"So, when do you go back to work?" Marian asked as they began unloading her things from the boxes into her room,
"I go back in two days time, I don't see why they gave me so long off though," Robin sighed,
"Maybe because you just lost your best friend and they thought you could use the time," Marian suggested,
"I suppose so, but it's just, because I have nothing to do, I can't help going over what happened and it kills me," Robin said,
"I know how you feel," Marian nodded,
"Anyway…found any work yet?" Robin asked after a couple of minutes of silence,
"Well, in the week I'm a secretary and then occasionally when I'm needed I organize charity bashes at least that's what they both said to me" Marian smiled,
"Cool, so how many years were there between you and Cart?" Robin asked,
"Well, he was two years older, so I'm twenty-two ," Marian smiled,
After that they fell into a comfortable silence as Robin helped Marian un pack stuff into Carter's room,
Both of them had that same thought in the back of their minds like they knew the other from before, but didn't quite know how to tell each other,
Marian couldn't help but think they she knew him from way before, like not in this lifetime way before, she had always believed in things to do with the spirits and past life and everything, but she had never experienced it before, this was something new, something that she had to figure out,
Robin kept shooting Marian sneaky glances as he watched her work, she looked so familiar to him, yet he knew that he hadn't met her before, Carter only ever spoke about her, he needed to find out.
"There's this charity bash that I organized tonight and I was wondering if you wanted to go…as my date?" Marian asked shyly, "I mean like, everyone else is going to be there,"
"Yea, sure I'd love to come," Robin said as he smiled at her,
"Good, well it's like, nice clothing and girls have to wear dresses…I only organize it, the clothing has nothing to do with me," Marian laughed,
"Nah, it sounds like fun, I'm sure I have some nice clothes around here somewhere," Robin grinned,
"Good, wouldn't want you turning up in jeans now would we?" Marian smiled,
"What time is this thing then?"
"It starts at seven and ends at midnight, but you don't have to stay that long, it's only because I want to see how everything turns out…I like to see the result that it had," Marian smiled,
"Nah, I'll stay, keep you company," Robin grinned, giving her that knee weakening smile,
"Well, on the plus side there is going to be alcohol," Marian grinned back trying to ignore the shaking in her knees,
"That makes it a whole lot better then," Robin laughed,
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"How the hell did I get here?" Saffiyah mumbled holding her head, after a couple of minutes she felt she wasn't alone,
"Saffiyah?" came a deep rumble from her left,
"Did we sleep together?" Saffiyah asked turning to Will,
"I think so," Will said as they both checked under the covers,
"I'll take that as a yea then," Saffiyah laughed,
"Don't take this the wrong way, but I feel like I've slept with you before," Will explained,
"Somehow I know what you mean, it's like we knew what the other was doing yea?" Saffiyah agreed,
"Yea…"
"So…Marian's having this charity ball thing tonight, and she invited me to go, and I was wondering if you wanted to come?" Saffiyah asked fiddling with the bed covers that covered her modesty,
"Sure, I have nothing else better to do tonight, what time is it?"
"It's at seven until midnight, but we'll probably go at around eleven," Saffiyah said,
"Brilliant and the dress code?" Will smiled,
"Basically no jeans or trainers,"
"I can do that, so is everyone else going to be there?"
"Erm…I think that Mira and Allan are probably too hung over and knowing them two they probably slept together, which was probably right, they are so alike, so it will just be me, you, Robin and Marian," Saffiyah worked out,
"How do you know Rob's gonna be there?"
"I know Marian," Saffiyah laughed,
"Oh right…so I guess we should get dressed and everything," Will blushed,
"We could, or we could stay in bed just a little bit longer?" Saffiyah smiled.
"Somehow, I like the sound of your idea better," Will laughed as Saffiyah snuggled up to him again,
"Just to let you know, I don't normally jump into bed with a person I hardly now…just for some reason its feels right that it's you," Saffiyah sighed as she closed her eyes,
"I know, I don't normally do this either," Will whispered as they both fell into a blissful slumber, both having the same dream again…where they were dressed in old clothes, living in the forest in the year 1192,
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"Saffiyah, Will you made it!" Marian said dragging them both through the door,
"Yea, sorry we're late," Saffiyah laughed,
"Robin's in his room, Saffiyah I need your help…you both look lovely," Marian said as they followed her up the stairs,
"Right, I can't decide between this dress," Marian said holding up a black cocktail dress that looked too tight to breath in, "Or this,"
Saffiyah looked again at the second dress, it was a red color, strapless, with a boned bodice and a simple black design on the corner of is skirt that came to below her knees, the fabric wasn't too tight, but wasn't too loose either, it was just right, giving her enough room to walk, it hung to her in the right places as she put it on, the plunge at the front of her dress showed just enough cleavage, coupled with some black open toed heels, her hair clipped at one side with a red rose clip as her ringlets cascaded over one shoulder giving it a natural shine and bounce
"Maz, you look beautiful," Saffiyah sighed,
"What about you?" Marian said as she looked at Saffiyah's gold dress that plunged at the back to show her tan colored skin on her back, the dress up high as it covered her color bones as it puffed out ever so slightly at the bottom so it swished every time she walked, couple with some gold heels, and a gold clutch bag, Saffiyah's own hair straight as it brushed the top of her shoulders,
"Let's go, the boys are probably waiting down stairs," Saffiyah smiled as Marian grabbed her black clutch bag,
Robin watched the door waiting for Marian to come through as she checked herself in the mirror, so her makeup was perfect, before coming through into the living room,
Robin's jaw dropped to the ground as he watched her make an entrance,
"Marian…you look…you look…" Robin trailed off, unable to think of a word suitable to describe how she looked, but couldn't find any,
Marian took in Robin, with his white shirt and black tie, he opted to go without the whole suit jacket as he took a simple black one, he had black trousers on and shoes that would be suitable for any occasion, his shirt sleeves rolled up,
Marian had a feeling that she wouldn't be with Robin very long if the other women at the party had anything to do with it,
Robin couldn't believe this was that same woman that had moved in with him…he took in her figure as he watched her walk further into the room,
"Shall we go then, we have to be there early," Marian said checking the time,
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"Maz, I can't believe you pulled this off, it's amazing," Saffiyah gasped as she looked at the white lilies on the tables and the chandelier hanging from the ceiling with golden accessories all around the room and on the tables,
"It's nothing," Marian shrugged off,
"Nothing, this is everything, you did amazing," Robin said as he gave Marian a hug, that sent her heart fluttering,
"And for later when the party really gets going, there is a physic in the corner," Marian laughed as they found their table,
"Maiden," Robin grinned holding back the chair for her,
"Why thank you," Marian smiled as Robin took the seat next to her,
"Thanks for asking me to be your date," Robin smiled,
"Thanks for accepting," Marian laughed,
"What, are you joking…I get to dance with the most beautiful woman in the whole room," Robin grinned shooting her a wink,
"And I get to dance with the most handsome man in the whole room," Marian laughed as their hands brushed causing little shiver to go through both of them,
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"Let's get this party started," Will laughed as the lights went out and the music blared,
Marian noticed a woman in the corner, well ever woman, look at Robin, in that lustful way, but this woman stood out, she was pretty and Marian felt uneasy as she made her way over to their table,
"Hey, I was wondering if you wanted to dance?" the woman said bending down so her face was level with Robin's,
"I'd love to," Robin grinned as he took her hand and led her to the floor,
Marian sighed sadly, it looked like she didn't get to dance with most handsome man,
"Why didn't you ask him to dance?" Saffiyah asked once she sent Will to get more drinks,
"Because I didn't want too, it's not like I have a say in who he dances with, I asked him here as a friend, that's all," Marian laughed as they watched Robin spin and twirl this girl,
"Who is that anyway," Saffiyah asked looking as Robin whispered something in her ear and the girl threw her head back laughing, Marian wasn't the only one shooting her looks as other women glared at her,
"Amber Huntingdon I think," Marian said,
"Ahhh right,"
"Hey Saff, you wanna dance?" Will smiled pulling her up,
"Do I have a choice?" Saffiyah laughed,
"Nope,"
Marian smiled as she watched her friends having fun from the bar,
"Hey can I have a blue WKD please," Marian smiled to the barman,
"Why the sad face honey?" the barman asked as he took to the top off of the bottle,
"Nothing, just…men troubles," Marian smiled,
"Ahhh, well us men can be idiots sometime…you came in with the fit one didn't you?" the barman smiled, Marian could tell that he was gay,
"Yea, he's the one and now he is dancing over there with Amber bloody Huntington," Marian laughed taking a sip of her WKD,
"Life's a bitch honey," the barman smiled, he liked the woman,
"Screw it…gimme some tequila," Marian laughed as she quickly downed her WKD,
"Right you are honey, may as well enjoy yourself," the barman laughed,
"What's your name?" Marian said as she drunk her first shot,
"My names Ted honey, what about you?" Ted asked,
"I'm Marian, I'm gonna call you Teddy," Marian smiled downing her second one,
"What brings you here then Mazzy?" Teddy laughed,
"I organized this party…I don't know how she got on the list though," Marian said shooting a look at Amber who was still dancing with Robin,
"You been to see the physic yet?" Teddy said nodding to the corner of the room where the booth was,
"Nah I haven't, but I think I might, save my seat Teddy," Marian said as she wobbled over to the booth,
"Marian…about time, I thought you would never come," the physic said,
"How do you know my name…oh wait…you're a physic," Marian giggled as she drank her vodka and coke,
"You're having man troubles,"
"Have you been watching then?" Marian laughed,
"No, I mean from your private life…Robin Locksley…you are confused,"
"Did he pay you to say this," Marian asked,
"You love him…and it isn't the first time you have come to love Robin Locksley,"
"What do you mean?"
"You knew him in another life, you are soul mates…he was Robin Hood and you my child was his love,"
"That is just stupid," Marian scoffed,
"Do not mock, what you do not understand…you get the feeling like you have known him before…you have in the year 1192, you fought side by side, you died side by side, the day you left his heart went with you, you loved him with all your heart the bond is so strong you were drawn together in this life too,"
"Right…well thanks for the insight, but I have a vodka shot that's calling my name," Marian said getting up,
"It's only a matter of time my child…you know where to find me,"
"Nutter," Marian muttered making her way over to the bar,
"Well, what did you learn?" Teddy asked as Marian came stumbling back,
"Nothing…well that was a waste…another one of these lovely's please," Marian said as he produced her with another vodka and coke,
"Maybe you should go easy on this honey, it's safe to say you are sloshed for the night," Teddy laughed as Marian concentrated on staying up right on her stool,
"Give me another one for the road then," Marian slurred as she carried both glasses back to the table,
"Maz…are you drunk?" Saffiyah laughed, she had never seen Marian this drunk before,
"No, of course not," Marian giggled,
"Yea you are," Will smiled,
"Ok…so maybe I am a little bit," Marian giggled again,
"Listen babe, it's already eleven, we are gonna get going," Saffiyah said as she started to get up,
"Behave you kids, I don't want to have to come and sort you out!" Marian laughed, nearly falling off her seat,
"Back again?" Teddy asked a hint of amusement in his voice,
"What can I say?" Marian shrugged,
"Honey, you aren't enjoying yourself, go home," Teddy said looking at her sadly,
"I am, I'm having the best time of my life," Marian laughed, turning round to look at the other people in the room, that's where her eyes fell on Robin and Amber again, this time they were at the table and had their hands all over one another,
"I don't like her," Marian said,
"I know honey," Teddy said as he served someone else,
"Oh, well looks like someone's scored tonight, they better keep the noise down," Marian warned as she watched them make their way out of the door,
"Oh honey, I'm sure he's just seeing her home," Teddy said,
"Somehow I highly doubt that," Marian sighed, trying desperately to fight the tears,
"Come on, let me drive you home," Teddy said,
"Are you joking? The party hasn't even begun," Marian laughed downing some else's beer,
"Fine, I will take you home though," Teddy said as he kept an eye on her the rest of the night,
"Hey babe, how about we hit the sack at mine," a man said coming up behind Marian,
"Why not," Marian laughed as she attempted to get up,
"I don't think so honey," Teddy said as he noticed what was happening
"This is none of your business dude," the man said,
"I think so, when you're hitting on my girlfriend," Teddy said dropping his voice low,
"Whoah, sorry man," the man said backing away,
"Why did you do that for?" Marian pouted,
"You don't know how many times, I've had to say that line," Teddy sighed, as he watched Marian gulp down another pint of strong bow,
"Come on honey, you're the last one here, let's get you home,"
"I don't wanna go home," Marian whined,
"It's two in the morning, you have too," Teddy smiled as he made Marian get into the passenger seat of his car,
"What about my car?" Marian laughed, pointing back at it,
"You're going to have to come and get it in the morning,"
"Brilliant…I like you," Marian giggled ruffling his hair,
"You can crash at mine for the night," Teddy said pulling up to an apartment,
"You are an angel," Marian laughed before falling onto the sofa and cracking open a bottle of wine she found,
"I don't think so sweetie," Teddy said taking it from her,
"Don't be such a party pooper Teddy Bear," Marian laughed as she attempted to grab at the wine, when she was unsuccessful she fell sideways and into a drunken slumber,
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