((A/N: Books and Cleverness, Friendship and Bravery and Love are taken from the quote "Books! And cleverness! There are more important things- Friendship and bravery and- oh Harry- be careful!" Hermione Granger, American Paperback edition, page 356, 2001 edition, copyright scholastic and not owned by me.
This is a series of short stories focused on Neal and Kel's growing relationship.))
Books
"Neal! Why have you been watching me all day?" Kel demanded over supper, prodding her lanky friend with the prongs of her unused fork.
The mage started and gave her a sheepish grin.
"Just because I feel like it." He demurred patiently, guiding a large bite of candied carrots to his mouth, hoping that the disgusting tasting veggies would distract her.
Kel rolled her eyes and stood, collecting her tray and raising a brow at her friend.
"If I didn't know you better, I'd have to say you were trying to write a book." She teased him, laughing along with the rest of the boys who sat with them. She ruffled his hair and left with Merric and Owen, talking about the mathematics lesson from that afternoon's class.
Standing slowly, Neal smiled down at his empty plate.
"She's smarter than she looks." He murmured to himself, shaking his head and going to give his tray to the servants. He jammed his hands in his pockets and left the mess hall whistling. He'd have to be more carful from now on.
(I'm also looking for a Beta reader as well... They need to know about Harry Potter, Tamora Pierce, Star Wars and Pirates of the Carribean storylines and characters. Shoot me an E-mail!! -Goldielake))