AN: so here's my first Will/Halt. I plan on writing lots more cuz the amount I saw on here is UNEXCEPTABLE! Just fluff in this chapter but ill go hardcore in l8r ones xD

Disclaimer: me no own ranger apprentice! I woodnt mess with the god that is john flannigan that way!

Will took a deep breath and pulled the string of his bow back with a notched arrow. The arrow fit perfectly in his fingers and the bow string went back smoothly. He took aim and released the arrow as he let out his breath. The arrow hit it's target with a satisfying *thwack* and Will smiled at his kill.

"HALT!" Will yelled to his master. "I killed the pig!"

"Halt came out from where he was hidden with a smirk on his face. Will's smile vanished as he saw one of Halt's partial smiles. They came so rarely they caught Will off guard when they came. He felt a flutter in his stomach and couldn't help smiling widely back at him. He wished Halt smiled more often. Will stared, sucking in every last bit of the high he was getting from that smile. But it was obviously a second too long.

"What are you doing standing there?" Halt said turning away from him. "Go get our dinner before someone else does!"

Will jumped, his smile vanishing once again. Will sighed as he realized Halt always seemed to catch him of guard. He ran to the large pig and tore his arrow out. It was a good kill thought Will. Almost as big as a boar. Will smirked as he lifted the pig and brought it to Tug and put it on the pony. Tug tossed his head and gave a look that seemed to say, "Why are you making me carry that bloody thing?"

Will gave an encouraging smile and patted the pony's neck. He promised himself he'd give Tug an apple when they got back. As Will pulled himself onto the horse the pig started to slip off Tug. He frowned at himself for not having secured it and tried to grab it. In doing so he slipped from the horse himself. He fell headfirst onto the hard ground. Tug, sensing his master's pain, Whinnied to Halt for help.

"Will!" Halt shouted running to his young apprentice. "Will, are you alright?"

Will lifted his head and smiled sheepishly at Halt. "I can't believe I fell off my horse…I think I'm OK…" Will stood but the world instantly started to sway and his knees gave out. 'It wasn't a long fall," thought Will. 'What's wrong with me?'

Halt grabbed Will before he could hit the ground. Halt gasped as he pulled his hand back from Will's head. It was coated in blood. "Let me see your head," Halt commanded. A deep gash ran along Will's head and a bloodied rock lay on the ground.

Halt sighed. "You've gone and cut your head. It's bleeding badly so you're going to get dizzy often. Ride with me on Abelard to get home. I'm afraid you'll fall off Tug again if you ride alone." Halt put emphasis on the 'again' and Will blushed.

As Halt started to walk away and secure the pig to Tug Will's heart started to beat fast. He would be riding with Halt…right in front of him…so close. Will shook these thoughts from his head. It was as if he loved Halt and Will knew that couldn't be. He accepted homosexuality of course but of himself? Him and Halt? ….It didn't seem right.

"Will," Halt motioned for the young boy to come toward him. "Here," he said putting a piece of cloth around Will's head.

Will wondered where Halt got the makeshift bandage and looked down at Halt's shirt. A large chunk was ripped from the hem and exposed his stomach. Will's heart thumped from the visual.

"Halt…" Will whispered. "Your shirt…"

"A small sacrifice. I can always get a new shirt. Not always a new Will," Halt kept a grim face as he walked over to Abelard. "Come. I'm hungry and wish to get home before dark." Will liked the way Halt had said his name. He sounded so gruff but never when he said his name.

Will sighed and walked slowly to where Halt was swinging up onto his horse. Will awkwardly climbed on in front of the older ranger. Halt reached around Will's waist to grab the reins and pushed his knees into Abelard's sides. Momentarily Halt's legs were wrapped around Will and he shook as a tremor passed up his sides. His hands got sweaty and he had to rub them of on his pants. Will jumped when he noticed he was rubbing Halt's leg in the process.

Will pulled his hands back to his chest and blushed. Halt's thighs were warm against the cold winter air and soon Will found he craved the warmth once more. Subtly he leaned back and laid against Halt's chest. A small smile of content passed the boy's lips as the warmth came over him.

But wait...why was he so calm and warm in Halt's arms? Why was he content from such a small amount of extra warmth? Will felt Halt's rock hard abs against his back and the strong arms that encircled him. With the sway of the horse Will suddenly realized Halt's groin was rubbing up his lower back. A deep flush came across Will's face and he leaned forward uncomfortably. What was going on with him? Was he having feelings for Halt of all people? Must be his head.

When the little cottage that he and Halt lived in appeared before him Will gave a relieved sigh. Maybe a bandage and some sleep could help fix him and make him think straight.

As Abelard walked up to his and Tug's stalls Halt swooped down from him and stood by the side of the horse. "Alright, let me help you down," Halt raised his arms to Will.

Will went to kick a leg over to the side Halt was on and another wave hit him and he went tumbling towards the Earth once again. Halt, in an effort to save him, stepped quickly forward. But in the snow lay a root he'd not seen and Halt tripped and tumbled after Will.

Will, having closed his eyes, didn't see Halt. So the body that landed on him knocked the wind out of him. He blinked and tried to suck in some air. When he saw his master on top of him a dark flush went across his skin. Halt's face was a few centimeters from his. His mouth right over his too. Will could feel the warm breath over his face and the smell of coffee that Halt drank that morning. His muscular arms once again around Will. Halt's face came closer to Will's and their lips barely brushed. His head spun and his heart beat fast from the small contact. Suddenly Will decided he wanted more. His body ached for Halt. He threw caution to the wind and followed his heart instead of his head.

Will leaned up to connect the older ranger's lips to his when Halt suddenly pulled away.

"Let's get your head fixed," He said gruffly.

Will couldn't see his face but he knew Halt was blushing. Either from his embarrassing fall or from being so close to Will he wasn't sure.

AN: sooooo wacha thiiink? pleeeaaase review! Its my first so please be nice! Ill have the next chapter up soooooon!