'So Guy, do you like riding?' Marian asked as she trotted through the lush green leaves of Sherwood Forest.
Guy hesitated. He couldn't tell her that he didn't, truth was, he hated it... Every second. But he needed to impress her... He had to lie...
'I love it, it's so relaxing' He replied falsely and smiled at her.
Marian smiled back innocently. 'Do you like to gallop?' He innocent gaze turned into a sneaky, bad-girl, grin.
Guy's eyes widened. Bugger! He thought to himself but his voice spoke up and instead or cursing, it replied, 'Of course!'
And with that, Marian galloped off in front of him and he heard her start to giggle. He liked it when she giggled, her voice was sweet and kind. She was beautiful...
He watched her hair flow back in the wind and her riding position was brilliant. How in the world could she keep a perfect position when galloping?
Guy shook his thoughts away and tried to drown out the hate for galloping... 'Come on, you can do this. She's a girl, it's not like your trying to impress the King...' He whispered to himself but his brain thought different... He might as well of been trying to impress the King...
'Right, lets do this' He whispered one more time and he kicked his horse on. His horse flew off down the track and he started to laugh. It wasn't so bad!
But to his bad luck his horse spooked at a bird that flew past and reared.
Guy flew off the saddle and onto the ground. He let out a gigantic scream in shock. I take it back! I hate it even more...
Marian slowed to a stop and turned her horse around, seeing Guy lay on the floor in a heap she sped back down the path towards him and stopped centimetres before him.
She tutted and shook her head smiling in empathy. 'Oh dear! I thought you said you were a good rider?' She mocked and smiled again.
Guy groaned and was pulled up by Marian. She lean't towards him. She's going to kiss me! His brain screamed at him but for a second time, fate drowned him and she only moved towards him to look at a graze on him forehead.
'My my, let's have a look at that' She smiled bearing her beautifully aligned, shiny teeth.
Guy moaned as he felt her touch his bruise softly. 'It's fine' He frowned and pulled away.
Marian sighed, her hand resting on his shoulder.
Robin was full of rage. How could his father abandon him... AGAIN!
He kicked on his horse and his black stallion broke into a flat out gallop. The leaves of Sherwood blurred around him and he let his thoughts blur with them.
Riding usually helped relax his mind. But today it just didn't seem to be working.
He thought to himself... What can I calm myself with? Riding? No. Sitting by the river? No. Marian? Maybe... Definitely. He always relaxed when he was in her presence.
But as he came to a small walk he heard voices from near by. Robin being curious, he walked towards where the sound was coming from and he peered through the trees.
He saw Marian talking to a boy... She had her hand on his shoulder...
Robin instantly felt jealous. Who was he? Ah no... It can't be? Can it? I bet he wants to marry her... And with the look on her face, it looks like she would say yes...
Robin felt furious and betrayed and decided to barge in on them. Yes! That's what he'd do... Haha! Ruin the moment.
He mounted his horse and sped back, he turned and kicked his horse who instantly retaliated into a quick canter through the leaves and into the clearing, startling Marian and Guy.
Marian screams and Guy pushes her behind him, protecting her. He wasn't all like a wimp... Just when it came to riding! He thought to himself.
Robin scowls in disgust. 'Woaah!' He shouts to his horse and dismounts.
He runs past Guy, shoving him out the way, Robin throws his arms around Marian, bringing her into a hug.
'Hey Maz, you alright? I didn't mean to startle you!' He calms her down and Marian collects herself again.
Guy stands there in disbelief and Marian smiles at the boy hugging her. Who was he?!
'Robin! Lord, I hate you! You scared the life out of me' Marian replies, her voice raised but soft. She smiled at him. Her bestfriend.
Robin pulled away grinning at her. 'How are you?' He said calmly, his voice warm, he was already relaxed him her company.. Or at least until he remembered about the other boy present...
'I'm fine Robin' Marian replied, still smiling, she stands back, pulling away from his embrace.
Robin stands back and puts his hand on his hips. 'Did you miss me?' He smirks at her, his eyes sparkling in the evening sunlight.
Marian shakes her head and rolls her eyes. She smiles again. 'Obviously' She replies, grinning, her lips rosey red.
Guy rolls his eyes in anger. How dare this boy intrude! He decided he didn't like this boy... He would be in competition...
Robin glances at Guy and frowns. He looks him up and down and turns back to Marian. 'Who's this one then eh?' He nods towards Guy.
Guy shakes his head.
Marian doesn't notice the friction between the pair and she smiles at Guy. 'This is Guy of Gisborne, he and his family have visited at the Castle this evening for dinner' She nods towards him and turns to Robin.
Robin wrinkles his nose up at Guy. Gisborne! Guy! What a stupid name... He decided he didn't and wouldn't like this boy.
'Yeah, My name's Guy..' The boy adds in and lifts his head up. 'What's your name?' He asks Robin.
Robin moves towards his horse and leads him to stand next to Marian who is also holding her own horse.
'I'm Robin of Locksley. Bestfriend of this beautiful lady and soon to be Earl of Huntingdon when my father passes it down to me' Robin hisses and smirks in pride.
'Yes, he is my bestfriend. Robin and I have known each other since we were young children' Marian smiles up at Robin and back to Guy.
'I must get back before it is dark. My father will worry Robin.' Marian adds.
Guy rolls his eyes again. 'I'll take you back Marian' He smiles at her and scowls at Robin.
'No' Robin buts in and says firmly. 'Marian, how about you hop on the back of my horse with me and we ride back together? I want to tell you and show you something' His voice softens as he glances at Marian.
Guy shuffles frustrated. I hate him. I hate him. I hate him.
Marian smiles back at both the boys. 'Very well Robin. You don't mind going back on your own do you Guy?' She questions him.
Guy is about to refuse but decides not to. He'd get Locksley back for this. For embarrassing him in front of her.
'Sure whatever' He replies and mounts his horse, he trots off into the horizon and Robin takes Marian's hand. 'Come on, quick!' He whispers and Marian smiles rolling her eyes, she mounts his horse and wraps her arms around his waist, she leans on him and puts her lips close to his ears.
'Bad influence' She whispers as Robin laughs and gallops off...