Chapter Four: Closer

Another exhausting day. Another evening of aching shoulders. Everything was the same at work. All day he hammered, and when he wasn't doing that he was delivering swords. But one thing remained the same.

Juliet.

Each day, she would occasionally come down and try to cheer him up. She claimed it was too lonely upstairs, and she couldn't stand being alone.

Will knew the feeling.

As he walked up the stairs, Will sniffed the air, a sweet aroma filling his nostrils. More of Juliet's delectable cooking.

"What's the occasion?" he asked.

"I've been here for a month, and," she pulled up her sleeve, "no more bandages!"

Will smiled and hugged her. "That's great!"

Juliet smiled back, and the two of them held on longer than they should have. When Will finally removed his arms from around her, he winced.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

"My shoulders are sore," he replied.

"Why don't you eat something real quick, and I'll help you afterwards."

After the two of them ate some of the food, Juliet got up out of her chair and got behind Will. She then began to massage his shoulders.

"Loosen up," she said to him. "You're way too tense. Relax…"

It's a wonder why Will was so tense. Was it just him, or was she being seductive? Should he kiss her? As she looked behind him, Juliet smiled. Whenever she did that, her eyes sparkled. He loved that smile… those eyes, that face… everything…

Her hands moved down to that gorgeous, olive skinned chest, and also bringing her closer to him.

"Feeling better?" she asked. Her chin was resting upon his shoulder…

Will turned his head so that he was looking at her. Their eyes met.

"Much…" his face slowly moved closer to hers… their lips finally met.

"What just happened?" asked Will, although he knew perfectly well what he'd just done.

"I don't know, but I liked it," replied Juliet.

She smiled again, and Will stood up so that he was facing her. He put his arms on the small of her back. Juliet was untying the velvet sash that held his hair in its ponytail. They stared at each other.

She ran her fingers through his hair, wet with sweat, but she didn't care. Their eyes locked. There was a fire in Will's eyes that Juliet had never seen before. Maybe it was the candles, or was it… love?

It was. Will kissed her again, but much more passionately.

"No… no. We can't do this!" said Juliet, breaking the lip contact.

"Why? Why not?" asked Will, disappointed that she pulled away.

"Because…well…we live together, and… you know…"

"Share a bed?" asked Will, trying to hide a smile.

"Yes, and…I don't want anything like that to happen."

"Not all kissing leads to sex," said Will.

"Then why are you smiling?!"

"…."

"Exactly. Will, we have to resist!"

"But… Juliet, I don't want you like that."

Juliet had already taken his arms off her and walked to the bedroom. Just as her hand was hovering over the doorknob, she ran back out and pulled him to her and kissed him.

"Ah ah! I thought we had to resist," said Will.

"Who cares," whispered Juliet.

"I love you," said Will in a soft, gentle voice. He kissed her, crushing her body to his.

"Everything about you is just so…perfect…but…" he pulled away. "You're right. We have to resist."

He walked away into the bedroom, leaving a shocked Juliet in the kitchen. He shut the door, and was just unbuttoning his vest when he ran back out, picked Juliet up, and carried her with him, kissing her passionately.

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I FINALLY updated! But I have an excuse, and mind you, it's a VERY GOOD and VERY TRUE one! I got grounded!!!!! Yep, it's the sad truth, and also the millionth time this year! Anywho, Will Obsessed, Juliet will NOT become a Mary-Sue!!! REVIEW!!!