Record: 24

[esoteric_rose]

*late at night*



It is done. The other is gone.

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[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

...No. I couldn't, unless y'asked me to. And then it'd still be hard. I...[She stops, confused as to what she wants to say]

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

[He's quiet, giving her time. What he said was true to the core, and he wants her to trust that.]

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

I dunno, Julie. If you needed me too, I'd try, but I dunno if I could. You're my Julie.

[she sniffs]

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

And I hope I never put you in that situation. Ever, darling.

[It slips out, he doesn't realize he said it.]

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

[She almost responds, then she blinks at him]

Darling?

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

[Blush blush blush]

Did I say that?

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

Um...yeah, pretty sure y'did.

[blushes back]

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

[Oh damn.]

......sorry?

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

Why're you apologizing, Julie?

[She's looking at him, curious]

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

In case you were offended.

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

If I were offended, you'd know.

[A pause]

Didja mean it?

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

Well, yeah. I mean, you're my best friend.

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

[For some reason, she feels a little dejected]

Oh...right...Is...is that all?

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

N-no.

[He pushes his hair back.]

Dani...I want to tell you something.

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

Huh?

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

[He breathes slowly, trying to calm his heart before saying what he has wanted to for so long.]

Cecdan...I love you.

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

[She remembers he said he loved her once, and then he wasn't certain any more. They were going to try a few dates, see how that worked out.

Apparently, it only took maybe two for Juliet.

Dani gasps and looks up at Julie.]

...Really? For sure this time?

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

[It wasn't the dates. It was how much he wanted to protect her, the happiness he felt when she smiled, the pain when someone-including himself-made her cry. All that and more.

He nods, voice soft]

Sure with all my heart.

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

[Dani just stands there, in shock, before clinging to Juliet. She doesn't know what to say, but it's an amazing feeling, knowing someone actually loves you.]

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

[He embraces her. It took a huge effort to say that to her, and not being rejected-well, the feeling could have made him cry with relief.]

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

I'm still mad at you, Julie. [There's no anger in her voice though] ...And all your books say this is the part where the prince kisses the princess, but who's who here?

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure, but perhaps we don't need to know for now.

[With that, very gently he kisses her.]

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

[Dani kisses back, still so very, very confused. But happy.

And then her tummy rumbles]

...I'm hungry.

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

[He can't help it, he laughs. So like her.]

Well, we have dinner. I shall get it prepared.

[Still chuckling, he goes to get them food.]

[kleptomonkey.livejournal.com]

[She giggles, embarrassed, and sits on the counter]

Hey, Julie? Can I sleep with you in your bed tonight? Don't wanna be alone after that issue with the twin.