As Speech Disappears Into Silence

by LittleLottexoxEriksTrueAngel

...And my body ached. I knew that he would punish me for my infidelity. For whether I liked it or not – I belonged to him and nothing would ever change that. I was his and his alone. EC Dark Erik

9. Don't You Dare

Title: As Speech Disappears Into Silence

Author: LittleLottexoxEriksTrueAngel

Chapter 9: Don't You Dare

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A/N: I'm sooo sorry that I couldn't get this up sooner! Schools been terrible and I haven't been feeling well, so I didn't get to post this! I hope you all enjoy though, and thanks for your patience: )

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Sure, she was sleeping he whispered his next words knowing that they were not enough…could never and would never be enough, "I love you, Christine."

Next, he gently kissed her forehead and quietly exited the room.

Unbeknownst to him, Christine had heard every word he'd said.

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Chapter 9: Don't You Dare

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Dark cloud moving in
Just one fall of rain, could wash away
Wash away, the pain.
Just one ray of sun
To warm my skin
Rid me of the cold you're drowning in

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Christine spent the next three days in bed, not once catching a glimpse of Erik.

The morning after Christine had heard Erik say that he loved her; Meg had awoken her with a tray full of delicious breakfast. She was instructed to stay in bed and wait for the doctor to come examine her. She had a mild case of the flu, and needed to stay in bed for the next few days. He also gave her horrible tasting medicine to take. On the second day of her illness, Christine tried to get up and go to her lesson.

Meg walked into Christine's bedroom at her usual time. What she saw upon entering the room almost made her drop the tray!!

"Christine! What are you doing out of bed?!" Meg called.

Christine was out of bed and frantically searching through the drawers of her dresser. "I am searching for a dress, but I can't seem to find one."

"You're still ill. You must get back in that bed straight away!" Meg said setting the tray down on a side table before making her way over to Christine. She gently took the brunette's arm and steered her towards the bed.

"You need your rest." Meg explained gently, tucking Christine back in under the beautiful, silk sheets.

"He'll be mad." Christine mumbled in response, before falling asleep.

A few hours later she awoke to find that there, next to her breakfast tray, was a beautiful blood red rose tied at the stem with a black ribbon. She reached over and picked it up, raising it to her nose and inhaled its sweet scent. A piece of paper fluttered noiselessly to the ground. Christine read it quickly. It read simply:

'Stay in bed. –E'

Now, Christine sat perched up against the pillows, finding sitting in bed all day, for three days to be very, very boring. She shut her book gently knowing Meg would be bringing in her lunch any minute, sighing in boredom.

And for a brief moment, her thoughts wandered to the strange, mysterious, masked man who was keeping her here. What had made him so cold and unfeeling? Everything about him was dark….was there something she could do? Could she be the one to warm him?

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Erik was pacing in his study, as Nadir watched in silent amusement.

"It is only noon, Erik. Just go to her." Nadir finally said.

Erik stopped and looked at his friend, then exited the room.

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Christine was sitting at the small table near a window nibbling on her sandwich when the door to her bedroom opened. She gasped when she saw it was Erik who had entered her bedroom.

"Good afternoon." She said in a guarded tone.

He nodded slightly. "Good afternoon, Christine." He paused. "I take it you are feeling better?"

"Much." Christine smiled. "I cannot wait to get out of this room!"

"I see." He mused, before asking, "Do you think you are up for a small trip?"

"A trip? What sort of trip?"

"There is something that I would like to show you." He said smoothly. He moved to the bed and picked up Christine's robe from the edge of it. "You might need this, my dear."

Christine rose and walked over to him. A blush rose to her cheeks as Erik helped her into the soft, white robe.

After making sure Christine was wrapped up tightly in her robe, Erik stepped behind Christine. He pulled a blindfold out of his pocket and proceeded to tie it around Christine's eyes.

"Wha--?"

Erik cut her off, purring gently into her ear. "It is a surprise."

She nodded wordlessly as he gripped her shoulders and steered her out of the sanctuary of her bedroom. He led her through the winding corridors of his home before they finally stopped.

"Are we there?" Christine asked eagerly yet slightly annoyed.

"Not yet." He said opening one of the many doors located inside his home.

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Christine gasped as the sun's warm rays reached her. Erik was taking her outside!

She smiled.

He led her further. She could smell the sweetness of flowers and hear the soft rustling of water.

Soon, the blindfold fell away and Christine found herself in a glorious rose garden. She was standing next to a magnificent water fountain, and looked around in awe.

Erik slowly led her to an awaiting bench and made sure she was comfortable before sitting down beside her.

"It's beautiful." She whispered. "Thank you, Erik, for sharing this with me."

A smile tugged at the corner of his lips. Christine's heart fluttered.

"Anything for you."

Christine blushed before turning her head and looking out in the other direction. In the distance, she could hear the soft flow of the ocean and the rippling of the waves.

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Seems so close to me,
But still beyond my reach,
Calling me
and playing hide and seek.

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Erik watched Christine from his spot next to her. She looked so peaceful, so happy…he was glad that he could give that to her.

He watched as she silently brushed a stray strand of hair from her face, wishing he could have done it. Could have touched her soft, pale cheek and...

He sighed inwardly and stood. He then plucked a beautiful red rose from a bush and knelt in front of Christine.

She accepted the rose from him gratefully.

There was no way Erik could not notice Christine full, supple lips or beautiful eyes and found himself leaning into her closer.

"Erik…" She murmured as he lovingly caressed her cheek.

Christine leaned in as well, lost in his beautiful eyes.

"I love…" he started his mouth inches from hers. "I love you."

And her mouth closed over his.

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I could say that I don't care
But the truth is, I'd follow you anywhere
I've been waiting such a long, long time
Don't you dare change,
Your mind

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A/N: REVIEW!!! Let me know what you think! School is hectic and crazy, but your reviews are my inspiration for this story!! And I really appreciate the feedback: )

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