Daniel's P.O.V.
My dearest Daniel.
I have sent this letter to you through my sister because it was the only safe way to arrange a meeting between us.
I know you must be dissapointed over my behavior, my lack of fight, and honestly as am I. I should have never given in to my sister's request. I gave into fear, but after these days without you I know I must fight for you no matter what the cost is.
If all hope of winning your heart is not lost, meet me in our secret garden, by the magical river.
Always yours,
Joey
I look down at the letter again, my eyes search through the words to look for any sign of it being forged, but as I cannot find any I decide to head towards the forest.
Our secret garden
The magical river
He must mean the forest by the river where we met. There is no other place that has that kind of meaning to us. Oh my dear Joey, I hope you know what you are getting yourself into. This life we are choosing, it can end with us both being hanged. God, tell me that he means these written words, tell me that he will cross oceans for our love, that he will let nothing and no one get in our way. God, promise me that this time he will not let go, 'cause I know not if my heart can bear to loose him again.
The wind blows softly against my skin as I make my way through the deep wood. The sun will be setting soon, and the moonlight will shine over the river as the fireflies will dance like little ballerinas in the light. As I get closer to the river I feel my feet drag against the grass beneath them.
What if he is not there?
What if he has changed his mind?
What if this is in some way a trap?
But then as I get a clear view of the water; I see him by the ledge, nervously twiddeling is thumbs. The setting sun gives his tan skin a golden glow, he looks like almost godlike, yet vulnerable at the same time. His eyes look worried, I see the same fear that I have felt myself on the way here. He is concerned that I will not come, that I will not forgive him.
How can he not know?
How can he not know that I would come even if I knew it would mean my certain death?
How can he not know that I would forgive him no matter what he had done?
Does he not see that my entire being depends on him?
I suppose he is so worried that his worry blinds him. I suppose we all get blinded by worry from time to time. That is what makes us so reckless, and so willing to give up everything for the people we care about.
"Hello Joey." I say gently as I walk closer to him. He looks up immediately and his eyes soften as they land on me.
"Daniel." He says. It comes out as a mix of a breath and a whisper, like he cannot truely believe that I am here. He stands up and wraps his arms around me in a warm embrace. I feel so safe being back in his arms, it is like the feeling of having my first kiss all over again, the warmth spreading through my body like sun rays. He pulls me impossibly close and kisses my neck. I shudder at the long awaited contact from his lips.
"I am so happy you came, I was so worried I had lost you forever." He says inbetween kisses up and down my neck and cheek.
"You could never loose me. Never in a million lifetimes would I choose to not come. I... I love you." I say sincerly. He pulls back and looks me in eyes as if to see if I speak the truth.
"You...y-you love me? Do you mean it? Truely?" He says, almost sounding desperat as he searches me for an answer.
"Yes, I love you. I have loved you from the moment I met you, and I will always love you. I know it is not convenient, nor is it legal, but frankly I do not care one bit. You are everything anyone could ever wish for, and if you would have me then I would be yours, forever.
"Daniel... I do not know what to say..." He whispers. I knew it was to good to be true, I knew he could not possibly care about me in the same way I cared about him.
"Please, do not say a word if it is to turn me down." I say quietly as I try to hold back the tears. I start to turn away from him, but he grabs my arm to stop me and turns my head gently to look at him again.
"No Daniel, it is nothing like that. I just cannot believe that you feel the same way as I do." He says with a large grin making him seem younger then he is.
"Th-the same way?" I ask. I need to know if I heard him correctly or if my mind is playing tricks.
"Yes, my sweet Daniel, I love you too. I have loved you since I saw you sitting by these waters. I love you so incredibly much. I will never loose you again, if you will have me, then I shall make sure of that." He says pulling me close again.
"What do you mean?" I ask. He lets go of me and gets down on one knee. And as if from a dream he pulls out a golden ring from the front pocket in his vest. It is a beautiful ring, it is shaped like a dragon with a small sapphire for an eye, and on the inside there are four words;
Forever in our garden.
"Marry me, Daniel."
A/N: Hello again! Hope you enjoy this little chapter, and the proposal! I hope to come out with another chapter soon, let me know if you like the story. Your support means everything! When you guys like and comment it lets me know that I am doing something right and that this story is worth continuing.
Love you all!
-Annie <3
YOU ARE READING
Beyond Castle Walls (Janiel AU)
DiversosDaniel never expected much from his life. He was born as an eight, his life therefor destined for no greatness. Eights were practically slaves, it was the lowest position you could have. Some were miners, some were servants. Daniel was the kitchen h...
