Thoughts of being a pirate and stealing her away to my ship race across my mind. Although I'm not a pirate, and she's not my captured princess.
In "Perfect Chemistry" by Simone Elkeles, a character imagines the thrill of being a pirate who captures a princess to take her away on his ship. This fantasy reflects a desire for adventure and a sense of longing for connection, even though in reality, the character acknowledges that he is neither a pirate nor is she truly a captive. This daydream encapsulates the emotions of urgency and passion that arise in...