#TO BE CLEAR I think it’s just some nightmare vision Rayla is going through

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Zombnaan from the season 6 trailer today

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Hello fanders in a discord server we did a secret Santa exchange and I got @raterina-and-rayla. Here ya go Rayla hope ya enjoy!

Anything 'like this' is a flashback

Anything like this is the present day

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'Virgil sat at an aluminum table at the mall slowly eating a hamburger and fries, daydreaming and thinking to himself. In his peripheral vision, he could see a young handsome man dressed in a lettermans jacket and jeans. As the man approached, Virgil looked up and stared as he came closer.

"Mind if I sit here?" The man said

"Uh, sure." Virgil gestured towards the chair next to him and dipped a fry in ketchup. The man pulled the chair out it screeched across the floor as he did.

"So, what's your name?" He placed his elbow on the table and rested his face on the palm of his hand. Virgil hadn't realized how strikingly handsome this stranger was. His mind went blank and he stumbled on his words.

"I- uh, Gilvir... I mean Virgil. What about you?"

The man laughed and flashed Virgil a smile. "I'm Roman. Nice to meet you Virgil. So what brings you to the mall today?”

Virgil shrugged. “Not much. Just thinking to myself. You?”

“Just a bit of exploring. I’m new in town and thought I’d check out the local mall.”

“ Oh yes, because the mall is so thrilling!” Virgil said sarcastically showing jazz hands.

“Ah I see we have a snarky one, but the mall is very thrilling. The wonderful smelling food court, the many shops filled with different things around every turn, and most importantly.” Roman’s eyes shone with wonder, ”All the interesting people.”

“Hah as if im interesting.”

“You are indeed very interesting For starters by the looks of your appearance,” Roman gestured at the black eye shadow and dark clothing Virgil wore. “You’re a classic emo. Who most definitely likes My Chemical Romance.”

“I think that's pretty obvious Sir Talks-A Lot,” Virgil chuckled

Roman gasped in mock offense and placed on a hand on his chest defensively, “Sir Talks- A Lot!?! I will have you know that I can be silent for as long as I want Mr. Dark and Stormy Night."

'Okay, prove it."

Roman immediately shut his mouth. After only a few seconds "...Can I talk now?"

"Hah that was only five seconds. I told you you're a chatterbox."

The two talked for a while before Roan asked "I know it's crazy, because we've just met but would you like to go on a date with me?"

"Sure." '

That was two years ago. Virgil paced the floor anxiously waiting for Roman who was now his boyfriend. It was their two year anniversary, and in a few minutes they would be out on their date. A knock on the door sounded, Virgil jumped and walked to the door.

"Ready to go?" Roman stood on the porch in a red and white lettermans jacket and black jeans .Virgil nodded and they got into Roman's car and headed to the mall. "I'd thought we'd start out our date at the place where we met." He said as they walked inside to the food court. They ate dinner and then rode to the boardwalk near the pier…

'Roman focused on the milk bottle with the ball in his hand. He threw the ball perfectly knocking down the bottle. The man who ran the booth handed him a large spider plush. Roman walked back to where Virgil was standing and handed Virgil the spider. “Whatcha gonna name it?”

“Sally, y’know like from the Nightmare Before Christmas."

"Of course you would name it that. C'mon let's go down to the pier." Roman lead Virgil to the pier. they stood side by side gazing at each other.They grew closer and closer until their lips met under the moonlight…'

"I remember the night we were here. You won me Sally and then we had our first kiss on the pier." Virgil said as returned to the present. Roman nodded

"I wanted to recreate some of the special moments in our relationship."

The two walked down to the pier and once again shared a kiss this time lasting much longer and more passionate. Their last stop of the night was at the park. As they stepped out they came upon a candle lit path…

' "Virgil I'm so sorry the restaurant was full. I really wanted for us to have a candle lit dinner tonight."

"Ro it's fine we don't have to go to some fancy restaurant to celebrate our one year anniversary.'

"I know, I know it's just-" An an idea dawned on Roman and his face lit up. "I've got it! We can have a candle lit picnic in the park!"

The car made a u-turn and they drove to the house to pack food and candles. They arrived at the park and Roman set down a blanket and lit the candles. Virgil ate a turkey sandwich and Roman ate a pulled pork sandwich.

"Roman?" Virgil looked at Roman.

"Hm?'

Virgil smiled,"Thanks for asking me out a year ago." '

Roman led Virgil down the path more and more candles appeared as the came closer to a clearing of trees.As they got closer Roman stopped Virgil at the entrance to the clearing. "Wait here I'll call for you" Virgil nodded and Roman ran through the trees. Seconds later Roman called to Virgil. Virgil walked until he was faced with an archway in the shape of a heart with Roman stood underneath beaming.

"Ro, what is all of thi-"

"Virgil since the day that I met you I knew you were the guy for me. I knew you were the one." Roman knelt on one knee and opened a box with a ring with a stunning purple gemstone in the middle. "Virgil will you marry me?'

So many memories graced Virgil's mind as tears formed in his eyes and his hands slowly covered his mouth."I-" being overcome with such emotion Virgil nodded a yes. Roman stood and hugged Virgil holding him close. A moon beam hit the clearing illuminating the two newly weds as Virgil finally was able to speak.

"Yes. A thousand times yes."

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Also... I was gonna make some art for the story but since I got sick I didnt have time so I made a mood board for it instead