Listen Quietly
Theme: Rain
Pairing: Jellal X Erza or Mystogan X Knightwalker
They stood in the pouring rain, staring at each other wordlessly. The cool water drenched their clothes and ran down their faces but neither of them moved for what seemed like ages.
She was breathing heavily, eyes flickering around uncertainly. She had imagined this scene in her head for countless times, when he would return to her and everything would be alright. But now that he was standing in front of her, time seemed to freeze. Her heartbeat grew louder steadily and the blood pounded in her ears. She could hear her own breathing echo in her mind and finally, she took a hesitant step forwards.
He stared at her, shock still rooting him in his place.
She opened her mouth to speak but words did not come. Shaking hands reached up to caress his face and she closed her eyes in relief as she realized that this was not a dream. It was ironic that she had so many things to say to him and yet she could not tell him.
An avalanche of emotions welled up in her and she flung her arms around his waist, hot tears spilling over onto her cheeks before being washed away by the rain.
Soon, she felt his strong arms wrap around her petite frame as well and gently hold her closer. She could feel him shaking badly as well as she buried her head into his chest. Neither of them spoke for a long time.
Gradually, she pulled back away from him and stared into his eyes. A mixture of emotions flickered across her face. Anger, confusion, longing. They tore at her heart frantically but still, she did not know what to say to him. She licked her lips nervously and started.
"I…"
He smiled as a mutual understanding passed between them. Slowly, he raised a finger and placed it on her lips, silencing her. Looking purposively into her eyes, he spoke those three words for the first time in two years.
She inhaled deeply and tears welled up at the corner of her eyes again. She tried to speak once more but this time, he leaned forwards and captured her lips and she melted into his embrace. As they pulled away for the second time, he repeated those words again.
"I love you."
I was inspired by Light's The Listening and Quiet :D and to my Retribution readers, I will work on that soon, no worries.
