ForevaXena's FanFic . . .

A Simple Phrase

by Sarah Miller

Disclaimer:  The disclaimers you know, the story you don't.

Sex/Subtext: There is no sex in this story but some subtext.

Its short and sweet and I love it. :)

Here we go!!!!!

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She felt the eyes on her for the hundredth time that night, and as she turned again, there was no one facing her. There was a light tugging on her arm and when she looked down she saw a small boy no older than five summers old. She smiled and bent down to pick him up.

The eyes were on her again, but she didn't turn this time.

A woman came over to her and grabbed the boy from her arms. "Thanks Gabrielle."

"No problem." She watched the woman walk away and again felt the eyes. Turning, she smiled as her eyes met those of sky blue. She headed over. "Standing in the dark as usual, huh Xena?"

Xena shrugged.

"Why don't you go dance? I'm sure there are plenty of men waiting."

Xena looked around. "I think not."

"Aw Xena, have some fun once in a while."

"I do."

"Sitting by yourself, polishing your sword, finding a place where you don't have a scar, doesn't count Xena." She saw the rolled eyes. "That was cold."

"So?"

"Someone is in a great mood."

"Why don't you go dance?"

"Because I'd rather be talking to you." She looked around. "Its good for my reputation." She saw Xena give a genuine smile. "That's better." She smiled. "Wanna dance?"

"No."

"You sure?" She saw the look. "Okay okay." She turned to go and stopped. "At least get out of the dark."

Xena took a step into the firelight.

Gabrielle smiled. "An improvement."

Xena shook her head. "Looks like you have some....friends." She pointed to the dance floor.

Gabrielle turned to see a few men staring at her, waiting for a dance. She turned back to Xena and smiled. "I guess I do."

"Better not keep them waiting."

"But I don't want to dance with them."

"Why?"

Because I want to dance with you."

"I don't want to."

"Please...for me."

"No. The sweet smile won't work this time. I'm tired." She sat down against a tree.

"No?"

"No."

Gabrielle sat down in front of her. "I know you can dance."

"I know I can dance too. Doesn't mean that I want to."

"Stubborn."

"That's right."

Gabrielle's eyes twinkled for a moment.

"What's going on in that head of yours?"

Gabrielle bit her bottom lip and leaned forward, placing a kiss on Xena's lips. "I felt your eyes on me all night you know." She stood up and walked away.

Xena sat for a second then stood, grabbing Gabrielle back to her. "What was that about?"

"What?"

"The kiss."

"Oh." Her look turned serious as she turned to face Xena. "I've just wanted to do that for a long time."

"Oh I see."

"Do you?"

"I do." She smiled

Gabrielle leaned forward and watched Xena pull back.

"Don't want to keep those nice....young men waiting."

Gabrielle smirked and ran a hand through her short hair. "Fine, I won't." She turned and left.
 

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The door opened slowly as someone walked in. It closed just as soft and the figure moved towards the bed.

Pulling back the covers, she climbed in and got comfortable.

Xena slept on unaware that she was being watched. Only for a moment. Her eyes opened and she turned to see Gabrielle. "You okay?"

She nodded. "Couldn't sleep."

Xena turned on her back and raised her right arm. "Come on."

Gabrielle smiled and laid her head down on Xena's shoulder. She raised up again and looked at Xena's face, before leaning down and softly covering her lips. She pulled back and didn't see anything but love on Xena's face, and leaned back down.

This kiss wasn't short. Their tongues met slowly and gently, showing their love, without urgency.

Gabrielle pulled back and once again laid down on Xena's shoulder. "I love you."

"I know."

THE END

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