As the squads readied for battle, Dom sought out Cleon and pulled him aside.
"I don't wanted you doing anything to her," Dom said in a clipped voice. "No flirting, kissing…"
"So…" Cleon interrupted, acting like Dom hadn't said anything. "You two slept together last night, huh? Well, bud, lay off! She and I would have, but.. She wanted her shield."
"And now she has it," Dom snapped, "and me!"
"That's for her to decide," Cleon muttered as Dom rode out. Just when the soldiers got out of sight, Kel walked past Cleon. He caught her by the arm.
"I know about you and Dom," he told her. She was about to respond, but he kept going. "I didn't marry, you know. I thought that we might…"
Kel met his grey eyes firmly, seeing the hurt in them.
"I'm sorry," she whispered.
He pulled her close and kissed her sweetly, then gently lowered her to the ground, still kissing. She tried to resist, thinking of Dom, but soon sagged in his arms, and fell asleep there.
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A/n: I know, they r getting very short. I was gonna combine it w./ another chap but everyone kept walkin in on me and I got sick of it. Will post soon