Continued from [x] with @soulsxng
When he ignored her calling for the first time, she hoped he might ignore the second attempt too. Nunnally knew that would have been for the best, but she needed to try. She would give up if he did not react for the second time. But Nunnally needed to ensure something. Before they were to part for ever.
But when Nyl pinned her against the wall, she had almost forgotten why she came here. He was so close. His dark eyes, his touch. All she wanted was their lips to connect. Nunnally had almost forgotten herself. And then his words brought her back to reality. She should not have been surprised he had noticed her swollen cheek. She did a pretty decent job covering it, but she should have remembered it was Nyl. Trained to work with details.
“Shhhhh Nyl…” – she silenced him putting her fingers on his lips – “Don’t even think about it…Please…It would make you an outcast. You would have to run till the end of your life…I do not want such a future for you…Promise me Nyl you’ll never think about it again…please…” – that was why she came. That was why she had to talk to him. She needed to make sure he was going to be safe. Given what she was going to do. She touched her cheek – “Please do not worry about me. I’ll…I’ll be able to deal with my father. It is not that bad.” – it was worse, but he was not going to learn about it. Not now. Not ever…?
They walked to the equipment room. ( “A few minutes… Was that all was she could now be given?” )
“Nyl…” – how many times did she say his name? But that was all she had left – “It is important. All what happened to you, to us, it is my fault. I should have known better than to put you at risk. .You need to promise me something. You need to promise me that you will keep yourself safe. That you will not do anything that could put you in danger. Promise me. Promise me that will you obey my father’s orders. Whatever happens. Promise me you’d not try to rebel…” – would he promise that to her?
“My father will probably send me away. For some time. But…but I find the way for us to be together…You’re the only one…Promise me…” – her eyes were begging – “Nyl…”