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Let Me Love You	By : Kasidy92 Category: +G through L > Legend of Dragoon Views: 2706 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Rose sighed as she viewed the moon before her. Standing at the peak of the Queen Fury, it was the easiest distraction from her thoughts, and yet the looming reminder of their journey's end. And it was definitely nearing its end, she had noticed. Not long after the party arrived in Fletz, they had set out for Rogue. The Commander had said they were due for arrival the next day. Once they found a way, they would make for the nearby Wingly city, Aglis, and wait for the arrival of Zieg. This would probably be the last time she could be alone and think, and she planned to use every second of it.

“The Moon That Never Sets,” she quietly mumbled its full name. The same light that she felt mocked her for over eleven millenia seemed to shine particularly bright that night, as if trying to piss off the already moody woman.

“How anyone could see it as romantic is beyond me,” she snorted. “If only the people of Fletz could see it for what it really is.” She leaned against the wooden railing. Her eyes squinted shut as a strong, salty gust passed over her face. When the wind finally settled, Rose frowned, hearing the sound of footsteps upon the metal ladder.

“I thought you might be here,” she heard Dart call out gruffly. She turned her head slightly, acknowledging his presence.

“Were you looking for me?” she responded.

“Not really. Just thought about coming up here, and guessed you'd be here too.” He leaned on the railing beside her and smiled. “I was right.”

“You know me so well,” she snorted, to which Dart laughed. “Why did you come here then?”

He shrugged, scanning the endless ocean before him. “Everyone else has gone to bed already. Since I'm wide awake, I just thought I'd find a good place to sit and think.” He glanced over at Rose. “You?”

“I'm always looking for a place to be alone,” she said plainly, closing her eyes as the moon's light became too much for her sight. The two were silent then, Dart looking out at the sea while Rose kept her eyes shut. Slowly, she breathed in the salty air through her nostrils. She would have never imagined her old self being this comfortable around Dart. Not when she still kept her past a secret.

Since their talk outside Charle Frahma's home, she had noticed their relationship deepening. More than anything, he seemed concerned for Rose; while everyone else rested at night, he stayed up with her, following her to wherever she decided to hide herself. Each time she would give him an annoyed stare, and each time he would respond with a cheeky smile.

They would talk, more often than ever. Sometimes they would reminisce, others Dart would inquire about her life as the Black Monster. The one time he asked about her relationship with Zieg, she countered by asking how far he had gone with Shana.

'Shana...' Rose thought to herself. 'I almost forgot. We're also on this journey to save her...' A bit of guilt rose within her. Shana had been the last thing on her mind since she was kidnapped by Zieg. All thoughts had been on their quest for the Wingly city. And Dart.

Her eyes were open in an instant. Looking his way, she studied his face. His usually energetic eyes seemed weary and worn with faint dark circles around them. There was a slight stubble on his smooth skin. Even his playfully unkempt hair seemed dull and lifeless. Having lost his signature head band sometime in the Death Frontier, his dark blonde bangs dusted his eyelashes.

'You've matured considerably over the past year,' she mused to herself. 'You look like Zieg when we first met. Only...' She trailed off as she searched for the correct words to describe him. Frowning in thought, it was then that she noticed her hand, resting on the railing and dangerously close to his arm. Her eyes traveled up his tan, defined bicep.

'...only different.' Slowly, she raised her hand, recoiling as her fingertips barely brushed against his rough skin.

Casting her eyes down, she sighed quietly, trying to stifle the sensation that rose upon touching him. The feeling she had been fighting since the night they nearly drowned in the Illisa Bay. Holding his drenched, unconscious body afterward, she had forgotten all her worries. She cared not where they might be or how the others were doing. The only thing she wanted then was to have him, to relish in their brief moment alone, even if he wasn't awake and his head lay immobile in her lap.

Then she remembered, just as she was leaning over and her lips brushed against his own. He wasn't hers. She didn't have the right to hold him, or kiss him, or whatever else she wished to do with him. That right belonged to Shana.

But now Shana was gone. Now she was alone with Dart once more. Again, Rose glanced his way.

'Don't even think about it,' she scolded herself, choosing to stare back at the moon. 'He's off limits. And even if you tried...' A hand on her shoulder brought her from her thoughts. She breathed in sharply, her heart skipping.

“Something on your mind?” he asked, concern in his voice.

“It's nothing,” she quickly assured him, shrugging his hand off. The last thing she needed was his touch upon her.

“Yeah, right. It's never nothing with you.”

She shot a glare his way, one that quickly weakened as she saw the look on his face. His brow was furrowed in worry. His eyes were still calm yet stared at her intently. It wasn't long before Rose felt the same sensation rising in her chest, only this time stronger, growing fiercer as the seconds passed.

“Rose,” he breathed, holding her shoulder again. “I won't force you, but if you ever want to talk-”

“I know,” she interrupted. Hesitantly, she slid her hand to his. As she suspected, the result was maddening. Her heart was pounding faster than ever. “... I'm no longer alone, right?”

His initially shocked expression from her actions slowly melted into a relieved, perhaps slightly melancholic look. It was almost too much for Rose to bear.

“Yes, Rose,” he whispered with a weary smile. “We're all here... I'm here for you.”

'Stop it,' Rose screamed in her thoughts as his blue eyes practically bore into her soul. He gave her a look she had only seen once before. On the night he professed his feelings for Shana, and she for him. And now she was to receive this gaze? This earnest gaze filled with such sincerity, such comfort...

Such passion.

Rose didn't know when her eyes had shut, nor when she had gotten so close to Dart. When she finally decided to open her dark eyes, she was surprised to find herself staring at a pair of confused, almost alarmed eyes . Even more perplexing were her arms, dangling around his shoulders and neck. His hands, nervously clutching her waist, keeping at least their abdomens from touching.

The feel of his lips pressed against hers.

Rose immediately jumped back, gasping in horror. She slowly brought her hand to her lips. The tips of her fingertips brushed against the smooth, damp surface. Her eyes darted to his face, then to her hand, then his face again.

“I... you...” She choked on her words. For the first time in centuries, her silver tongue was failing her. She did the only thing she could manage at the moment, which was staring at Dart, as if demanding an explanation for what she just did. To her frustration, his expression was just as mortified, if not more so.

“That was... I-I didn't mean-” she tried once more, only to stop as he closed his eyes.

He opened his mouth slightly, then closed it to swallow. It was many minutes before he moved again. Seeing his eyes peel open, Rose quickly turned on her heel to avoid his look. She stood stiffly, ready to make her escape, be it down the metal ladder or jumping off the side of the railing.

“Rose,” she heard him breathe.

“I am sorry,” she finally managed, her stoic tone returning. “I was caught in the moment. Let's just forget-” She froze at the sound of a muffled chuckle. Turning around, she temporarily forgot her embarrassment to glare at him.

“I'm sorry,” he chuckled, his hand running through his hair. “But for you to do that so suddenly...” He trailed off as he was overtaken by laughter. Rose had to fight herself from throwing her curled fist across his cheek.

“I told you, just forget about it,” she growled. Turning around, she started towards the ladder, only to have her arm grabbed gently.

“No, Rose,” Dart smiled wearily. Before she could retort, he pulled her into an embrace. Though she knew she could easily push the man away, Rose found herself unable to move.

“I won't forget,” he whispered. He pressed his forehead against hers, chuckling quietly as her eyes widened. He leaned in to kiss her, sighing not unexpectedly when she finally broke free and pointed her rapier at his chest.

“Do not tease me,” she breathed, holding her blade steady despite her pounding heart and trembling body. “I told you I didn't mean to kiss you.”

“I know,” he admitted dumbly.

“Then don't overstep your boundaries again.” She frowned as the same weary smile returned to his face. He had to be teasing her. There was no other fathomable explanation. 'But even then...' she continued in her thoughts.

“Shana would be furious,” she mumbled out loud, sheathing her blade. To her annoyance, his expression was unchanging even with the mention of his significant other. “Or do you not care about her-”

“I love you, Rose.”

Her fist went flying across his cheek. Stumbling back, he grabbed her extended wrist just in time take her with him as he fell. 'This bastard!' she screamed in her thoughts. She was ready to punch him again; he had other plans, grabbing both of her hands and pinning her to the wooden flooring. They were silent then, their heavy panting and the ocean the only audible sounds.

Once more, he pressed his lips against hers. He stared into her dark eyes, as if pleading for her to return the kiss. It wasn't long before she did just that. Her hands slipped free from his grasp, snaking up his chest to rest on his shoulders. As she lay beneath him, a million thoughts swirled through her head, all of which soon vanished when she felt his tongue upon her lips. She graciously accepted it. Only when he slid a hand up her leather shirt did she finally tear away from him.

“You idiot,” she whispered, turning her head to the side. “Think about what you're doing.”

“I am,” he frowned, sliding his arms around her waist. He sat upright, pulling her up to straddle his lap. “I wouldn't be doing this if didn't I love you-”

“You love Shana,” Rose snapped, continuing on before he could respond. “I was there the night you told her so, remember?”

He was silent then, glancing to the side as he searched for the proper words. “... I know what I said,” he muttered after many moments had passed. “... and I do love her.”

Again, Rose was overcome with guilt. She scoffed, climbing to her feet. “Then you'll forget about this.” She flipped her hair behind her back, ready to leave him when he spoke again.

“But not the way I love you.”

Looking back in confusion, she felt her heart skip. 'He's serious?' she thought incredulously. His eyes were fixed upon her face as he stood.

“The kind of love I feel for Shana is the same feeling I've had my whole life... I thought it had changed into something more, but it didn't.” He approached Rose slowly, not wanting to startle her. “Do you remember that night in Ulara? When we talked by the fountain?”

She closed her eyes painfully. “Stop it,” she seethed.

“I should have said it then. That was the night I realized it.”

“Shut up, you idiot.”

“I realized then that you were the one I loved.”

“Enough! Please!”

“I'm in love with you, Rose.”

“Dart!” she yelled, opening her eyes. He was inches away from her. She gasped as his fingers brushed against the back of her hand. With that little touch, she felt the familiar passion swell within her.

“I'm sorry,” he muttered. Gently, he took both of her hands and kissed them. Peering into his sincere eyes, Rose felt her sight blur from tears. Bit by bit, she could feel herself losing control of her breathing. Her hands trembled as he pressed them against his chest; despite his controlled countenance, his heart was racing as quickly as hers. She blinked slowly, letting the overflowing tears in hers eyes fall down her blushing cheeks. “You can hate me for this, but please...”

She didn't struggle as Dart leaned down to kiss her. She only cursed herself for fighting before, and even those thoughts soon vanished as he ran a hand through her dark hair. Accepting his loving embrace, she returned with her own passion, reaching around his back to grab his shoulders. Pulling away slightly, he slid his arms across her back, pressing her chest against his. His lips brushed against her cheek, trailing across to her ear.

“...please, Rose. Let me love you.”
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