She was silent for a while. Then she said, “I’m afraid I’d have to put you to a test.”
Angel stopped, and turned to face her. Her eyes searched his. “If you’re willing,” she said, “look for me tomorrow night. If you watch what I do, and ask no questions till I say you may, and make no attempt to stop me...well, then we shall see if you could be of assistance.”
Angel said, “I’ll do my best.”
Siobhan smiled. “That’s all that anyone can ask of you.” Her tone became more serious then. “I’ve dealt with loneliness for many years now. I’d thought I’d mastered it. But it’s been more difficult since I met you. I fear that my reasons for reaching out to you are quite selfish.”
Angel set the damp bundle down, and drew her into his arms. He tilted her chin up, saying, “Would it help if we took a vow to ease each other’s loneliness? And if it will make you feel better, I will promise not to let myself get hurt when I am with you.” When she gave a small nod--and he swore he could see stars in her eyes as she did so--he solemnly kissed the top of her head. “Consider it done. We are now joined, for good or ill. You’re a brave lass, Siobhan.” He took her arm, and the wet clothes, and they continued on.
He delivered her to her house then, hoping for another kiss, but the door was opened immediately by Master Reilly. “Siobhan!” the old man exclaimed. “I was worrying over you.”
She quickly reassured him. “All is well, Uncle. Don’t fret. I seem to have acquired a guardian angel.”
Master Reilly looked at his former pupil, who rather sheepishly handed him Siobhan’s bundle of clothes.
“So he hasn’t quite lost all of his potential?” the teacher mused. “Well, we shall see. I do thank you, lad, for any aid you have given Siobhan.”
“I was happy to be able to help her,” Angel said. “And I will see her again soon, I hope.”
He turned to go, but Siobhan exclaimed, “Oh! Your sweater! I will give it back to you when I see you next.”
“No, keep it,” he smiled at her. “It looks better on you.”
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