Title: Just A Glimpse
Author: Lili44
Genre: (AU) Romance/Fluffdom
Disclaimer: Sorry I do not own Robin Hood or any related characters.
Synopsis: Ever wondered how Will and Djaq fell for each other. This fluffy fic explores the feelings for the gangs youngest members and how true love can be found in the simplest of things. For Will and Djaq the past was dim, their present situation dangerous and doubtful but their future hopeful when they find each other, despite everything. Only one question remains; do they have the courage to make their feelings known to the other? Can they take that small step that appears to be a giant leap and find true happiness? Please check out the Banner for this Fic at my profile page.
Chapter 8 - The Difference Between Love and In Love
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"Allan A Dale!?! ME in love with Alan A Dale?"
Much just blinked and goggled like a brainless fish. Will eyes still stared at the forest floor unwilling to allow him to hope falsely.
"Yes I love him" Will heart sank "but like a brother, nothing more" then it rose again.
"But we all thought…" said John
"Well you were wrong" she cut him off sharply
Will eyes shot up, carefully watching Djaq's face. Djaq eyes turned to Will and she saw his eyes were full of depth and meaning, but she couldn't decide if it were due to pain and hurt or something else. More than anything else she wished to know what he was thinking right now, but he wasn't giving anything away.
"But Djaq, you flirted with him, and teased him, you cannot act like that was nothing" said Robin.
Djaq sighed "Yes I know, but he would tease me like a sister, all his little provocative comments reminded me of my brother Djaq, so I allowed it, I even responded to it. But never, ever did I consider my relationship one of more than just friendship."
"I, um, what? I don't understand." said Much "you say you loved him, but you do not love him, only as a friend?"
"Yes Much, I love him but I am not in love with him" she said plainly "I love him like a friend, like a brother, just the same way I love all of you like brothers, like family".
John smiled at this; he understood this feeling, Will gazed around with his now light heart shinning through his brilliant eyes, Robin looked contented with this explanation and even Much looked sorry for his words.
"Djaq, I'm really, um, you know, sorry for…." He trailed off.
"Much that is okay, but now that we have established that I am not in love with the man that betrayed us, perhaps you will all consider what I have said about his situation?"
Robin simply nodded unwilling to start another argument. 'And perhaps' he thought to himself 'perhaps she has a point'.
"Well" Much said with certainty "this CHICKEN is not going to cook itself, so if you'll excuse me." And he headed over to the kitchen and began bustling noisily around.
Slowly the gang began returning to their normal tasks, Djaq wondered off down the river to wash. Only Will remained in his position, leaning against a post, head slightly bowed and deep in thought.
Robin smirked at this; he knew he would hate to be in Will's position. At least he knew how Marian felt about him, his heart was light and happy. But he reminded himself, that it is often in our own happiness that we forget the sorrow of others, thus he decided to keep a close eye on the young, fearless and clever carpenter whose passionate heart he was sure was not lightly touched.
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