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Murrue kicked the sand while cursing under her breath. She couldn't believe it! He was such a stupid, selfish jerk! How could she ever even think to love him?
"Whoever he is, I hope he brings you happiness"
Yeah right, happiness.
Then she cursed herself for being the fool that she was. She was the one stupid enough to fall for him.
Slowly, her anger calmed as she stood there on the beach alone, panting hard.
Now what?
She had expected him to accept her right away; she'd imagined everything would go all smoothly and perfectly, she'd never expected that to happen.
What should she do now that the one her heart yearned for rejected her?
She sighed. She supposed she couldn't really blame him, after all, she was the one who made a mess of things, she was the one who didn't wait and turned him away.
Should she go back to Gale? She still had one more day to reply.
She immediately wiped that thought from her mind. No, whatever she would end up doing, that is one option she wouldn't choose. Because it wouldn't be fair to Gale, especially after all the kindness he'd shown her.
Unlike some other jerk I know!
She kicked the sand again. Why was she so attached to him?
Because despite what you say, you know he's not really so inconsiderate, it's just a stupid misunderstanding, she answered herself.
Oh shut up!
Maybe she should do what she should've done a year and half ago: stay away from people and become a hermit. It wouldn't be too difficult, as she was already starting to talk to herself.
Murrue sighed again. What was wrong with her? Why was it so hard for her to find happiness?
Just as she was wondering what to do, she suddenly felt something being placed on her head by someone behind her. She reached up instinctively with her hand and took the object off her head. Her hands trembled as she recognized the white military hat.
"Hey."
Her heart pounded as she recognized that voice. Did she dare to look? She had to.
She turned and her pulse quickened as she met his blue eyes, turned slightly greenish by the setting sun. He had the old familiar grin on his face, and his eyes were full of apology.
"W-What do you want!" she had hoped her tone was venomous, but her trembling voice ruined the effect.
"I want to apologize," he replied evenly, voice unwavering, "For what I said back there, and all that I've done to hurt you," then at her narrowed eyes, his tone softened. "I'm really sorry Murrue."
She turned away, choosing to look at the waves instead of him. She found her anger melt away like it always did; for some reason, it was really hard to stay mad at him. Besides, even if she wasn't willing to admit it, this was exactly what her heart wanted, and hoped for. "Apology accepted, I guess," she mumbled.
He moved closer and gently cupped his hand under her chin, making her look at him straight in the eyes. There was that familiar kindness and love in them, that made her heart skip. She gulped as she wondered if he could hear her heart beating.
"I, I was also hoping to accept your offer. That is, if it's still open."
There was such hope and pleading in those blue eyes. She was reminded of a little boy begging for a cookie before dinner, and had to bite her cheeks to keep from laughing at that thought.
"Please Murrue? I know I haven't deserved it, but could I have that second chance, please?" he added when she didn't answer.
"Oh alright!" she answered with a sound halfway between a laugh and a cry as she dove into his waiting arms, burying her face in the crook of his neck, breathing in his scent.
"But you're still a jerk," she mumbled.
He laughed, "Yes, I know."
"And I guess I should apologize too, for all that I've said, and for not waiting for you."
"What, not for slapping me?" he joked.
She tried to hide her embarrassment. "Nope, you deserved that."
He chuckled, "I guess I did."
"Murrue?"
"Hmm?"
He tipped her head back and kissed her soft lips in the setting sun.
"I won't go anywhere anymore. I promise."
She blushed and leaning into him. "Thank you."
She finally had all that her heart desired.
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THE END
AN: Well, here it is, it's done. Thanks for sticking with me! yay for fluff XD