Royal Pains *Princes*

Valerie and Ellie walked into the London club and right over to the VIP area, to the tables reserved for them and their friends. Valerie rolled her eyes when she saw Harry was there.

"Hello you." Val kissed Will on the cheek, "This is my friend, Ellie." She introduced them. "Harry." She simply nodded at him. Harry and Valerie hated each other, Harry thought she was a gorgeous but sarcastic brat, Valerie thought Harry was a cocky stupid playboy.

"Valerie.." He muttered, "You look..." Instead of being nice he decided to be his usual self, "slutty." He eyed her dress.

"Lovely. Charming as usual." Valerie said, "Just pass the champagne." Harry silently handed her the bottle.

Ellie laughed. She was used to Harry, he was rather good friends with her older brother.

Will smiled. He thought she had a cute smile.

"El, why do you hang out with her?" Harry asked as he glared at Val.

"Because she's lovely and hilarious." Ellie said quickly and turned back to Will. Some of their other friend's arrived, meaning Valerie had to no longer try and talk to Harry.

"Shot?" A mutual friend Tim asked, as he came over with a few on a tray.

"Thanks." Harry and Valerie both took one. Valerie noticed Sandy arrived, a girl Harry used to sleep with years ago, who was now obsessed with him.

"Sandy over here!" Valerie waved then smirked at Harry.

"Fuck my life. Fuck you Val." Harry scowled.

"Have fun dear." Val kissed his cheek and walked off to some of the other guys, leaving Harry with Sandy.

Will frowned and looked at his watch.

Ellie smirked, "If I'm that boring..."

Will laughed, "No. This just isn't my thing. Want to go get some dinner?"

:;:

Harry watched as Val danced and flirted.

"That sounds perfect." Ellie smiled, she sent Val a text letting her know she was leaving.

*&*

Harry continued to glance over, he didn't know why, he told himself it was just because Val was hot.

*&*

"Hey there." A man said as he walked up behind Valerie.

Will offered her his arm so she shrugged and took it.

"What is your title?" Will asked after they got outside.

"What?" Ellie responded. She was a duchess, both parents had died.

:;:

Sandy was jabbering away. And just generally pissing him off.

"You know, who the fuck names someone Sandy? Were your parents huge fans of that stupid American movie called Grease?" He snapped.

:;:

"Uh hi. You're in my space..." Val replied.

"I'm a duchess." She said softly.

*&*

"FINE." Sandy gave up for the time being and stamped off. Harry sipped his drink and wandered closer to the dance floor.

*&*

"Let me buy you a drink." He said.

"I have one." Val held hers up and turned back around.

"I thought so. My father seems to have loved your father."

Ellie nodded, "yes. Can we speak of something else?"

:/h

"Hey, I said I'll buy you one!" The guy repeated.

"Sure." Will smiled kindly, he understand if she didn't want to discuss her parents. "What would you like to eat?"

*&*

"I said I have one." Val didn't bother to turn around.

The guy grabbed her arm and turned her, "Don't need to be so rude."

"You need to back off." Valerie snapped.

"Nah I think we should dance." The guy pulled Val towards him, at that point Harry walked over, he had seen enough. He might not like Valerie but the guy had gone too far.

"Hey, the lady said she wasn't interested." Harry snapped and pushed him away.

"I don't usually do this but do you justr want to go back to my place?" She asked him.

:;:

The guy came towards Harry, who rolled his eyes.

Will wasn't sure if she meant to make dinner or for something else but he said, "Sure" with a smile nonetheless.

*&*

The guy took a swing, Harry ducked and hit him with one punch. When the guy got up he just walked away but a few flashes went off.

"Shit." Valerie grumbled, "Come on we need to get you out of here." Harry nodded and they rushed out the back door to avoid anymore pictures.

They went to her place, had dinner and then they retired to the bedroom.

:;:

The two rushed out, completely aware that cameras were going off left and right.

"This way..." Valerie pulled him down a back alley for Picadilly. "Thank you."

"Do I even want to know why you know about this alley behind the club?" Harry rolled his eyes

"I said, thank you." Valerie ignored his comment.

"Your welcome." He sighed.

Harry frowned, "guys shouldn't be like that." He said simply.

"He was just a drunk idiot." Valerie grumbled, "Sorry to end your night out. I think some people are at Orange if you still want to go out, I'm going to head home." She had had enough for the night.

Harry stared at her, "you just ruined my night and you're going to ditch me?"

Valerie thought for a moment, "Okay. You have a point. Let's go to Orange." They started to walk out of the alley and back into Picadilly.

(Picadilly Circus is a part of London kind of like Times Square will all the good clubs etc)

Harry smiled, "glad we see eye to eye for once!"

"Don't get used to it." Valerie laughed. As they skipped the line and walked to the door of Orange.

Although the two of them didn't usually get along, tonight they did.

The Next Morning

Valerie woke up, alone at her apartment. She was a little hungover. She smiled slightly when she realized she and Harry got through a night without trying to kill each other. Then she looked at the time, "Shit." Speaking of the royals, there was a brunch at the palace she needed to be at in an hour.

William frowned as he took a seat. He hadn't even wanted to come. But royal duty called so he and the duchess had gotten up, showered, dressed and headed to the palace.

Valerie dressed and ran over to the palace. She said hi to her mum and dad quickly and took a seat. A lot of people were in attendance.

"Scotch at 11am? It's a bit early don't you think? Even for you." She teased to Harry.

"Yeah yeah..." He scowled, but hid a grin.

"You guys have fun last night?" Valerie asked William and Ellie as she reached for her mimosa.

William chuckled.

Ellie smiled, "I suppose you could say that." She'd had a night of passionate sex with Will but she wasn't sure where it would lead.

"Good good." Valerie winked, she had a feeling she knew how their night had ended. She yawned, "So anything going on after this?"

"Hmm..some of us guys are playing rugby this afternoon." Harry shrugged, "We'll probably be a bit drunk."

"I want to play!" Ellie and Valerie said at the same time.

"Going to wear your cocktail dress, Val? Kinky..." Harry smirked obnoxiously.

"No jackass, you're going to give me a pair of sweatpants and a t-shirt." Valerie smiled widely.