Things had changed since John and Tonto's escape from the noose. The town that once welcomed them as heroes, now held a bounty over their heads. It wasn't the wish of the people but of their sheriff. Posters with their faces painted on it, the large bold words of 'wanted' just above their heads. The heroes had really become outlaws.
The two men had to travel at night when they wanted to get the supplies they needed. They silently rode into the sleeping town, the moon their only light. They rode up to an old building before stopping. John looked over at Tonto who nodded , turning his horse, keeping watch. Dismounting off Silver John walked into the dark alleyway, his eyes trying to adjust to the light.
"If you're trying to be inconspicuous, you might want to lose the white hat." Came a soft voice from within the shadows. John gave a soft chuckle as he watched Rebecca emerge carrying a large bag full of supplies. Her hair was down and wild and she wore a simple blue dress with a small shawl that hung from her arms.
"I suppose your right." He smiled down at her as he took a few steps closer. "I just didn't think anyone else would be here besides you."
"I still don't see why you don't just come by the farm. You could get some rest and Danny, well he has been dying to see you…" Rebecca reasoned, her eyes pleading with him. "I miss you John." Without another word John pulled her into him , giving her a strong embrace. With his height, Rebecca's head just reached his chest.
"I miss you so much Rebecca," he breathed, his gloved fingers brushing through her hair, "but you know it's not safe for me to come back to your home. What if someone saw? I don't want to be the cause of grief to you or Danny." Rebecca shook her head no, nuzzling deeper into his warm body, the motion causing him to pull her tighter into him.
"You could never cause us grief, John. Never." Her voice was barely a whisper but John understood. He didn't like staying away from her but until he caught the bandits, he would have to keep his distance. "I couldn't care less about what people think. You're the only person that really matters to me." She looked up at him, her eyes searching his masked ones. Instinctively her fingers reached up and brushed his cheek, feeling the stubble there. "I thought I was going to lose you John. You were almost taken from me, I don't want to feel like they did."
"They could hurt you. If anything ever happened to you again…" John started to protest until he felt Rebecca's soft finger pressed against his lips.
"Nothing is going to hurt me John." She whispered leaning closer to him. He could feel her warm breath on his face, a stark contrast from the cold night air. Her lips were so dangerously close to his, just a slight movement and they would be connected.
"I wouldn't let anything happen to you. I love you Rebecca." He whispered his lips brushing her. Placing small kisses along her forehead, down her cheek until finally he kissed her soft lips. It was soft and gentle at first, each trying to pour all their sentiments into the other. John's hands slowly brushed up her arms stopping at her neck. Gently he tilted her head, deepening the kiss.
Rebecca gave a small moan as she pulled herself to him, desperately trying to get as close as possible. Their kiss grew more desperate with each movement of their lips. The fear of this being their last time together evident in their hungry caresses. They broke apart when the need to breathe became overwhelming. Panting, Rebecca kissed along his neck before burying her head against him.
"I love you John." She breathed holding onto him tight, "You don't have to do this. You can live with me and Danny. Please John, I need you."
Pulling back so he could look down at her, John cupped her cheek stroking her wild locks. "I need to make things right again, Rebecca. Until then I can't run the risk of putting you in danger."
"You don't need to do anything for these people. They don't know who you really are. You could take off the mask and come home." She breathed though her words faltered. She knew he couldn't, and her hope was empty. John smiled down at her rubbing his thumb over her cheek.
"Everything I do, I do for you." He whispered before capturing her lips in a gentle kiss once more. "I will always return to you, I promise." He whispered before stepping away from her, grabbing the bag of supplies and heading towards Silver.
"Be careful." She whispered wrapping the shawl closer to her body.
"I will," he smiled climbing on top of the horse, "be safe and watch over Danny."
"Goodbye John." She whispered looking up at him.
"I love you." He breathed before spurring his horse forward. Both him and Tonto galloped away into the dark desert.
"I love you John." Rebecca breathed, watching them disappear into the night.