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

Chapter 18: The Smell of Betrayal

CHAPTER 18 - The Smell of Betrayal

NOTTINGHAM CASTLE

Walking about the castle after visiting her father in the dungeons, her usual daily routine as of late, Katherine stumbled across the sheriff's quarters, overhearing conversations about a sick patient taking place. Seeing someone come up the stairs, she quickly turned around and began to hurry off, not wanting to be caught. She didn't realize it was the person she was looking for.

"Katherine..." Guy spoke softly, causing her to stop in her tracks as he caught up with her. "Where is your guard?"

She shrugged her shoulders, honestly not sure where the guard had gone. "I must have lost him when I went to visit my father."

Guy sighed, turning to address the guard beside him. "Watch Lady Katherine."

She pouted sadly, walking up towards him. "I'm not doing anything wrong. I was just looking for you." She admitted, smiling.

"What for?" The fact she was searching for him moved the Knight, offering her a smirk.

"I was wondering If I could spend a day away from the castle and guards and accompany you? I would love to spend time with you."

"I'm flattered, but I'm on business."

"Oh, please." Katherine begged, shining her brown eyes at him. "I spent a good majority of my childhood locked away in this castle when my father was the sheriff. I know I'm under house arrest, but I wouldn't be breaking it if I was with you."

Guy sighed, looking at her seriously. Despite wanting to give into her request, he couldn't. "Katherine, it's private."

She sighed, realizing he wouldn't budge. "Okay, but...can I please have a day without a guard watching my every move? It's most uncomfortable."

He leaned against the pillar, studying her. It was odd for her to be asking him such a request now, especially after the incident with them running into Marian last time. He didn't want her sneaking off to the outlaws. "What are you up to?"

"I'm not up to anything." She replied honestly. "I just...I wanted to be in your company." He was the only one she had to talk to here besides her father. And she definitely wasn't going to start trying to talk with the sheriff because of sheer boredom and loneliness.

Looking to the guard behind her, Guy motioned for him to walk off and leave her alone, obeying her request. As he walked past, Katherine turned to smile at him before he turned to address her. "Stay in the castle!"

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NOTTINGHAM TOWN

Finding her curiosity getting the better of her, Katherine wasn't able to follow his order. She hoped he would be understanding of it as she followed him around the town, watching him carefully and closely. Forgetting how long it had been since she was last able to leave the castle and see other people, Katherine took this opportunity while she could, looking around the market and keeping an eye on him.

All she truly wanted was to spend a day with him like a normal person, not as a prisoner trapped inside the castle. She had enough of that from her childhood.

Ducking when Guy would turn his head, Katherine continued on following him down the way realizing he was heading to an Inn. Her heart sank momentarily, wondering why he was going there of all places. Following him inside, she saw him speaking with a woman and felt the feeling grow more. No, he couldn't be? Katherine almost chuckled. She listened closer, wanting to know what they were talking about.