Kel sat down on the bench in the mess hall, picking at her food. Everyone noticed the look on her face – she looked so stoic, Neal didn't even point out that she wasn't eating her vegetables. Anyone could see that she was worried.
Dom was also worried. It was her idea to never mention … that night… ever again. She can't like me. But, then again, I didn't say anything. I was shocked. Maybe she thinks that I didn't like her? Is that why she said it?
He thought back on that night, the pure happiness engulfing him.
He remembered a play that he had once seen…
We
dance around
the ring and suppose
but the secret sits
in
the middle and knows.
It was exactly how he felt.
That's it. I've got to tell her. Dom started walking to the practice courts, hoping that she would still be there, practicing with her glaive. But he got to the practice courts, and there were only two pages, duelling. Damn it! His stomach growled. I'll find her later. I need to eat.
Dom grabbed his plate and food, and went to sit down at his normal table. But then he noticed his cousin and Yuki. Yuki might know where Kel went he thought, and went to sit with them. But, as he sat down, he noticed the exact person that he was looking for.
Sitting next to him.
Why is he here? Thought Kel. He usually sits with his men!
He said something to her that she missed. "Sorry?"She said.
"I was just wondering why you weren't down at the practice courts."
"Well…" now or never. "Umm, this is probably something I should say in private…"
"What is it?" he looked worried for her.
"Nothing… bad. I guess."
Everyone at their table was staring at them both, but kell noticed only Dom.
"I'm pregnant" she whispered.
Shocked silence.
Yuki was the first to recover. "That's great Kel! Boy or Girl?"
Kel didn't answer, still staring at Dom.
"Wait." Said Neal. "Who, may I ask, is the father?"
"Domitan of Masbolle."
More shocked silence.
