#so dang complex

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They were each other’s first kiss. It was a sweet little peck, innocent and warm. And her cheeks had glowed and her heart pounded so hard she thought her ribs might crack. After Adare had left, Garnet giggled until she was breathless and stooped to pick a flower, plucked off it’s petals and let out a cry of delight when the last petal she pulled promised he likes you.

It was Garnet’s mother that first suggested the idea of the two getting married. She had been sliding a brush through her daughter’s hair and casually asked how Garnet felt about him because you know, he would be king and a king that needed a queen.  Garnet’s eyes had widened and a smile pulled at her lips. From that day on she had wanted it with all her heart. She later learned her mother had talked with Oberon at the idea.

Garnet cried after Adare and Aiteann’s wedding. She held herself all day but as soon as it wouldn’t be noticeable that she was gone, she slipped away and balled. It was unbelievably difficult to look at Aiteann in the eye, tell her honestly that was beautiful, knowing what lies Aiteann had told to Adare.

When Aiteann and Adare announced they were divorcing, Garnet’s first thoughts weren’t ones of ambition but of concern for her friend. All that mattered was making sure he was okay. She made it her personal mission to cheer him up and ease the wounds left after the Sacrifices ( not that she succeeded ). 

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Together, they are powerful. He has the respect of his subjects while she has their love. It’s a good combination, a strong one. She adores being Queen Consort and although she always made an effort to be regal, she’s even more so now. She’s still just as sweet with him, not the sharpness he needs but she just can’t bring herself to treat him that way. Despite that, and the slight weight on her heart because of what she’s done to get here, they are strong together. She adjusts his tie and smooths the sleeves of his suit, never noticing ( or pretending that she doesn’t ) that his eyes look beyond her, picturing someone else. If they are lucky and by some miracle, there are children. Beautiful heirs that offer a promise of a thriving future.

Maybe in another life they would be even better and her love would be returned. Maybe if she had a bite to her words. Maybe if Marian hadn’t bled out on that cold, New York night.

Maybe.

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Garnet has always struggled to separate her feelings for the Seelie Court and Adare. Why would she need to? Over the years, one has bled into the other and she truly, genuinely loves Adare ( or at least she thinks she does and that’s enough ). It’s been really hard watching him get married to someone else, when she feels she was born to be his queen. Even with Aiteann by his side, Garnet still cared deeply for him, advising for him and always trying to smother the hope that her day would come.