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Its been a while, but yeah, hope you enjoy

Chapter 14: 47 days left

"Francoeur, open your eyes."

Francoeur could barely lift his body, most of it numb. He tried over and over to stand, but his legs and body refused. "Your body should regain it's complete strength in a few hours, that is what the professor told me. You must wonder what is going on, or why. Do you want to know?"

He nodded.

"You were not well, but the professor took care of you."

After a few hours, he was feeling more lively, and with all her might, she helped him up and led him to his desk.

Placing two dishes before Francoeur, she asked "Do you prefer a hearty breakfast? Or croissant?"

Looking straight at the cooked sausage, he nodded. "It's rare, just how you like it."

He tried to swallow it whole, but stopped as he became conscious of her tearing eyes. "Take your time eating, I can wait"

Time, what a strange word. Something was off, it could not have been the coffee, then what? He thought.

Her eyes suddenly glistened with emotion, and "No, I can't wait. You were away for a number of days, and... and...When I can't see you, there is an ache in here, in my heart. You are a strange creature, your peculiarities are the smile on my face, your purr the air in my lungs, you are a part of me each time we share the same air, the same kiss, a glance, our music. Even if we are ever apart, your picture lies in this around my neck, your song is always in my voice, and I adore you"

Despite his weakness, four arms wrapped around her, comforting, reassuring her off his presence. "Je ne sais, ne sais, ne sais pas pourquoi

On s'aime comme ça, la seine et moi

Je ne sais, ne sais, ne sais pas pourquoi

On s'aime comme ça la seine et moi"

This woman was everything severe, everything wanting, and her kisses could break and heal. Before he could partake of such gifts, she pushed him away lightly and laughed softly with her characteristic mischievousness. "If you don't eat, then when will you have the time to get better?"

Caressing his cheek, she whispered. "I don't know, so don't tell me why, that's how we are, la siene and I"

For a brief moment she closed her eyes, then started to walk away. He didn't want her to go, but he knew by the determination in her brow, and by the day dress she was wearing. Blowing him a kiss, she smiled warmly, wiping away stray tears. "For now I have a few errands to do, but later, we can take a stroll and feed the birds in the park. I love it when you imitate the coo of a dove."

That woman, she was everything and more.