This is just a short tumblr prompt "things you said when you were scared". Hope you enjoy!
"I can't."
His smile falters immediately, her unexpected answer freezing him in his position on the floor. "What do you mean, you can't?", he rasps, voice dry even after swallowing a good amount of times.
"I mean you need to leave.", she chokes out between tears and turns to collect his things strewn across the apartment, hands grabbing the coat he shrugged off just moments ago.
When he's able to move again, he finds her in the corridor adding his shoes to the pile she created near the door. He clears is throat, making her freeze in place this time, her back to him with slightly shaking shoulders. Taking step by step, he slowly makes his way around to her front and is met with glassy brown eyes, looking anywhere, but him. "Regina, what is it? You know you can tell me anything.", he asks, finding his voice again. Her eyes finally meet his, but her lips remain close. He tries again and this time his desperate "Please, talk to me!", is met with choked sob, before she blurts out "You need to leave Robin. This won't work out. This will never work out!". Though he's thrown back by what she just said he keeps trying, raising his voice when he almost screams at her "Why do you think this won't work out? It worked out for over a year now! I love you, Regina. I want this! Why don't you?".
"Because, I don't want to lose you! That's why! I had this before Robin and I lost it!"
Now he's the one listening to her, when she tells him, quieter this time "I already had this Robin. I had it with Daniel, we were happy and suddenly it was all gone. I do love you, but I can't marry you."
He nearly crushes her, when he gathers her into a fierce hug, head burying into her hair. Her hands link behind his back, when she leans her weight against his torso, just enjoying his warmth for a few moments, when he speaks again "We don't have to. Get married I mean. But please don't make me leave, Regina. I can't promise you that nothing will happen, but I can't imagine my life without you and I'm willing to take the risk." She's crying again and he moves them back to the living room, pulling her closer when he slumps on the couch.
They both fall silent for what feels like hours, seeking comfort in the others touch, just being with one another. She's the first one to voice her thoughts, telling him she won't make him leave, doesn't want him to leave, but she may need time to sort things out. Her request is met with a silent nod and a kiss to her forehead, before Robin moves them to lie next to each other and they fall asleep. They will have to talk about this, but right now this enough and the thought of still having this the next day, gives them a peaceful night.
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