Hello readers! I'm planning to update with a new chapter each day. I've only planned about 6 chapters, but if you want more, or have any suggestions, please leave reviews!
As always, I do not own these boys (or girls). They belong to Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.
Mat had spent the night before wide awake. He had remembered that the al'Thors were coming into town, and it had driven him crazy. Mat had gone to bed early that night, deliberating his sudden obsession with Rand al'Thor. He couldn't understand. Rand was in town all the time. Why was it so strange now?
Late into the night, he checked out the door to see if anyone was awake, and then quickly dressed into many layers of shirts and a thick cloak. The brunet shivered as he opened the window and swung a leg over the sill. He dropped to the ground loudly and swore as he landed wrong. He quickly checked behind him to see if anyone had heard, and then started walking to Perrin's house.
Mat was surprised to see a lamplight flickering in Egwene's window as he walked past. The young girl knew lots about Rand, didn't she? He stopped and picked up a small stone from the ground. He leant back and threw it into her window. Mat waited. After a while, he picked up another and threw it in with the first. This time, Egwene stuck her head out of the window.
"Matrim-!" She began loudly
"Shhh!" He cut her off and walked closer. "Can I come in?"
"Why would I let you do that?" She hissed.
"Blood and ashes, Egwene, I'll explain once I'm up there," He said.
"Don't use that language!"
"Please?"
Egwene considered for a moment. "Fine. But quietly." She turned from the window and threw a long rope out. Mat snickered at the thought of the girl sneaking out, but hurried to the rope nonetheless.
The boy pulled himself up and into the neat and girlish room. He stopped and panted as he took in the unfamiliar surroundings. Behind him, Egwene cleared her throat.
Mat turned to face her.
"Why are you here so late at night?"
"I-I couldn't sleep" He stammered.
She raised an eyebrow at him. "Yes but why are you here?"
"Be- uh- I um- had- couldn't-uh" The boy stammered to find words.
Egwene sighed and picked up her knitting. "You're here because of Rand," She mused.
"What- how did you-? I mean," He fiddled with the edges of the curtain over her window and cleared his throat, "No not at all."
"Come off it. It's obvious." She giggled to herself.
He was about to protest, but resigned himself to her knowing looks. "What's obvious?"
"How much you like him."
"Of course," Mat scoffed, "He's my friend."
"But I think you and I both know that's not all there is."
Mat instantly became defensive. How dare she try to tell him what he was feeling. "What's that supposed to mean?" He spat.
Her eyes widened in alarm. "Light, Mat, I was only trying to help!"
He turned back to the window and sat on the ledge. "Great load of help you were!"
"Mat!" She stopped and stared at him.
He dropped down and glared at her through the window. As he saw her silhouette approach, he turned and ran back to his home.
Can't wait till tomorrow!