You Are Loved

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

I broke all our promises
And I evened out the score
Then I took a plane to Mexico
So you couldn't find me anymore
And I hurt you and your feelings
And I broke all the things we loved
And I couldn't face the pain again
I couldn't face what we lost

-Same Team by Alice Merton

Hours later back at the camp, D'Jaq was attempting to stitch Morgan's wounds, but she was not getting anywhere due to the arguing between Morgan and Robin. It had been brought to the gang's attention that Morgan had been hiding her identity ever since they met. At first thrilled at the prospect of another woman in the camp, D'Jaq's excitement quickly faded when she learned how much it angered Robin.

"Robin, I'm sorry I lied to you, to the gang, but you must understand I did it to protect myself. It's not safe for a woman to travel by herself, especially in these times. If you don't believe me, ask D'Jaq as to why she disguised herself as a man for so long. Look, no one blinks an eye at a young man traveling alone, but anytime I saw a woman traveling alone she was harassed, or worse by men. Do you know how many horror stories I heard from women during my travels, not long after I arrived in England? Don't you think I wanted to tell you? It wasn't an easy task keeping my identity a secret over the years. There were so many times that I wanted to tell you the truth, but something seemed to always get in the way. I knew that if people were to find out who I was, it could create issues, especially during fights. People would be more concerned about the possibility of me being captured as a woman vs a man. A man, if taken prisoner by the sheriff or Sir. Guy, would have less to worry about in the form of torture than a woman; sadly, it's a well-known fact.

You cannot honestly tell me that no one here is concerned about D'Jaq and Marian when we fight with the enemy, and I did not want to be the cause of someone being injured because they were worried about me! So, yes, I lied all these years but with the best intentions. My feelings have always been honest though, never have I lied about how I feel about you, Robin.

I had planned on telling you tonight, but we all see how well that plan went didn't we?" Morgan mumbled the last part under her breath.

"After all these years, it pains me you thought you couldn't trust me enough to tell me the truth. Why did you not trust me enough to tell me, haven't I kept your other secrets?! What else have you been hiding from me? Are you a spy for Gisborne or even the sheriff?" Robin accused, getting in Morgan's face.

Getting up and stumbling towards Robin, ruining D'Jaq's work again, Morgan shoved Robin away from her. "Take that back!" 'How dare he accuse me of such a thing!' she thought to herself. "Take it back! When have I ever done something that would lead you to such thoughts? I will give you a clue, NEVER. I have been loyal to you since day one, and you know that. So, until you can figure out how to be a rational adult, piss off!" Morgan spat at him as she backed him into a tree.

"You are on dangerous grounds woman. I'll not have you talking to me with such disrespect and I'll have no more of your lies! I am the leader of the gang, I make the final calls, I'm responsible for everyone's safety and well-being, or did you forget that as well?" Robin shot back shoving Morgan with just as much force as she had shoved him. The gang couldn't understand why he was so upset, wasn't this just like D'Jaqs' situation when they first met her? Did it have something to do with how Robin felt towards Morgan?

"Robin, you are so full of shit right now. There is no reasoning with you apparently, so I'll take my leave of you until you can figure out how to stop acting like a child!" Morgan stumbled, a wave of dizziness washing over her, as she attempted to walk away from Robin. 'Damn it! I guess I lost more blood than I realized because I'm having a hard time standing. I need to just suck it up until I'm away from Robin, then I can sit down for just a moment and rest.' Morgan thought to herself as she leaned up against the nearest tree for support, trying to hide her failing strength.