All right before I start I would like to thank:
Herz von Sillber
M-marije-e
Moonfrost127
You guys motivated me so much!
I actually had different plans for this chapter but more Gilan/Clera alone time was high in demand, so I had to!
Plus I feel like Fanfics don't show the awesomeness (yes, that's a word in my world) of Gilan.
Please review!
"Would you stop, you're not healed yet!" Clera said her voice louder than normal.
"Would you stop worrying, I'm fine now, remember, it's been like a week and a half." Gilan said.
"Just go lay down!" Clera ordered.
It was true; Gilan was regaining his health unfathomably rapidly. But still, Clera knew he had to take it easy.
"You know what you need?" Gilan began with a huge grin on his face, "You are stressed. And I have the perfect cure for you. Why don't you go bathe, while I get everything ready?"
Gilan put his hand over hers, stopping her from preparing to go out hunting.
"Gi-ilan. There's no food." Clera began, only to be cut off by her own thoughts.
"It's okay; I'll take care of everything." He said reassuringly.
Clera had to admit, the thought of bathing seemed tempting. She had been exhausted, but looking into Gilan's ocean blue eyes made it impossible to deny.
"Alright" she said quietly. She wasn't used to giving in that easily.
She began to take some fresh clothes, and make her way to the nearby river.
Gilan grinned to himself. His plan was working perfectly.
"What?" Clera frowned at him curiously before leaving.
"Nothing" he shook his head "feel free to take your time." A grin reappeared on his face.
"Fine" Clera said, "But so help me, I will figure out what you're doing before I get back." She said ambitiously.
"We'll see" Gilan replied, his cheeky grin growing wider, if that was even possible.
Clera smirked before turning to leave.
Gilan watched as she left his sight, making sure she truly was gone.
He exhaled when he was satisfied at her distance, and made his way to the opposite side of the campground.
"Clera!" Gilan said, turning around not wishing to get any closer to the river.
"Yes, yes what is it!" Clera said grumpily.
She was still dripping wet, with a towel wrapped around her chest, down to the middle of her thigh.
"Can you just" Gilan began before noticing how skimpily Clera dressed was.
Clera huffed as she felt Gilan's gaze on her whole body, cloaks did leave a person's body up to interpretations.
"I'm sorry I-I-I thought you were" Gilan began, pink blossoming on his cheeks.
Clera smiled sweetly at his shyness, "It's okay Gil, what'd you need?"
Gilan thought for a little bit. The predicament he was in made him forget what he was in such a hurry for.
His face lit when he remembered, "Just hurry, please?" Gilan pleaded. He was too excited about what he had planned for her.
Clera nodded before disappearing again.
As Gilan paced thoughtfully as Clera reappeared.
On top of her tight tunic, she wore a white coat that went down to her knees.
Along with it she wore white gloves, a hat, and a scarf.
Gilan looked from her elegance, down to his gray coat.
Gilan smirked as he realized that just a week ago, she was wearing practically nothing.
There was no snow on the ground yet, but it was cold.
"Well enough staring, and let's get on with it!" Clera said.
Gilan snapped out of his trance and walked her back to their campground.
As they neared Clera frowned. "Do you smell that?" she asked.
Gilan could not hold back the grin he had been holding. "What does it smell like?" he asked innocently.
"Wonderful" Clera replied plainly and mesmerized. She ran up ahead to see where the delectable scent was coming from.
Clera came to a halt when she saw what was in front of her. Baskets of tarts, pastries, and éclairs. Muffins, cheesecake, and tortes. Shortbread, parfaits, and jellies. Desserts were everywhere.
Clera was staring so intently and the delicious desserts, she had not noticed Gilan, who caught up next to her.
"I just thought I could make us some lunch." Gilan smiled slyly.
After a week and a half of eating cold birds' meat, and frozen unripe berries, Clera's mouth watered at the sight in front of her.
She gave him a hug before sitting down next to all of the food, preparing to eat.
He sat down next to her, smiling at her excitement.
He knew the past week had been really tough on Clera; it was the least he could do to pay her back.
"Thank you Gil, really, thank you." Clera began gratefully, "But I must ask, why so many desserts? Why no food?"
Gilan smiled shyly.
"Gil, are you blushing?" Clera asked with a smile on her face.
"I just, thought, that since you were stressed, I would give you desserts." Gilan began, ignoring her question.
Clera frowned, Gilan really was not making sense.
"Well since stressed backwards is desserts, I thought it would reverse your stress." Gilan explained simply.
Clera was speechless. It was a childish play of words, but it still was heart-warmingly incredible.
She was so happy to have Gilan with her.
The only action she could think of doing was a big hug.
Her arms rested on his shoulders, her hands running freely under his hat, combing down the wild strands.
Gilan had to admit, it was quite comfortable.
They both hugged with huge grins on their face, forgetting about the ample food sitting in front of both of them.
"Why do you always wear that?" Clera asked curiously, motioning down to Gilan's hand.
"What, the ring?" Gilan asked, looking down at the gold piece.
"It was a gift from my mother before I left home." Gilan explained simply, not wanting to go into more details.
"You love your mother very much." Clera stated.
"More than the whole world." Gilan said sadly.
Clera heard the sadness in his voice.
"You know, I guess me being a ranger is pretty easy. I could never imagine having a family to go home to, but still not live with them." Clera said.
Gilan just nodded, fiddling with his ring.
"Well you should know that we are your family now too. And I want you to never ever forget that." Clera said firmly.
Gilan smiled at her, thankful he had her as a friend.
"They are your family after all, they love you, and you have every right to miss them." Clera said.
"But I have a family to miss" Gilan whispered quietly.
Clera nodded, understanding what he was trying to say.
"I have you after all, don't I?" Clera asked with a smile.
Gilan wrapped his arm around her, and they hugged, looking for comfort in each other's presence.
Gilan kissed her forehead gently before whispering three words into her ear, making her happier he was with her.
"Forever and always"
Haha, gotcha!
Did you all think I would make them admit their love this early on?
I must say this was incredibly long, and I'm really tired.
And yes, they are wearing winter wear, why not? It's not that hard to make. Plus their cloaks are their beds, and that just gives me another reason to give those hats, gloves, and scarves.
Please review! So I know my hard work payed off