Author's Babble: Ok, I am not even going to say anything. Just hoping that Chocolat is still popular, and that you guys will accept me back!! Now, be warned. Weird chappie. Whee.
Disclaimer: Ok, sorry, but I am skipping it this chapter, along with the shout outs, just because it's been so damn long. So, straight onto the story.
"She's just a girl who doesn't know her place." Roux said, kissing me. It was a perfect moment. My true love had just stuck up for me, and now we shared a romantic kiss.
A scream interrupted us however. It was Anouk. I rushed in the direction her voice was coming from, but I couldn't see her. The voices of concerned people grew louder, and I heard my voice being called. I ran over to the side of the river where a crowd was forming. Anouk was calling out, but I still couldn't see her. I pushed my way through the people, and saw her. "Anouk!" I screamed. She was in the river, attached by her shirt to a log. The log was half on the river bank, half in the water. And at this particular point, the water was moving quite quickly, just waiting to take my little girl down the river. I looked around, wondering wildly why no one was doing anything. And then I realized they were. Jack (the little boy Anouk is liking, remember?) was out on the log, crawling slowly, for it was wet and slippery. He stuck his hand out to Anouk, and finally managed to pull her up slowly. Anouk hugged him, and wouldn't let go. He finally made her let go, and clamber off the log. She rushed to me, soaking wet, and threw her arms around me. "Oh Anouk, are alright, honey?" I asked, stroking the side of her head.
She just nodded, and held her arms around me. She finally let go, and Jack came over. He took her arm, and led her over to a bench near the fire, and sat down. I watched them for a few moments, they were so cute! She was only 13, but love was in the air. I sighed, and felt Roux behind me. He wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed my neck. The music started again, and I turned around, facing him. We swayed in the moonlight, in time to the music. I was finally where I belonged.
The next morning, I woke with the sun, and slowly stretched. Roux remained sleeping soundly, however. I dressed slowly, and went outside. We had stated the night down at the river. I found Anouk and Jack, sleeping soundly. Anouk had her head on Jack's chest, and I was relived to see that they were both still fully dressed.
Aliza was playing happily on the ground with another little girl, and I smiled at Marcia who was watching them.
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"Mama, we have to go! Please?" Anouk begged. We were down by the river again. Roux, Anouk and I sat, discussing. I laid me head on my arms, rubbing my temples. I had to make a huge decision, to stay, or to go. The River Rats were leaving again. This time Roux promised to stay with me though. Anouk wanted to leave, almost desperately it seemed. Roux was willing either way, but I knew he would be happier on the river. Josephine had told me again and again that she was willing to run the shop, she would get an assistant, and they would run it until I got back. I had no idea what to do. The obvious thing, it seemed was to go. But something held me back, but I had no idea what that something was. A bad feeling.
Author's Babble: Ok guys. The first chapter I have written in super uber long is out. It may not be that great, but I do think my paragraph writing has improved majorly. Heh. Review, if you read this, please!!