True Rider Love 30 Miri & Evin

Disclaimer: See Parts 1-5 for my disclaimer. I'm not typing it again, and this goes for all the next parts of my story too.

Well, here we are, with yet another glorious set of Miri/Evin drabbles. I'm not 100 sure about the timing for this, or with the Rider groups, so please bear with me and focus on what happening. Is that okay?

I'm only putting up two for this one, because 17 is…you'll see.

So, I hope you like this. Here they come! And remember: Review!

-Lauren

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16. Surprised

Evin smiled. Evin and the Rider group he was in charge of were back early, so there was no way Miri could possibly know he was there. This would be a fun surprise. He found her room open and walked in.

"For the last time, go away, Jadie! I don't have to-" Miri yelled, turning, before she saw who her visitor was. She threw herself at him with a grin.

"Evin?" She said, giving him a friendly hug. He hugged back. A moment later, he let go. She hugged him more, before stepping back and exclaiming, "I thought those bandits were too slippery for you to catch within another two weeks!"

He was a little confused from her hug, until he shook his head. "And what unreliable source told you that? Oh, wait…" He said, his cheeks red.

Miri just laughed. Evin laughed, too.

17. Star

"But," Commander Evin squeaked.

"Oh, please, Jonathan. Can't you at least let somebody other than little old me go with him?" Buri asked.

"I was just about to say that, Buri. Anyone you'd like to come with you?" King Jonathan was a little impatient from the argument he had just been through.

"Could Miri come? My best friend?" he asked Buri.

Buri almost grinned, but decided not to invite trouble. "If she wants to, or at least, if she doesn't mind too much. By your leave, Jonathan," Buri said, and left with the relieved Commander.

A little later, Miri came out, and Evin was speechless. Her black hair, usually tied up, fell in long, wavy layers. Her breeches and shirt, which Evin had never seen her without, were replaced by a deep blue gown, and her emerald eyes had been brought out by the color. She was stunning.

"Well?" Miri said shyly. She couldn't decipher his face.

"You've never looked better."

The dance was as boring as predicted. Buri and Raoul were chattering away, and the rest of the people were nobles and other boring people. The only nice part was watching the King and Queen dance, just once.

Evin was glad for the end of the dance. "Want to come for some fresh air with me? It's getting unbearable in here," he said, rolling his eyes. Miri smiled.

They went out through two doors that led to a balcony. A few others were there, but the atmosphere was silent, and much less stuffy.

"Much better," they both said, and grinned.

"Is the dolphin constellation out tonight?" Evin asked.

"I can see it, right there, with the stars."

Evin forgot what he was going to say. She was gazing dreamily at the constellation, and the stars reflected in her eyes. He couldn't speak. Suddenly, his instincts took over.

Miri felt him put his hand on her shoulder. She turned, and was surprised to realize that she was being kissed lightly on her cheek.

"Midwinter Luck, Miri," Evin said as he flushed, and he fled as fast as he could.

Distantly, she put her hand to her cheek. She didn't realize she was smiling.

(A/N You see why I only did number 16 and 17? REVIEW!)