- What She Sees -

They think she doesn't notice. They think she's oblivious like everyone else, and that she doesn't realize that something has changed between them. Little do they know that she sees the 'accidentally' touches, hears the soft whispers that pass between them, and feels the intensity of their gaze as they steal glances of the other.

She's spent the last 3 years of her life watching Daniel's every move, helping him when his burdens became too heavy to carry alone, guiding him towards the right path, and cleaning up the messes he unknowingly left behind. She knows the difference between the man whore Daniel and the relationship Daniel. She can see it in his eyes, in his walk, and in the way he speaks to those around him. She knew something had changed in his life weeks ago; knew that he had found something he'd been missing.

It wasn't until recently that she realized what it was. And even as all the pieces fell together she still found herself disbelieving it. For several days she was able to convince herself that she was wrong, that there was no way that he would be seeing her; that it was all in her head. But three days ago when Daniel walked into the office, he had a look of quiet rage in his eyes, just simmering at the top ready to spill over at any moment. She knew something wasn't right. She had not seen him this unreceptive since Molly's passing. She tried to speak to him but only ended up darkening his mood. Then afterwards when she discovered Wilhelmina had a late meeting scheduled for that day she thought nothing of it. Later on as she was heading home she heard the elevator doors ring and watched as a familiar charming Texan appeared and headed towards Wilhelmina's office. She continued to watch him from a distance. She could see the apprehensive but genuine smile that appeared on Wilhelmina's face when she saw him. She watched the scene before her for a moment longer before she sensed another presence in the hallway. It was Daniel. He stood there as she did, watching quietly. He said nothing and she wondered whether he even realized she was there. She momentarily considered calling out his name but didn't. Instead she turned and walked away leaving him standing alone in the empty hallway. After that there was no denying it. For days she contemplated whether or not she should say something, but she could not bring herself to breach the subject with Daniel. And so she did the only thing she could do, she continued to watch the silent couple.

She watches as they discuss the ad layout in the glass walled meeting room. Wilhelmina points at something on the table. Daniel moves to get a better look at it and seemingly unconsciously touches the middle of her back. He whispers something that makes her smile for a brief second. His hand leaves her back but their proximity to each other doesn't change as they continue discussing the papers in front of them.

She watches them for a moment longer then looks away and sees Marc standing a few feet away from her, studying the pair just as she was. Her eyes meet his and she instantly knows. He sees it too. His eyes return back to the pair for a second before he turns and walks away. She knows that he won't say anything; knows that he'll stay quiet like she has, because they can both tell just by looking that this thing which almost certainly started with lust has already evolved passed simple physical need. Whether it is love she does not know; but she does know that time is running out for them; knows that both of them carry a well hidden fear beneath their disguises.

She knows this because sometimes the 'accidental' touches seem more filled with desperation than desire, sometimes the soft whispers are of words of reassurance, and sometimes she can feel the underlining anxiety in the intensity of their gazes.

They think she doesn't notice, but she does.

THE END

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