A/N: So, I got one review for last chapter. For those of you who are wondering, Galen and Godric aren't done. You all know how much of a bitch Galen was to Godric and she is trying to work through some of her issues before she tries to pursue any sort of romantic relationship. I believe the phrase is, "Love yourself before you love another."

Chapter Song: Medicine by Daughter

Chapter 26: Pick It Up, Start Again

Galen woke up at 5pm the next day. Niall had not sent her any special message notifying her of anything important. She had the entire day to herself. After dressing in a loose fitting shirt and shorts, Galen decided to go get some food. She left her room and went to the kitchen within the Council's section of the compound. Two turkey sandwiches and a glass of orange juice was waiting for her, though she wasn't sure who put them there.

As she sat down and ate, Galen thought about the previous night with Godric. Her apology appeared to have gone over well. Of course, Godric had not said anything in reply, but she knew him well enough to know he'd heard and understood every word she'd said. She thought more about the achy feeling she had in her chest just thinking about him.

Yes, Galen Frost was still in love with Godric. But, there was no way on Earth she was willing to get back with him only to hurt him again. A lot of her issues had stemmed from the fact that she was no longer human. Her resentment at not being able to have children was more directed toward herself and not Godric. He just happened to be there when she needed an outlet. She realized now that she always knew she would never have children. She'd known that before she'd ever met Godric.

She truly regretted ever telling Godric she wished he'd never turned her and just should have let her die. That was like stabbing Godric in the heart, eyes, and all his other extremities. It had been so wrong of her to say. Why? Because she didn't mean it. She'd never meant it. It was truly amazing how much damage words could cause.

Even now, all Galen wanted was to be in Godric's arms. But he deserved better than her. He needed better than her. She had to be a fool to think Godric would ever take her back. Then again, it wasn't as if she was going to be on her knees, begging for him to take her back. No. She would let Godric make that decision for himself.

"You haven't even touched your orange juice. Are you not thirsty?" a voice asked.

Galen snapped out of her thoughts and realized Godric was sitting across the table from her. How on Earth had she not noticed him? He had an amused look on his face.

"Actually, I am. I was just thinking is all." Galen replied before taking a long swig from the clear glass.

"About what?"

Galen eyes locked onto Godric's. "I'm not sure you really wish to know, Godric." Her voice was not hostile, only slightly challenging. She didn't want him to poke any further but apart of her wished he would.

"Galen," Godric said softly after a few moments. "I forgive you."

She closed her eyes as he spoke , as if trying to unsee him. Her hands rose on either said of her head and she sank down a bit. She placed her head into her arms and sighed. "I don't understand how. I was horrible to you. I didn't appreciate you, didn't trust you, didn't show how much I loved you nearly half as much as you did me."

She heard the sound of the chair moving backwards and felt Godric's hand on her shoulder. A shiver went through her body. All the hairs on her body stood on end. Though her eyes were closed, she knew that they would be wide open right now. Her body had gone practically frigid.

"I forgave you that very night, Galen. I knew you didn't mean everything you said and-"

"I meant none of it, Godric! God, don't you understand how much I just want to take it back? Do you think I have no idea that you would have been so much better off if you had just drained me dry the night you met me, or even better, never met me in the first place?"

Galen had stood up from the chair by now and was standing tensely, her eyes watering immensely and her hands balling and uncurling at her sides. Godric was no more than a foot away from her, but even from that distance, Galen still felt as if he were touching her.

Godric looked at Galen sadly. "Please, Galen, please don't say that. My life...it would be virtually meaningless without you. I probably would have met the sun by now. I could not even imagine what my life would be right now if I had not met you when I did. You have given me meaning, purpose. Do not ever say I would have been or would be better off without you. It simply isn't true."

With that, he took Galen into his arms, letting her cry. In a second, they were back in her room, sitting in the center of her bed. Galen was folded in Godric's arms. It was in that moment that Godric realized how small, fragile, and selfless she truly was. He had never seen her this way. Here, she was truly insecure about herself and about Godric's love for her. He held her even tighter and kissed her forehead.

"I will never leave you, Galen, and I will never stop loving you." he whispered softly.

After an hour or so, Galen finally stopped crying. Godric had leaned back so that he was lying on his back on the bed. He had pulled Galen on top of him and her head currently rested atop his chest. He could hear that she was exhausted, that she was on the verge of falling asleep.

"Godric," she said sleepily. "You are so much more than I deserve."

Before Godric could even formulate a response, Galen was asleep. Sighing, he waited another thirty minutes before extricating himself from her. He tucked her in tightly before leaving the room. He had a lot of thinking to do.

A/N: I know that its shorter than the others but I wanted to get something out there so here ya go! I'm just not going to write the next chapter until I get a review or two. I know it sounds bratty but considering I've only gotten ONE review for the last TWO chapters, I think I'm being sensible. Anyways, did you guys see the season 5 trailer?