Title: Just A Glimpse

Author: Lili44

Genre: (AU) Romance/Fluffdom

Disclaimer: Sorry I do not own Robin Hood or any related characters.

Synopsis: Ever wondered how Will and Djaq fell for each other. This fluffy fic explores the feelings for the gangs youngest members and how true love can be found in the simplest of things. For Will and Djaq the past was dim, their present situation dangerous and doubtful but their future hopeful when they find each other, despite everything. Only one question remains; do they have the courage to make their feelings known to the other? Can they take that small step that appears to be a giant leap and find true happiness? Please check out the Banner for this Fic at my profile page.

Chapter 9 - Man to Man Talk

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Will's POV

'She doesn't love him' he thought with a sweet but sour sense of bliss as he reminded himself that, 'that doesn't mean she would ever consider you'.

Will wondered how she could ever forgive Allan so easily for what he did to the gang. But he knew that even as he condemned Allan he could see Djaq's point of view; as much as he hated to admit it, her argument made sense.
But what had Djaq meant by him knowing deep down that Allan was a good man? Had she considered his feelings? 'Of course she has' he thought 'she is a caring women' she would consider the feelings of all the lads.

Will knew he missed Allan, he knew he loved him, loved him like a brother. Despite what he may tell himself or the number of times he would acrimoniously reflect on Allan's traitorous actions, deep down Will knew he was a good man who cared about him and the rest of the gang. Will realised that no matter what Allan did daily in the castle he knew that he would never let any preventable harm come to Will at the hands of the Sherriff or Gisborne.

Will left his spot by the fire and walked a little way into the forest to collect firewood.

Deep in thought he considered - 'She said she loved him as a brother, like she loves us all as brothers, so does that means she does love me, but only like a brother.' He felt happy, hopeful, pessimistic, pained and confused all at the same time and these emotions filled his eyes giving them that deep emotive look unbeknown to him Djaq so often gazed at. 'If I don't take a chance now then what kind of man am I?' he asked himself. But at the same time he knew he couldn't upset the delicate dynamics that held the group together day after day. He couldn't risk ruining his friendship with her. What he really needed right now was his Father or his Mother or somebody he loved and trusted to give him advice, to guide him. But he didn't have that, either God or circumstance had taken that away from him. Will realised in one enlightening moment exactly how fragile his life balance was, how little he had to depend upon on this earth.

He heard leaves crunch and a twig snap behind him as his hands moved to his axe. 'Don't worry Will, it's only me'

"Robin?"

"Wondering off again Will? Ah just collecting wood I see, becoming a hobby of yours?"

Will simply nodded in assent. As they sat down next to each other, backs against a tree.
Robin sensing that Will wasn't really in any mood to be humored decided to cut straight to the point replied "If you don't tell her then you will never know".

Will lips parted as he let out a soundless gasp "how did you…?"

Robin just laughed.

Will nodded and said "yeah I know, it's just if she doesn't feel the same, then I will ruin our friendship too".

"Will the life we lead is unique and it makes love difficult, trust me I know this from experience. I can understand you not wanting to ruin a relationship that has taken time and experiences to build. But consider this, everyday we live here in the forest may be our last, one day we may be caught by the Sherriff and hanged or the King may return and you will go to Scarborough. You'll always regret not telling her. Do not leave it to its too late – trust me on this one."

Robin patted Will on the thigh and stood up walking slowly back to camp leaving the young carpenter alone beneath the branches of the trees to consider what he had said.

Will gazed up into the gaps beneath the branches, the light from the sun blaring down, 'I'll do it' he told himself, 'when the moment is right, I'll do it'.
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