"Hello."
All it took was that one word and her resolve began to crumble. She should be angry with him! He left her! And yet he spoke a single word and her anger was gone. All the rage, all the hate, and all the sadness disappeared when she looked into those green eyes of his.
"I'm so sorry, lass." Brynjolf whispered.
He did look sorry. His beautiful emerald eyes were darkened and downcast. His eyebrows were pinched in the way they normally were when he knew he was in trouble. His posture, normally so confidant, was uncertain. And yet, he was here. He was here. He knocked on her door, knowing she'd be angry. He came back, knowing she may not understand.
"Lass…?" he asked softly, sounding almost scared, when she didn't respond. "Please forgive me." As he spoke, lightning flashed behind him and it began to pour. He didn't move, even though he was soaked within a few seconds. He just stared at her, begging with his eyes for her to take him back.
Eventually she broke completely. A small sob escaped her as she stepped into the rain and flung her arms around him. "Bryn. Oh, Bryn…" she cried into his shoulder and he held her, whispering comforts in her ear. After what felt like ages, she broke away from him. "I've missed you so much, Bryn." she murmured.
"I'm so sorry, lass." he repeated. "I'm sorry I left you. You and me and us…" he paused and looked at the ground, ashamed. "It scared me. No one in my life has ever been permenant. Even the Guild…you never know when someone will get caught… I'm so sorry." his composure slipped completely at his last words. He looked so lost and confused and regretful that her heart broke again.
She grabbed him by the arms and pulled him into her home. He started to say something, to apologize, but she stopped him with a soft kiss. "I understand, Brynjolf. I do. I know that this is hard for you. I've lived the life you live, remember?" Bryn nodded slightly."I'm scared by this too. I'm sacred of what could happen if this doesn't work, but I'm terrified of what would happen if I didn't try." She looked deep into his emerald eyes that were so full of emotion. "I love you, Brynjolf. I am going to do everything in my power to make this, make us, work. Will you do the same?"
There was no pause, no hesitation, as he replied, "Aye, lass. I love you, and I'm never letting you slip away from me again."
She smiled playfully at him. "Who was it who slipped away? Because I don't think it was me." she teased.
Bryn laughed and pulled her tighter into his arms. "I guess I did slip away." he admitted then he looked her in the eyes. "But I'm never going anywhere again. Not unless you're going with me." The conviction in his voice put her last fears to sleep. Somehow, they would work this out.