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7. cloudless
He had never truly seen her cry, she only cries in his nightmares. It scares him when he thinks of her crying face. The fairy king admired Diane's tenacity, and he'd be worried if he sees tears in her eyes. It would only mean something, stronger than her will, made her suffer –made her sad, hurt her. King secretly watched Diane over his shoulder, and he saw her being just as bright. Seeing her like that was enough to kill his inner most fears.
Even if he wasn't the one that brought her happiness, he's glad that she's not crying.
8. growth
He reads her stories from time to time, something he picked up from Gowther. This time, it's about a swan girl. When they sneak out that morning, he'd read to her under the shade of an oak tree, together, snuggled up against the trunk. Halfway through the story, she stirs against his shoulder. "Harlequin, this tree's gotten big, hasn't it?" he looks up, the curves in its branches telling stories of aging. "Mm… guess so."
Diane sighs, happy and content. "It's come a long way, through rain and storms, "he reaches for her hand, squeezing it tightly, "Yeah, like us."
9. dandelions
In place of working, they're sprawled across the grass in a meadow just south of town. It's a silent conversation that's spoken by their hearts, both being at peace with the other's presence. Something fuzzy slides under his nose, and just as he was about to sneeze, Diane retracts the dandelion from his face. "King," she slips the dandelion between his fingers, "Make a wish." He gives her a confused look, idly blowing the seeds away in one breath. Diane whispers a little, "What'd you wish for?"
He looks at her lovingly –"Nothing, really, I've got everything I ever wanted."
End notes:
[1] Here's some grown-up King and Diane for you, previous ones were all from their 'childhood'...or were they? ;D
[2] I forgot to mention how the drabbles will range from Diane and King's past together, after Diane realizes her feelings, and from when King still had one-sided feelings for our beloved giantess. There's no definite timeline or order, so you guys are free to interpret which is which. Although some are quite obvious. :)
[3] I wouldn't want to add angst in this fic, it's meant to be a light read. I don't think I can write angst for these guys too. They deserve to be happy. ; - ;
[4] Bweh bweh, -matango updates daily.