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 12 - A Beautiful Women the Heal Him
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"You're going to
have to sit up" she said "can you do that Will? Do you
need…"
"No, no" he cut her off "I can do that by myself"
He tried to lift himself up but the pain was excruciating and he winced. Djaq grasped his arms and helped him up and then gently guided him into a more comfortable position.
"Thanks" he said a little grudgingly
"Okay I'm going to strap your ribs, your going to have to hold still, can you do that Will?"
He nodded in affirmation. Although he was incapable of lifting himself he was fairly confident that he was still able to sit without moving.
He was right. As she wrapped her arms around his torso over and over again as the bandage snaked round his chest he held his breath and knew he could not have moved even if he had wanted to. When she finished she tied the cloth off, firmly but not painfully tight, and rested her hands on his waist – a little longer than really necessary.
She stacked some pillows on his bunk and then asked him "do you need some help lying down again?"
He appeared as if he was about to refuse and she said "Will there is no need to impress me, I have heard men cry for their mothers on the battle field, it is much easier if you just let me help"
"Yeah" he conceded "I think I might need some help, if that's okay." she smiled gratefully and slowly lowered him back against the pillows in a half sitting half lying position. He smiled back, painfully, but she saw the sparkle in his eyes.
She left him and the sparkle left with her.
She returned a while latter. She had changed her clothes, her face looked cleaner and she carried with her a large blanket. She sat on the end of his bunk and John handed Will both his and Djaq's broth as Djaq spread a blanket over her legs and Wills feet. Will handed her, her broth silently.
Robin came into the camp, headed over to Will's bunk and addressing Djaq said "how's the patient? Will he live or should I start scouting the villages for a new carpenter?"
Will scowled and said "I'm not dead yet, and thanks to Djaq I'm going to be fine"
"That's all very well Mr Scarlett but it's not you I'm asking"
"so whadda ya think Djaq? Will he make it?"
"I think so Robin, fortunately for you I might add. If you had to scoured the village for another carpenter you wouldn't find one with half Wills' skill or one tenth of his passion".
"Yes and I know it" replied "but I might find one that wouldn't need the pampering of a beautiful women to heal him" said Robin cheekily and then walked of quickly laughing at Will's flushed cheeks and Djaq threatening eyes before either of them could retort him.
The blush in Wills cheeks deepened as he turned to Djaq and said "Thankyou Djaq, for healing me and everything".
"No Will, thanks are not necessary, I am a physician and it is my duty"
"It is your skill just as carpentry is my skill and I get my thanks for my work just as you should get yours Djaq"
"Will, you do not get half as much praise for your work as you deserve. I have seen everything you do around this camp and I know that the gang would not survive without you, I would not…" she choked; she could not finish her sentence.
He did not know how to respond to such praise so he said "You too Djaq, this gang would not survive with out you. We would rip each other apart" She smiled, her face glowing and his chest heaved as he wished he was more articulate. "I mean it, thanks Djaq for using your skills to heal me."
"Like I said Will, it is not necessary I would do the same for anybody"
"Anybody?"
"Well maybe not the Sherriff or Gisborne"
He laughed and leant back happily into his pillows. She smiled as she thought how she loved his laugh, his eyes, how she loved him. 'It was true' she thought 'I would not survive without him.'
They looked at each other and felt contented, for the moment.
Robin smirked as he
looked over at the pair talking and joking together late into the
night. They reminded him of himself and Marian in their younger days.
Much headed in their direction but Robin stopped him with a simple
"leave it Much".
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