Starlight (Aarmau fanfic)

Close Call

Aaron POV
After that close call with Aph I decided to try and keep her out of the house for as long as possible. Don't want her to suspect anything, or think that I'm planning anything either. We spent the day wandering about the island. Watching her face fill with pure joy and wonder as she looked around made me happy. She looked at me as I smiled at her and she would blush.
"Why are you watching me?"
"Just happy that you're enjoying your time here." Her blush deepened. I couldn't help myself, I brought my face closer to hers and gently pressed my lips to hers in a tender kiss. It would be a moment and then I felt her arms wrap around my shoulders and her fingers entwining behind my neck. The kiss would deepen. She would gently press herself up against me as the kiss deepened even further. I'd hear the sound of someone clearing their throat from behind us. Which would cause us to jump back slightly, we'd both be breathing pretty hard. We would both glance around to where the sound came from. Standing there we would see a smirking Travis.
"Shouldn't things like that be saved for the bedroom you two?" He'd chuckle as Aphmau's face, and I'm assuming, my own face, turned a shade of beet red.
"Wow, you both look like you got a serious sunburn on your faces right now. Wonder why... Is it because I caught you two sucking face? Or is it because I mentioned that said sucking face belongs in the 'bedroom'?"
"Travis!! Stop!"
"What Aphmau? It's clear you two were too focused on devouring each other's faces. I figured saying what I did was the only way to get through to the both of you."
He'd grin at us again. I'd glare at him since I didn't like him teasing Aphmau in the way he was.
"Don't you have to go get punched by Katelyn or something?" 
He'd chuckle in response to my comment. Scratching his head briefly before shrugging at me.
"Fair enough. I know when to take a hint. I'll talk to you guys later then."
He'd wander off again, leaving the two of us by ourselves again. Didn't matter though, Travis had fully killed the mood.
"So, Aph... What do you want to do now? We could work on your swimming some more. It's important here. There's some really amazing things to see here on the island. But some places are only accessible by swimming."
She'd nod and we'd head back to the house to use one of the three pools that we had access to. We spent a good remainder of the day working on her swimming. Once she got tired we went in and ate dinner together. We called it a night early, and again, I slept in the sleeping bag on the floor. We both quickly fell asleep.

I really wish we hadn't now..
The dream began much like the others.. With me running after Aphmau through the snowy forest. When I finally do see her the eyes I love so much are different. Then Ein changes her further. All of this is a blur though. Then as I knew it would, the part that hurts the most. The things she was forced to say to me while under his power.. The words will forever be seared into my heart and mind... The cruelty I saw in her eyes....
"Look at you now Aaron! No friends to help you! You never spent time making friends!"
"The only reason I even talked to you, was because I felt sorry for you! A sad little boy with no friends!"
"You never made me happy!"
"The best thing you can do for me is die!"
Then our time together flashes before my eyes. And finally the shooting pain in my scars as she stabs me in my dream. As I fall and hit the ground I wake up with a sharp intake of breath.  My body would be wracked with shuttering sobs. I didn't want to wake Aphmau since it was still really early. I grabbed the recorder she gave to Melissa to give to me. I sat on the sofa on the other side of our room and put the headphones on. I took one shaky breath through my sobs and pressed play on the recorder.
"It took me a few months to think about everything, but I understand why you couldn't tell me what you were. Aaron, I love you. I'm sorry you had to live with this on your shoulders for so long. I'm sorry I could never fully understand before. But this would never have driven me away before. In the past, present, or future, it doesn't matter when you came and told me this. I'll always love you, Aaron, and that all I've ever wanted to show you. No one here blames you for what happened. Just, know that.
I'm doing fine, everyone here is fine too. They've definitely been looking out for me. They were all here for me when I came back. They wanted to make sure I was fine so you wouldn't have to worry. Garroth and Zane are slowly building their relationship as closer brothers, but they still have a few sibling rivalries.. Mostly over food these days.. -giggle- Lucinda is still at it making potions. And Kim, well.. The ghost is still with her. Has yet to really talk about herself though.
I'm glad you like my oatmeal cookies. I've been practicing making them better so prepare yourself for more oatmeal cookies to come! -giggle- I decided to record this message to you... I wanted you to hear my voice. I want you to know that I'm here for you, the way you are for me. I'm your healer remember? I'll always be your healer. No matter where you run. I love you. Your stupid potato. Ps. Thanks for the poopsie."
In the corner of my somewhat blurred vision. (From my tears.) I could see her walk up to me... She must have woke up when I left.

-end of chapter-