My Fairy King

Earth Signs

August 18th 1971

*Freddie's POV*

We've been having tea these past few days after her dance and I switched my break.  She's really good to talk to and we've gotten to know each other a bit.  We haven't had any serious conversations like about her vision just mostly about music and ballet.  I still haven't worked up the courage to show her the design I'm such a damn tart.

"What's your astrological sign dear?" I'd been designing the emblem for our band since we've finally gotten a good bassist.  "I'm a Virgo since my birthday is the 23rd" She said giggling a bit.  "Oh yeah you told me I'm sorry but I'm a Virgo too." She smiled and nodded taking a little sip of her tea.  I started sketching another fairy across from mine.

I watched her accidentally spill her tea on the table.  "Oh god I'm sorry I-I couldn't see it" She seemed to mutter the last part in realization.  I quickly asked for some more napkins "Its fine love don't worry" I just tried to clean up.  She looked like she was ready to cry again and I couldn't blame her.  Once I'd finished I sat down and grabbed two more sugars putting them in my tea then giving it to her.  She mouthed "Thank you" like the only sound that could come out of her mouth was a sob.

I motioned for her to come over the poor dear I feel so horrible.  She next to me at the booth and I put my hand on her shoulder.  She rubbed her temples taking a shaky breath.  I rubbed her back noticing she was so tiny the my hand spread out was a little more than the width of her back.  I could see written all over her face she was scared.  But damn I'd handle that so much worse I probably wouldn't get out of bed!

I noticed a few people were staring and felt like screaming at them to mind their fucking business.  I helped her stand up and lead her outside for some fresh air.  "I'm sorry" she whimpered quietly.  "There nothing to be sorry for darling." I said as convincingly as I could.  I put my arm around her shoulders holding her close to me.  By her reaction I could tell she hadn't been held this whole time.

It reminded me of when I'd comfort my little sister who ironically is older than her.  She wasn't really crying but just trying to calm herself down.  I tilted her head up and took her glasses off to wipe off her face. 

*Cadences POV*

I can't see him.  I really can't see him.  Just two months ago even without my glasses I could've made out his face but now all it is is blobs of color.  The glasses didn't do much for me either clearly.  He placed my glasses back on and now I could make out his charming face once again.  He continued to calm me down and then we went and finished our tea.

That was the first time I really thought of him as a friend. That was what I needed someone to hold me someone to hold me and tell me it would be okay. I love my parents so much but they almost seem scared to touch me and break me. But this was just my worst fear the moment I realized that even with my glasses I couldn't see god I bumped into things all the time. Afterwards I made my way home just thinking about everything and telling my parents that the new glasses weren't working.

*Freddie's POV*

Roger and I walked back into our shared flat and I set my stuff down. "So how was she?" He was so nosey but to be honest I'm not much better. "Not good...I'm worried about her...Rog she's going blind." I didn't know how I felt telling him all that. "She doesn't look blind." He just said nonchalantly. "Doesn't look blind?!" I snapped back. "You know what I mean she walks around the store just fine." I calmed down a bit.

"It's called memory" I opened the fridge grabbing a beer out and sitting down. I knew I had to show her that design soon because I had no clue what would come of her vision. I knew those were her new glasses and she still had trouble seeing. She's a ballerina too! I wouldn't be able to carry on if I were in her shoes she's a brave little thing.

Hell I even felt like crying when that happened I still do! I'm too damn sensitive I'll never find proper love just like my Papa said. That's why Mary keeps rejecting me. I huffed to myself coming my hair out of my face and fiddled with the rings on my fingers. I like Cadence she's so sweet and quite funny as well much different than my first opinion of her. I just really hope she's changed her opinion of me.

Mary's coming soon! I've got a question for anyone reading what's your opinion on Mary Austin? Once again thank you so much!!!