Her freedom (A Travlyn FF)

I'm Happy If You're Happy ~7~

Travis' P.O.V

Why had Katelyn run so suddenly that day? After that incident, she wouldn't talk to me, and she wouldn't smile at any of my jokes.

Not that she usually did.

But I was worried. She seemed more distant and would talk only
When necessary.

What happened? I'm guessing it's not my fault though. She was fine but after running off she started acting like this. But why did she run?

I walked up to Katelyn, in which she was sitting in a beautiful flower field.

"Are you ok?" I asked her and she nodded.

"No you're not ok. Why did I even ask? What happened!? I can't keep watching you like this!" I exclaimed and Katelyn sighed.

"It's nothing. It's just reality is harsh. Isn't it?" She asked.

"Reality isn't harsh. This is reality. And I'm with you. And I love every moment that I'm with you." I said and I swear I saw her smile for a second.

"It must be nice... to be free and to not lose everything in one night." She said and I frowned.

"What's wrong?" She asked and I shook my head and flashed a smile.

"It's nothing! I just want you to feel better. I'm happy if you're happy, and I'm upset if you're upset. I care about you Katelyn." I said and she smiled.

"Thanks Travis. That's sweet of you to say." She said as she stood up and stretched. "Say, wanna go on a quest?" She asked me with a grin on her face.

"Why not." I said. I knew she wasn't feeling completely better, but I smiled, happy that she wasn't as sad as she was before.

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Katelyn's P.O.V

After the quest, we went back to our inn, tired after running after the bandits. They were fast, but we eventually captured them and turned them in to the guards.

I flopped on the bed, tired from all the running. Travis came up to me and I smiled looking up. "Hey Trav-"

I was caught off by being attacked by tickles. I let out a laugh as he tickled me.

"Wait stop!" I exclaimed as he continued to tickle me.

"Stop!" I exclaimed again between laughter.

"Nope!" He simply exclaimed as he continued to tickle me as my side started to hurt.

I couldn't stop laughing, and my side was hurting, and it was starting to get annoying.

"I... said... stop!" I exclaimed between laughs and pants as I punched Travis in the gut and he doubled over in pain.

"Oh I'm so sorry!" I quickly exclaimed as he flashed me a weak smile.

"I'm fine! Just... give me a second." He said as he sat down on his bed.

"Why'd you tickle me!?" I exclaimed and Travis shrugged.

"I don't know. You seemed sad and tired again so I wanted to cheer you up." He said.

I rolled my eyes but smiled. "That was annoying, but it did help. Thanks. But now I'm tired so I'm going to go to bed. Goodnight." I said as I pulled my covers over me.

"Goodnight." I heard Travis said as I drifted off into sleep.

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I woke up suddenly, heavily panting and crying from my nightmare. I tried to be as quiet as I could, but Travis still woke up anyways.

"Are... are you ok!?" He exclaimed surprised at the situation as he walked over to me.

"It's just a nightmare." I said after nodding my head, though I was far from fine.

Travis then hugged me. "It's not just a nightmare. Nightmares are the worst, and you're usually not okay if you're crying after one." He said and I hugged him back, thankful for him.

"Do you want to talk about it?" He asked me once I calmed down but I shook my head and apologized, remembering my nightmare. My parents being attacked, screaming for help. Kacey screaming for help as he was being taken away, and me, not able to move or do anything. Phoenix Drop burning, the fire blazing high and bright. But all I could do was stand and watch it all happen again.

"That's ok." He said in understanding as he continued to calm me down until I eventually fell asleep once more.

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The next morning, I woke to be greeted with Travis' face awfully close to mine.

My eyes widened as I blushed and let out a scream as I kicked him out of my bed. Travis woke up with a groan and he rubbed his head.

"What's with all the noise from this morning!?" He asked.

"Why were you in my bed!? You can't just come in like that!" I exclaimed, my face still bright red from being so close to him, but he just shrugged.

"After you fell asleep last night, I immediately got tired and it was cold and I didn't want to go to my bed so I just kinda slept in your bed. Plus, your bed is much more comfy than mine!" He exclaimed.

"What kind of reason is that!?" I exclaimed and he shrugged.

"Seemed like a good reason to me. Still seems like a good reason. It's so cold! Do you not know how hard it is to get out of bed when it's cold!?" He asked me.

"Uh duh. That's why I'm not getting out of bed for a while." I said as I pulled the covers once against all the way to my neck.

"That's not fair! You can't just kick me out of bed and go back to sleep!" He exclaimed and I smirked.

"Suck it up. Like isn't fair! I can do whatever I want!"

I heard Travis grumbling to himself as he got off the floor and as he was exiting the room, he said, "I'm going to go to the café. Join me when you're ready. I'll be waiting."

I nodded, and as soon he left the room, I jumped up to get ready. You know what I was going to do? I was going to get there before him.

I took a quick shower, brushed my teeth and my hair and ran out the room.

As I was running I saw Travis walking around taking his time, so I decided to take another route. It takes longer but I'm running so surely he won't be there first.

After a bit of running I saw the café and grinned until I saw the figure standing in front of the café.

"Thought you could outrun me?" Travis asked with a laugh. "I'm a pickpocket. I'm always aware of my surroundings."

I huffed, tired from all the running. "Darn it. I didn't think you'd see me."

"Well, I heard you running around the room as soon as I left, and then saw you running down the street." He said.

"Now I know what to do for next time." I said. "Come on now! Let's go in!" I pulled his arm as we walked into the café.

Hey guys! There wasn't much in this chapter, but interesting things are upcoming! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Please vote comment, and tell others about my story!

QOTD: Pink or Black?

AOTD: Black! I personally don't really like pink ;-;

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