Remains To Be Seen

Its As If We Had No Idea What To Do

Anne
I stood at the station outside the carriage. The train was arriving in minutes. I saw the Andrews family. I didn't even realize that Billy was gone. He was sent to the war. All his sisters excitedly awaiting his arrival. Or I assume it's his. Snow fell briefly, gently clinging to my hair. But the sun took the snow away making it seem like springtime was still here.
I finally got the courage to move when I saw Bash's deep complexion and radiant smile standing out in the group. I smiled knowing Bash was here for the same reason as I. Then again Gilbert had mentioned that Bash was to accompany me here. I found my way to Bash as he was standing with Delphine and Miss Stacey. I remember Gilbert said they were quite the item. It made me happy for them. Looking past their differences finding a deep connection to each other. Bash saw me and engulfed me in a large hug.
         "Anne! Thank goodness you made it," he said setting me down.
        "I'm glad you are here. I don't know if I could've done this absolutely alone."
       "Oh Anne you'll never be absolutely alone," Miss Stacey said bouncing Delphine on her hip.
        "How far is the train?" I asked.
        "Ten minutes out. Then you recieve your gift," Bash was trying to be ominous.
        "I already know Bash. It scares me more now that I know."
         "You know?" Bash was confused as always.
         "Oh Sebastian, this secret was not going to stay quiet forever. Anne is too smart for secrets," Miss Stacey winked at me.
        "Well, how do you like the surprise then?" Bash questioned me.
Honestly I wasn't sure how I felt. How much I actually liked it. The nerves and fear was so overpowering. I couldn't register how I was really feeling. Miss Stacey understood that when I tried to explain. Bash just kept a giddy smile.
The squeal of the train arriving sent a shudder down my spine. I took a step back toward the train house. I had no idea what was about to happen. If it was all a lie. Or it was all true. Either outcome scared me. I saw the metal beast roll to its stop and open its doors.
I looked to the Andrews family who squealed in excitement as Billy Andrews made himself known. His sisters all swallowing him in hugs and squeals. A real smile on his face for the first time. Or at the last the first time I have seen.
I looked to my side seeing Bash and Miss Stacey gone. It didn't take too long to spot them. Or at least hear their voices. Bash was quite loud as he greeted what I feared. The port was starting to clear quickly. The Andrews gone along with other rejoiced families. Soon enough I had lost my cover in the crowd. I felt those same eyes on me that I'd felt all through school. I didn't want to look. I wasn't sure if I was ready.
I just kept listening to Bash extravagantly telling him about all the things that had happened in the last year since he's been gone. Miss Stacey chiming in and Delphine giggling at something. I prepared myself to look over. I wasn't ready but I couldn't pretend to be invisible forever. I didn't feel the stare on me, that's when I looked up. A smile on my face as I saw the view. He was playing with little Delphine. A smile on his face as he held the babbling baby, bounding around with her.
Passing Delphine to Miss Stacey and his bag to Bash, the two of them left. Brushing right beside me. I told them they could use the Berry's carriage. They nodded leaving me there. Just the two of us. He hadn't moved from his place, I hadn't moved from mine. We were looking at each other. But it's like we didn't know what to do.
Were we to run into each other's arms. Argue over the letters he sent. Do I kiss him until I can't breathe.

The next moments for me were unpredictable.

Everything with Gilbert Blythe is unpredictable.

Miss Stacey
Ever since I started at the Avonlea schoolhouse, I just knew. Gilbert Blythe, best male student, and Anne Shirley Cuthbert, best female student, had a connection. Not only in the studies but more than that. When one has been in love once they can see it between two people like you see trees. Such as at the carnival, Anne's friend Jerry had an affinity for her best friend Diana, though it wasn't reciprocated. That was easy to see.
When they graduated, somehow I stayed close to them. I actually met Sebastian who lived with Gilbert. At the time Gilbert had been chosen to be drafted to the war. Sebastian was having a tough time managing the farm and his daughter Delphine with Gilbert's accelerated studies. When he introduced me to Delphine I was in love. Children were a dream to me. So when he said he was struggling balancing Delphine and the farm I knew I had to stay.
Gilbert allowed me into his home and made it mine. Made it ours. Balancing his studies was much easier now that I'd been living with them, and they were doing well with the farm.
Then, Gilbert went off to war. The home got quiet. At least until a few months ago when Gilbert finally sent his letters to Anne. Which caused Anne to visit more and more. Helping with the chores and Delphine. It was nice but saddening. Knowing that the letters he sent were exactly what he felt. And she didn't write back with how she felt. Gilbert sent word to Bash and I in our constant correspondence. All the way up until his arrival day.
Today.
We were at the train station and Anne had found us. She had also found out Gilbert himself was the surprise he told her about. I wasn't surprised to see she figured it out. Dear Bash on the other hand was shocked.
When Bash saw Gilbert he went berating past people with no care for them. I held Delphine following his ruckus, sending apologies to everyone Bash had run into. I came to the two boys embracing each other tightly.
       "You're an idiot you know that Blythe?" Bash said jokingly.
       "Oh I know, the usual state as you'd say."
I stepped forward as they pulled apart. Gilbert saw me and smiled. Then eyeing Delphine. I passed her to him and he held her closely. It was like Delphine was his own baby sister. He cherished that child like she was to change the world.
The stop was clearing. The train was beginning to take off. I felt Anne's eyes on us. Gilbert hadn't even thought twice. Probably doubting Anne would ever come willingly after what had happened. Gilbert told us in great detail. I looked back seeing Anne. It caused Gilbert to look as well. Anne had veered her eyes. I took Delphine back and requested Bash's presence. We left to give them a moment. We brushed past Anne who offered us to wait at the carriage as Josephine Berry was making up rooms for us to stay in if we wanted.
Bash wasn't sure who this Josephine Berry was. But I insisted we wait for the two of them. Whatever happens we need to be here for the two of them. That's for sure.

A/N: Hey Kindred Spirits! I am starting classes this week so I won't be able to update until later possibly next week. So enjoy this chapter. Also only 11 Chapters until the finale. Book 2 comes out the same night! I've already started writing book 2 💕💕💕