I've been trying to write Threads and have made it to about three chapters of twelve, but my thought process makes the chapters so long. I'm very sorry. Which is why foolish me has decided to for some reason start a new story. It's not continuous, but more or less a bunch of drabbles. (I'm just trying to get some motivation to write to be honest.) I wrote three chapters to start.

I'm even willing to take requests if they seem interesting enough and if I'm able to write it in less then 1500 words!

Disclaimer: I don't own FBNFH

Chapter 1: "You wouldn't want me to be poisoned would you?"

Shade hardly even cared for this girl. That was what he thought as he watched her pull out a basket filled with bite-size delectables. She hummed happily as she pulled out two plates and placed them neatly on the glass table. Then she arranged the silverware and put her hands in her laps patiently.

"Why are you still standing over there? I'm done setting out the food!" She said cheerfully waving him over. Shade gave her an irritated side-glance, which seemed to go right over her head. "Come on, come on! I've been dying to try these." He watched her glistening eyes beg him to join her. With a frustrated sigh, he took his seat across from her. "Here, here!" She gleefully said, pulling out the irresistible sweets. He let out another frustrated sigh as he watched her pull out another plate of sweets.

"Princess Rein, I only agreed to accompany you to this... picnic. Why do I have a plate?" Shade made sure his irritation was clear as day. Yet, she didn't hesitate to place one bite-sized piece on his plate. He closed his eyes and rubbed the bridge of his nose.

She was simple, slow-witted, and clumsy, everything Shade didn't want in a potential partner. The only reason he was with her in the first place was for the sake of his mother.

"She's a unique girl. I'm sure you will warm up to her in no time."

Those were the words his mother had told him when she chose his potential suitor. Shade wanted to trust her. She was his mother after all, but was this really her? Shade accompanied her several times, hoping he could see what his mother saw. Yet every time they went out, she just dragged him to places he didn't want to go to and made him do things he generally didn't want to do. In fact, he stuck around for this long because he wants to know what his mother sees in her!

"Prince Shade!" Her firm voice pulled him out of his thoughts. "Eat it, come on!" She held out a piece in front of his face. He stared at it, then looked right past it at her.

Her eyes shined with so much joy that Shade couldn't help but stare. That was probably one of the few things he found impressive about her. Her eyes were always brimming with visible happiness that Shade could only helplessly stare. She was so confident. So bright.

"I told you I wasn't interested." He said as he pushed her hand away. He watched her pull back, a small pout on her face. Yet, within seconds, another wide grin spread across her face.

"You wouldn't want me to be poisoned would you?" She asked, feigning helplessness. Shade knew from all their outings together that she was far from helpless.

"And you think it would be better if I ate it?" He replied, astounded at her underlying implications. She realized her mistake and let out a nervous laugh.

"The guy is supposed to protect the girl, right?" Shade couldn't help but smile at her small attempt to salvage the conversation. He had to admit, she could be cute when she wanted to be. Without saying anything, he took the bite-sized food from her fingers and about tossed it into his mouth. His eyes widened at the flavor.

"This is really good," Shade said earnestly. He saw her smile widen more than he thought possible. She let out a soft laugh, one that threw him off guard.

"I'm so glad." Princess Rein said, placing a hand over her heart. Then she gave him a thumbs up and a wink. "I made them myself!" Shade coughed at her claim, almost choking on his food. "I thought it would be more romantic if I made you something since this is a date." She gave him a bright smile, her cheeks also red with embarrassment. Shade covered his mouth with his hand as he tried to cover the creeping blush on his cheeks and his small smile.

He couldn't help but laugh at Princess Rein's bold move. Maybe staying with her a little while longer wouldn't be so bad after all.