Denial, chapter 31: Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered
Title: Denial, chapter 31: Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered
Author: robinfanatic
Characters/Pairings: Marian; mentions Robin, Guy & Allan
Rating: PG
Genre: angst
Words: 415
Disclaimer: BBC & TA own; we just want to play in their universe
Notes: This continues the 'Round-Robin' fic 'Denial' and is set shortly after after 2x11, "Treasure of the Nation"; Betaed by the ever-lovable wastingyourgum & darkentwisted
Summary: Marian hasn't seen Robin since their rendezvous in Sherwood when she told him that the sheriff was turning Locksley into a garrison for his mercenaries. Guy knows about the Nightwatchman. Does Robin know her secret is out? And if he doesn't, should she explain Guy's involvement in the Nightwatchman's 'escape'?
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Previous Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
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Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered
by robinfanatic
Marian traced a finger around her lips. She closed her eyes and breathed in deeply trying to remember the scent of him. Earthy... woodsy... the smell of leaves crushed against his back -- her head cradled against his chest when they'd lay back and stare up through the tree canopy at blue skies or diamond-studded nights. How long had it been? How long since their last embrace? His warm lips on hers... That last kiss felt like a lifetime ago. How could Robin make her feel that a thousand of those kisses would never satisfy?
Her heart pounded. She desperately wanted him here...
Oh grow up! She scolded herself for thinking like a giddy young girl. She was irritated with herself but just as irritated with Robin. She'd told him of the mercenaries in Locksley. He'd promised to help the villagers. That had been days ago! The king needed me, he'd said.Typical... seeking adventure and glory.
But... she'd had no word from him. Neither Guy nor Allan had mentioned his name. Allan knew how she felt. He would've said had something been amiss. Robin was all right, of that she felt certain.
If he was safe, if his mission for the king complete, surely he'd have heard about the Nightwatchman's daring escape from Nottingham. Surely he would wonder what mischief she'd been in. Surely he would be here... And if he were, would she wrap her arms around him or throttle him?
A shiver ran up her spine when she realized how much she dreaded that moment. How would she explain? He'd be aggravated that she'd donned the cape and mask and tried to steal the stores in Locksley. He'd be incensed that she'd stayed at the castle when Guy knew her secret.
Leaning against the turret wall, she gazed toward Sherwood. Why should his reaction upset her so? She knew what must be done. She could not tell him. He would never understand why she would stay... would never understand why she trusted Guy to keep her secret... never understand Allan's motives for helping. He would tell her that this was dangerous. Ha! she thought, as if his life was not. He would argue that she must leave, then try to cajole her. She could feel his eyes searching her soul, his fingers running lightly along her cheeks, his lips on hers again. Her breath hitched in her throat.
He must not know. Staying at the castle was the best decision for them all.
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on to Chapter 32 : Guy & Allan visit Prince John! This way...
Author: robinfanatic
Characters/Pairings: Marian; mentions Robin, Guy & Allan
Rating: PG
Genre: angst
Words: 415
Disclaimer: BBC & TA own; we just want to play in their universe
Notes: This continues the 'Round-Robin' fic 'Denial' and is set shortly after after 2x11, "Treasure of the Nation"; Betaed by the ever-lovable wastingyourgum & darkentwisted
Summary: Marian hasn't seen Robin since their rendezvous in Sherwood when she told him that the sheriff was turning Locksley into a garrison for his mercenaries. Guy knows about the Nightwatchman. Does Robin know her secret is out? And if he doesn't, should she explain Guy's involvement in the Nightwatchman's 'escape'?
Want to play? Come join us! Check out the Rules and join in the Round Robin fun!
Previous Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
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Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered
by robinfanatic
Marian traced a finger around her lips. She closed her eyes and breathed in deeply trying to remember the scent of him. Earthy... woodsy... the smell of leaves crushed against his back -- her head cradled against his chest when they'd lay back and stare up through the tree canopy at blue skies or diamond-studded nights. How long had it been? How long since their last embrace? His warm lips on hers... That last kiss felt like a lifetime ago. How could Robin make her feel that a thousand of those kisses would never satisfy?
Her heart pounded. She desperately wanted him here...
Oh grow up! She scolded herself for thinking like a giddy young girl. She was irritated with herself but just as irritated with Robin. She'd told him of the mercenaries in Locksley. He'd promised to help the villagers. That had been days ago! The king needed me, he'd said.Typical... seeking adventure and glory.
But... she'd had no word from him. Neither Guy nor Allan had mentioned his name. Allan knew how she felt. He would've said had something been amiss. Robin was all right, of that she felt certain.
If he was safe, if his mission for the king complete, surely he'd have heard about the Nightwatchman's daring escape from Nottingham. Surely he would wonder what mischief she'd been in. Surely he would be here... And if he were, would she wrap her arms around him or throttle him?
A shiver ran up her spine when she realized how much she dreaded that moment. How would she explain? He'd be aggravated that she'd donned the cape and mask and tried to steal the stores in Locksley. He'd be incensed that she'd stayed at the castle when Guy knew her secret.
Leaning against the turret wall, she gazed toward Sherwood. Why should his reaction upset her so? She knew what must be done. She could not tell him. He would never understand why she would stay... would never understand why she trusted Guy to keep her secret... never understand Allan's motives for helping. He would tell her that this was dangerous. Ha! she thought, as if his life was not. He would argue that she must leave, then try to cajole her. She could feel his eyes searching her soul, his fingers running lightly along her cheeks, his lips on hers again. Her breath hitched in her throat.
He must not know. Staying at the castle was the best decision for them all.
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on to Chapter 32 : Guy & Allan visit Prince John! This way...