Run(a)Way S.T

I'm woken with loud knocking on my door, and someone barging in.
"What is going on?" I ask groggy from sleep.
"Princess you are demanded by the king and queen, you shall hurry up and be ready in 10 minutes, a car awaits outside," Dean orders, opening the blinds.
"Ummm.. Err.. I can't.. I have work.." I rub my eyes wondering how he got into my flat so early in the morning. My only explanation is Niall.
"That isn't necessary your highness, please do get ready."
Dean leaves the room, leaving me shocked and annoyed by this demand. I get up angrily and storm out of the room to wash my face and brush my teeth.
I then slip my feet into shoes and pull on a jumper while walking towards Niall and Dean who are waiting on my couch.
"What are you doing?" Niall questions looking me up and down.
"Their majesties summoned me right away so here I am ready to be rushed in the early hours of the morning with no questioning me if this is a good time for me." I claim crossly.
Niall seems amused by me while Dean looks horrified. They both get up and follow me out of the flat and to the car. The ride is quiet and I feel like going back to sleep. However instead of doing just that I try and keep my anger at its levels, wanting to show them just how I feel about these demands they make.
We step out of the car and into the fancy hotel the royal family is staying at. There are paps snapping along, Niall keeping his arms spread concealing me from them.
When we reach the room Dean knocks before opening.
"Princess Elena is here," He states after clearing his throat.
"Darling, how has your morning been?" Eva greets me with a hug and kiss. She doesn't remark on the way I'm clothed, however I do catch her eyes run down and up again and the slight press of her lips, noting she is not impressed.
"Well I was woken up quiet early.." I let it hang.
"Well of course! How else will you have breakfast with us?" Eva questions, as if I must have known of these plans.
"Well.. I didn't know I am required to," I furrow my brows slightly.
"We always have breakfast together," Liam notes joining us.
"You might-but I don't.. I only met you yesterday," I exclaim, annoyance creeping into my voice.
"Did I not mention it?" Eva hangs her head to the side as if trying to remember. I can spot a lie which makes me even more cross.
"I cannot do breakfast.. I need to work and since I was dragged out like this, I need to go back home to change," I claim.
"No need, I have brought a bunch of things for you, there are in the other room," Eva's smile is big and bright. I don't mean to fight her, but I don't like being side tracked this way.
"Why?"
"Why what?"
"Why would you bring clothes with you for me? I have my own."
"Because a princess cannot run around looking the way you do," Philip strides in, a bunch of papers in his hand.
He lays them in front of me. I made headlines once again.
"This I'm afraid is unacceptable! You are the face of royalty, you represent the family and you should dress and act accordingly," He takes a seat at an already set table full of foods for breakfast. I glance at Liam who gives me a sympathetic look. I frown and inhale deeply ready to take Philip on, though before I am given a chance Liam speaks up.
"Dad give her a break, she only just found out, she is new to this.."
"We never get breaks- you of all people should know better! She cannot be flashing her undergarments to the world or caught up in this kind of mess!" Philip points angrily at one of the papers. I pick it up and scan it. There is a photo of me bending down to hug the little girl my top riding slightly up and exposing the top of my knickers.
"I bent down to hug the little girl- it wasn't flashing on purpose," I defend myself.
"And snogging that model in public like a commoner!" He exclaims in return.
The next page has a photo of Harry kissing me goodbye in front of my flat, an article about our love story underneath it.
"This is outside my flat! He gave me a kiss goodnight- this is hardly snogging! I cannot believe I'm standing here defending myself so early in the morning!" I scoff.
"Because you didn't think-"
"Enough! She has learned her lesson- Amy is here, she will help Elena pick out clothes today and teach her after work what is expected of her.. In the meantime we are going to be late meeting the detective," Eva stops our feud.
I'm about to complain about it but her last words catch my attention.
"Why? Why are you meeting with him?"
"Elena.. please.." Liam responds in a low whisper.
"Amy is waiting for you right over there," Eva gestures to the other room.
"By the way.. My name is Eleanor." With that I walk into the room. I have a strong urge to walk out and get a cab back to the flat, but I know I will never make it in time for work and will only start a bigger problem with Philip. I need to pick my battles.
Amy is short and plump with curly hair and a lovely bright smile.
"Your highness," She peeps as I walk in, bowing her head.
"None of this is necessary Amy.. Please call me Ellie, and let's hurry since I don't fancy being late to work."
She nods and holds up a short black dress and a white cardigan to wear over it.
"You might have not been informed, I don't do dresses..." I point at what she is holding.
"The king and queen insisted," she replies, adding a sorry shrug. I growl in frustration and snatch the garments out of her hands.
"I also have some shoes for you," Amy holds up heeled boots.
"Don't push it!" I say taking the clothes and changing behind acurtain
"Sarah here will do your makeup and hair," Amy calls out to me, and I growl in annoyance.
"I have no time," I claim coming out from behind the curtain and walking to the door. I thank Amy as I run out, leaving her with a girl I assume is Sarah.
"You look stunning!" Eva clasps her hands together in delight.
"Yes.. thank you, I need to go," I rush.
"Not without Niall and Luke, I want them with you at all time Elena," Philip warns me.
"Yes sir," I sigh. I catch Liam's gaze as I head out and he seems sympathetic.

"Wow! Look at you!" Lila exclaims when she sees me, Mika letting out a low whistle.
"Princess looks good on you," she notes.
"I only met the royal couple yesterday and they already have someone picking out my clothes," I complain, slumping myself into a chair.
"If only they had someone to do your hair and makeup too," Mika speaks.
"They do! I got out of there before she could get any closer."
"How are they?" Lila questions.
"Controlling."
"Did you see that article about you? And the little girl? The mum was gushing over how you made her daughter’s day and how wonderful and down to earth you are," Lila reads from the paper in her desk.
"Yeah well... The only thing the king had to say about it is that I should not be running around and flashing my knickers to the world," I huff.
"What? Oh.. I see," Lila glares at the photo closely. Mika does too.
"At least they’re a flashy colour.. Red.. If already you should go big.. Was it lace?"
"What was lace? Wow do we have plans that I'm not aware of today?" Harry asks as he leans down to kiss my cheek.
"No.. The royal arse got her a stylist," Mika giggles.
"Royal arse? Oh you mean king Dick?" Harry raises his brows.
"Is he that bad?" Lila asks.
"Yes," Liam appears at the door.
"Damn... and I thought your life should be getting better.." Mila frowns.
"Can we talk?" Liam asks. I nod and get to my feet following him out. We find an empty room, Niall, Luke and Louis standing outside the door.
"How come Louis isn't in a suit like Niall and Luke?" I ask.
"Because the fact I have a tail doesn't need to be that noticeable."
"Well can I demand the boys wear something else too?"
"I'm sure they'll be pleased.. Mind you Luke likes his leather," Liam smiles slightly. "Look Ellie.. I'm sorry about today... you got ambushed.. I should have given you a heads up.. You’re new to this but I'm not and I should have seen this coming," He states.
"Is this how it's going to be from now on?" I glance up at him.
"Pretty much.. But it's not all bad.. Mum is so happy- I can't remember the last time she was so bright.. And Dad is glad too.. In his own way.. And they're over protective but maybe that is a good thing.. and we do need to keep some sort of a good image which is why he is like that- but I assure you there are loads of good and wonderful things that come with this, and once you learn and get used to this way of life you'll understand."
"But I don't want it.. I like my life as it is.. Going wherever I want with who I want and when," I remark.
"I cannot imagine how that feels like except that it must be amazing.. But that isn't entirely gone- in fact it opens more doors for you making you able to go wherever you'd like by the snap of your fingers and you get used to the guards."
I keep quiet, not sure what to think.
"From now on we'll stick together.. Like siblings do... I won't let dad bully you into things you don't want to do," He promises.
"So you'll get them to let me stay here and keep my job?” I question hopefully.
"About that.. They will not give up.. I overheard them speaking to Dean.. They will put your adoptive parents through hell since they are the only people they have for the kidnapping."
"No! They can't!"
"They can.. And they will... unless you'll make them a deal."
"What kind of deal?"
Harry is waiting outside for me. He is chatting to Niall and Luke. Something Luke said has him chuckling and I can't help but smile at the sound of his laughter.
"Hey," Harry looks up when he notices me. He reaches out for my hand and as I step closer to him he places a kiss on the side of my mouth tucking me under his arm. "Everything all right?" He has a concern look on his face. I nod since I don't want to talk about it in front of Liam and my PPOS.
"Niall, Luke- starting tomorrow you do not dress like guards. I need to feel like I used to before all this craziness and it's hard with you two looking like James Bond."
I notice the smiles itching to their lips as I turn to walk away with Harry.
Harry pulls me into an office closing the door after him. He leans against the desk pulling me to stand between his legs.
"Ellie.. What’s wrong?" His hands are placed on my arms his eyes searching mine.
"Eva and Philip... they are going to tear my parents apart since they are the only link they have to the kidnapping and they want someone to pay," I say quietly.
"Is there anything we can do to stop it?" He questions.
"Yes.. There is."

Notes

SO.. What do you think they can do to stop them?