Galahad and I
By: SarmatianKnight13
Chapter Fourteen
Galahad's POV
I do not know how long we stood there, kissing, in the rain but I could have cared less. I had finally told her. I had finally told her that I loved her. And it felt good.
When we had been sitting on the stone bench I had finally convinced myself to tell her that I loved her. But when I saw her, clothes and hair plastered to her body, I could not get the words out so I had just kissed her. And she kissed me back.
Then we had fallen in the mud but that could not have ruined my mood. I finally had the woman I love!
Only when she began to shiver, did we go back inside and I walked her back to her room, her hand was firmly clutched in mine. Now that I had her I was not going to let go.
"I have an appointment with Guinevere." Rhoslyn said when we had come to a halt outside her room.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"I promised her that I would go to the healer's with her."
"Is everything alright?" I asked.
"I do not know but I have a hunch of what is wrong." She replied.
"Alright," I said with a sigh. "I will come by later; for lunch maybe."
She smiled. "That sounds nice." She said. I leaned over and kissed her.
"Stop!" She said, still grinning. "If you keep doing that, I am not going to go anywhere."
I kissed her again. "It is alright with me for you to stay." I wrapped my arm around her waist and brought her closer and kissed her.
"Galahad!" She whined. I nuzzled my face into her neck and she laughed.
"Go, before I change my mind." I said reluctantly letting go of her.
She reached for the door and was half way into the room before I grabbed her and kissed her.
"Are you quite finished?" She asked with a grin.
I kissed her again and released her.
"No I am not, but I suppose I will let you go." I stepped away from the door and she smiled at me one last time and shut the door.
I stood there a few seconds not sure of what I was going to do now. I could not do anything outside because of the damn rain. I could not do anything strenuous because I promised Rhoslyn I would not. I sighed and then pain returned. I had been numb with happiness and I could not feel it. But now I could. And it really hurt! I turned and limped down the hall. Well, I could go tell Bors, Gawain, Arthur and Guinevere that they need not have to scheme anymore. At least it is something to do.
I passed Guinevere on the way down the stairs.
"What are you doing out of bed Galahad?" Guinevere asked, surprised. "Rhoslyn will have your head I am sure."
"She is alright with me being out of bed; just as long as I do not do anything strenuous."
"Oh, I am surprised at that. Well, be careful with yourself and have a nice day." And then she disappeared up the stairs, and I continued limping down.
The three men (Gawain, Bors and Arthur) were in the Round Table room, as usual, talking in hushed tones. They looked up when I limped in.
"What a fine morning it is, is it not Galahad?" Gawain asked.
"It is the most glorious morning in my entire life." I said with a grin, while slowly sitting down in my designated seat.
"Why is it?" Arthur asked curiously.
"You will never believe." I replied.
"What? You and Rhoslyn have finally professed your love for each other, AND you have kissed?" Bors asked sarcastically.
I just smiled.
"WHAT?" Bors exclaimed. The two other men just looked on in shock.
"Are you serious?" Gawain asked when he got over his shock.
I just nodded.
"Damn! I was having great fun scheming!" Arthur groaned.
"Congratulations Pup! It is about bloody time!" Bors roared standing and slapping me on the back.
"Ow!" I yelled in pain.
"Sorry! I forgot about your ass!" Bors said apologetically.
I just glared at him.
For the next hour we discussed plans for the tournament/festival. Messages had already been sent throughout the kingdom, but there was still much to be done.
Somewhere around planning the archery contest, Rhoslyn stepped into the room.
"Gentlemen," She said clearing her throat. When she had our attention she continued, "Guinevere has an announcement to make." When Guinevere did not appear, Rhoslyn turned around to look for her. Guinevere must have been just inside the door, because Rhoslyn reached over and pulled her inside.
Guinevere looked nervous. Really nervous. She walked around the table to stand in front of Arthur. At her nervous expression, Arthur grew worried.
"What is wrong my love?" He asked, grasping her hands in his.
"Arthur… you are…" She paused. "You are going to be a… father."
There was a long pause and then a huge grin erupted on Arthur's face. He picked Guinevere up and swung her around.
"That is wonderful news!" He exclaimed. Guinevere's nervous expression immediately disappeared.
When Arthur had put her down he kissed her fiercely.
"I love you." He whispered to her.
"I love you." Guinevere replied with a smile.
I glanced over at Rhoslyn who was looking on at the King and Queen with a smile. She glanced over at me and her smile broadened and I smiled back. Life had taken a turn for the better.
Rhoslyn's POV
When Guinevere came out of the healer's wing and told me she was with child my heart soared for her. She had been nervous whether or not Arthur was going to be happy, but he was and all was good. All was right in the world.
"Congratulations!" Bors exclaimed hugging Arthur and Guinevere close.
"Now my children will have someone other than a sibling to play with!" I grinned. Once Bors had moved away Gawain embraced them as well.
"My sympathies." He said, jokingly. "I do not know if I could handle a child."
Galahad shakily stood and I hurried over to assist him. He nodded gratefully at me and used my support.
"Congratulations on the child." Galahad said holding a hand out to Arthur. Arthur shook it furiously, and then Galahad turned to Guinevere. Instead of taking his hand, Guinevere hugged him.
"One day soon, you will be in our position." She whispered to him. "You better take care of her Galahad, or I will shoot you somewhere else."
"I promise I will." Galahad assured her. I gulped. Poor Galahad.
"We must have a celebration for this glorious news!" Arthur exclaimed suddenly. "A celebration that involves just us." There were a few chuckles at this.
"I will cook!" I volunteered. "The cook needs a break."
"I will assist you." Guinevere offered.
At once everyone present except for Galahad and Guinevere started to protest.
"It was a joke." Guinevere assured us. I grinned. Poor Guinevere.
"In the mean time, I wish to spend some time with my wife." Arthur said, looking into Guinevere's eyes. He grasped her hand and led her out of the room.
"Well, this has been an eventful day." Bors said looking over at Galahad and me. "I need to go check on a few things." And then he was gone leaving Gawain, Galahad and I.
"I suppose I will go as well. I think I need a drink." Gawain said leaving the room as well.
"That just leaves you and me." Galahad said with a grin. I laughed. He hobbled back to his seat and plopped down.
"My ass." He groaned. More guilt flooded through me.
"I am sorry." I whispered.
"Stop feeling sorry. Stop feeling guilty. Please." He said reaching out a hand to me. I quickly grasped it. He stood again and enveloped me into a hug.
"It is over and done with. Stop feeling sorry." He whispered.
"I love you Galahad." I said. Tears began to form in my eyes again.
"And I love you. Nothing or no one could change that." He whispered again before kissing me. How wrong he was.
A/N: Hey guys! I am sooooo sorry for not updating sooner! I have been sick and then busy and then I had some writer's block but I think I am ok now! I've started writing chapter 15 and that should be done soon and you will have that! Today, I think that I am going to skip the individual responses and just list the people that I am thanking for reviewing. I feel really lazy tonight! LOL! Anyway, thank you for being so patient and I hope that you liked this chapter!
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