The BLTS Archive - The Road Less Taken
by Bloodraven (jodydieckelt@gmail.com)

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Disclaimer: Paramount pictures own all characters. The poem "Road Less
Taken" is sole property of Robert Frost.

Words: 300

Summary: This is a bit of a "what if"story. Thoughts that may have or
could have gone through Garak's mind had the opportunity arose.

Author's Note: Thanks again to Hobsonphile for being so kind as to
beta read my work.

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"I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence

Two roads diverged in a wood

And I took the one less traveled by

And that has made all the difference"

Robert Frost
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Pausing, Garak studies her for a moment. He knows he is at a turning
point; a single choice on either part could change everything between
them. Touching her cheek gently, he smiles slightly. He has denied his
emotions for so long and now he has to choose.

A slight shiver runs down his spine as Garak closes his eyes. I did
nothing to deserve her love, he thinks a little sadly to himself. Yet
here I am with her now, at a crossroad of sorts.

Slipping his arms around her small waist, he can't help but
feel a bit like the traveler from a Terran poem he once read. Like the
traveler in the tale, there were two paths before him. He could make
the wise decision: stop now, pull away and leave. It would not be the
first time he has denied his emotions. He has done it so many times
before, always choosing duty over all else. Or he could take the risk,
allow himself to love her without reservation. Faltering briefly, he
moves his hand to her chin as he tilts her head slightly. Leaning in,
he gently kisses her lips, his mind resolute in his decision.

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The End