If This Flower Blooms

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Akkey suspended herself in the limbo of her portal. She could see where the opening from Yrus stretched below her, and the exit to Haligan above, filtering in light and shadow from both ends and casting a soft glow. The sounds floated through, but they were muffled, almost muted, like a blanket over ones’ ears , but her heart thundered in her chest louder than that.
She took a breath, steeling herself for the conversation that was to come. She wasn’t entirely sure of exactly what to say, but she knew it needed to be now, or she would lose her nerve and run.
Another deep, long breath, before she appeared beneath the trees of Haligan forest, orange leaves and snow crunching under her boots, the same place where Fiendal first appeared to her in human form. Akkey paused, then called out softly.
“Fiendal.”
hookedhookless
With his abilities getting better and his senses heightened as a demon. He heard a faint sound from the woods. A call from a familiar voice. He quickly placed down the water he was carrying, asking a nearby resident to take over from him. He started off with a small, quick walk, progressing into a run as he moved towards the call.
He focused his mind and searched for any energies, finding one quickly. Yes! It is you! He thought, a mental map making directions to his caller. Akkey!
Not too long after he searched he came to slow nearby. Catching his breath as he slowly walked towards her, through his shallow, short breaths he sounded happy. “Hello there!” His breathing eventually evened as. He spoke. “Always a pleasure to see you”
akkeyagentofhelheim
A small smile pulled the corner of her mouth as he approached, but her shoulders still involuntarily tightened underneath her shirt. She took a few tentative steps forward to meet him, “Hi, Fiendal. How are you?”
hookedhookless
He smiled warmly and he turned his head to its side. He felt himself starting to get warmer and his muscles started to tense as he didn’t know what to expect. “I’m doing well, how are you?”
akkeyagentofhelheim
“I’m good!” she replied a little too quickly. She cleared her throat, “I’m fine.”
She glanced up to meet his gaze straight on, her green eyes uncertain, but bright with stubborn determination. “I wanted to talk to you about the other day… when you asked me if I could learn to love you. And I said maybe.”
She paused, then took a deep breath, “I had meant it. I was willing to give it a chance, to spend the time and grow and see if this flower blooms in the future.”
“But, I realize that right now, I don’t…” Akkey gently held Fiendal’s hand in both of hers, always cold no matter the weather. This was becoming more difficult as she spoke, but she pressed on, laying her heart out in the open, “My heart is wavering in many directions right now, and I can’t say that I’m sure of what I’m doing, but one thing I’m certain of is that… I don’t love you, not in the way that you do me…”
Tears pricked the back of her eyes at that point. The words were so difficult to say, but they had to be said, “I don’t want to keep you waiting, trying, hoping, for a change and it turns out to be for naught. That’s why… I wanted to tell you how I feel right now, in this moment clearly, because you did to me, and you deserve a proper response,” Her grip tightened, “So, my dear friend, whatever you decide to do, to feel about me, whatever happens now or in the future, I will accept it. I hope… you will accept mine, too.”
hookedhookless
Fiendal felt his chest ache as she spoke. His face changed, from a happy, bright smile, to a melancholy caring. He squeezed her hands and gently swung them. “Akkey, my nearest and dearest friend. I thank you for your honesty.” He thought to pull her close and embrace her, but decided against it.
“You remember what we said at the house? We shall always be friends. No matter the circumstances.” He looked into her eyes. “I will always accept you. No matter what. No matter how either of us feel.”
The streak of a tear running down his face betrayed his feelings, but he stood strong and smiled.
akkeyagentofhelheim
Her eyes followed the trail on his cheek, and she shut her eyes tightly before meeting his gaze again, and they were bright and glistening. Her head and heart were swimming with emotion. This hurt, gods it hurt, but he was hurting more, and it was because of her. She wanted to say ‘I’m sorry’. But that wasn’t right.
Instead she smiled shakily, her hands clenching his as tightly as she could, keeping herself together, and nodded, “Thank you, Fiendal.”
hookedhookless
He took a deep breath and looked at thr ground for a brief moment. As his eyes returned to her he brought up a temoral hand to gently brush her hair from her face. His movements were as gentle as his chest was tight. “All I ask is that you trust me, and never give up hope.” 
He was unsure what else he could do. He had a feeling this may be the answer but now faced with the truth he couldn’t think, say anything or act. He was frozen within his own mind,  a captivate of his emotions. 
akkeyagentofhelheim
“Of course,” her voice wavered for a moment before she steadied herself, “I promise.” She said firmly.
They fell into a silence, then she spoke softly, her brows creased, “Are… Will you be okay?” She could see that he needed to process things, and she didn’t know if her presence would be helpful or not.
hookedhookless
He sighed and looked off into the distance. “I don’t know. You’re always welcome to stick around, but..” he trailed off as his mind did the same. “I’m unsure what I’m going to do next.” His head shook as he spoke the words. “I’m sorry for causing you so much trouble with this.”
akkeyagentofhelheim
“No!” her voice raised in protest, “No. Please don’t ever apologize for this. I decided that this was my response, and this must be more painful for you than it is to me, and…” she paused, not knowing what to say. She sighed, “Tell me if you need me here, or if you need me to leave, and I will do that…”
hookedhookless
He gently squeezed her hand and gave a small smile. “I want you to do what you think is going to make you happy.” he gently gave their arms a shake. “You can stay with me, it would most likely be nice to enjoy your company. But if it’s going to make you miserable then you can leave.” He smiled, though his heart was aching and his mind was spinning, it didn’t change that he was happy to spend time with Akkey.
akkeyagentofhelheim
Akkey glanced up at him, and said softly, “I’ll stay for a while.” She squeezed his hand as they stayed in each other’s company in quiet.
Category:BOTGD 2
Category:Events
Category:Act II
Category:Akkey Black
Category:Fiendal Hrothgar Hookless
Category:Firkugaan