**Chapter 66: The Aftermath of Passion**

As Caleb's words hung in the air, the princesses exchanged nervous glances, their faces a mix of surprise, amusement, and concern. Cinderella was the first to speak up, her voice laced with a hint of playfulness. "Well, Caleb, I think it's safe to say that we've all had a magical time with you," she said, her eyes sparkling with mirth. "But now that the, ah, ice has been broken, so to speak, I suppose we need to discuss what happens next." Belle nodded in agreement, her expression thoughtful. "Yes, Caleb, we were all wondering what your intentions are. Do you want to just remain friends, or is there something more you're looking for?" Tiana leaned forward, her voice filled with a sense of practicality. "I think we should have an open and honest discussion about this. We're all adults, after all, and we can handle whatever comes next." Sleeping Beauty blushed softly, her voice barely above a whisper. "For me, personally, I have to admit that I had a wonderful time with you, Caleb. But I'm not sure if I'm ready for anything more than friendship right now." Snow White spoke up next, her voice filled with a sense of curiosity. "I'm intrigued by the possibilities, Caleb. I've never been in a situation like this before, where I've had a connection with someone as strong as I have with you." Rapunzel bounced up and down in her seat, her long hair fluttering behind her. "Ooh, ooh, I think we should have a vote! Should we all be in a big relationship together, or do we want to see if there's something special with one person?" Pocahontas chuckled, her eyes shining with wisdom. "I think we should follow our hearts, Caleb. Whatever feels right for each of us, we should explore and see where it takes us." Mulan nodded in agreement, her voice filled with a sense of loyalty. "I think we're all in this together, Caleb. We should support each other, no matter what we decide." Elsa's voice was soft and measured, her eyes gleaming with a hint of caution. "For me, I think I need some time to process everything that's happened. But I do know that I value our friendship, Caleb, and I hope that whatever happens next, we can still be close." Anna bounced up and down, her voice bubbling over with excitement. "Ooh, ooh, can we have a group hug? I feel like we're all in this together, and I don't want anyone to feel left out!" As the princesses continued to discuss and debate, Caleb listened intently, his face a mask of thoughtfulness. He knew that this was a crossroads, a moment that would determine the course of their relationships and their lives. He took a deep breath, his eyes scanning the room as he considered their words. "Okay, ladies," he said finally, his voice filled with a sense of sincerity. "I think I understand where you're all coming from. And I have to say, I'm flattered by your interest in me. But I also want to be honest with you – I care about each and every one of you, and I don't want to lose our friendships." The princesses nodded, their faces expectant, as Caleb continued. "So, I was thinking... maybe we can take things slow, see where things go with each of us. Maybe some of us will develop stronger feelings, and others will remain just friends. But I want to make one thing clear – I value our relationships, and I want to make sure that we're all on the same page." The room fell silent, as the princesses considered Caleb's words. And then, one by one, they began to nod in agreement, their faces filled with a sense of hope and possibility.