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Clarisa heard the rumors that late last night Sarah had come home injured but was too nervous to find her. Once she had built the courage to go to Sarah's room and find her, she decided that she would ask Tiz once she arrived at class. Tiz probably was aware of the other part of the rumor as well, that Sarah was being carried by Thor instead of the other guy that was supposed to be in their group.
Clarisa only stepped into the classroom when Tiz ambushed her, putting her hands on Clarisa's shoulders and shaking them slightly. "Did you hear that Thor and Sarah are home?" Her voice was full of excitement and wonder that she wondered if Tiz knew the whole rumor. "You know what that means?"
"Well she's injured right and Thor was the one who carried her…," Clarisa tried to see the logic behind Tiz's eyes but she was at a loss.
"Duh, so where else could she be if she's not in her room?"
"The doctor's?" Clarisa guessed cluelessly with a nervous look.
"No, silly," she said lowering her voice so no one else could hear. "She's with him. Our plan is coming together and we didn't even have to do anything. There's only one bed and, of course, Thor being the guy he is probably couldn't make her sleep on the floor. I wonder if they slept in the same bed." At this point she was pretty much jumping up and down for joy while Clarisa blushed at the mental image.
"You don't think he'd try anything…"
"Of course not. He's not like the men from here. Not that the men here would. Women are too precious here. Not that people who still live in the forest couldn't do that but I don't see the logic. But I know Thor and he would never do anything against Sarah's will," Tiz spoke with such pride that Clarisa couldn't help but smile and nod.
The bell sounded and the girls rushed to their seats for their lesson in medicinal herbs and poisonous ones.
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Thor knew he should go somewhere before she woke up. But in doing so he might wake her up… Her leg was across his thighs, her arm across his chest and grasping his shoulder off and on as she dreamed. Sarah's body was warm once more and her breathing had regulated during the night. But he couldn't help but thinking about her in more ways than one and as less innocent thoughts crossed his mind, he started to blush and tried to move slowly before things got out of hand. Holding onto her hand, he lifted it gently as he scooted one leg out from under hers. Sighing quickly, he cursed under his breath as he leg bent and trapped his other leg. Moving his body so that he was sitting up, he laid her hand down on the bed and attempted to free his leg.
"What are you doing?" Sarah asked sleepily. His body froze. Not knowing what to do, he simply turned around only to find her eyes still closed but her hand clutching at his pillow, no doubt trying to find him. Suddenly, guilt took over in his mind, wanting to rationalize that he didn't want to go but had to go. Where to go though was the question. He didn't want to leave Sarah alone in his room but if he went out, he'd have to go back into the forest soon. Brenton and Lucia could take care of themselves for a few more days. They were the best after all.
He grabbed a wooden chair from a corner of the room and sat next to the bed. Her face was so innocent and peaceful but there seemed to be turbulence in her dreams the way she held onto him for dear life. Many times that night he awoke wanting to touch her, feel her body in the way a lover would want to but he had to remind himself that he wasn't her lover… not yet. There was also Zagi. He seemed to take a liking to her but she seemed to dislike him. Many women were nervous around Zagi. He was threatening and deadly not to mention cunning and mocking constantly. But he was a very good looking man being twenty three. It wouldn't be long and Thor would be twenty.
The thought was odd, almost five years ago he hated this place but at the same time found hope that their species could live on somehow. Five years could really change a person. He wondered what Sarah was like before she came here. Not remembering twelve years of your life would be hard on anyone and yet she managed to survive. Not to mention the way she walked in the forest, so at ease. He believed with no doubt that there was something strange about it all. And that assassin… he wanted to know what she could have done to have someone kill her. They moved with such speed and agility that it was alarming. He would have to try and keep it a secret but search for clues at the same time. For all he knew, it was someone from his own tribe of people. In the mean time she would be under his protection.
Her body moved and turned facing away from Thor, leaving her shoulder bare because of the shirt's loose fit. Smiling in content, he wondered if she wouldn't mind being his and having him be hers. The thought was comforting, not having to spend the days and nights alone anymore. Her hair was wavy and was splayed out against the pillows and bedding. He found his hand touching it before he even thought of it. So soft, just like Zagi had said that night at dinner. The thought upset him but there were a couple things he had above him. Her kiss and embrace. Even if it was a short lived event, he still thought about the sweet flavor that he somehow knew only belonged to her. Watching her as she slept, he had no idea how much time passed by before turned around with her eyes fluttering open.
Sarah had been dreaming an odd dream, one of a world that she knew and yet never saw before. A world of tall buildings, flashing lights and strange metal objects that people rode in. Then it all went away and all that was left was rubble. She ran to try to find someone, anyone when she saw a man and grabbed a hold of him. Not able to see his face, she tried to step in front of him to see but that was when her eyes opened.
Her emotions fluttered in a mix of embarrassment and joy when she saw Thor. He seemed so content that it was almost strange compared to people she had seen. And then their conversation from her room. "How long have I been asleep?" she asked rubbing her eyes.
"Just last night and a bit today. You had quite the fall," Thor said looking her over with both curiosity and worry. She seemed to be perfectly fine even though a normal person would be out for a while, if nothing else exhausted. "You must be tired yet."
"No, no I'm alright. Just um… did you carry me here?" she asked now piecing a few things together in her head.
"Yes, you're quite light you know."
Looking down at herself, she noted the different clothes and her face turned into crimson. "You changed me?" Now her voice was angry but he quickly threw his hands up in innocence.
"No, I promise you I was not in the room. Luckily Chen was able to do so," he said nervous about her angry glare that turned soft as she squirmed nervously.
"Well, alright," she said looking around and not seeing another bed anywhere in sight. "So where did you sleep?"
"Um… well," Thor started trying to keep calm. "There is only one bed and you were cold, shivering, so I just stayed in bed only to keep you warm."
First annoyance rose before the gratitude. Most people probably would have left her to die and chill but maybe he was the warmth she felt when she held onto the man's shoulder. Strange how things worked out. "Well, thanks I guess. I suppose I wouldn't be much good sick or dead. But…" she said now getting more serious. "Did I say anything odd?"
"No, you didn't talk at all. Why?"
"I sometimes mumble in my sleep and I find it embarrassing. But they say it's like I'm having conversations from the people who heard me… I don't know, maybe its clues to my forgotten past," she said looking at him with an embarrassed smile. "I probably sound very odd to you."
"Yes but you are the most unique person I've ever met and that's why I want to help you," Thor said as he took one her hands into his own and he moved his lips down to hers, wanting to prove this fact.
"Thor… I…," she started but his lips came down on hers so full of care and full of want that she couldn't stop him the way she planned to when she saw that look in his eyes. Her lips moved with his on their own accord and her free hand grasped the front of his shirt. Pulling him forward, he let go of her other hand so that he wouldn't land on her and supported himself, their bodies making an 'L' as he leaned over the bed. His tongue touched her lips and they opened automatically so that he could explore her mouth. Enjoying how responsive she was, he absorbed her small moan as he now started to battle her tongue for dominance.
A knocking at the door halted any progress as both of them jumped apart. "It's me, Tiz," the young girl said cheerfully just outside the door.
"Wait here," Thor said calmly to Sarah even though his insides were going crazy, it took all he had to control one appendage… He walked to the door and opened it slightly and put a finger to his lips as he stepped outside. "Sarah's sleeping right now and I'm keeping an eye on her. Is there something the matter?" That was when he noticed Clarisa standing a few feet behind Tiz.
"Oh, will she be up and around soon?" Tiz asked for Clarisa because she was too nervous to talk to Thor herself.
"I'm sure she will be. In the meantime, all she needs is rest," Thor said with a small smile at both girls.
"Good. Well, you heard the man," she said to Clarisa as both girls said their good byes and started back down the hallway.
Sarah was still confused about the kiss. Why had she pulled him to her like that? Like she couldn't get enough… it was so uncharacteristic… but then again he wasn't like anyone she had ever seen. He was so warm and inviting, like he really wanted her. No, the look in his eyes told her and he craved her. As he stepped back into the room, she saw another look in his eyes, one of determination as he took three long strides towards her before he stopped. Looking at him with nervous eyes her mind went blank as he asked her his question.
"Will you be my partner in the Month of Joining?"
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Author's Note: Sorry this one took a bit longer to update. I didn't know how to start and then I got sick with the cold and new classes just started up yesterday for my online school. Well I hope it is to your liking and as always, reviews are loved :)
Updates:
3-3-11 Thank you for pointing out my mistake rei6423... it's what I get for writing with a cold lol :)