A Humid Day of Little Funnies
Because it was so late, and because Kel wasn't sure how her parents would react to finding a stranger in the guest quarters, she set up a cot for Neal in the dressing room. Of course she did wonder what they would think finding a man in her rooms when there had not been one the night before. Still, Kel was sure her mother would understand entirely – as she was a very understanding person. So after they had talked and set everything up they finally parted for sleep.
"Thanks Kel, I'll see you in the morning I guess." Neal said with a grin and shut the dressing room door. Kel yawned, how long had they been up? She took of the gown, frowning slightly and wondering what had possessed her to wear it in the first place, then dressed quickly in a night shirt and hopped into bed. Sleep found her quickly and she slept past dawn to the morning bell – a rare thing for her.
Keladry sat up with a jump, the bell had startled her. She stepped out of bed onto the cold flagstone and stretched then did a quick dance with her glaive. Tentatively she stepped up the dressing room door and knocked. There was no answer. She frowned and cracked the door open a bit. Neal was sprawled half out of the cot, mouth open and hair completely messed up. She smiled at his sleeping form, he was such a slob.
Quietly she crept in front of him until her face was right in front of his. Then she prodded him in the chest with her finger. Neal opened his eyes, rapidly blinking, eyebrows drawing together in a frown. His emerald green eyes suddenly widened and he pushed himself away with a scream. Kel leapt back clutching her sides and laughing at him.
"Hn, back you mean-spirited devil woman you! How dare you disturb the slumber of a-" he didn't get to finished because a yawn caught him and he stood up and stretched. The moment he did, Kel wished that he had remained abed. He was only wearing a loincloth and every other part of his beautiful body was exposed. Her face felt warm with both embarrassment and anger. How dare her mind and heart look at another man when she was… with someone already.
Neal pulled on a pair of pants and looked out the window. It was a wonderful day, not a cloud in the sky. This promised to be a warm and pleasant sort of day.
"Neal get some clothes on and lets go downstairs for breakfast." Kel said grabbing some of her own garments and heading back into the room. She could hear him whistling as she dressed. He's and idiot, she thought fondly and smile in her eyes. They ate quickly and then headed out for a walk around the grounds of Mindelan.
"So anyway, that's when Alanna asked if you had any relationships with any of the boys." Neal was saying as they walked. Seeing the look on her face he continued, "it's not like she thinks bad of it or anything, I mean you don't think the lioness was a virgin flower among so many men do you? She, George and Jon were in this love triangle for her."
"You mean the King?" Kel said surprised. "Then why did she chose George"
"He's a good guy, very complimentary for the lionesses temperament. Imagine having her for a queen? There would be so much fighting going on, just think about the politics of having someone that hid their identity and became a female knight? Besides Jonathan loves Thayet and Alanna loves George. That's what's really important." He said with a slow smile. "Gods, it's hot out today."
"The Domin river is near by… wanna go for a swim?" Kel asked, wondering how she was going to push him in. they raced down to the water's edge where they stipped off to basic clothing and fought to shove one and other in. Kel felt a little better with him now, it was like an older brother feeling. The two of them swam and laughing having a great time. Kel was just about to dunk him when they froze. Neal's face was less red than Kel's –then again maybe not. She managed a weak smile and knew that it looked bad.
"Hi Cleon."
AN: kekkekekkekekekekkek!! ß my evil laugh ^_^;; defends herself from people with her black frying pan of goodness. Well erm, hope u like it!!! ^_^