Chapter 8
It was too early to get up, Maria knew this but she had a sudden urge to go outside and take a walk. She put on a gown and her coat and went outside. She had not been walking in the forest for long when she heard a twig snap. She turned around instantly, but there was no one there. It must have been a rabbit, she thought. She decided to put her hood up, as it was chilly. Then she heard another twig. However she kept walking. Suddenly, as quick as a flash, she felt a strong body pin her against a tree and before she knew it there was a dagger at her throat. But that dagger was familiar.
"Robin?"
"Princess!"
Robin immediately let her go.
"Princess, I am so sorry I didn't know it was you"
"That's fine, I'm alright"
"What are you doing out here, its so early?"
"I could ask you the same thing Bird Boy"
"Oh I am I still Bird Boy?"
"Of course you always will be. Did you get my note?"
"Yes I did. I wanted to talk about that"
There was a silent pause where they both looked at the ground. Then they both blurted out:
"I am sorry!"
"You're sorry? I am the one to blame! I stormed off and then I know what it looked like with Posy but honestly nothing happened!" said Robin.
"No I am sorry, I acted like such a child! And if it weren't for you I would be dead!" said Maria
"Well I wasn't exactly going to let you go off on your own, I love you too much!" said Robin
"What?"
"I love you" said Robin defiantly
"I love you too!" said Maria
Maria thought he was going to object or ask questions but in an instant, he just grabbed her and then he was kissing her, his lips soft at first but when he realised she was kissing him back, his kiss became stronger and more passionate. They kissed for what seemed ages until they surfaced for air.
"Sorry Princess, you just have no idea how long I have been waiting to do that" said Robin
"And I am so glad that you did" replied Maria, now with rosy cheeks.
They kissed again until the sun had fully risen and was shining gloriously upon them. Both of them felt like their hearts would explode with love for one another. All was well in Moonacre once again.