Disclaimer: Well, you know, the usual nonsense here – I don't own Robin Hood or the characters. I'm not trying to infringe on anyone's copyright here. Besides, if I had my way, I would have my way with Will. MMMmmm :)
Summary: Takes place after Season 2, Episode 9. Will has decided to make a move. Will/Djaq.
Author's Note: Had a thought in my head and had to get it out. This is my first ever fanfic, so please be gentle!
Robin stared morosely at his reflection in the clear stream in which he had been washing. He still couldn't quite believe he had left Marion to Guy. What had he been thinking? Why had he put her into such a dangerous position? Why had she insisted so vehemently on returning to –
Robin's thoughts broke off abruptly has he noticed another reflection in the water. Will was standing behind him looking nervous.
"Will?" Robin asked, turning. "You alright?"
"Uh, yeah. Robin... I... uh..." Will checked out the surrounding forest apprehensively.
"Spit it out, Will."
"I wanted to talk to you about something."
"Okay. I'm almost done here. I'll be back in camp in a minute."
"No!" Will replied vehemently. Robin looked at him in surprise. "Sorry, I just – I want to talk to you privately."
"Alright. So talk then! What do you want to talk to me about?"
"It's about Djaq."
"Djaq?"
"Yeah." Will took a deep breath and started talking really quickly. "See, I would normally speak to her father. But with her family gone, I can't do that. And I figured that you would be the next best thing. You know?"
Robin stared at Will in confusion. "No, I don't know. What are you on about?"
"Djaq and I have been... getting close... and I – I want your permission to court her."
Now Robin was staring at Will in shock. "You mean you haven't already been courting her? What about all the trips into the forest or to the village?"
Will looked slightly taken aback at the fact that Robin knew about his feelings for Djaq. "We've just been keeping each other company, you know. Talking."
"Well, you don't need my permission! You need hers!"
Will just stared at Robin. Robin made an exasperated sound. "Go speak to her, man! Hurry! Before you lose her to some other slow-wit!"
Will jumped as though he'd been burned and dashed off into the forest. Robin was left by the stream shaking his head and smiling.
Everyone looked up in surprise as Will came pelting into the camp. He skidded to a halt and smiled at them sheepishly. He located Djaq, who appeared to be checking on her medical supplies.
"Djaq? Can I talk to you? In private?" Djaq nodded and Will lead her out of the camp, taking her by the hand just before they disappeared into the forest.
"Another honey trip?" Much asked Little John with a little smile. John just smiled back.
Will led Djaq through the forest until he was certain they would not be overheard in the camp. He stopped abruptly and turned to face Djaq. Djaq looked up at him questioningly, her hand still resting gently in his. She relished his touch. She relished every moment with him and she especially relished the moments in which they were alone together. She had considered that their recent walks in the forest and to the village were sent from God to give her some happiness while it was still possible. She knew that it would not last. When Robin succeeded in his mission, she would no longer belong in this place. Will would go to Scarborough to be with his family and find there some nice young girl to marry and give him lots of pretty children.
Something about the expression on Will's face worried Djaq, however. He looked very scared. "Will? What is it?" If anything, this made Will look even more scared – almost as though he was going to be sick. "You're scaring me. What's wrong?"
Will swallowed hard. He had lost his nerve. The courage Robin had given him a moment before was now failing. He knew it was now or never, though. He tried to clear his mind of the thoughts of rejection that were plaguing him. He took a deep breath, took Djaq's other hand in his own so that he was holding both and facing her bravely, and looked her straight in the eyes.
"Djaq... I was wondering..."
Okay. That's the first chapter done. Please let me know what you think. I thought that would be nice place to leave you all imagining how he is going to spit it out:)