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The moonlight seeped through the open window, curtains blowing gently in the night wind. You laid awake yet again, you could never sleep. A soft sigh escaped your lips as you gazed at the moon which shone so bright outside. A quiet night, but peaceful.
Knock, Knock, Knock
Three quiet knocks placed themselves at your door, as if the person knocking was doing so cautiously. Confused you sat up, removing the covers.
At this hour?
You thought as your feet placed on the floor. With a few strides you arrived at the door, taking a deep breath as if you were preparing for the worst. You always seemed to do that. You grabbed onto the cold, metal door knob and gently turned it.
"..Joshua?"
You spoke confused yet softly, your eyes landing upon familiar blue ones.
"...My lady, forgive me for the disturbance."
Joshua appeared nervous, almost like he was ashamed.
"No no, it's alright I hadn't slept yet."
You gave him a soft reassuring smile. You felt the need to calm his nerves, even though you doubted your ability to do so. The soft spoken man gave you a sheepish smile.
"If you do not mind..."
Joshua fidgeted his fingers, though hard to notice you did immediately.
"May I enter, my lady?"
His voice and expression were hesitant, he was afraid of your rejection. With a soft reassuring smile you nodded and opened the door wider for him to enter. He nodded in return, a small thank you escaping the young lord's lips. The small click of the door shutting and locking, the gentle flap of the curtains, the synchronic breathing of the two became the only sounds. A comfortable silence fallen upon the two. The lord's uncommon awkward gaze looking to the side.
"Is everything alright Joshua?"
Your soft voice broke the silence, making his eyes fall upon yours. You could swear you noticed a hint of red on his ears, but maybe it was the lighting playing tricks on you.
"You were gone...l had lost you..."
A sudden pained voice emitted from Joshua. This had caused you to inch forward towards him. Before you could speak he had started again, "I...I cannot..." Your eyes widened slightly as you noticed the young lord getting choked up.
"oh Joshua..."
You reached forward, wrapping your arms around him in a protective embrace.
"You could never lose me Joshua..! will not stray, ever."
You reassured him, gently caressing his hair.
"My apologies..."
His voice ached with unshed tears.
"You have nothing to be sorry for..."
Joshua's head dipped and buried itself into the crook of your neck. A wet spot formed which practically broke your heart.
"I love you, I will stand by your side for as long as you'll have me, my lord."
A soft kiss planted onto the side of his head, your touch soothing him.
"I love you too, more than anything"