Darned computer! It erased the chapter and I had to write it all over again! **Kicks Computer** ^@#^@%^#% thing!!!
Chapter 13--Strange Feelings
Catti-brie frowned at Lana as she took supper over for her and Drizzt. She didn't like how the girl attached herself to Drizzt almost constantly. She stabbed her fork almost viciously into a chunk of meat onto her plate.
"I think that's dead. You don't have to kill it again," Delly teased.
Catti-brie started a bit. She hadn't heard her come up. "You never know when it's da's turn to cook," she said, regaining control.
Delly laughed and sat down next her then followed the direction of her friend's gaze. "It's nice of Lana to be so helpful to Drizzt. Isn't it, Cat?" she remarked.
Yes, nice," Catti-brie said with a very noticeable lack of enthusiasm.
"We'll be in Silverymoon tomorrow. I imagine Drizzt will be very glad to get his hands healed. I'm sure they hurt horribly," Delly said.
Catti-brie frowned when Lana and Drizzt laughed at something she'd said. "You wouldn't know it by watching him," she muttered. She blushed when she realized what she sounded like. "I'm glad it's not so bad though," she added hastily.
"What's wrong? Are you angry with Drizzt? You haven't said three words to him for three days," Delly said.
Catti-brie turned to face Delly in surprise. "Oh, course not, why would I be?" she asked.
"Only you can answer that, but if you ever need someone to talk to remember that I'm willing to listen," Delly said. She got up and rejoined Wulfgar and Colson.
Catti-brie looked over at where Drizzt and Lana sat and her blood boiled. Lana was leaning against Drizzt…draped over Drizzt, her mind supplied. Catti-brie stood abruptly and went over to them and grabbed the empty plates. "Don't ye think she's a bit young for ye?" she asked and stormed away, leaving them staring after her.
Catti-brie put the plates down with the others a little more loudly then she meant to. She could feel everyone's eyes on her and she was embarrassed. She knew she had been rude and shrewish.
Lana had finally fallen to sleep much to Drizzt's relief. She was a sweet child and had suffered a horrible ordeal, but she was still just a child. He frowned, remembering what Catti-brie had said. He had to talk to her about that. He struggled to his feet and looked around until he spotted Catti-brie. He walked over behind her, purposely scuffing his feet at the last minute, so she'd know he was there.
Catti-brie stiffened. She knew he would come eventually. She didn't turn around.
"Why?" Drizzt asked.
"Suren I don't be knowin' what ye be talkin' about," Catti-brie said.
"I think you know exactly what I'm talking about," Drizzt said.
"Leave it be. I don't be interested in discussin' it," Catti-brie said.
"I think not. What were you accusing me of?" Drizzt demanded.
Catti-brie whirled, her hand lashing out before she thought about what she was doing. There was a loud crack as her palm connected solidly with Drizzt's jaw, knocking his head to the left with the force of it.
Drizzt stared at her. Hurt glittered in his eyes. "Sorry for disturbing you, Catti-brie," he said. Turning, he walked away and laid down.
Tears filled Catti-brie's eyes as she truly realized what she'd done. Drizzt hadn't used her full name for a long time. She feared she had ruined their friendship.
The next morning Drizzt was quiet as they traveled. He didn't say anything to anyone at all. He seemed to be paying little attention as Lana walked beside him, chattering away.
Catti-brie felt worse and worse about what had happened. She swore she'd apologize to Drizzt when they stopped at lunch.
When they finally stopped for lunch. Catti-brie started towards Drizzt determined to speak to him before the rift between them got any larger, but Wulfgar stopped her.
"We need to talk," Wulfgar said and led her away.
Catti-brie sighed and followed reluctantly.
Once they were out of sight of the others, Wulfgar turned to look at her, eyes grave. "Why did you slap Drizzt last night?" he asked…
So is their friendship over and will it affect the others? R/R please!!!