Why?

By Peachblossom Luver

Ch. 3

AN- Okies! Finally I have written this. I've had the idea for ages, and I had some trouble finding songs, but I think that I'm okay now. Shameful of me, I know, but PLEASE READ MY OTHER STORY (All This Time). And as usual, please REVIEW!

Disclaimer- not mine, never will be. The song belongs to Tammy Cochran. (Not Faith Hill~ ;D)

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What I should do,

Is play it cool.

In front of you, an' I just might fool you for a minute or two.

But what I can't hide,

Is everything I feel inside.

'Cause the truth is, baby, my heart starts racing when I'm next to you.

An' love won't let me.

~ Yup~ thought Kel, as she strode down the hall ~ I'm definitely head over heals. Just like a love stricken young girl.~

At this, she was out in the yard, headed towards the stables. She soon reached her destination. Pulling up at Hoshi's stall, she walked in.

Murmuring her hellos to the bay mare, Kel picked up her brushes. When she was finished, Hoshi's coat shone. Tacking her up, Kel headed out to the training field.

She was still confused about what everyone's reactions were. Cleon, well she wasn't sure what he felt. She was just glad to be away from him as much as possible.

Faleron had just stared, then started laughing. Merric had this strange look on his face, and then said "You two certainly took long enough. I was wondering when it was going to happen." That had definitely confused her.

Owen. He had looked a little disappointed, and then said, in a not so jolly voice- "Well that's very jolly."

Roald grinned. Quiet as usual, whenever he saw them together, or when he saw her, he started to chuckle silently. What really worried Kel was that this would put her friendship with Neal in danger. If something went wrong, would they still be able to look at each other in the eye? Kel sighed.

An' I go crazy when you come around,

Go insane when we get a little closer now.

I'd be inclined to chicken out,

But love won't let me.

Love has a funny way of getting you into,

Something that scares you but you can't resist.

Or let you leave without a kiss,

But love won't let me.

Raoul had had a hay day when he heard that Kel was 'seeing' Neal. What Kel didn't want was the whole palace knowing. And she wasn't really sure if Neal was 'truly in love' or whatever, and that he wasn't on the rebound. Or that she wasn't. She was pretty sure SHE wasn't.

Kel sighed, her head was forever going fuzzy when Neal came near her. And when they touched, it was like little electric shocks went up her arm. This was a new feeling for her. Sure, Cleon had been nice, but NEAL. Now that was a different story. (AN-teehee. That IS a different story-that I'll never write! Die Cleon! Die!)

So we took that step;

Now I'm over my head.

Now I'm circling earth an' I'm pretty sure I won't be comin' down for a while.

But the trouble is,

Ever since that little kiss,

I don't care how late it gets, don't wanna let you outta these arms of mine.

'Cause love won't let me. She sighed. Warming Hoshi up, she thought about Yuki. She hadn't heard from her friend while she was away up North at New Hope, but she thought that had been because of the war. Now she knew it was because the Yamani had run off with another man.

The Lady Knight couldn't understand how Yuki could've done this to Neal. He was sensitive underneath the façade he put on. Not to mention that it would cause problems between Kel because they were both her best friends. Now she wasn't where Yuki stood in her books.

Heading out into the woods, still thinking, Kel stopped suddenly. She didn't know how, but she had ended up in the prettiest little clearing. It had a small, babbling creek running near the edge of the forest on the other side. There were a few rocks causing a ledge, just bid enough for two or three people to sit under comfortably, even sleep. (It went back quite a ways.)

~Wow. I wonder if this a common place. It is really pretty here, and peaceful.~ She thought as she unsaddled Hoshi. There were trees all around, creating a canopy, and throwing shadows across the green grass.

An' I go crazy when you come around,

Go insane when we get a little closer now.

I'd be inclined to chicken out,

But love won't let me.

Love has a funny way of getting you into,

Something that scares you but you can't resist.

Or let you leave without a kiss,

But love won't let me.

Suddenly Kel had an idea. This was a perfect place not only to come and think and relax, but it would be a really good place to 'camp' when hunting, and have pick nicks and stuff. ~Maybe I could bring Neal here when we go hunting tomorrow. We could bring a night's supplies, and maybe a tent if that rock won't work. Yeah. That'd be really nice..~ as she thought this, Kel couldn't let a small smile creep onto her face. Romantic too. She giggled at the thought of the one, small tent they would bring.

She and Neal hadn't really done anything together. Not besides kissing, and barley could it be called making out. Every time they got something started, they were interrupted by people or bells. Nobody would be here.

Starting back, Kel left some things so she could find her way back later. All the way home, she thought of Neal.

Now I only wanna spend my time,

Holdin' you tight every night.

Baby, every time I think about love,

I've loved you from the day we met,

The way you get me,

I'm so glad that love wouldn't let me.

As she reached the palace, she put Hoshi away, and went strait to Neal's rooms. Knocking on the door, she paused and went in. Neal sat on his bed, reading a book. When he saw her, he patted the bed next to him.

"Hey. Where've you been?" He said as she sat down.

"Hoshi and I went riding in the forest, and we found the most beautiful clearing. I thought we could stay the night there when we go hunting tomorrow. It's really peaceful, and quiet." She grinned at him saying the last part, and Neal raised an eyebrow.

"And just what would you be suggesting little lady?" He said, playfully.

"Well... I don't know. You see, my heart, there's an ache, and I don't know what to do." She said, playing along.

Leaning over her, Neal said in a coy voice "Let me have a look. I don't think it's life threatening. Nothing a healer, me for example, can't fix." And with that statement, he kissed her soundly on the lips.

Neither of them heard the door open. A discreet cough could be heard, but it sounded like a disguised laugh.

"sorry. Did I interrupt?" came the voice of Raoul. When the turned around, there was Raoul, Allana, and George.

Kel blushed bright red, and then slipped on her mask. Neal just looked slightly indignant.

"No. I don't think so. Just make sure that you KNOCK first please. You don't know, I might have been doing a very hard spell. You just never know." Neal said, standing up.

Allana looked at him, looked at her husband Raoul, and started laughing. Bent over double, she gasped for air. Everyone looked at her in shock. Not often did one see the King's Champion in this state.

"You;ve been listening to Numair for too long. And that spell? That would have to be either love or enchantment. I don't really want to know." She said after a moment's pause.

George just grinned at the two younger knights.

"Laddy me boy- next time, make sure there are roses. But I don't dought you for a minuet." Winking, he sat down.

Raoul finally spoke. "We bought you some mail. Some messenger rode in and told me to give them to you both. Well, at least I didn't have to go half way across the palace to give them to you each."

He handed a letter to them each and opened them at the same time. Kel let out a little gasp, and Neal looked up shocked. At the same time, they looked at each other and exclaimed "YUKI?!?!"

Now I only wanna spend my time,

Holdin' you tight every night.

Baby, every time I think about love,

I've loved you from the day we met,

The way you get me,

I'm so glad that love wouldn't let me.
Why did Yuki write? What will happen at the clearing? I'm working on it.

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~Peachblossom luver