Hey guys! Thank you for waiting so long for my fic! Also, everything will make sense at the end (hopefully) Anyways, I hope you read the shout-outs and that's why I took so long: I wanted to make it really good. Well, here's my shot at really good:
If God Made You by Five for Fighting
Sunset sailing on April skies
bloodshot fire clouds in her eyes
I can't say what I might believe
but if God made you, he's in love with me
I admit it, spending time with Wren was actually fun. The memories of our past had come back, and I felt like we had never gone our separate ways. Wren acted more like a brother towards me than a 'suitor', but I didn't care. It made me feel more relaxed around him when we practiced archery, sword fighting and horseback riding. I was actually getting good at archery, thanks to Wren's coaching.
"Bring your arm back-that's it-but keep it stiff. The draw back, aim-careful!-and release."
I let go, praying that his coaching would help. Surprisingly, it did. The arrow glided through the air and sank into the target. I was so startled that I dropped the bow.
"I did it! Wren! I actually hit the target!" I squealed turning to him. His eyes were laughing, and he smiled in a congratulatory way.
"Well done, Lei!" he engulfed me in a hug. I smiled into his shoulder. We broke apart and I looked into his startlingly green eyes. And then, I leaned forward and did something I thought that I would never have the courage to do. I kissed Wren. I kissed him! I drew back and looked into those eyes once more. I had asked him a question, and I was waiting for an answer.
"I love you too Lorelei." He was almost solemn. Why was he not smiling anymore? Did I-did I do anything wrong? Please, please, please let me have done the right thing. Let him kiss me back!
And then he did. He leaned forward and his lips brushed against mine. I hugged him, and I felt a tear sliding down my face. It was a tear of confusion; of fear. Was this the right thing to do? I was pretty confident that it wouldn't have happened unless it was meant to.
Pushing all doubts out of my mind, I kissed Wren back. He drew back, and looked into my eyes.
"Come, we must return. They'll be missing you."
I smiled, and took his hand. He squeezed my hand, and led me to the castle.
"Lei?"
"Yes?"
"Do-do you think-it's not like I think so-but are we rushing this a little?"
I stared thoughtfully at him.
"No," I said finally. "I don't think we are. It wouldn't have happened if it weren't meant to be. That's my theory, anyways."
"It's just-it's only been a week. And, well," he broke off, looking very lost. "People talk."
"They talk," I said confidently. "But we don't have to listen. Right?"
"Right," Wren nodded. And then a mischievous grin broke out on his handsome face. "Race you!"
And he took off running. I laughed, and followed. This, I thought happily, was what life was meant to be like.
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I had been so close to the Pevensies. We had rarely been apart; we always hunted, played chess and played hide-and-seek (whenever Lucy finally convinced Peter). But ever since Wren returned to my life, it was rare that we were together. Maintaining my friendship with them was nearly the hardest thing I had to do. How can I say it? It was like holding a dog with a leash made of fine thread. The more either moved, the more likely it would snap in two.
Lucy, bless her, had tried to talk to me on numerous occasions. She didn't even seem to realize anything was different. And you know, she was probably the most sensible. Why should this change anything? I tried to see it that way, but no matter how many times I told myself that nothing should change, there was tension whenever the Pevensies and I were together.
About two weeks of the tension, I decided that Wren and I had to leave. We had to go away, so I would never think of Peter again. It would...solve our problems. I made a mental list of what I would have to do to prepare. First, and foremost, came telling Wren.
It wouldn't be easy. What if he asked why? I would have to lie, and it would hurt me to lie to my fiancé.
"Wren?" I was half-hoping he would ignore me.
"Yes, dear." came the unwanted, lazy reply.
"I was thinking—and maybe it would be best if we left Cair, and you know. Start our lives together."
'Start our lives together.' The words sent chills traversing down my spine.
"Why?" The dreaded question.
"It'd be good to get away from Pe-" I froze.
"Pe-?" Wren asked, raising his eyebrow.
"People! I meant people!" I covered up hastily. I smiled, but on the inside, I was giving myself many, many mental kicks.
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Well, everything was going to plan. Wren had gathered most of our belongings and packed them onto a small train of wagons. There was only one thing left for me to do: tell the Pevensies about my plan.
"Susan?" I asked, poking my head into her room.
"Oh. Hullo Lorelei."
"I have to tell you something." I said.
"Oh, what?" Susan said, as if she very much knew what.
I sighed. "Susan, Wren and I were planning on moving to somewhere, maybe Beruna, to start our lives together."
Susan looked up at me and sighed. "Who exactly is Wren? I've been so curious as to why you two get on so well."
"Well," I took a deep breath. "Wren and I used to play with each other when Cale and Darrin were still alive. We used to pretend I was a lady, and him, a knight. He used to pretend to go into great battles to win my hand in marriage. I would accept, and then we would run around like crazy until he decided to fight again."
"That's so sweet." Susan said, smiling for the first time in a week.
"I hope that Peter, Lucy and Ed take this news as well as you did." I said, voicing a fear for the first time.
"Hmm…" Susan made a non-committal noise and turned away.
"What does 'hmmm' mean?" I asked. Susan ignored me.
"Well, Lei," Susan said absent-mindedly. "Have a good time, and good luck."
She gave me a one armed hug and left the room. I thought I heard a pitying sigh before the door shut with a bang.
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When I told Lucy and Ed about my plan, Edmund grew unnaturally silent, and Lucy burst into tears.
"Lei! No!" she wailed. "You can't!" She hugged me tightly, as if she was afraid I would disappear as soon as she let go.
"I have to Lucy." I said, gently prying her off of me. "And it's not like we'll never see each other again, I'll visit often, and—and won't you write?"
Lucy nodded feebly, and Edmund stalked out of the room. I was sure that I heard a sob before the door slammed shut.
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As for telling Peter, I was at a loss of how to. I definitely couldn't talk to him. So I wrote him a letter.
Dear Peter,
I greatly appreciate the years I have spent at Cair Paravel. You and your siblings have been so kind to me. But now, Wren and I are engaged. That is why, with a heavy heart, I must inform you that I must finally move on. I will definitely keep in contact with you, and I will never forget how kind you were to me.
Sincerely,
Lorelei
I sent it to him by means of Mr. Tumnus. I bade him goodbye, and trying to stop the tears threatening to escape me, I walked out to the carriages and Wren.
"Are you ready to leave?" he asked me kindly. He knew how attached I was to Cair Paravel.
I didn't want to open my mouth or make any sound incase a sob escaped me.
"Lei?"
I nodded feebly, and followed Wren into a carriage.
Sorry if the beginning sucked. I'm not the best at so-called love scenes. But I do my best. Also, I appreciate you all for commenting. Thank you so so much!
