Author's Note: It took a bit, but here is the next chapter ^_^! Just a reminder that I'm not that great a writer, so please don't expect too much _

Disclaimer: None of these characters belong to me. They all belong to Akira Amano.

Warning: The characters will most likely be moderately to very OOC. Ages of course are gonna be different.

"blahblah" - Talking

blahblah - Inner monologue/ thoughts later on

Side Note: Just a reminder that this story is heavily influenced and inspired by the manhwas: Daughter of the Emperor and One Day I Became A Princess, although the latter I didnt really read much of.

Another reminder: This is a pretty slow paced story with not much action or drama, so if you wanna see that it probably wont be happening. It is really just gonna be a fluffy family story, so sorry if its boring, lol.

I was moved in to the Jade palace that night. Since they hadn't gotten the chance to move any of my stuff I was forced to sleep in Giotto's bed.

"Won't she fall?" He asks seriously, but still set me down on the bed. He has an intense look in his eyes.

"No," Kyoko starts shifting pillows around. "See, we make a barrier with the pillows on the edge here, so if she turns this way she doesn't fall. You will be on her other side, your highness, so you will prevent her from moving that way." She explains.

He hummed quietly in understanding. Nodding a little he dismissed her. "You may leave."

With a low curtsy she left after bidding us both good night and pressing a kiss to my cheek. I saw a scowl form on his lips and wondered why.

"Why are babies fawned over so much?" There was wonderment in his tone. I flinched a little at his scrutinizing gaze. Hey, stop that! You look like you're staring at a bug on the floor.

Shrugging he went in to a separate room for a few minutes. When he returned he was dressed in a silk blue button up pajama top and matching pants. I look down at my night dress; we match. Was that on purpose?

He sat on the bed next to me and watches me silently. What's with all the staring today? It feels like I'm an animal on display; am I that interesting to look at?

Reaching out a hand he places it on my head and then runs it down my face lightly. It startles me a little. What are you doing? Are you ok? You're acting strange today.

Bringing my hand up I pat his hand clumsily trying to see if it got a reaction out of him.

Instead he just took my hand in his and he rubs my hand. I wonder why he does that. "Your hands are very soft. Are babies usually this soft?" He muses.

So weird...

Getting a little tired from supporting myself for so long I let myself back back. Oh wow! I stretch out as best I can with him still holding one of my hands. I'm in heaven. This bed is so much softer than the crib that I sleep in; that's just unfair, shouldn't the baby's bed be as soft as this? I guess I can't really complain though, he didn't want me in the first place, so the fact that I even got a crib was a miracle.

I turn on my side and am shocked to find myself inches from Giotto's face. I feel my face turn red. No! I reprimand myself. This is your father (in this life); he may be good looking, but no! That reminder automatically brought the ick factor into play, and cools down my heated face.

We stare at each other quietly. "How pitiful to be born to such a life." He said. "It will be hard for you in the future."

Tired and not wanting to hear anymore pessimistic words I brought my free hand up and pressed it to his mouth.

I felt his lips curl up slightly against my hand. "Are you telling me to be quiet?" I gave him a look that said, duh.

"Cheeky thing." He grumbles, but his lips are still upturned a little. "Don't you know I can easily kill you?"

Of course I know! Why do you think I'm trying to be so well behaved around you? I behave well for Kyoko and Hana, but not to this extent. I'm trying to survive, you know!

Eyeing my rattle that Kyoko thoughtfully brought to me I pick it up and wave it around a little. I don't really like it, but boredom sometimes make you do things you normally wouldn't. It's definitely not because I saw Giotto's eyebrow twitch the last time I waved it around when he was near.

He immediately took it from me. "That ano lying." Is all he says." He's a tyrant!.. Wait, I knew that already. I sigh in defeat and turn my back to him now that my hand is free.

"Are you tired now?" He asks. I feel his hand on my back and I can't help but note how big it is. I never really took the time to notice, but now that I can feel his hand cover most of my back I feel a little relieved for some reason. "Sleep."

I'm at ease and feel kind of twisted for it; he mentioned killing me a few minutes ago after all, and as I fall asleep one thought flits through my mind. Giotto, I might be a little crazy, too.

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