Angelique and Atticus rushed down the hall, but Newton held Camille back.
"Camille... you're different than other people I know" said Newton.
Camille rolled her eyes. "Just because I have autism."
"Autism means nothing to me. You're different in ways that no one can define" said Newton.
"I suppose that is a... compliment?" said Camille.
"I'll jolly well say it is" said Newton.
"And you are... different than most people I know" said Camille.
"Just because I'm outside your family" said Newton.
"No. No, you as well are... different in ways no one can define" said Camille.
Newton took her hand in his. "D'you suppose there could be something different about us together?"
"I do not know" Camille replied.
Newton sang to her and took her other hand.
When as a child I climbed a hill
And then looked down
How beautiful it was
And though I'd climbed much higher peaks since then
It's never been the same
Not quite the same again
For that time somehow, there was something different
That time somehow, there was something different
Camille: When as a child I saw the sea
For the first time, how beautiful it was
I've seen the sea a thousand times since then
It's never been the same
Not quite the same again
For that time, somehow there was something different
That time, somehow there was something different
both: When the snow melts away
One spring flower appears
Fresher than any flower that blooms throughout the years
You'll go your way and I'll go mine
We'll remember how beautiful it was
And though we'll hear another love's refrain
It won't be the same
Not quite the same again
For this time, somehow, there is something different
This time, somehow, there is something different
"But, Newton, I cannot see myself hearing another love's refrain" said Camille.
"You can't?" said Newton.
"No."
"Why not?"
"You have shown me the meaning of love... and you have shown your love to me" said Camille.
Newton's eyes widened. "Have I?"
"You put my family before your need to acquire money" said Camille.
"Yes I did..." Newton whispered.
"Love is something you earn, you say. And you have earned my love for giving me yours" said Camille.
"Camille..." Newton began.
"I was told that love is showing your empathy and understanding another. Putting their needs before your own. And you have done that to me, Newton" Camille whispered.
These words were both shocking and moving to Newton.
He realized that Camille had learned so much from him and had to express his gratitude for that.
He closed his eyes and connected his lips to hers.
Camille was so happy, she didn't hesitate to kiss back.
When they pulled away, she put on a worried face.
"Quickly. We must let Dudley know we are safe" she said.
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Once Upon a Dream
FanfictionDudley Leicester and Newton Weekes go on a romantic and dramatic train journey.
