Two days have passed and they finally made it off the mountain trail and into Ivarstead, they were dirty, tired, and hungry. They ran out of food and almost out of water a day ago, the sun was going down and it was quickly getting dark. "I thought we'd never make it." June said relieved to see the familiar village. "Think the Inn has any clean clothes for us?" She asked looking over at the brothers. "Maybe." Vilkas answered looking around.
They walked up the steps and into the Inn, as the door opened everyone that was inside turned their heads and looked at them. Some of them sneered at the dirty and probably smelly strangers that entered. "We need a couple of rooms." Farkas said to the Inn keeper. "We only have one." He replied examining them all carefully. "Looks like you folks had...quite the journey.." He said raising his eyebrows up at them. "We would rather not talk about it." Vilkas said rubbing the back of his neck.
The Inn keeper nodded agreeing with him. "So what will it be? Will you take the room?" He asked crossing his arms. They all exchanged looks and shrugged. "Sure, it's better than nothing." Farkas said giving him a smaller coin purse. The Inn keeper smiled and pointed to the free room. "It's the one over there." He said.
They all walked towards the room but June suddenly stopped and quickly walked back over to the counter. "Would you by any chance have any clean clothes and cloths for us?" She asked with a hopeful voice. The Inn keeper rubbed his chin thinking for a moment. "I think so, there should be some clothes for you folks in the room I gave you. I'll look for some cloths for you though, give me a moment." He said giving her a smile as he walked away.
June nodded and quickly turned back around walking into the room, Vilkas and Farkas just standing there. June raised an eyebrow at them and than looked forward seeing that there was only two bed's. "Well..Someone's gonna have to share." June said with a crooked smile. Vilkas and Farkas both exchanged looks and than looked back at the two beds. "There not big enough to share.." Farkas mumbled. "They are if I lay on your chest." June said with a grin. "It'd be nice, you'll keep me warm." She teased.
Vilkas glared as he kept looking at the beds. 'She thinks I wouldn't be good enough..' He thought to himself as he slightly looked over at Farkas seeing him rubbing his forehead embarrassed. "Or someone could just sleep on the floor." She said being serious now. "Well since your the one who hurt your head you can have a bed." Vilkas said. "You can have the other bed if you wish Farkas." He said looking at his brother. "We still have a bed roll so I'll be fine." Vilkas said setting his things down. "You sure?" Farkas asked looking over at Vilkas. "Yeah." He said.
The Inn keeper walked into the room holding a hand full of large cloths. "Here you go." He said with a smile. "Thanks." Farkas said taking them. "How much for the clothes?" June asked him. "Ten gold for each." He replied. Farkas gave him the coin, the Inn keeper smiled and walked out of the room. "I need a bath.." June mumbled digging into the drawers for clothes. She pulled out a light red dress, it had some patches on it but she didn't care. "Hopefully the water level is different this time." Farkas said remembering when they were here before Riften.
June just shrugged grabbing one of the cloths. "You expect us to let you go alone?" Vilkas said crossing his arms. "You want to watch?" She asked with a teasing smile. "Is that really an offer?" Vilkas replied with a half smile. "You still don't trust me? Even after I didn't run off when I had the chance?" She said raising an eyebrow at him.
Vilkas sighed scratching the back of his head. "I guess you have a point, I'm to tired to wait out there anyways, just hurry so we can have one." He said nodding at her. June smiled at him, it wasn't her usual smart ass grin or teasing grin. It was a real smile, a smile that almost looked like it had feelings behind it. Vilkas's eyes widened a little surprised by her look, he watched her walk out of the room.
He clenched his jaw and quickly looked down at the floor, her smile made him think but he didn't want to get his hopes up, he didn't want to get the wrong idea. Vilkas walked over to his things grabbing the bed roll and un rolling it onto the floor. "You sure you'll be okay sleeping on that?" Farkas asked a little concerned. "I said it was fine." Vilkas said giving his brother a little smile.
Vilkas slightly turned his head looking out the door and watching June leave the Inn, Farkas saw the look on his brothers face and couldn't help but smile. He saw down on the bed crossing his arms. "I bed you could sneak out after her and get a peek if you want." Farkas said with a small chuckle. Vilkas quickly looked up glaring at him. "Shut up." He said quickly getting up. He walked over to the drawers and went through them, he found a couple of shirts and pants that looked like they would fit them.
June walked off the road and down the path that led to the river, she took a deep breath, breathing in the cool air. It wasn't as cold as it was on the mountain, she knew the water would be cold but she didn't care. She was looking forward to it even if the water was cold, Vilkas suddenly popped up into her mind. She imagined him sneaking out and joining her in her bath, June quickly stopped and shook her head forcing the image out of her mind.
She looked down as she felt tingles go through out her body. 'That was stupid..' She scolded herself. She sighed beginning to walk again, she looked around seeing if anyone was near. She approached the river and stopped in front of it examining it. The water level was back to normal and there seemed to be no dangerous animals around, neither was there anyone around.
June unbuckled her armor and slipped it off, she put her foot in the water and gasped at how cold it was. She took a deep breath and slowly walked into it, her body getting used to the cool water. She shivered a little at first but eventually stopped as the water didn't feel as cold anymore. She quickly went under getting her hair wet and completely used to he water, she came back up to the surface gasping loudly from how cold it was underwater.
She slowly ran her hands over her body and through her hair washing all of the dirt off. She looked up at the night sky seeing it was clear, she always loved the way the stars looked in the sky, the way they glowed brilliant colors. She saw that the moon was full, she remembered the last time that the moon was full was her first day working for the companions. A small smile appeared on her face as she remembered how much her and Vilkas hated each other and yelled at each other, but now it seems different.
Vilkas sat at one of the tables eating fresh food that had just been brought to him, he enjoyed and savior the warm salty meat and tasty cheese in his mouth. He was starving since they haven't eaten in a full day. About five minutes later Farkas joined him and ordered some food of his own. "I'm glad we're finally on the right road to Whiterun." Farkas said with a relieved voice. "You and me both." Vilkas said with a small chuckle. He took his mug that was full of ale and gulped it down. "You should really drink some water since it's been awhile with out it." Farkas said pouring water into his mug.
Vilkas quickly shook his head taking a bite of his bread. "No way, we have been on one hell of a journey. I plan on relaxing and drinking some ale is relaxing." Vilkas said smiling at his brother. "Just don't get all over June again, I saw you before I passed out." Farkas said snickering. Vilkas looked at him a little surprised. "You remember things from that night? You were black out drunk." Vilkas said with a small laugh. "And I wasn't drunk.." Vilkas said looking away. "You did drink a little though, we both know how you get when you drink Vilkas." Farkas said digging into his food.
Vilkas sneered at him a little. "I know what I'm doing most of the time.." Vilkas said in his defense. "Oh yeah? Did you know what you were doing when you slept with Njada?" Farkas said grinning. Vilkas choked on his food, he coughed pounding his chest. "That was one night!" Vilkas said glaring at his brother. "Yeah, that one night, and than the night after that." Farkas laughed at his brothers reaction.
Vilkas sighed and quickly looked away, he rubbed the back of his neck. "I regret it...Believe me..." Vilkas said with a disgusted frown. "Ever since then she never leaves me alone, she acts like..We're together.." Vilkas shivered in disgust. "Oh come on she isn't that bad, I've seen worse looking women." Farkas said taking a drink of his water. "It's not the way she looks, it's the way she acts, and it's her personality." Vilkas replied looking down at the remaining food on his plate.
He picked up a piece of his cheese and popped it into his mouth. "I mean don't get me wrong, I do love me a strong willed woman who puts up a fight but Njada...She's just..Eh.." Vilkas said not sure how else to explain it. "I get what you mean." Farkas said patting his brother on the shoulder. "I would just suggest not doing it again, she might really get the wrong idea, she's already acting jealous around June." He said eating the last of his food.
Vilkas furrowed his eyebrows down a little confused. "There's no reason to be confused, there is nothing going on between us." Vilkas said as the other night popped up into his head. The image of them almost kissing came to his mind, he blinked hard forcing it away. "Uh huh." Farkas mumbled not believing his brother.
Vilkas finished the rest of food and started drinking more ale and mead. "It's been awhile since June went to take a bath, think everything is alright?" He said looking to the door. "I'm sure she's fine." Farkas said starting to join his brother in drinking mead. "You don't think she ran off do you?" Vilkas asked looking at Farkas. "She had the chance to run in Riften and she didn't. So why would she run now?" Farkas said taking a big gulp of mead. "I guess you're right.." Vilkas mumbled rubbing the back of his head.
Ten more minutes have passed and Vilkas got up getting impatient. "I'm going to go check on her." He said walking towards the door. "Getting a peek?" Farkas said with a small smile. "No, I'm just going to see if she is still there and than come back." Vilkas replied annoyed as he walked out the door. Vilkas shivered a little as the cold air hit his skin, he looked up at the sky seeing the full moon, he hadn't realized that it was the sighed and walked down the road and turned down the path. 'I hope I can put it off for one more night..' He thought to himself feeling his cut twist and turn.
As he got closer to the river he slowed down, he felt his stomach begin to tingle as he imagined June's naked wet body in the river, it made the beast inside him begin to stir. He clenched his jaw trying to force the image out of his mind but it wouldn't go away. He heard the river right around the corner, he stopped for a moment looking down at the ground. He heard no splashing of the water, he furrowed his eyebrows wondering if she was even still there.
He quickly walked around the corner and stopped seeing June was sitting on a rock fully clothed and looking up at the sky. He saw her hair slightly blowing in the light wind, he admired the way she looked in the moonlight. The wind carried her scent towards Vilkas, he closed his eyes and took in a deep breath enjoying her sweet smell.
Vilkas slowly walked up to her, June perked up when she heard footsteps approaching behind her. She turned around and smiled a little seeing it was just Vilkas. "I could be wrong but it looks like you're glad to see me." Vilkas said noticing her small smile. June quickly looked away from him. "I smiled because I thought you were Farkas, but it's my mistake." She said not being able to keep her smile away.
Vilkas smiled and shook his head not believing her. "I came to see if you were alright." He said standing next to the rock. "Oh not to take a peek than?" She said with a smile remaining on her face. "I would've joined you if you were still bathing." Vilkas said with a small grin. "I bet you would." June said quietly as she looked back up at the sky.
Vilkas slightly looked at her and than quickly looked away down at the ground. "It's a pretty night." June said looking at the glowing stars. Vilkas smiled looking at the sky agreeing with her, he slowly climbed up on the rock and sat next to her. "You stink." June whispered. "Only for you." Vilkas whispered back.
They both chuckled and than looked at each other smiling, June's smile quickly faded away once she saw how Vilkas was looking at her. He looked at her as if she were a rare jewel, he could feel his heart begin to pound hard and his stomach flutter with butterflies. It seemed like he could lean in and kiss at any moment, June quickly looked away from him trying to keep it from happening.
Vilkas tilted his head trying to look at her face, he looked at her confused to why she turned away from him. "Something wrong?" He asked her. "No, it's nothing.." She replied keeping her eyes away from him. "Than look at me.." Vilkas said quietly. June could feel her face begin to grow warm and her own butterflies begin to flutter. 'Why do I feel this way? I shouldn't feel this way..' She thought to herself as a lump began to rise up in her throat.
She kept her face away from him for a moment. 'I don't want to get hurt again..I wont be able to take it..' She thought to herself as her eyes became watery. She blinked forcing the tears away, she hated her past and hated thinking about it but for some reason it wouldn't leave her mind. Vilkas could sense her emotion and looked at her even more confused. 'Did I do something wrong?' He thought to himself as he tilted his head more trying to look at her.
June clenched her jaw and finally looked back at him. "You sure nothing is wrong?" Vilkas asked examining the emotion in her eyes. "Yes, I'm fine." She said slowly looking down. 'Why won't she keep her eyes on me?' He wondered examining her face. Vilkas lifted his hand up wanting to lift her face up to his but he stopped and slowly lowered it back down.
They sat there in silence just looking up at the night sky, Vilkas looked at the moon. He started to feel uncomfortable in the moon light as he could feel himself loosing control. "You should go back." Vilkas said in a surprisingly stern voice. June quickly looked at him surprised. "Why?" She asked him noticing the distressed look on his face. Vilkas didn't answer her, he just sat there looking at the moon. "Vilkas?" She said reaching out and grabbing his arm.
Vilkas jumped at the sound of her voice and almost shoved her away from him but as soon as she laid her hand on him he suddenly calmed down. He slowly looked down as he felt his heart beat begin to slow back down to normal and his nerves calming down, he had regained control. Vilkas quickly looked up at her with a surprised look, June returned his surprised look. 'That's weird...It went away at her touch..' He thought to himself as he gazed into her eyes.
Vilkas felt something different inside him, he felt relieved from a burden. 'This has never happened before..No one's ever been able to do that before..' He thought to himself as he felt flutters return to his stomach. 'This woman...June..' He clenched his jaw slowly reaching up and grabbing her arms with both hands. June looked at him even more confused. "Vilkas? What are you doing?" She asked feeling his grip tighten around her arms.
He just sat there in silence keeping his eyes on hers. "June.." He whispered in what sounded like a loving voice. June felt her face grow warmer, she quickly looked away from him but he let go of one of her arms and grabbed her chin turning her face back towards his. June just sat there looking into his eyes, it almost looked like they glowed. She could make out the bright silver color even at night. "June.." Vilkas whispered again.
June clenched her jaw and swallowed hard. "W-what?" She stuttered finding it difficult to keep her eyes on his. "June..I think.." He began to speak but stopped as he suddenly found it hard to speak. "You think what?" June asked in a whisper. It was quiet, the breeze has slowed down and now everything was still. The only noise was the waters soft slow current running by.
Vilkas lifted his hand up from her chin and to her cheek, he slowly placed it onto it and rubbed her cheek with his thumb. June could feel her butterflies increase and goose bumps rise on her arms from his slight touch on her cheek. The moment was perfect. "June.." Vilkas slowly began to speak, his voice calm and loving. "June I think I lo-" He was cut off by a sudden loud rustling in the distance.
It caused them both to jump and quickly turn around to see what it was. It was Farkas. "I just wanted to see if you two wer-" He began to say but was interrupted by a rock hitting him on the head causing him to fall back onto the ground. The rock was thrown by Vilkas who had quickly jumped down from his seat once he saw it was Farkas. "Ow! What the hell Vilkas!" Farkas yelled sitting up rubbing his head. "Why do you always do that!" Vilkas yelled in aggravation walking towards his brother. "Do what!?" Farkas yelled back getting up from the ground.
June just sat there surprised as she watched them both fight and yell at each other, she quickly looked down feeling her stomach begin to twist and turn. 'What was he about to say?' She wondered as she clenched her fists tightly. She quickly jumped from the rock and walked over to them. "I'm going to go back to the Inn, I'm getting hungry." She said coming up with a quick excuse, though she was actually hungry.
June quickly walked past them and back down the path towards the Inn, Vilkas watched her leave and than glared back at Farkas. "Dammit Farkas!" He yelled in anger. "What! What did I do!?" Farkas yelled back glaring at his brother. He rubbed the forming bump on his head from the rock. "You ruined the moment dammit!" Vilkas kept yelling. As June walked down the path and back to the road she could hear that they were still fighting and yelling at each other. She let out a small sigh as Vilkas's unfinished words stayed on her mind.