A/N: I love this song so I decided on a bit of sweetness for this chapter!

Thankyou to my second and third reviewers: A, and punkyvb (who I also must thank for the author and story alerts!)

I will consider you're suggestions and probably will add some drabbles for you A.

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Now on with the story...

Hate that I love you - Rihanna ft. Ne-Yo

That's how much I love you
That's how much I need you
And I can't stand ya

Arya was desperately in love with Eragon and hated him for it. Who was he to make her feel this way? She hadn't felt this vulnerable since she was a child.

Most everything you do makes me wanna smile
And then I like you for a while

He was just a boy at heart and his antics with Saphira always made a smile appear on her face, although she tried to hide it.

No, but you won't let me
You upset me, boy and then you kiss my lips

The soft touch of his lips against hers plagued Arya's waking dreams until she woke with a start, wishing that it could actually happen.

All of a sudden I forget that I was upset
Can't remember what you did

Eragon always had this effect on Arya. He only had to flash her his cheeky grin and he once again stole back into her heart.

But I hate it
You know exactly what to do
So that I can't stay mad at you
For too long, that's wrong

If only she could resist his innocent charm and keep up her facade, Eragon would realise that it could never be. He would go and find himself a kind human girl that could love him without having to hide her feelings.

But, I hate it
You know exactly how to touch
So that I don't wanna fuss and fight no more
Said, I despise that I adore you

The elf princess just wanted to melt into his arms and despised herself for not being strong enough to get rid of the pain in her heart.

And I hate how much I love you, boy
I can't stand how much I need you
And I hate how much I love you, boy
But I just can't let you go

Arya was leaving for Ellesmera the next morning but she just couldn't take off without saying goodbye. She ran to her love and hugged him before turning so she didn't have to see Eragon's confused face.

And I hate that I love you so

And you completely know the power that you have
The only one that makes me laugh

She remembered all the times they were talking and he made her laugh. Arya had laughed more then, than she had ever laughed before she had met the rider.

Sad and it's not fair how you take advantage of the fact
That I love you beyond the reason why
And it just ain't right

Eragon stood still, stunned from the sudden unexpected embrace – It wasn't fair how she always had the power to make him speechless. She knew his feelings towards her yet she insisted on doing things like this – dangling her affections tantalisingly before his eyes, then cruelly snatching them away.

And I hate how much I love you, girl
I can't stand how much I need you
And I hate how much I love you, girl
But I just can't let you go
But I hate that I love you so

He hated how weak he felt, but he couldn't get rid of his love – even if he wanted to.

One of these days, maybe your magic won't affect me
And your kiss won't make me weak

Even the thought of Arya being close enough to touch made him feel weak-kneed. How would he ever defeat Galbatorix if he got self-conscious whenever the elf was around?

But no one in this world knows me the way you know me
So you'll probably always have a spell on me, yeah

Arya knew Eragon so well. She felt the same pain for his fallen masters and she had shared his thoughts many times. She knew the real Eragon even better than his cousin, his only real family now.

That's how much I love you
That's how much I need you

Eragon needed to be close to her again – he caught her arm as she walked away.

That's how much I love you
That's how much I need you
And I hate that I love you so

Arya tried to resist at first, she knew she couldn't look into his eyes.

And I hate how much I love you, boy
I can't stand how much I need you

She grudgingly turned.

And I hate how much I love you, girl

"Look at me, Arya" The Rider demanded.

But I just can't let you go

The princess looked up and lost control when she saw the pure love in his gaze. She threw her arms round her neck and kissed him with all her strength. He was surprised but responded after a second, lifting her into his arms and spinning her round in a circle.

But I hate that I love you so

Eragon pulled away panting, and rested his forehead on hers. He looked into Arya's eyes and saw all her barriers fall away.

And I hate that I love you so, so

"I love you, Arya"

"I love you too, Eragon. And I hate you for it" She responded, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

A/N: Hope ya liked it - Pretty pretty please review, pretty please with Eragon on top - or Murty, whichever takes your fancy ;D