Disclaimer: I, sadly, do not own the rights to Xena: Warrior Princess. They belong to Universal Pictures, and Rob Tapert.
This is just your average (well not so average) Joxer and Gabrielle fanfic. I know it's short, but I was itching to write something Xena-related, and it ended up based on my mood, hope I don't depress you. The story is place three days after the episode Chakram. Anyway, enjoy (it's kinda supposed to be OOC)
Three Days, it has been three days since I told her I was in love with her. She hasn't looked at me the same since…
Joxer was slouching miserably over a log, his mind pouring thoughts all about the lovely Gabrielle. The young warrior's mood hadn't improved any during those three days, and he knew Xena and Gabrielle were liable to start worrying. The Joxer they knew was bouncy, happy, and often clumsily. One of them would be sure to approach him about it soon.
Looking up, Joxer saw Gabrielle coming towards him, carrying a very worried look on her face. "Joxer, is there anything wrong? You haven't been yourself lately." Sitting down beside him, she prepared herself for the worst.
Sighing heavily, Joxer started to explain his sudden change in behavior. "It has been three days since I told you I am in love with you. You haven't talked to me about it any. I just wish…" Taking another moment to sigh and regain control over his thoughts and feelings, he placed a soft, warm hand on Gabrielle's shoulder. "I wish I knew how you felt about me. After opening up my heart to you, I would like to know what I'm going to get in return."
At this Gabrielle adverted her eyes from Joxer. She really didn't want to break his heart, but right now she didn't see any other option. "Joxer…" Gabrielle began, fighting back the tears that were coming so forcefully from her stinging eyes, "I only like you as a friend, I'm sorry."
It was as if the whole world had stopped. Pain flowed through Joxer, stinging, yet numbing, every place in his body. A headache unlike any he felt in his life hit him. Not thinking, he drew out the sword from his scabbard, and before he could notice the anguished cry of Gabrielle, or the hurried footsteps of Xena, he plunged the steel straight into his own dying heart, ending it all.
