.

"I don't hate you." There was soon silence again.

"Then, what do you feel?" She replied at last.

"I felt disappointment, betrayal, abandonment... Now I feel guilty... I shouldn't have done it, and I'm sorry..." I felt hot tears pricking at the corner of my eyes and streaming down my cheeks. I turned and hugged Rapunzel, who didn't hesitate to hug back.

"It's ok Varian, I forgive you... Do you forgive me?" She looked me in the eye and I nodded, hugging tighter. Then I decided to ask her a nagging question at the back of my mind.

"Rapunzel...? Can I ask you something?" She soon nodded and I took a deep breath. "So, I have this friend... I've known her since I was little... Recently, I've started having odd feelings when thinking about her and I think about her more than I normally used to... What's going on with me?" She looked at me with a small smile.

"Question, do you think about her smile, her hugs, her warmth, and her laugh? And does it cause a funny feeling in your stomach?" I nodded quickly. She soon gave a giant grin.

"I think I have an answer for you Varian!" She squealed excitedly

"What is it?" I asked, feeling nervous.

"You're in love!" She smiled with glee. "That's how I feel about Eugene!" My face became a flush red

"B-But, how?! How can I be in love with my best friend?! I-I... I..." My mind began reeling from thoughts of Elena, everything about her, how intoxicating it was to be around her, her beautiful face... I have to face it...

"I-I think I'm in love... And I'm scared... What if it's like with Cassandra and she doesn't love me back...?" I looked at Rapunzel with the most hopeless look.

"You never know unless you try. It'd probably be best to try in person though, she'd probably think someone else wrote the letter!" She answered another question without me asking it. Soon it was time for her to go. She gave me one last hug and left.

I laid back on my bed, thinking about Elena once again. Could she possibly love me? Maybe, just maybe... I soon fell asleep for a nap, my dreams plagued with her once again.

Hey guys! Sorry I wasn't updating for a while! I got super busy at work! I help run a hotel and I rarely get time to myself! Ok! Thanks for reading!