𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 | 𝗴. 𝗯𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗲

.feelings

I never sang for love,
I never had a heart to mend.
Because before the start began,
I always saw the end.

STARRING ROLE/ MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS

SIX DAYS have passed since Gilbert's departure from Avonlea. Not that Margaret was counting. Alright, she definitely has. The picture of him entering the carriage, looking perfect didn't seem to exit her mind. He left his home wearing his favorite sweater - it was his father's, and an empty feeling in his chest. A part of him was worried about leaving, wishing to choose to stay instead, but another part of him desperately wanted to experience something new.

He promised that he'd write every week. The letters were yet to come. And, even though anxiety was eating her out from the inside, Margaret managed to keep herself calm, often occupying her mind with small chores around the house, and occasional drawing. Not that she was good at it, it simply made her feel a bit better, like she was actually doing something with her life, now that they were out of school.

She dreamed about him every night since. Though, Gilbert Blythe wasn't the only one that influenced her lack of sleep by roaming around dreams.

And, as if on cue..

"Another party?" Jerry's unimpressed grimace followed Anne around the kitchen as the redhead held a newly delivered invitation in her pale hands. Rolling her eyes along with a sigh, she turned towards the barn boy. Anne opened her mouth to speak, but was interrupted when Lily butted in from where she was sitting, by the table.

"They're rich. It's the only thing they know how to do." the brunette exclaimed, openly expressing her dislike towards them. Anne sent her a glare. "The Williams aren't like that, Lils." the redhead defened. "Oliver seems like a really nice guy. And George - "

"Oh, come on." Lily interrupted, again. This time along with an eyeroll and an overly dramatic groan. "The only reason they're nice to us is because the blondie has a stupid crush on Margaret."

"Lily!" Anne scolded, a surprised look on her face. "What?" Lily snapped back. "It's true! I mean, that's why she and Gilbert had a fight, right?" Lily spoke like she was telling the facts, as Jerry shot er a confused look.

"Wait, I'm confused." he said, but before he could say anything else, Anne jumped at the opportunity to argue, raising her voice ever so slightly. "They got into a fight because Gilbert is a jealous prick who can't accept the fact that Margaret gets attention from other people, too." she explained, confidently taking a step towards the annoyed brunette, leaving Jerry to stare at the two dumbfoundedly.

"Yeah?" Lily raised an eyebrow, "Well, it seems like Margaret doesn't really mind the attention, does she? Especially if it's coming from that rich kid"

"Uh, guys?" Jerry tried to interfere, but he was ignored.

"That's not true!" Anne defended, "And if  it were true, which is not, what's it to you? It's their business, and we shouldn't interfere." she added, approaching the brunette who stood taller than her, poking her in the chest to emphasise her point.