Hey everyone, so sorry for the short first chapter! It was supposed to be longer but I had a harder time than I thought writing the guy meets girl, guy likes girl and asks to see her again. Hope it was OK. Please read and review!
Kaylin sighed as she and Severn began making their way towards Elani Street. It was only Monday, and already they were being sent to investigate a theft. Kaylin reminded herself to be glad it wasn't a murder, but it did bring her spirits down because it was only the first day of her week, and if that was bad it would only get worse. Luckily for them, someone had actually witnessed the thief and was waiting for them near Evanton's shop. Unluckily for them, their presence on Elani was noted. They had no sooner stopped to talk to the young man, when other people, shop-owners and customers, began to inundate them. One of them was Kaylin's least favorite shop-owner, and there was no way Kaylin was going to start her week by dealing with Margot. By the way Severn's shoulders tightened, she'd guess that he saw her coming too.
She's all yours. She told him.
Severn smiled a bitter smile. You owe me big time, you know that right?
Don't I always?
But Severn did begin walking to intercept Margot. Which gave the witness time to study Kaylin.
"I'm Royun Eskin. I saw the thief early this morning." He told her.
"Kaylin Neya," She offered. "What happened?"
"I was down by Drishti's stall when this guy rushed past me, shoved me out of the way. Next thing he had disappeared into the crowd and then Larkyn came saying, 'Where'd he go? That man was a thief!' It was only then that I started to put it together."
"Can you give me a description?" Kaylin asked.
"Sure. He was a tall guy, probably six foot, and very muscular. Short black hair and green eyes."
Kaylin nodded, thinking that every detail helped.
"Thank you, and for being willing to come forward." She told him.
Royun kinda shrugged, "Can I ask you something?"
"Of course." Kaylin said.
"This may be weird, but can I see you again?"
Kaylin was silent for a full minute as she stared at him. "Are you asking me on a date?" She asked.
Royun grinned. "Well, yeah."
It was Kaylin's turn to shrug. "Sure. You can usually find me in the Hawks wing of the Halls of Law.
Kaylin was quiet as she and Severn walked back toward the Halls of Law. This was the first time anyone had ever asked to willingly spend more time with Kaylin, especially a random guy that she'd just met. She was secretly glad Margot had taken Severn's attention, as she doubted Royun would have asked her that question if they were together.
I have the next several chapters done so I should be updating fairly quickly, at least until I get to a point where I'm writing more. Thanks for reading!