#RobertXAndrea

[dreamstormdragon]

A Promise Kept

A Promise Kept

“And that’s what happened.” Robert sighed, leaning forward, looking at his hands. It was the next day, due to staying up all night trying to catch up both were exhausted. Robert mostly asking Andrea about herself over the years, trying to put off telling her about the fire, among other matters.

Andrea had a saddened look in her eyes, taking his hands into hers before pressing her lips to them.

“H-Hey I’m fine.” He smiled, nuzzling her before leaning back.

“So, when do we start packing?” She asked.

Robert was taken aback by this, giving her a confused look.

“F-For what!?”

Andrea picked up her teacup, taking a sip. They had been chatting over breakfast, trying to catch up, Sebastian tucking himself under the thick curtain like table cloth to sleep.

“Moving?”

“A-Andrea you don’t wanna leave all this.” He gestured around them. “I know how much work you put into it.”

Andrea shook her head.

“A house is a house. It’s not a home that easily. It’s my home because my brother is here and because now you're here. But if I had to move home, then I’ll go where it is.”

Robert wrung his hands, glancing up at her. While they had courted for a long time before, they were getting to know one another once more… but Robert still knew how he felt.

This was his dream girl still.

I just wonder if it’s too soon to ask her such a thing. I mean. good gracious I finally found her but…

He got an idea, nodding a bit to himself.

“Alright, how about this?” He grinned. “I’ll find the perfect place to build us a new home that’s just ours. One that has access to some light source so I can build you the most amazing moon dial you’ll ever have the joy of scrying with.” He offered, Andrea’s eyes lighting up at the idea.

“You mean it!?” She squealed a little.

“Of course! And it’ll be our home. Just us…” He held her hands gently in his. “And your brother.”

“He’s kind of a package deal.”

Robert sighed happily, squeezing her hands.

I’ve missed hearing her voice.

I’ve missed everything about her.

“I promise, I’ll take good care of you.”

She kissed his head, giving him a warm look. Andrea had never quite clicked with anyone the way she clicked with Robert.

Around others, she barely spoke. Sometimes gesturing more than anything else due to how nervous she got at times.

Around him, she felt content. She could tell him anything and he would always be listening, all his attention on her and the sound of her voice.

She was looking forward to a new life together of that.

“Be safe down there. Come back to me.”

“I intend to.”

That night, Andrea was working on cleaning up a few crystal geodes she kept on a shelf, polishing them until she could see the insides shimmer in the light.

Robert watched her work, hearing her humming quietly to herself, singing softly every now and then. It was still a wonder to him that this was his Andrea. That she was still willing to be with him and had waited so long for him.

It’s crazy to think we’re here right now. I’m here to stay and… good heavens, we’ll be together for good this time.

Robert took a deep breath before going over to her. He cleared his throat, getting her attention as she looked up, her ears twitching a little.

“Andrea?”

“Yeah, Robbie?” She grinned a little.

He gulped, trying to fight off the butterflies he felt. He had imagined this moment for years, even before they were separated the first time.

Had this ring in my pocket the whole time for luck. Even on that day.

Robert took a shaky breath.

“Well… we’re going to be living together soon and… I want to ask you something I should’ve asked a long time ago.”

Andrea stood up a curious look in her eyes. Robert took her hand in his, getting down on one knee.

“Andrea, I love you to the universe and back. I want to know…” He pulled out a small box, opening it. “Will you do the honor of being my wife?”

Her eyes grew wide, covering her mouth with both hands. She looked at the ring before her eyes met his. He had a hopeful look in his own, mixed with a touch of nervousness.

“Oh my stars.” She whispered before she let out a loud squeal, throwing her arms around him. “YES! OH MY STARS YES!!!” She laughed.

Robert was nearly knocked over by the force, hugging her with his free arm as he laughed.

“Oh, Andrea! Thank you, thank you.” He kissed her head before sliding the ring onto her finger. “There we go. Perfect.”

Andrea huddled close, looking at the ring, seeing the lone purple crystal shimmering in the light.

“It’s perfect. Just like you.”

He chuckled, nuzzling her.

“On the contrary, you’re the perfect one my Shadow Witch.” Robert smiled warmly, cupping her face in his hands. “How did I get so lucky?”

“I ask myself that every day.” Andrea whispered. “And each time, I still can’t fathom it.”

“Well, we’re here now.” He kissed her quickly.

“And this is the start of our new life.”

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