Disclaimer: Wow! I actually need one! The poem belongs to me, it kinda stinks, but it works. Wanna use it? Just ask.


Kel woke up to Conal sitting on her bed. She yawned and rubbed her eyes.
"Morning Kel. I have a surprise for you."
"Conal! Shouldn't you be working, or at a meeting?"
Conal smiled, "Well, I'm going to take you into town to have a dress made for the ball tomorrow night. And then we can spend the whole day together, just as this trip was meant for."
"Thatnk you Conal!" Kel said hugging him, "Today's going to be wonderful."
Conal handed Kel a suitcase. She was confused, "There's more for you, Kel." She opened it to find all her clothes, undergarments, and other possessions. She also found a letter from her mother. "Open it Kel."
"Dearest Kel," She read out loud, "Conal wrote to me telling me what a great time you were having, and to tell me he wanted you to live there. I think it's a good idea. You always wanted to live elsewhere, and Conal will care for you." Kel was smiling, "You may stay as long as you want. Plese write, and have fun. We love you."
"So," Conal stood up, "How was that?"
"That was great! I'll go get ready."
Once Conal was out of the room, Kel jumped on her bed, "Oh I can't wait to tell Neal! Maybe...now...I can tell how he makes me feel. That I think I'm in love with him!"
"Kel?" she popped up, "Are you okay? I heard a thud."
"Uh, I 'm okay." Kel replied.
"Alright," Conal left Kel to change. She and Conal walked downtown, and Kel found a small dress shop that looked promising. She found the perfect silk., navy blue and shiny.
"Conal, this is perfect. It will look so good with the design I drew."
Conal nodded and handed her a small pouch with a few coins in it, "Use what you need. I'm going to wait outside."
Kel showed the design to the dressmaker, "Well, it needs a few adjustments, but I can certainly manage this by tomorrow night. Let's get you measured."
The young woman was very nice, and Kel took a fast liking to her as well. They talked about many things.
"By the way, Kel. My name is Lalassa." Kel nodded, "So, Kel. Who are you trying to impress?" Kell looked at Lalassa, shocked, "I can tell, my lady."
" A young squire. We just...seem to have a connection."
Lalassa put up her tools, "Well, looking at how this is going to turn out, you should impress him easily."
Kel felt very confidant about herself walking out of the shop. She found Conal looking at a display of swords, and after they continued their day together.

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Meanwhile, Neal scrambled to find a book that Conal asked for, "Fun, fun, fun!" he mumbled as he got up and started for Conal's.
As he walked, Neal debated whether or not to give his poem to Kel. By the time he knocked on the door, he had decided to give it to her.
"No one's home," he told himself. Luckily Conal left a key under a rock by the door. Neal opened the door and walked in. He left the book on the table. He went into the loft, where he assumed Kel was staying. On her pillow, he left the poem. Being careful not to forget to lock the door, Neal left.

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Kel came in the house ready to fall into bed. She gathered enough strength to climb the stairs to her room. She would have collapsed, but something on her pillow caught her attention. She unfolded the parchment to find a note written to her.

Kel,
I guess I couldn't wait till the ball to tell you how I feel. I wrote this for you,
Since the first day we met,
I knew it was true.
I fell in love so fast,
What could I do?
I see you walk by,
My heart starts to pound,
Just one look into your eyes,
And I can't even hear a sound.
There are no words,
To describe how I feel,
Because I knew from the start,
My love for you was real.

So you see, Kel, I cannot only bear never talking to you anymore. I can't bear the fact that I may never see you again. I love you, and I won't let you leave.
With deepest love,
Neal

Kel reread the letter, taking in all the details. She couldn't believe what she read. She fell onto her bed, "He...he loves me." She sighed, then popped back up, "And he doesn't know that I am staying here for good! I guess I'll have to tell him."
Kel changed, and still thinking about Neal, drifted off to sleep.


There are only two short parts left! I may combine them..I don't know. Review please!