It's always been like this...at least from what I remember.
It's funny honestly...we've barely been together for a few months and I already can't remember a time I wasn't with him.
He just makes me so happy, his so much better than the other guys I been with. He actually treats me right and doesn't make me feel like he's only with me for the sexual stuff, it's amazing.
I remember how we got together, it was strange but hilarious. It was after school Sophmore year and we were in the courtyard talking about the clubs we were in, I was bragging about how better art club was in comparison to wrestling. It wasn't serious we were both playfully poking fun at each other.
"Art club is a million times better than some sweaty wrestling club" I teased with a playful eye roll for effect
"No, you can't be serious" he retorted "I'll rather be proving my amazing feats of strength than being stuck in a room all day doodling"
I gave him a playful glare at his response "First of all Ron im not doodling im making masterpieces,strength isn't everything"
"I like you" Ron blurted out eyes looking everywhere but me
I was flabbergasted I wasn't expecting that, it was just so...random.
"Uuh" I didn't know what to say, a grin grew on my face but that was just because I was embarrassed and flattered someone liked me.
We sat in awkward silence for a second before I managed to say a reply "I like you too" I squeaked out fiddling with my hands.
I glanced up to see him with a huge grin his eyes not leaving mine, I still felt extremely embarrassed so I looked away from him.
"So I guess that means we're a couple now," I said slowly not knowing what to do with myself
"Yup" was his reply nothing more nothing else
But the next few weeks that followed were the best, he was funny, kind ,and never let me doubt the love he had for me. Being with him made me feel so loved, which is why when he told me his dream I vowed to help him make it come true.
"Hey Gabby" he called to me, his arm around my waist keeping me close to him as we stared out into the night sky
"Hm?" I responded nuzzling my face deeper into his chest, God he was so comfortable to lay on.
"What do you wanna do after school?" He asked following it up with "like what your dream job"
I was quick to respond already knowing the answer to the question "well, I want to be a professional painter and even have a business based around my art" I answered confidently "how about you?"
"It might sound a bit odd and far-fetched..." He started he sounded unsure of what to say or more accurately how I would react to his answer
I lifted my head to look him in the eye hopeful getting across that he could tell me, a small smile made his way to his face as he saw my unwavering determination to hear his answer.
"I want to become King" he finally said his eyes searching my face for a reaction
"Why do you wanna be king?" I asked confused and shocked of why he would want to be that of all things
"I know it may seem weird but I think if I was the one on the thrown I could do a lot of good for this world" he paused and his tone got serious and held a bit of anger "I mean have you seen the current king! He's a fool wearing the Crown, his damn rotten to the core"
He was right King William was a shit king, he overtaxes his people and has only pushed the slums deeper into poverty, they desperately need help. The king's sits just lining his pockets getting richer and fatter while we all starve, me and Ron we're lucky to be born in a middle-class town.
Ron is actually a bit richer than I was, im glad leaving a comfortable life didn't shield him from the rough reality. The only reason our dear king hasn't been overthrown yet is because he pays his military forces well so he is well protected, plus he lets the nobles and ministers in his circle get richer and richer so there's no worrying about them betraying him.
"I believe you can do it" I respond catching him off guard "im not sure how you would do it but ill be with you every step of the way"
He sat up filling me into a hug which I was happy to return, his hugs were so warm.
"Have I told you how much I love you?" he said pulling away a bit to look at me
"Yeah you do but I don't mind hearing it again" I smirked
He pulled me into a kiss, I happily melted into it. The kiss doesn't last long but it was sweet and loving, he pulled away and stood up. Pulling me up with him he switched to holding my hand as he walked me home, it was silent but I didn't mind. I just loved spending time with him, I looked up at him smiling softly from that day forward I knew I had to stay with him.
I would be a fool to give him up, I'll help him reach his goal no matter what.
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The loud rumble of thunder is what woke me up but I would like to blame it on the lack of the warm body next to me, I looked behind me and sure enough, he wasn't there. Now a bit groggy I decided to go look for him, I sat up in bed my feet touching the cold floor making me shiver however that didn't discourage me from my mission.
I stood out of bed and shuffled to the door, hitting my side on the dresser as I made my way to the exit, I gritted my teeth in pain mentally cursing the day it was made as I entered the short hall outside the bedroom. Through blurry vision, I was quick to spot the candlelight coming from the door on my right; the study.
I was momentarily puzzled by why he would be up so late in the study, the door creaked open as I pushed it to enter the dark room. The only source of light was the candle on the desk Ron was hunched over meticulously writing, I quietly made my saw over wrapping my arms around his neck resting my chin on his head.
"What are you doing up so late?" I yawned not bothering to look at what he was writing, content with staring into the void
"The guild wanted adventures to start writing reports about the missions we've been on" he answered distracted with his work he then added "I remembered I didn't finish this report when I woke up to use the bathroom, so I thought I might as well finish it since I was up"
"Mhm" I hummed absence mindedly, I knew I didn't wanna return to bed without him so I found myself walking over to the couch in the study and laid down getting comfortable
He seemed to finally take his eyes of the report and look at me "you know you don't have to wait for me in here, I'm almost done anyway"
"I don't wanna go, just wake me up when you're done " I murmured drifting off to sleep with the mix of the thunderstorms and my already present grogginess, I fell asleep no problem.
I once again found myself waking up but this time it was from my bladder needing to be emptied, I opened my eyes lazily looking around the room now that it was morning the once dark room was lit by the light shining in from the window. Revealing that my lover carried me into our bedroom last night, I turned to check if Ron was still here and found him sleeping in the other direction; back facing me.
I was reluctant to get up, the bed just felt so comfortable but duty calls and I'm a bit too old to piss the bed with that in mind I got out of bed, I made an effort not to wake him up as I exited our bedroom. I slipped into the bathroom which was just to the left and quickly did my business, before I left I caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror. I backtracked stepping back in front of the bathroom mirror I examined myself, my short dark brown hair tied into a messy bun, my reddish-brown eyes that Ron can never stop saying he loves and wishes he had eyes like mine
My caramel brown complexion made it easy to see the scars on my arms and hand, I tsked slightly at that realization I had many times before but kept looking at myself. My face has always been chubby with a body to match the set, I've always been a big girl and like many other big girls who weren't so confident in themselves, I always wanted to be skinny.
I push that thought process away I can't think about that it would ruin my good mood, so anyway my 5'6 stature was fitting for me but I always wish to be taller. I was done looking myself up and down I made my way to the kitchen figuring that since I was up I might as well get started on breakfast, I went to the freezer and took out the sausages, putting them on the pan i moved it over to the stove. I turned the nub igniting the flams under the pan as that was cooking I wanted to see if we had any mail, I went over to the door and grabbed the mail out of the box.
There was only one letter there on the back it was addressed to "Rosette and Jonathan" I immediately leaned against the counter to read it, I and Ron were only referred to as those names if it was a job from the mercenary guild. Being adventures is our day job and being mercenaries was a side gig, we didn't want to use our real names for safety reasons so those are the ones we decided on.
All missions or private contractors go through the guild to put in their requests and then the guild send the job to the mercenaries, we like to keep ourselves anonymous so the guild just sends it to our house however if you were a public mercenary you would be able to just pick up your mission up at the guild in person. I ripped open the letter and pulled out a note, it read;
Dear Rosette and Jonathan
I humbly come to ask you to pass on a message to my Ex-wife, Linda for me I would do it myself but we didn't leave off on the best of terms, and refuses to come in contact with me.
I ask if you can warn her of the coming danger her way, someone is planning on killing her. As much as I don't like her I would never wish death upon her and still wish to see her in good health, I put a picture of her in the letter.
She will be attending Duke Augustus's party in two days if you accept my request then I'll send you the invitation you need to get in as well as 3 gold coins and 2 silver for your troubles, I do hope you can help me with this.
I set the letter and note down before quickly flipping over my sausages, I turn back to the note and couldn't help being surprised. These people had to be rich if they were willing to pay that much to just pass along a message despite how dire the message might be, they were giving us a pretty copper for it. Getting an invitation to that snobby Duke's party only solidified the fact these people are from high class, easy money if I do say so myself.
I look back into the Letter to grab the picture inside it, there was a black and white photo of a well-dressed white woman who looked to be in her early 30s. Her hair was long and straight she was quite pretty, I will have to talk to Ron about this. I set the letter a picture down on the table I went back to cooking, it was only a few minutes later after I just got finishing making the eggs. I felt arms wrap around my waist and a chin resting on my head, I wasn't surprised by his sudden appearance I just enjoyed his company.
"Good morning" he yawned holding me closer to him
"Good morning, lovely" I replied I wanted to move the eggs over to the plates but I was stuck in place "We have a letter from the Mercenary Guild, it's on the table"
He didn't react immediately instead choosing to stay cuddled up to my back a few moments longer before removing himself and going to the table.
"Is the task any good?" He asked noticing I already read the letter
"I think it can be easy money" I reply simply setting the sausage and eggs in front of him as he read the letter
I sat down beside him with my own plate and cup of water in front of me.
"Well, if you think this is gonna be easy I see no reason in not doing it"
Little did we know that one seemingly minor decision would change it all.