WOW, THIS IS UNUSUAL AND CUTE!

WOW, THIS IS UNUSUAL AND CUTE!

I like it.

Varian is devastated to realize that he has stopped growing and is only an inch taller than Rapunzel.

Pretty sure this took an angstier turn than was intended but I hope you enjoy!! 

Short

He knew one day it would happen. No one could grow forever. He just hadn’t expected to stop growing so soon.

“Measure me again.” Varian insisted, standing up as straight as possible.

“Varian, I’ve measured you five times already.” Rapunzel huffed, adding another identical line on top of the previous five, where the top of Varian’s head rested.

“That means there’s still room for error.” He countered, gesturing for Rapunzel to stand against the wall. She sighed, relenting, knowing there was no arguing once Varian set his mind to something. He lifted the pencil, tilting his head and narrowing his eyes slightly. “Take off your crown.”

“What?” She asked, confused by the sudden demand.

“Take off your crown, it could be adding height.” Varian clarified, waiting as Rapunzel huffed, but removed the crown nonetheless.

“This doesn’t make any sense!” Varian exclaimed, tossing the pencil aside, staring in defeat at the two thick black lines that would take numerous coats of paint to erase, exactly one inch between them.

“Hey, Var, it’s okay. Height doesn’t define you.” Rapunzel comforted, placing her crown back on her head.

“You don’t get it, it-“ Varian was cut off abruptly by Eugene slamming the door open, cupcake in hand.

“Hey sunshine!” He placed a quick kiss on her cheek before handing over the cupcake. “What are you and short stack up to today?”

Varian stormed from the room, not bothering to wait around for Rapunzel’s annoyed ‘Eugene’. He didn’t stop until he made it to the gardens, sitting on the steps and watching the sunset. He should’ve known it was only a matter of time before Rapunzel found him, sitting down next to him. She gently nudged him. “Wanna tell me what that was all about?”

“I have a feeling you’ll get it out of me one way or another.” Varian commented, playfully rolling his eyes.

“I do have my ways.” Rapunzel chuckled, sliding him a cupcake. Varian took it, a small smile on his lips. He didn’t eat it just picked at the wrapper.

“Do you ever feel like everything you do is wrong?” He asked, avoiding looking at her. She didn’t say anything and for that he was grateful, not sure he’d be able to continue if she interrupted. “I just thought that this height thing, I could get right. Everything has always been not enough. Not tall enough. Not man enough. Not smart enough. Not good enough.”

“Var, I’ll tell you this as many times as you need to hear it.” Rapunzel started, placing two firm hands on his shoulders. “You are perfect, just the way you are. You will always be enough.”

He smiled, more genuine this time and leaned his head on her shoulder. “Thanks, Rapunzel.”

He knew this wouldn’t be the last time they had this conversation, it wasn’t even the first, but he knew she’d always be there for him no matter how many times he needed to hear it. She leaned her head against his, smiling into the sunset. “Anytime.”