Now That I've Fallen

by She's a Star

Disclaimer: Moulin Rouge belongs to the brilliant Baz Luhrmann. The "only one rule, never fall in
love" thing was inspired by the trailer.

A/N: I wrote this yesterday to celebrate that Moulin Rouge was coming out the next day, but ff.net was down, so I'm posting it now...I just watched Moulin Rouge, and it depressed me...it's so *sad*! Poor Satine...poor Christian...poor frog the Duke squished. :( It's so...tragic. All right, I'll stop rambling now. On with the fic!

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Falling in love has always been forbidden. The Moulin Rouge-wild, free,
erotic...not the type of place you'd think would have rules. But there are. Well, one rule.
Never fall.
I always followed the rule. There were no men that seemed even the tiniest bit
worthy of breaking it for. Not even the ones who showered me with the prettiest jewels
and compliments. They didn't know Satine. No, they knew the Sparkling Diamond. They
never bothered to know me.
But Christian looked right past Sparkling Diamond and found me right away. And
he thinks I'm beautiful-not just outside, either. Not the glossy curls, the crimson lips, the
flawless skin and perfect figure. But my soul...
It's the strangest feeling, to be loved. My mother loved me dearly when I was
young, but she passed away so long ago. I'd almost forgotten what it felt like, to have the
knowledge that you were everything to someone and that they'd risk their life for you.
Somehow, I just don't feel like I deserve to have Christian's love...I've done so many
awful things, and he's so pure.
But opposites DO attract, I suppose.
The strange thing is, the thing I used to be most afraid of was falling. I've always
been in control of my emotions, and the idea of my heart taking over simply terrified me.
I thought it would be painful, that only bad could come of it.
But now that I've fallen, it's the complete opposite.
Being in love is the most beautiful, perfect, amazing thing I could ever wish for.
And now the thing I'm terrified most of is losing him.
But that won't happen...our love is so strong, so perfect. Fate or destiny or
whatever's out there wouldn't tear us apart...
Right?