Popcorn

We ate the popcorn together in front of the fire. It was slightly burnt, but I did not mind. After we finished eating, we stood outside and had the idea to climb to the top of Edgar's small house. Aurelius climbed a nearby tree and dropped onto the house quite gracefully. I was unsure of know how to climb a tree, so Aurelius reached his arms down and pulled me up with ease.

The sunset was a beautiful wave of purple, pink, and red hues. Aurelius stared at the sunset intently, hugging his knees to his chest. His thoughts were a thousand miles away, but his presence was still a comfort to me. After the sun went down Aurelius slid off the roof and then motioned for me to do the same.

I looked down, noticing all the pointy rocks and sticks waiting to impale me. "It looks dangerous." I noted.

"So, you can travel across galaxies but you can't slide down a roof?" He chuckled a little bit. "I will catch you, I won't fail you." He held out his arms as if to catch me.

I took a deep breathe. "All right... I'm trusting you with my life here." I said, and then allowed myself to slip off the roof and into his arms. All of the air from my lungs rushed out in a mix of excitement and fear.

Aurelius smiled down at me. "Told you I would not fail you." He said.

I gave him a little smile before he set me down on my own feet. "Well... I suppose we should head back. You know how the creepies like to lurk about. They may have all ready got me, but we can still save you."

He smiled a little bit and nodded. "Yes, we can't both die by the hands of the creepies... or whatever it is they have in place of hands."

So we walked back to the castle in silence, and I could feel Aurelius tense up as the time waltzed by us in the forest. When we reached the castle he walked me up the dark corridor to Merlin's chambers and paused outside of the door. I stood with my back to the door and looked to Aurelius. I knew not what to say or do, but simply that I wanted to hold him and never let go.

Aurelius took a small step forward, which nearly covered all of the space between us. He reached into the pocket located inside his vest pocket pulling out an envelope. He held it out to me. "Can you give this to Merlin for me?"

I nodded and reached for the letter, grabbing it lightly. For a moment neither one of use moved, still clinging to the letter. He leaned his head forward, resting his forehead against mine. I breathed in his earthly scent, treasuring each second. Oh, how I wish he would stay.

"Thank you for the walk." He said, and paused for a minute, as if he was struggling with something. "Was this a good last day?" He asked quietly.

"It was perfect." I whispered back.

 He smiled, releasing the letter that caused my hand to drop. He tucked some of my hair behind my ear and lingered for a little bit. "Don't forget to give Merlin the letter. " He said, now backing away until I could see him no more.