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Post by Aimery on May 8, 2007 16:03:24 GMT -5
There has to be a way...
*Aimery's brow furrowed in thought. He bit his lip, desperately running through their options.*
I could...
*He swallowed at even the thought of it.*
What if I wasn't living anymore? Could we be together then?
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Post by Faith on May 8, 2007 16:07:04 GMT -5
*For a ghost, the fact that Faye managed to pale noticeably was testament to the sickening dread that filled her.*
"No! God, Aimery...I won't let you die! Souls can be lost so easily...what if I couldn't find you? No...no. You can't die. I won't allow it!"
*She slammed her fist against his shoulder.*
"Don't even think about it!"
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Post by Aimery on May 8, 2007 16:10:00 GMT -5
*Aimery flinched as her fist forced against him. He winced slightly, sorry for thinking it.*
I didn't mean to...I'm sorry if I upset you. I just...I don't know what to do. The thought of being without you...it's unbearable. There has to be something...please...tell me there might be a way. No matter how difficult, no hope is too small.
*His eyes were imploring.*
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Post by Faith on May 8, 2007 16:14:22 GMT -5
*Faye shook her head, unable to meet his gaze.*
"I don't know. There is nothing. ...I just..." *she stepped back.* "I want you to be happy...to live...even if it's without me. I'll always be watching over you, I promise."
*She unclasped the locket bearing their pictures from around her neck, having lost the one she'd meant to give to him, and handed it to him.*
"This has to be good-bye."
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Post by Aimery on May 8, 2007 16:18:23 GMT -5
But I can't live happily...not without you.
*Aimery took the locket with a slightly confused expression.*
As long as it takes...I'll wait for you. If you love me...isn't that enough?
*There was pain in his eyes, but love and hope as well. He took a step towards her.*
Please...let me...let me do something...let me fix this. There has to be a way...I can't lose you...
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Post by Faith on May 8, 2007 16:21:12 GMT -5
"You'll always have me, Aimery...I'll never stop loving you, I promise."
*She bowed her head, closing her eyes so she wouldn't cry again.*
"I just can't be with you."
*She glanced back up, trying to smile, for his sake.*
"You can be happy...please. Be happy, for me. Find someone...love her as you would love me, if you could."
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Post by Aimery on May 8, 2007 16:25:43 GMT -5
*Tears welled in Aimery's eyes. How could she say this? His lips trembled as he touched the back of her hand.*
No...please...I could never love anyone else...not like I love you. You're the only person that understands me. Can't you see? Without you...I have nothing. I am nothing. I only matter when you are near me. You are the light in my darkness. My beckon in the blackness of my fear and doubt. You're an angel, Faye. My angel...my love. Always. I can't stop that.
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Post by Faith on May 8, 2007 16:30:00 GMT -5
*Faye choked on a sob.*
"Please...don't tell me that...I can't bear to leave you if you talk like that."
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Post by Aimery on May 8, 2007 16:33:53 GMT -5
*Aimery's eyes lowered ashamed. He took her hand gently.*
What else can I do? Faye, I never mean to hurt you...but I can't lie to you. To do so...I'd have to lie to myself. I can't...I can't stop loving you.
*He pursed his lips as a tear escaped over his cheek.*
But if I have to...I will wait. I can wait for you. Promise that you'll be with me when you can. That hope alone will help fight back the darkness.
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Post by Faith on May 8, 2007 16:42:58 GMT -5
*Faye kissed her fingertips, then reached up and stroked his cheek, brushing away the tear.*
"I'll be with you--always."
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Post by Aimery on May 8, 2007 16:46:12 GMT -5
*Aimery's eyes shut at the sensation of her against his skin. He clutched the locket tightly.*
I will wait for you. I promise.
*He opened his eyes, looking deep into hers.*
How long? How long will it take? Will I be able...to know that you're there?
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Post by Faith on May 8, 2007 16:50:28 GMT -5
"I cannot say..." *she said softly.*
"You'll have to trust me, love."
*She kissed him longingly, one last time, before she turned with a small cry of pain and fled before the High Court could find her.*
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Post by Aimery on May 8, 2007 16:59:37 GMT -5
*The kiss was so perfect, so needing. Aimery was broken the moment she let go to flee. All he wanted was to go after her, to hold her and comfort her. But this was what she wanted. What she needed. He could wait. Please God, give me the strength to wait. He swallowed and stood for a long time. Then he looked down to examine the locket in his hand. Fresh tears fell. It was them...together. He bit his lip and tried desperately to breathe. He could do this...he had to. For her. He turned and forced himself back upstairs to his room.*
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