But a Dream

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Crowley grinned at Halt, curling up next to the Ranger. Said Ranger grumbled, but wrapped his arms around Crowley and pulled him close.

"I love you." Halt murmured softly.

Crowley twisted and grinned at Halt. "About time." he joked, then he became serious.

"I love you too."

.....and Crowley woke up, alone in a cold bed.

He blinked back tears, realizing that it was all a dream, that Halt was dreaming of Pauline and not of Crowley.

The Ranger Commandant sat up, pushing his pain to the back of his mind and plastering on a smile.

Later, when he was alone and unseen in the forest, he allowed the tears to come.

Sorry for the angst.

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