Kel trudged up
the path towards the castle. Turning towards her rooms, she saw Cleon, who wore
a dark expression on his face.
"Hey, Cleon," Kel said with a smile, tilting her head up
for a kiss. Cleon replied with a frown.
"We need to talk."
"O.K. Come into my room," she said over her shoulder as
she unlocked her door. Kel heard him enter the room as she went into her
bathroom to wash her face.
On reentering the room, she said, "So you wanted to
talk?"
In a rush, Cleon blurted out, "Kel, this just isn't
working out! I don't feel you're capable of an intimate relationship. I need a
girl who can give me what I want and still look more beautiful than you. You're
just too…boyish." With each of Cleon's words, Kel felt her heart shatter.
"But I thought you loved me," she stuttered.
"I was sure I did, but I obviously didn't know you as
well as I thought. Goodbye, Keladry, hopefully forever." And with that, Cleon
turned on his heel and walked out.
"Cleon, wait!" Cleon stopped and turned slowly at Kel's
words. In two giant strides, Kel had come face-to-face with him. Using a burst
of energy she slapped him across the face as hard as she could, and left.