Earth Bound
A Whole New Meeting
Chapter three
He glanced up at the door when it opened and in stepped a young maid.
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It had been a day since that evening, when she nearly ran him over. He had side stepped just in time and caught her arm by the wrist stopping her.
He had looked down at her, and was surprised by her beauty. Such beauty he had never seen before. But his instincts had kicked in and he went back to his soldier mode.
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The young woman glanced at him briefly, but lowered her gaze when he caught her staring.
She was new to the castle, and was a threat to those around her. He trusted her with nothing. He watched her flitter about the room, cleaning.
She glanced at him once more before she made her way to the door.
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The girl had long hair that had fallen from her hairstyle, one he didn't recognize. Her eyes had held fear, fear of the ones she ran from.
He had thought she was a thief, being chased by the guards, but the way she dressed? He hadn't seen a gown like that in a long time.
She reminded him of the child he met in a dream once. As a kid he had thought it was real, and waited for her to come back, but she didn't. She never came back.
So he assumed that it had been a dream, he had many as a kid, but none so vivid. It had been so real. He could still, even to this day, feel her lips on his cheek.
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He frowned, freezing the girl in place, her hand on the doorknob. He sighed, causing her to turn around and look at him. "Is there something the matter sire?"
His head snapped up, that voice. He remembered that voice from before, but it was a vague memory that flickered from his mind. The frown on his face deepened, but he reached up to rub the ache in his head. Turning from her, he began to pull his armor over his head, and tossed it to the floor. He then tugged at his black shirt that protected his skin from the metal that would tear his flesh to threads, if not for the shirt.
The shirt was torn in several parts, but that didn't bother him one bit. He glanced over his shoulder to see the young woman's eyes downcast, a blush across her cheeks.
He frowned and thought about what he had been so involved in, before she had come in. But the memory was gone, as if it wasn't even there. He sighed again, frustration seizing him.
The girl looked up, her cheeks flushed, "Something wrong sire? Is there anything you need?"
He glanced at her again, looking her over briefly. Her eyes were still trained downward, but now at her hands.
"Yes."
She looked up, startled that he had spoken. "W-what, do you need sire?" She watched him, as he moved to his bed and sat down.
She inhaled deeply, feeling her stomach turn into a knot. Didn't he care that she was in the same room as him? It would innerve her to know someone was watching her.
Licking her dry her lips, she watched him bend at the waist to pull off his boots. His body was well defined, and it was the first time she ever saw a man this naked before. His skin was tanned from the sun; a few battle scars marred its beauty, which stretched over his muscles. Through the thin clothe of his pants, she could see his thighs, and how ripe they were with power.
He was a soldier, and had the body of a warrior. She looked away, feeling foolish for staring. Her mother had taught her better.
"You're new." It was more of a statement than a question, but she stiffened at his words. Her heart lurched in her chest, as she wearily regarded the man. Had found out her secret?
He looked up at her, after he tugged off the last boot. He studied her closely while she was unaware of his intense gaze. She looked frightened, as her eyes strayed back to the floor.
She wore a simple light brown dress that covered her body. It was long sleeved, with puffy shoulders, and a v-neck collar, but a thin turtleneck shirt covered her chest and slender neck. The dress, buttoned down the front, to her waist, and the bodice was snug to her chest, while the skirt flared softly from her hips and sailed down to her ankles. She also wore an apron over the front of the skirt, which was dirty from her day's work.
He looked back at her face; her face was flushed, but was hidden underneath the soot and dirt. Her skin was soft looking, and pale, despite the grime. Her eyes, such a soft blue, reminded him of the ocean when it was calm, just before a storm. Her hair, silk spun gold, was wrapped in a quick bun to keep off her neck. But it appeared to be falling out of the ribbon that held it up. Her bangs, heart shaped the middle of her forehead, and made him almost believe that something might belong there.
She was small in height, shorter than he, by at least a foot. But that was the perfect height, just enough, so she would have to go on her toes to- He cut off his thoughts instantly.
"Yes that is true sire. Is there a problem?" He shook his head with a sigh, "No, none at all. Could you take these to, with the rest of my clothes to the river? Just leave them there, I'll take care of them when I get to it."
The girl shook her head, "Yes sire if I must. But wouldn't it be better if I…"
He cut her off, "You don't have the makings of a maid, and I wont put you to work, when I am just as capable to do as much." He stood from the bed, and collected his things. He looked up at her, to see admiration in her eyes. He was surprised by it, but he squashed the emotion before she could see it. He always did things for himself; he didn't need the help of others.
Walking towards her, he handed her his dirty clothes. "What about your pants? Do you wish me to take them as well?"
A quick look down alerted him to the dirt stains, and sweat from his day's exertion. "Yes." He then began to unfasten them in front of her. Instantly she twirled around, her hands flying up to cover her eyes, "Sire!"
He looked at her, and noticed her discomfort. With a grunt, he turned from her.
She glanced over her shoulder sneaking a peek. What a cute butt. She suddenly flushed and covered her eyes again. But then she sneaked another peek and tried her best to hide her smile.
He slipped into another pair of pants and handed her the dirty ones. "By the river in the woods just outside of town. Drop them off when you have the time. Near the river there is a trail-"
"Yes I know where. I'll leave them near the river, where the trail splits. I take the one that ends at the river. Will do sire."
She then turned back around, heading out the door.
He frowned in thought, only three people knew about that place. Him, his father, and the girl from his dream, when he was a child. How could she know?
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