Run(a)Way S.T

"No! I'm sorry.. But this is a mistake.. Someone is playing a terrible joke on your family and I'm very sorry for that... you'll see once the DNA test comes back," I explain.
"But it did come back.. It came back positive.. I.. I came to take you home," his eyes glistening.
"No... " I whisper shaking my head. I recoil back, feeling my world crumble around me.
"I know this must be a shock for you.." Liam starts, but I shake my head cutting him off.
"This is my home- and you might be royalty somewhere but here you're a stranger! Please, just go!" With that I turn and run to my room shutting the door after me.
This is not happening. It is a mistake. I'm British. My family didn't want me. They put me up for adoption and my parents took me in. I'm not Danish and no princess. I hear Zoe invite Liam in. And I throw myself on the bed covering my head with a pillow trying to shut their voices out.
"You must be Elena's roommate," Liam notes.
"Yes your highness," Zoe answers sounding ridicules.
"Just Liam.. No need for formalities," He replies.
"And I know who you are.. Harry Styles.. Your dating Elena are you not?"
"I'm dating Ellie," I hear Harry correcting him. I bet his jaw is clenched, not happy with Zoe's invite of Liam into the flat.
"Ellie.. Sorry.. It’s a bit to get used to.. her growing up with a different name," Liam apologizes.
"And you're?" Zoe questions.
"This is Niall he will be Ellie's bodyguard."
Great! The Irish boy is here.
"Your mum- the queen must be so happy her daughter is finally found," Zoe remarks and I wish she would just keep her mouth shut.
"The doctor is taking care of her.. She took this whole thing quite hard.. These past years were... It was hard.. For years getting false rumors of her whereabouts.. But she never gave up.. She always kept looking.. Keeping hopeful.. It took a tool on our family.. My mother was sick oftentimes," Liam tells them.
I sit up listening to him. Even though I did feel bad for that family, I never stopped to think what they must have gone through all these years.
"Did anyone else from your family travel here?" Zoe questions.
"No. It was only Dean, the doctor, Niall and I.. My father didn't want to get my mum's hopes up.. But I had to come.. I couldn't stay at home and wait," He explains.
"Will she come out? Will she talk to me? She must believe this is true.. You have no idea how long we looked for her! We never gave up!" He tells them.
"How did this even happen? I mean royalty.. This should have never happen to begin with! How does someone get a baby out of a palace and all the way to England?" Harry inquires. Yes, how does such a thing happen?
"My family believe it was treason.. Someone from within.. They will also question her adoptive family," Liam states.
"Why? My parents have nothing to do with this except take me in and raise me as their own," I am stood in front of them now. I will not let them turn this against my parents!
"The Clarks are wonderful people they had no part in the kidnapping!" Harry snaps.
"You may watch your tone with his highness," Niall steps in.
"He is no prince to me," Harry claims, chin held high.
"It's all right Niall, no need for it he is dating my sister.. He is like family," Liam holds up his hand.
"And in regards to your adoptive parents.. If they didn't know or take part.. then they have nothing to worry about," He smiles.
"I think you should go," I say through clenched teeth, having enough.
"Very well, I will leave you this mobile phone. It is yours. My and Niall's numbers are in here. Niall will be staying if not in the house then right outside the door. He is your guard now." Liam gets up to his feet.
"I don't need him!" I claim, crossing my hands over my chest.
"You do. I will see you tomorrow, we shall get you ready for the journey back home."
"How many times should I need to tell you!? This is my home! You're on the other hand a complete stranger," I hiss.
"You will be singing a different tune soon enough my dear, sleep tight." With that he leaves, another guard accompanies him outside leaving Niall with us.
I glance at Harry and Zoe. It is one thing not wanting him but another to let him sit outside for the rest of the night.
"Fine! You can sleep on the couch.. I'll get you some blankets," I stomp away.
I can feel Harry follow after me.
"Are you really letting him sleep here? After Liam admitted to a traitor by them?!" Harry whispers harshly.
"He is practically the same age as me Harry.. he is not the traitor," I roll my eyes.
"Well , I'm staying here as well!" He decides.
"Were exactly? The couch is taken," I huff.
"With you."
I glance back at him. He is dead serious.
"You must be joking or delusional to think I will let you sleep with me in my bed," I chuckle.
"It didn't bother you before Mr. Prince came knocking on your door," he points out.
"That was us talking.. Not sleeping," I remind him.
"Well you can talk all you want love, I on the other hand am going to sleep."
"Fine," I exhale giving up.
I find Niall some blankets and get ready for bed. Once ready I wish Harry goodnight heading to Zoe's room.
"Where are you going?" He raises a brow.
"To sleep with Zoe love, sleep tight."
Zoe doesn't say a word when I get into the bed beside her, not asking questions about Harry sleeping over or about the whole princess situation.
That was what made us such good friends and good roommates. We knew to leave some things alone.
"I got asked out yesterday," Zoe whispers. I face her, a huge smile placed on my lips.
"You must tell me all about it!" I demand in delight.
"He is gorgeous- not a Harry dimpled green eye gorgeous but a different kind," she gushes.
"What does he look like?"
“He is dark and tall, he has big dark eyes and a short buzzed haircut, he is divine," Zoe giggles making me laugh along with her.
"How did it come about? Him asking you out?"
"Well.. Promise not to laugh.. It was quite traumatic for me," she whispers.
"How can that be? If he is so lovely you must have said yes! I'm not following," I crinkle my nose.
"Well.. The other day I was wearing my short skirt-"
"The one with the flowers? You love that skirt," I cut in.
"Well not anymore," she frowns.
"Oh?"
"I had to use the loo and when I walked out he did too.. anyway, he called out to me and when I turned he looked sideways making sure no one is watching which was slightly off but then he whispered that my skirt got caught- and it did! My bum was exposed and I was mortified!" She exclaims making me burst out in a giggle.
"You promised not to laugh!" She swats my arm.
"I'm sorry I just couldn't help it! So what happen next?"
"I wanted to die and I reckon he noticed since he smiled lightly and said it was only him who saw and he figured I would like to know instead of flashing everyone my knickers.. I'm telling you Ellie I was absolutely mortified.. And apparently I stated it out load telling him this is one of my biggest fears.. so he chuckled it off and said it happens to him all the time.. We got talking and then he just asked me out," Zoe finishes.
"Gosh Zoe.. that is one hell of a story thanks for sharing it with me," I smile.
"Yeah well.. Before I answered he said I can't say no since he already saw my bum so there is no way back from there," she chuckles softly.
"That is very true," I agree. "So does he work with you then?"
"No.. He came to visit his sister who is an assistant.. Dropped by."
"That is nice of him."
"Yeah... Ellie.. Things will turn out just like they are supposed to.. You know that right?" She says in a hushed voice.
"Yeah.. I know."
Zoe falls asleep shortly after, however I'm still wide awake not able to shut off my brain. I decide to get up and see if I can find something to eat in the meantime.
I tiptoe into the lounge and am startled by Niall who is sat up on the couch.
"Gosh you gave me a fright!" I exclaim in a hushed voice placing a hand on my heart, making sure it is still pumping.
"Beg your pardon your highness.. I can't sleep," He apologizes.
"It's fine.. Just.. Just call me Ellie," I ask of him. I pass him and head to the kitchen. I open the fridge which spreads a little light in the room.
"Can I offer you anything?" I question him.
"I guess.. I guess I'll have whatever you're having," He shrugs. I take out two beers and hand one over. Niall eyes me, a hint of a smile on his face.
"Don't judge.. I think I earned it after today," I claim sitting next to him.
"You certainly have," He agrees.
"So tell me.. How does an Irish boy get to be a prince's tail? And a Danish prince yet," I snort.
"First of, I'm no boy.. I'm 28 years of age," He claims.
"How old is Liam?"
"He's 27."
Which makes him older than me by 3 years.. Which means he was 5 or 6 when his sister went missing.
"How long have you been with Liam?"
"Almost 5 years now," Niall grins.
"They let you be a prince's tail at such a young age? Seems unlikely," I disclaim.
"There are exceptions," he puts down the beer leaving it untouched.
"Tell me about the royal family.. What kind of people are they?" I question.
"Do note I know them after the tragedy.. They are lovely caring people who put the country and its people first," He remarks.
"But?"
"But they are very cautious too.. Liam was not allowed anywhere on his own having 2 tails at all times, the staff was carefully checked all the time, the queen got so paranoid she used to get up every night and check on him at least twice a night."
"That must be hard.. What is she like?" I can't help my curiosity, wanting to know all I can about them.
"She is often ill, she sits out in her garden or she's at the orphanage. That is her most cherished charity. She gives those kids anything and everything she can," He says.
"That- that is wonderful," I claim.
"And the king- what is he like?"
"He keeps to himself mostly.."
"And Liam?"
"Liam grew up quite fast under the circumstances.. Since I was assigned to him he dedicated all his time to finding you.."
"He has?" I am astonished.
"I think he believes it will save your family."
"Are they happy people? Are they a family?" I question, this being a very important quality to me.
"Maybe now.. Once you go back home."

Notes

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