Chapter Two: If You Love Me
After Allan had crawled away, we sat in the longest silence. I studied Robin from the corner of my eyes, not wanting it to seem like I was watching him. He was lost in his own thoughts, I could tell from the distant look in his eyes. I sighed before speaking. "It took you a long time to say that." I smile a little, looking up at Robin. I remembered the look on his eyes when I had stopped him from killing Allan it terrified me. "Say what?" All over his face was confusion. I rolled my eyes and shook my head a little sometimes he was insufferable. "You know…" I trailed off, feeling the heat rise to my cheeks. Robin's reaction surprised me, he laughed, a smile gracing his features and reached his eyes. I did not know whether to be hurt or not, but the smile made my heart melt. "I must have been half concussed." I gave him a look, wanting to stick my tongue out at him. "Well, you will be fully concussed if you don't watch it." I threatened him even though I laughed a little.
Another silence passed between us; I smiled, noticing a bit of hair sticking up at the back of Robin's head. I crawled over to him, licking my fingers and patting the stray tuft of hair down. I sat back down on my heels, Robin's eyes glittering. I knew that look so well, it felt so good to have him back again. Although he was an outlaw now and always thwarting the Sheriff's plans, we always somehow found time together. The feeling of Robin's rough hand on my cheek pulled me out of my thoughts. I closed my eyes; I have grown so used to those hands. They were comforting to me despite the roughness. I wanted so much to be in his arms again, just like before. His touch made my heart squeeze, I closed my eyes shut, not wanting the tears to come thinking about the time he had been gone.
"Sssh, Marian. I'm here now." Robin whispered softly to me, pulling me into his arms. He must have felt the slight tremor run through my body as he held me tighter to him and kissed the top of my head. I looked up at him, I do not know what it was he saw in my eyes, but he broke. I saw all resistance and hesitance dissolve before he leaned down to kiss me. His lips were on mine so fast it took a few moments to register what was happening. My own lips parted slightly, my fingers playing with his hair while my other hand stroked his cheek.
I pulled away slightly, sensing him getting desperate. He never wanted to let go, I knew that from the way he held me so close. He wanted to stay here forever, like this, in our perfect little bubble. "Robin," I pulled back as he tried to kiss me again. "Robin, there's a time and place." I said softly, disappointed that I was ruining our time together. I leaned my forehead against his, sadness in his eyes as his shoulders slumped. "You have a mission Robin, please, please finish it for me." I whispered to him, kissing him softly once. I stared into his eyes for a long time, waiting for him to tell me he would finish what he came here to do.
"Marian…" Before he could finish his sentence, I put my finger to his lips to shush him. "Promise me Robin." I said sternly yet softy. He nodded slowly in defeat, reluctant to get up, he held me closer. "Go Robin." I told him wanting to laugh instead I smiled. Finally, his face lit up, the way it did when he was planning on showing off. "I think I know where the pact is." He gave me one last look and a kiss before he let go of me and dashed off.
I watched him go sadly, sighing heavily. That was my Robin, always off to save England and the king. I was proud of him really, I was. I just could not get past the fact that he left me. If he had not left to go to the Holy Land, would he still be the same person he was today? I was willing to give up the life we could have had, only is I could still love him and he would love me back.
notes: second chapter is up. this was written in marian's pov. disclaimer! i do not own robin hood bbc or any of the characters. bbc does. I might be making story banners for all the stories that are up. just maybe. anyways, reviews are love! let me know what you think etc. thanks!
- ash