Disclaimer: Okay, none of the characters are mine. They all belong to
Tamora Pierce. Even a part of the plot is hers. I just elaborated on an
idea she came up with.
Midwinter blues
Humph, Neal thought as he worked his way around the room carrying a tray of drinks. I hate holiday parties. You can't do anything but smile and nod your head, like someone's trained pet. At least it's almost over.
Neal knew that he would still have to serve food at quite a few more banquets during midwinter, but none as large as this one. After a few minutes of offering rich lords and ladies drinks, the King summoned everyone into the banquet hall for the Midwinter feast. Thank the Gods! Neal thought, it's over at last! Now I can go and hang out with my friends, and Kel. Oh, Kel.
Just that name brought warm feelings to Neal's heart. But apparently she didn't feel the same way, because she never said anything to him about it or even hinted about any feelings she had for him. But Neal could always dream about her. Heck, he thought, I could even tell her my feelings tonight, it would be very romantic. He shook his head, What am I thinking? She'd probably punch me in the gut.
So Neal went to the Squire's mess hall and sat with his friends, Kel included, and ate his dinner. Everyone had finished and were simply talking when Alanna came up to Neal and asked for a word.
"Neal," she said, "we are leaving for Pirate's Swoop after tomorrow's banquet. So you had better pack up and say your good bye's. No ifs or buts about it." Neal sat with his mouth hanging open for a few minutes thinking, Leaving? Now? No! How could she? He then turned back to tell his friends and found that they had all left the mess hall.
He took the hallway that led to Kel's room, thinking he could tell her a few jokes or something, just so he could see her. Halfway down the hallway Neal saw two familiar figures standing near the end of the hall, Kel and Cleon. Neal tip- toed forward and heard the last few words Cleon said, "Midwinter luck, Kel." Neal then saw him lean in and kiss Kel. Cleon walked down the hall and out a door while Kel stayed in that spot and Neal could see the growing smile that appeared on her face.
Well, Neal thought, so much for telling Kel how I feel and then finding out she feels the same way about me. Kel, Neal thought, sadly, likes Cleon more than a friend, while I am simply her best friend. No more, no less.
Neal then walked back the way he came, heading for his room so he could morn his loss in peace.
A/N : So, how was it? Hopefully not too bad. Anyway, I might continue it, if I get some good reviews.
Midwinter blues
Humph, Neal thought as he worked his way around the room carrying a tray of drinks. I hate holiday parties. You can't do anything but smile and nod your head, like someone's trained pet. At least it's almost over.
Neal knew that he would still have to serve food at quite a few more banquets during midwinter, but none as large as this one. After a few minutes of offering rich lords and ladies drinks, the King summoned everyone into the banquet hall for the Midwinter feast. Thank the Gods! Neal thought, it's over at last! Now I can go and hang out with my friends, and Kel. Oh, Kel.
Just that name brought warm feelings to Neal's heart. But apparently she didn't feel the same way, because she never said anything to him about it or even hinted about any feelings she had for him. But Neal could always dream about her. Heck, he thought, I could even tell her my feelings tonight, it would be very romantic. He shook his head, What am I thinking? She'd probably punch me in the gut.
So Neal went to the Squire's mess hall and sat with his friends, Kel included, and ate his dinner. Everyone had finished and were simply talking when Alanna came up to Neal and asked for a word.
"Neal," she said, "we are leaving for Pirate's Swoop after tomorrow's banquet. So you had better pack up and say your good bye's. No ifs or buts about it." Neal sat with his mouth hanging open for a few minutes thinking, Leaving? Now? No! How could she? He then turned back to tell his friends and found that they had all left the mess hall.
He took the hallway that led to Kel's room, thinking he could tell her a few jokes or something, just so he could see her. Halfway down the hallway Neal saw two familiar figures standing near the end of the hall, Kel and Cleon. Neal tip- toed forward and heard the last few words Cleon said, "Midwinter luck, Kel." Neal then saw him lean in and kiss Kel. Cleon walked down the hall and out a door while Kel stayed in that spot and Neal could see the growing smile that appeared on her face.
Well, Neal thought, so much for telling Kel how I feel and then finding out she feels the same way about me. Kel, Neal thought, sadly, likes Cleon more than a friend, while I am simply her best friend. No more, no less.
Neal then walked back the way he came, heading for his room so he could morn his loss in peace.
A/N : So, how was it? Hopefully not too bad. Anyway, I might continue it, if I get some good reviews.