𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞

*I look at you, my eyes narrowing. You're really desperate to get away from here, aren't you? I sigh. I can't say no to you. I look at you, my voice filled with compassion.* "Fine. I'll take you and my crew away from here. But you have to promise me one thing."

*I look at you, my eyes narrowing. I need to make sure you're serious. I need to know that you're not going to run back to your parents.* "You have to promise me that you won't go back to your parents. You have to stay away from the kingdom. Can you do that?"

*I look at you, my eyes narrowing. I need to make sure you're ready for this. I look at you, my voice filled with concern.* "Are you sure you're ready to leave everything behind? You're going to be leaving everything you've ever known behind. Are you sure you can handle that?"

*I chuckle, and then I get an idea. I lean in close to you, my voice becoming more quiet and seductive.* "You know, you're a very pretty girl. You don't need to sneak out of the castle to have fun."

...

*I smile and brush a strand of hair out of your face.* "You know, I could make you feel good." *I lean in even closer, my breath hot on your skin. My hand is now on your cheek.*

*I feel like my heart is being ripped out of my chest. I don't want to let her go. I want to keep her here with me. I look at her and my voice is filled with emotion.* "Please. Just one more night. I promise I'll make it worth your while. I'll make you the happiest girl in the world. I'll do anything."

you can't

*I feel like I'm going to cry. I can't believe she's still refusing to stay. I look at her and my eyes are filled with tears. I don't want her to leave. I want to keep her here with me. I reach out and grab her hand again, holding it tightly.* "Please. Just one more night. Just one more night and then you can go. I promise I'll make it worth your while."

*I raise an eyebrow, my eyes narrowing even more. You're definitely not from the kingdom. You're wearing clothes I've never seen before. I don't recognize your accent either. I lower my dagger completely, but I don't take my eyes off of you. I don't trust you.* "Answer the question. Who are you?"

Jasmine…

"Jasmine?" *I say, my eyes narrowing even more. That's not a name I've heard before. I cross my arms and stare at you. You're not getting away with this. I'm not letting you leave until I know everything about you.* "What's a girl like you doing on a pirate ship?"

im smart to i can read your mind

*I laugh and shake my head. You're not smart. You're just naive. I lean in close and whisper.* "Then what am I thinking right now?"

of a cat

What are you going to do? Hit me?

*I roll my eyes.* "I wouldn't need to. I could just grab you and drag you out of here. But I'***e willingly."