Marian woke up, longing for Robin's warm embrace around her. She had known it was inevitable, his leaving, but she had wished she could have seen him once more before she had to live another confined day in the castle.
The visitor was arriving today, wasn't he?
Marian groaned, in her mind he was just another person to pretend around.
With a sigh, she rolled out of bed, and started to prepare for the day."Marian," an irritated voice called, and Marian grimaced and turned.
"Allan," she said, turning."Where were you this mornin'? The sheriff was furious! He- well, Giz, sent me to find you! 'e said I'd better find ou before the feast to-"
"I get it, Allan," Marian inturrepted. "I understand. I didnt want to have to act when he arrived. I'll be at the feast tonight, alright?"
"Giz was worried. And Anthony: don't be quick to judge him. He seems alright." Allan turned, and heading up the short steps, from the store rooms.
After a few moments, Marian let out her breath.
She spun around. "He's gone, you can come out."
Robin emerged from behind the large stack of flour sacks, with a sullen expression on his face. "I should've just killed him, we wouldn't have to hide!"
"Robin, you know that wouldn't have fixed the problem."
But he wasn't listening to her, as usual.
"Just ordering you around like a servant. Come here, don't do this, j-"
"Robin, stop." Marian ordered. "We don't have much time before someone else comes, and we have to go our separate ways. Can we just enjoy each other's company? Please?"
He looked at her for a moment. "Your right, my love. I'm sorry."
Marian smiled, and walked back over to where they had hidden, behind the flour. She sat down, and he followed her lead. She rested her head on his chest.
But their peace didn't last for long. In one smooth moment, Robin somehow pushed her away, and climbed on top of her, pinning her to the stone floor."Robin," she hissed. "This isn't the time.""Why not," he asked distractedly, trailing kisses down the side of her face, and down her neck."Because... Because," Marian couldn't focus. "We can't..."Robin rolled off her. But she made a noise of protest."You wanted me to stop. So I did."Marian sat up. "Will I see you tonight?"
"Count on it."