Chapter 17 – Would you..?
It was a cold morning, drizzled was pouring relentlessly from the sky. Ominous black clouds hung above them, omens that promised worse weather was to come.
Robin was weary, walking to the college the that day with Much and Carter. Neither spoke, instead putting their waterproof hoods over their heads and ignoring one another, although this might have been because of the rain.
"Cold today," Robin started conversationally.
This received a grunt from Carter. Much did not respond.
"Come on guys, you know we can all be best friends," Robin said, a fake cheery smile plastered on his face.
Much turned to face Carter, nodding slightly, Carter nodded back. Apparently that was the only interaction they were capable of, Robin left it at that.
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Robin knew his first free period was shared with Marian, he hurried to the library where he found her, studying.
"Marian," He panted, breathlessly, "I love you, and I'm sorry, I can explain..."
Marian cut him off sharply, "Much has explained, to everyone."
"Oh..." Was Robin's only response.
"Do you really love me Robin?"Marian questioned quietly, looking close to tears, "Would you do anything for me? Cover up for me if I stole? Hide the body if I killed? Love me even if I could not still love you?"
"Of course," Robin answered, his voice a hoarse whisper, "Marian Fitzwalter, I love you. I can't stop thinking about you. You're in my head, my heart, my soul...Wherever you go, wherever you are I'll be right by your side..." Robin trailer off, looking as if he would like to say more.
Marian smiled slightly, her beautiful pearl teeth glinting in the light. Robin leant forwards, pouting slightly as he struggled to reach her lips. Finally they met, enjoying the moment of realisation that they were meant to be together.
"Hood, Fitzwalter, get out of my library!" A shriek pulled them apart, as they jumped feet into the air.
Marian gathered her books quickly as they fled from the library, giggling. They felt like little school children, like anything was possible.
And suddenly they were around the back of the college, arms entwined, re-learning the feel of the others body against their own. If was cautious and sensitive as well as fiery and passionate. Feelings went deep into the kiss, feelings that they had both felt, almost since the moment they had met.
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Julia wasn't happy, her and Dani had fallen out, she couldn't understand why her friend liked this 'Guy Gisborne' from the college down the road. She turned the corner to find Robin and Marian, together, very together.
"Is there no privacy anymore?" Robin moaned, pulling away from Marian as they both began to giggle.
Julia sighed and walked away, unsure why tears were rolling down her cheeks as she rushed into the main building, looking for anywhere to hide.
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Marian was in a psychology lecture when the fire alarm rang. The fire was by the door, and they were in the main part of the building, trapped. A few weeks later after many inspections it was discovered that the fire had been no accident.
That's not the end, there will be more about the fire.
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