Hi guys, this is my first Xena story ever. I've watched the whole serie like 2 months ago, and fell in love with it, and the relationship between Xena and Gabrielle.
I'm not a native speaker, so don't be too harsh, as there might be some grammar errors in it. I tried by best. Hope you like it!
For me, this feeling of love was indescribable. You meet people in your life, which you love. But this love was different, it was so clear and pure. This bond between us could never be broken…
It was always me, reaching out for her hand, her touch. Xena wasn't someone who could easily explain her feelings, it didn't really bother me. Though, I would have loved it if she would get more relaxed. But I can't blame her. I haven't stand in her footsteps, but after what she's been through, it must be very difficult to let go of all the walls around your heart, and let someone in. But the more we get to know each other, the easier it seemed to go.
Sitting beside her like this, getting dazzled by the flames of the campfire. I could feel her warmth. Something that, a time ago, was very rare. But by the time, she seemed to get more natural around me, more herself. Because deep inside she knows, she has nothing to fear around me, I won't judge her, ever.
Slowly, I touched her arm with my hand. I could feel her, her emotions, deep inside. Captured like a dog in a cage wanting to get out, but not being able to. I felt sorry for her. Wanting to help, but knowing it was a long road to go.
'Xena…' I whispered, slowly moving closer to her, 'there's nothing to fear. You know that.' She didn't move. Her body so tense, forced by feelings that where too hard to explain. Not wanting to show it.
I caressed her arm, shoulder, cheek. How beautiful she was. I saw the tears in her eyes, frustration, confusion. 'Look at me Xena,' I whispered, and softly I turned her head towards me. I could look right through her, and she knew it, she could feel it as well. This connection. Softly I caressed her cheek. There're no words for this kind of feelings.