Hi again! I have amateur's block so I can't write Kel Finally Realises right now…but I decided to give you guys a special treat!

So here's the Valentine's Day special!

Kel watched as her best friend walked down the aisle in a wonderful white gown. It was so white it hurt her eyes. Neal and Yuki had picked the perfect day to get married: Sweetheart's Day, February 14th. It was times like this when Kel wished she had a special someone to spend the day with. She let her eyes travel to the man standing opposite her on the altar. Dom. Neal had chosen him as his best man and Yuki picked Kel as her maid of honour.

After the wedding and the reception, Kel sat on a stone bench in the gardens, thinking. Would she ever fall in love? She stared at the stars, wishing she would have someone to spend Sweetheart's Day with next year.

She was deep in thoughts when footsteps approached. Dom sat down next to her on the bench.

"What are you thinking about, Kel?" He asked, making Kel yelp with surprise. She hadn't heard or seen him coming.

"Oh, hi Dom" She said plainly.

"So? What's on your mind?"

"Oh well…uh…nothing." She said, blushing.

"Is the O Mighty Protector blushing?" he said teasingly. "Come on. You know you can tell me."

"Well…do you ever wonder if… no, you wouldn't understand." Kel was frustrated with herself. Why couldn't she say it? She knew she was in love with him, so why was it so hard to tell him?

Dom reached for her hand and stopped her from leaving. "Tell me Kel, I might be able to help."

As if he could help with my situation, she thought. But she sat back down anyway. She loved just being near him. His presence made her feel….complete.

"Dom, do you ever wonder if there's someone out there for you? Or if you'll ever find them? I know it sounds really cheesy, but I don't know…"

"No, not really. But now come to think of it, I actually love someone, but I don't think she feels the same about me" Dom replied.

"Oh" Someone had rejected Dom? Well it's obvious he doesn't think that way about me. She felt her heart drop through her feet.

"What about you?" he asked.

"Well, I thought I had, but I guess I was wrong."

"Why do you say that?" he asked, surprised. Someone had hurt her? Or does that mean – no, she would never love me.

"Because – Because – you just said you've met someone else." She stood up and walked off. This time Dom stood up and went after her.

"Kel, I love you. And you're the one I love. I didn't think you'd ever love someone like me."

Kel just stood there, stunned. Any court lady would've kissed him, but that was something she wasn't. She considered running away, but ruled it out when she remembered Dom was much faster than her. Without warning, she collapsed into Dom, sobbing into his tunic. Dom was shocked, but caught her, glad to have a reason to just hold her in his arms. He pulled her close, and gently stroked her hair.

"Shhh…..Kel…..It's OK. I understand if you don't want me anymore, I should've told you years ago."

Kel gripped him tightly and shook her head. "It-it's not that. It's just that – I keep having this dream over and over again. I can't take it anymore. I want to wake up."

Dom held her out at arms length and looked at her tear-streaked face. "Kel, this isn't a dream. This is real." He told her softly.

"That's what you said the last 6 times." She started crying again, this time burying her face in her hands.

Dom pulled her in once more and this time he lifted her chin up and stared into her teary hazel-brown eyes. They stood there, staring into each other's eyes in a trance. Then, ever so gently, Dom leaned in and kissed her.

She was rigid with shock when their lips met. Heat shot through her and feeling the passion behind it, she relaxed, enjoying the kiss. She could worry about regretting it later. For now, her mind was completely focused on the kiss. It felt so….real. Maybe this isn't a dream after al, she thought.

He pulled and in a husky voice he asked, "Now did that happen in your dream? Did that feel like a dream?" His eyes showed the slightest hint of humour.

"I – I don't know what to think anymore. I – I love you too Dom." She said, and hugged him, placing her head on his chest.

"Good. That's all I need to hear." He hugged her back tightly, and rested his chin gently on her head. They stood in each other's embrace, breathing in each other's scents.

The bell rang 11 times and Dom gasped. "It's so late and you've had a big day. I'll escort you to your rooms?" Getting no response, he realised she had fallen asleep in his arms and smiled.

He picked her up delicately and carried her all the way to the knights' wing. Fishing the key out of her breeches pocket, he opened the door and let them in. He placed her gently on the bad and pulled the covers over her sleeping form.

He kissed her head and whispered, "Sleep well, my dear Protector." She let out a sigh and snuggled into the blanket. Dom smiled, and silently left her room.

Kel slept in the next day. She had had that gods-cursed dream again. Only this time, Dom had kissed her and it had felt so real. Why should Dom be interested in someone like me? He prefers slim court ladies, not lady knights. She sighed and flipped onto her side. She saw a bunch of red roses on her bedside table. Who in Mithros' name put them here? She wondered.

Picking it up, she realised there was a pink note that came with the flowers. It read:

Roses are red

Violets are blue

When your sparrows are fed

I'll come to meet you

Your Secret Admirer

As she debated on whether or not she should see this person, her sparrows flocked into her room. As she fed them dried fruit and nuts, a knock came at her door. Instinctively, she answered the door, to find yet another pink card. This one said:

Dear Kel

Come to the stables

Peek into the stall next to Peachblossom

Your Secret Admirer

Well at least that wasn't a poem, she thought. Since she had nothing better to do, she went to the stables. And if her secret admirer wasn't there, she could always go riding.

I must be insane today, she thought as she made her way to the stables. This is just a wild goose chase. She greeted Tobe and walked down the Peachblossom's stall. Next to him was a beautiful black mare. Isn't that? She gasped. So Dom was behind this? He loves me? I'd wager it's just a dare or prank.

Angry at herself for believing it, she saddled Peachblossom and set out for a ride. She had just reached her favourite part of the Royal Forest when she heard hoof beats behind her. Turning, she saw Dom on the black mare.

She managed to smile and wave as Dom rode up to where she was. "So why are you here?"

"I came to meet you, but then I saw Peachblossom was gone, and then Tobe said you looked a bit frustrated. So I came to see if everything was OK."

"Oh."

"Kel?"

"Yes?"

"Did you get the roses? And the notes?"

"Yes."

"Oh…Um…Kel? Can I ask you something?" Dom said nervously.

"Yeah." her vocabulary seemed to only consist of a few words at this point.

"Do you remember anything that happened last night?"

"No, but I had a dream where –" She suddenly stopped. Was he saying? She looked at Dom, who nodded slowly. "It was real? Oh Dom I'm so sorry. I didn't – Dom come back! Please!"

Dom turned Shadow and rode off. Kel nudged Peachblossom and told him to follow them. They found Dom and Shadow next to a pond, Shadow tied to a small tree. Kel unsaddled Peachblossom and knowing he wouldn't run off, she went and sat next to Dom.

"Dom – I, I'm so sorry. I thought it was a dream. But it was a very nice dream, because you know, I actually quite like you. I just never thought you would ever like someone like me. So I convinced myself that the flowers were just a joke – "

"You're babbling" he interrupted. Seeing Kel blush, he leaned in and kissed her. It was just like their first, but this time, Kel responded. They parted for air, and then they were at it again. Finally Dom pulled back.

"I love you, Kel" Dom said in a husky voice. "And I want you to know I never want you to get hurt."

"I love you too, Dom. I don't ever want to lose you." And with that they kissed again.

So how was that? Please REVIEW and tell me. I might have an epilogue after this...yes I know it's long for me, but is that good or bad?

i haven't read Lady Knight in ages, so im not sure when Neal and Yuki got married. I'm not sure if it says...but ANYWAY,

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

DomLuver