𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 • din djarin

Chapter 4: Unexpected Turns

chapter 4: unexpected turns •••

Din stays true to his word and tries his best to see you during the week—but only gets three chances to.

It's like torture, not getting to see him with every waking hour. His affection has consumed you, especially since you only get it in such small doses. Din takes you for second meal and escapes with you to your usual place, talking with you as if you've known him forever and looking at you as if you're the only person in the galaxy. When he kisses you, he's still rather shy but so sweet, as if he's trying to keep you from feeling overwhelmed.

That's one thing you can't understand: how much Din cares. It never fails to blow your mind, which is what you end up saying to Drinna over and over again.

She shares your disbelief.

"He said to come find me?" Drinna had nearly squealed the day you told her about Din's protective words before he dropped you off at home. She pressed her hands against her chest dramatically, as if she couldn't handle the mere thought of it. "Oh, honey, he's a keeper!"

You'd laughed and shrugged. "I agree."

Drinna had beamed at you, unable to stop smiling as she leaned close enough to cover one of your hands with hers. "And he's absolutely right. You need anythin'? You come find Drinna." Her sweet smile had then changed into a smirk, already preparing you for something wild to come out of her mouth. "But I think you'd have a lot more fun with Din, wouldn't you, honey?"

You'd rolled your eyes in an attempt to shake the embarrassment off your shoulders, understanding exactly what she was insinuating. You knew—and still know—that with Din's protectiveness and care of you, it'll be quite a while before things progress to such an intimate state between the two of you.

Before you know it, the next weekend approaches, which gives both you and Din an entire day of freedom to spend with each other. You manage to get out of the house before your parents even have a chance to ask where you're going, taking the weight off your shoulders as you practically skip towards the place where you'll be meeting Din. You're so lost in your thoughts of him, relishing in the lighthearted joy of this honeymoon stage, that you don't properly take in your surroundings—a sweet mistake.

Strong arms wrap around you when you least expect them to, causing you to gasp and then laugh when you realize exactly who it is. Din spins you around once just to hear you laugh more, setting you down gently and sealing his lips over yours. Your heart does somersaults in your chest as you wrap your arms around his neck, pulling him even closer before Din pulls away. His smile is as sweet as ever.

"Hi," you greet first, giggling thanks to the overwhelming feeling of affection within you.

"Hi," Din repeats with a chuckle, smiling more when you brush your nose against his. The expression falters only for a moment when he seems to realize something. "Did I scare you? I thought you'd seen me."

"Only for a second," you assure him, your fingers playing with the ends of his hair as you keep your arms around his neck. "I wasn't paying attention."

Din clicks his tongue, his concern evident in his tone—though his gaze still glitters with admiration. "You have to be careful, cyar'ika. What if I was a stranger?"

You shrug, still smiling at him as if you're stuck in a daze. "Then you would've walked up, seen it happen, and put your training to work. Right?"

Din laughs at that, shaking his head as his smile fully returns. "Right." He kisses your forehead, stepping away from you as he takes a hold on your hand. "Let's get going before we spend the whole day standing here."