Hi, this is my first fanfic so I have no idea how this will turn out.

Disclaimer : I do not own anything. Sadly. ='(

There's Nothing Wrong with Crying.

He doesn't love you, a voice suddenly said. It took me a moment to realize that the voice was in my head. It's obvious that he wants to be with Illiana. Even his parents can see that.

I remembered the look on their faces when Illiana did the blood-tie ceremony with me last night and told them that I should be the one to marry Galen, not her. I was so happy and shocked at the events unfolding I brushed it off as pleasant surprise. Maybe I was wrong.

And maybe the smiles plastered on their faces weren't genuine, and that they greatly disapproved of me. Maybe they would've preferred their future daughter-in-law to be the Witch child, the Wild Power. The pretty one, the voice sneered back at me. The nice and gentle one, who so perfectly fits with their son.

"Keller what's wrong?" Galen's voice was full of concern as he shook me from my thoughts and looked straight into my eyes. Suddenly all I could see was his golden-green eyes and I couldn't help but wonder what I did to deserve him. Gently he brushed away something from my cheeks. I didn't notice I was crying.

I'm so weak, I thought grimly.

No, you're not, Galen's mental voice said firmly. There's nothing wrong with crying, he added more gently. Now tell me what's bothering you? I hate to see you so upset like this.

You should be with Illiana, I told him. His eyes registered shock, then shifted to anger, then they just melted into hurt and sadness. I mean, who are we trying to kid? What if the rest of the shape shifters don't agree to the treaty? I may be Illiana's blood sister, but what if that's not good enough for them? I said desperately, tears threatening to fall again.

Who cares if it's not good enough for them, that doesn't matter! If it's good enough for my parents, then they don't have much of a choice, his voice ferocious and a spark of anger flashed in his eyes. You're my soulmate Keller, he said quietly, his mental voice full of hurt and longing. When are you going to stop fighting this and just embrace it? I love you with all my heart and nothing, I repeat, nothing is ever going to change that.

Through our mental connection I could feel the truthfulness of his words. I wanted to just believe him and be done with it, but a part of me didn't let it go. I love you too, I said and we reached out for a tight and passionate embrace. I lifted my head just a tiny fraction, but that was all it took for him to reach down and kiss me gently on the lips. I felt the longing and happiness in him, and couldn't help but smile against his lips.

For a brief moment my thoughts flashed to the note my mother left me as a child.

…and you will always be alone…

Instantly I felt Galen's stiffen. Don't you ever think that way again! I'm never going to leave you, even if the world was coming to an end! You'll never be alone, not while I'm around. He hugged me tighter and I could feel all of the love and warmth that emanated from his gentle soul. In response to that I kissed him again, harder this time and not intending to let go anytime soon.

I heard a mental chuckle coming from his mind and I knew nothing could ruin this moment. Tears started streaming down my face again, but both of us knew they weren't tears of sadness.

I know it's not great, but I just couldn't resist not writing about these two! PLease review! (Even if you don't it's fine )