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Chapter 6: Maybe

I'm strong
But I break
I'm stubborn
And I make plenty of mistakes
Yeah I'm hard
And life with me is never easy
To figure out, to love
I'm jaded but oh so lovely
All you have to do is hold me
And you'll know and you'll see just how sweet it can be
If you'll trust me, love me, let me
Maybe, maybe

Someday
When we're at the same place
When we're on the same road
When it's okay to hold my hand
Without feeling lost
Without all the excuses
When it's just because you love me, you let me, you need me
Then maybe, maybe
All you have to do is hold me
And you'll know and you'll see just how sweet it can be
If you'll trust me, love me, let me
Maybe, maybe

I'm confusing as hell
I'm north and south
And I'll probably never have it all figured out
But what I know is I wasn't meant to walk this world without you
And I promise I'll try
Yeah I'm gonna try to give you every little part of me
Every single detail you missed with your eyes
Then maybe
Maybe, yeah maybe

One day
We'll meet again and you'll need me, you'll see me completely
Every little bit
Oh yeah maybe you'll love me, you'll love me then

I don't want to be tough
And I don't want to be proud
I don't need to be fixed and I certainly don't need to be found
I'm not lost
I need to be loved
I just need to be loved
I just want to be loved by you and I won't stop 'cause I believe
That maybe, yeah maybe
Maybe, yeah maybe

I should know better than to touch the fire twice
But I'm thinking maybe, yeah maybe you might

Maybe, love maybe

- "Maybe" by: Kelly Clarkson

Its been three days since I last seen him. I didn't want to go back to that place...our sepcial place. I could not go back at all, becuase if I went back my heart will not be able to stand it, knowing that he sttill loves her. What hope was there for me? None...none at all, if Elizabeth Swann still remained in his heart. I did not even cry for the past three days. I ran out of tears that night...I have no more to shed. They were gone...like James.

Now, I still sit and wonder how could he love a woman who does not love him back? A woman who led him straight to his ruin. I hate just thinking about it, because it angers me even more. This also proves to me he is a good man. He would do anything for the one he loves deeply, without hesitation. And what pains me the most is that I want to be that one. That one woman he loves deeply, the one who could give him that same love back and more. Much more. But what I now need is closure, and in order for me to get it I have to go back to the lagoon. Our place.

"Are you ready? You know Narissa, you don't have to do this. I will be honest, it will pain you. So be prepared". said Tegan. I had asked her to accompany me, becuase I need support.

"Yes". I swim to where she was. At first, Tegan was a bit skeptical about going. She does not want to risk encountering a human again. But she agreed for me.

The swim to the lagoon seemed like an eternity, maybe because I was anxious. But we finally arrived; it was the same, nothing had changed. I was content that it was the same, but it still had the scent of him; as if he was here...near me. Why can't I not get him out of my thoughts...my heart! This was going to be difficult.

"Narissa". Tegan whispers to me. I turn to see her terrified face. She quickly pulls me over to hide behind a rock.

"What is it"? I hissed.Tegan took hold of my shoulders and turned me to face the opposite direction. I layed eyes on that handsome figure again. I felt my heart skip a beat.

"Tegan, I am sorry. I did not know he would be here". I apologized. I knew this would be hard for her, because it would remind her of Gracen.

"Don't. Whats done is done. Now, this clearly some sort of sign...go to him. I will wait here, for I wish not to get near." Tegan gave me a little push. I sighed and decided to face James again.

James was by the waters edge. He looked so breathtaking. His hair free of that wig, his coat, hat and sword off. He seemed in deep thought, something was troubling him. Of course I didn't know what it was, because I have not seem him for that past three days.So I was curious to know.

I swam to the edge he was sitting by. I studied him intently, trying to get a glimpse of his dark emeralds.

"Narissa". He looked at me, finally realizing I was in front of him. "What are you doing here"?

"I need some closure and remember you agreed to share this place with me".

"Yes but...I...I thought after what I had said you would not come here again". James seemed somewhat guilty.

"Like I said...closure". We stayed quiet for a few moments, until I turned to see Tegan fiddling with James's things. Especially his sword. "Tegan"?

"Oh I am sorry, I just...well I was curious". Tegan replied. Tegan eyed James, he certainly reminded her of Gracen. Her inside was screaming to leave...the pain once again resurffacing, clawing its way back. But Tegan decided to come out to ease the tention between us.

"James, this is my best friend Tegan." I introduced as it would seem rude had I not.

"Good afternoon Miss Tegan". James replied smirking at her. Mermaids were certainly beautiful, especially the two in front of him.

"Hello". Tegan mumbled, she was very uncomfortable. But she agreed, he was certainly handsome." Are you part of the royal navy"?

"Yes I am actually".

"Oh, thats nice to hear." It was harder than she thought. "Sorry Narissa but I have to leave. I will meet with you later". Tegan decided to leave the pain was so much to bare, especially seeing the sword and uniform, it was just like Gracen's.

I turned back to James, who was gazing at me. "Why did you comeback"?

"The same as you closure. But I also needed peace". replied James.

"Well, then I will leave...so you can think". I turned to leave, but jumped as he grasped my arm.

"Wait, I need to tell you something".

"What is it"?

"About the other night, look, a part of me still cannot not let go of my feelings towards Elizabeth. But the other part is falling for you". James said with sweetness in his tone.

" What about if I tell you that I already am in love with you, completely and madly in love". My tears began to flow. I just want him to know!

"Maybe one day, the other part will . Please, darling give me time". James cupped my face in his hand and leaned closer to my lips. I pulled him further down to me and kissed him with all the passion that I could muster...as did he. We broke away to breathe for a few seconds, are foreheads pressed together. I looked into his eyes...

"Yes, maybe...love, maybe".