A Moment Too Late (Part 1 of 6)

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Title: A Moment Too Late
Fandom: Psych
Author: MusicalLuna
Rating: T
Characters/Pairings: Shawn/Juliet
Genre: Angst, Drama, Romance
Warnings: Character Death
Complete: Yes
Summary: Juliet leaves for a week-long conference on the East Coast and Shawn hates to see her go. But when she fails to call him after her scheduled arrival, Shawn’s gloom gives way to fear.
A/N: O'Spencerness, guyzos. :)
Disclaimer: They're not mine. Probably better they aren't.

Shawn’s arms wrapped securely around Juliet’s head and shoulders, pulling her close against him as he pressed his lips into her hair. “I’ll miss you, Jules,” he mumbled and Juliet’s forehead creased, her eyes closing as she returned the fervent hug.

“I’ll miss you too. But I’ll be home soon, you’ll see. It’ll be no time at all,” she said, hand stroking gently over the hair on the nape of his neck.

“Any time away from you is too much time, Jules,” he said, and his tone was playful, but it didn’t take away from the feel of the words. Juliet’s throat tightened and she squeezed before pulling back to press her lips against his. Shawn’s hand moved to caress her face, his thumb brushing lightly over her cheek.

“I’ll be home soon,” she repeated when they parted.

Shawn nodded, and kissed her again, and then again, his hand warm against her face. “I know.” He kissed her one last time on the forehead and then murmured, “I love you, Jules.”

“I love you too,” she whispered. She squeezed his hand and then he released her, stuffing his hands into his pockets as soon as he had let go.

Juliet’s heart throbbed as she got her last look at her fiancé. He looked forlorn already and she hadn’t even gotten through security yet.

She would always be a little bit happy that he hated to see her go.

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