Gabrielle came back from collecting wood, Xena behind her with a small log. Gabrielle laughed.

"I just can't believe I would fall for Joxer." Joxer closed his eyes. "I mean of all the silliest things me falling for Joxer would be the last of them." Joxer let out a small breath and brushed his hair back.

"I am here you know Gabrielle." he said still looking at the fire. Xena knew something was up. Joxer never ever called Gabrielle her full name unless something was wrong.

"I know but I think it's funny. Don't you?" Gabrielle asked giving a small giggle. One more brush through the hair and Joxer stood up and took off all the armor.

"No I don't Gabrielle," he said her name with strong meaning making it sound like a dirty word. "In fact I don't think any of this was funny. It's painful. Even for me, and you laughing at it isn't helping any. I have feelings too you know and if I thought this was funny I'd be laughing too. Guess what though? I wasn't struck by Cupid's arrow. I actually loved you!" Joxer said sternly looking into Gabrielle's eyes. She was taken aback. "I didn't....I.....Joxer I'm sorry."

"Yeah well too late now." He looked at Xena. "Thanks." He grabbed his pack and left. His armor the only thing saying that he was there. "Xena? What did.....What....."


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