The Trials and Tribulations of Love [BBC Robin Hood ] || Guy of Gisborne x OC

Chapter 6: Running from your Heart

CHAPTER SUMMARY: The conflict between the Knighton Family grows, leading the sisters to take drastic measures which could hinder their relationships with others. Throughout it, Katherine and Marian begin to realize things about one another.

CHAPTER 6 - Running from your heart

KNIGHTON HALL

It was obvious there was tension between the two sisters today. The father had heard them arguing with each other last night. Katherine stayed inside the house, avoiding her sister. Marian did the same, going outside and deciding to work on her fighting moves. Her wrist was swollen, still affected by Gisborne's cut.

There was a knock at the door, taking Katherine away from her thoughts. Edward went to answer it only to see it was Sir Guy. Who else would it be? Katherine thought. Edward let him inside and Guy offered her a smile. She went to greet him, taking a seat in the living room. Katherine motioned for her father to leave them as he went to check on Marian.

"Forgive me, I do not have as much time as I planned. I have a gift for you." Guy said, handing her some jewels. He could tell she seemed off today. She was more silent and less expressive than usual.

"Sir Guy, you bring too many gifts." she replied, a small smile on her lips briefly. Katherine decided she was going to start letting him down easy, not so readily accepting his gifts or company as she had before. She wasn't going to continue this charade anymore for her sister.

Guy was taken by surprise at her comment. "My mother used to say, if you have wronged somebody, or if they are upset, do not be proud of them. Offer them friendship for a second or a third time until they accept, and that is what I intend to do with you."

Katherine looked up, seeing the genuine look in his eyes which caused her heart to clutch in pain. Why did she suddenly feel so bad for planning to turn him down? She took in a breath, trying to keep her emotions under control. "Please, I do not need any gifts." She replied, handing them back.

The feeling of rejection washed over him like acid, tearing away at his very core. Had he done something to upset her? Is that why her usual bright demeanor was dimmed today? Guy let out a bitter chuckle. "No, you need a husband." His cold blue eyes landed on her.

Katherine looked away, feeling crushed by the blow he had just landed her. As if I don't already know that! First Marian, and now him. It took everything in her power to keep the tears that threatened to rise up and fall from her eyes.

Realizing the look in her eyes, Guy tried to explain his intentions to her. "This world is not safe for a woman alone. Outlaws..."

Was he trying to imply he wanted to marry her? Katherine briefly thought over the idea. No, just no. She couldn't imagine herself married to him. It wouldn't work out. He only liked her because she was leading him on for her sister. They didn't even know anything about each other.

Watching how happy and in love Marian was with Robin day in and day out when they were younger, it hurt to watch, the loneliness eating away inside her. Katherine wondered if she would get anything like that of her own someday, someone who truly loved her for her - looked at her the way Robin did toward Marian.

Would it be true with Guy of Gisborne? She didn't want to be living a lie.

"Thank you, but I can protect myself." Katherine replied.

Guy scoffed at this, sensing the tension coming from her. He shook his head. "Even pilgrims. There's an abbess at Nottingham half dead. I must tend to her."

Katherine stood up. "Then I will not delay you."

He was surprised by her coldness, something he had never seen before. Guy was taken back by it, supposing it was best to leave. "Good day." However, he wasn't going to give up that easily. He had to show her that no matter how much she tried to push him away, he would never give up on her. "I will keep giving."