Chapter 6
Miri's patient was at breaking point. For the last couple of weeks everyone insisted that she should be resting and to occupy herself away from the Riders' routine. The idea was fantastic at the beginning: she could go and read the book Numair had suggested, went riding whenever the mood took her and was allowed to float through the city all day.
But now that her arm wasn't aching anymore, Miri wanted to rejoin the activities. Evin refused and told her to calm and relax and promised after another week Miri could partake in all the games.
With his lopsided smile, Miri turned away from Evin and walked purposely back to the Riders' quarters without saying goodbye. Evin knew she was furious but he was only following the healer's advice and if it meant that he was not getting his arse kicked every day then his backside was grateful.
"The girl can't stay away from you Commander" noted Sarge.
Evin chuckled and replied "More like can't wait to beat me to a pulp".
"I wasn't thinking of Miri", Sarge twitching his mouth, "Here comes Lady Clara".
Evin spun his head to his right and as Sarge predicted Lady Clara walked daintily on her own with fan to combat the heat. Why can't she get the hint? Evin felt a tiny bit of annoyance but then saw his chance. By the vague expression crossing Lady Clara face she had not seen him yet.
"Sarge" Evin exacting his commanding tone "I'm disappearing for a while...let's say business. It is unfortunate that it will be all day."
Sarge's face became a totally blank except for his eyes, which was laughing uncontrollable. Evin nodded and then left the putout Lady Clara to vent her dismay on Sarge. Thank the goddess that Evin could blend in with the background of other Riders. A couple were on the verge to shout him over for advice but extravagant hand signals made them look to the fence where Sarge stood and to the Commander and then smile sympathetically.
His first thought of refugee was to visit Miri. She won't be so angry with me by now thought Evin though he wasn't totally sure. When Miri had fallen asleep in Evin's arms, he could only remember a calm peacefulness washing over him. It made him feel complete. But that had been weeks ago and he had the memory to keep him content. Evin was trying to find the perfect time to speak to Miri about his feelings however there wasn't any. Evin increasingly found his spare time either wrapped up in Riders' duties or secret meetings with the King.
These talks contain nothing more than information about where the Rabbits were going to enforce the law however Evin was to be prepared on the subject of the King's spies who were working near the boarder gathering information on the uneasiness of the Tuisanin's new royalty.
He reached Miri's door in the matter of minutes. Those servants access really does come in handy smiled Evin to himself. He knocked the door but gained no response from inside. He chapped the wooden door louder just encase Miri didn't hear. Only silence welcomed him. With a sigh of regret Evin headed towards his rooms to start on that tower of paper that was forming on his desk until Miri was no longer a distraction. It was recently he realised that she would always be one because of there was solely person on his mind.
"Diane can I have a chat" said Miri quietly, fearing that Numair might be in the next door of their joining workrooms.
Diane, in cat form, guessed the apprehension from Miri and purred what sounded like a yes. With that she trotted out of the room only to return in a few minutes in human form with two cups of hot tea.
"Numair has gone for two days on King's business", sighed Diane, "I don't like it when he is on his own. For a great mage he needs a lot of looking after."
A gentle smile spread across Diane's face, which brought a pang of jealous in Miri. Daine and Numair relationship was what Miri was longing for. Coughing to clear out sorrow and the ache Miri Received a confused look from Diane.
"You know Miri", said Diane gingerly as if Miri was a skirted horse, "Evin is quite protective of you particular since the wound."
Miri made a mumble answer sound something as a disagreement. Diane laughed which jerked Miri out again of her own reverie.
"You two are like chalk and cheese", Diane said, "Why don't you mention it."
"Because", Miri replied, "he likes Lady Clara at the moment and then it will be soon some other court flirt. I overheard him yesterday mentioning a Lady Lessa would be meeting him on a date!"
Miri blushed at the memory of eavesdropping and the fact that she nearly got caught. Thank the goddess for statues lining the hall. Diane raised an eyebrow for elaboration on the tale but Miri found the floor tiles very interesting instead.
"I bet" Diane mused, "that by the end of the year Evin will find you as even more special as any of the court ladies."
"Well, I'll be making easy money then" Miri countered. "Lets say... two silver nobles?"
Diane put her hand out to seal the bargain that Miri shook defiantly. Though, if true be told she would rather lose the money just to spend one day with Evin.
The more time she was forced to spend on her own till the arm healed allowed her to question hidden desires that were increasingly coming up to the surface now. Evin has been the greatest companion from day one of pledging into the Queen's Riders and on several occasions he has saved her life out on the field. Miri admitted this all to herself. This friendship has grown year by year even when they were separated into different groups for three years they stilled communicated by letters or words of mouth throwing jabs and insults.
Last year when Miri had to return home for her sister's wedding and her mother suggested on bringing a friend so that she wasn't travelling on her own. Miri asked Evin right there and then in the mess hall when the letter arrived. The memory was extremely special to Miri because it was one of the firsts, which showed Evin in a different light.
A confusion of Miri and Evin actually being a couple formed when they reached the fishing town brought embarrassment to Miri but did not burst Evin's jolly and theatrical presence. At every chance Evin would play the charming prince and after a few hours had completely dazzled Miri's little cousins that they followed him everywhere like new born lambs. Miri found this utterly delightful in a humorous way and teased him since at every opportunity.
Evin took the misunderstanding in his stride and gladly danced with every girl in the town who suddenly appeared for the night time celebration. Miri thoroughly enjoyed her spectator viewing until Evin noted her staring and only waggled his head in an amusement. After the music had finished and he said his parting words to his partner the lanky Commander moved directly towards her and on reaching the table made the uppermost pompous bow. Miri had covered her mouth to stop her giggles spoiling the mood.
"Would this beautiful young lady dance with such a handsome Commander".
Miri was going to reply that if he should be kind enough to indicate where this man was she would be honoured. However Evin's eyes had taken a strange shine and Miri was lost in them. Her mind went for a walk at that moment though she was aware that she was performing physical movement of walking and dancing.
"Miri....Miri!" Diane practically shouting.
Miri hit the earth and returned with a huh! Daine chuckled at the action while Miri perceived Numair presence in the room as well.
"I was enquiring if you had finished the book", Numair said in his velvet tone, "But it seems you are having pleasant daydreams".
Then he raised his eyebrows like a teacher wanting to know what the pupil was thinking making him look like a wise owl.
"Not yet." Miri smiled apologetically "Nearly though as I will be reading it in the leisure of my rooms with no distraction if you are going to the ball?"
Daine pulled a face and Numair masked his expression behind his large hands. Miri chuckled at their discomfort and while standing up thanked Diane for listening and escaped from the workroom. Daine's eyes twinkled at the parting words of "Remember our bet!".
Morning was the best time to start the day with hope believed Miri as she made her way to the mess hall for a snacking breakfast.
I will return Numair's book after eating and then head out for a ride on Raindrop thought Miri. Nothing is going to interfere with my plans and for once I am glad to be out of action autumn is the best time to sit and gaze at the landscape. Miri never considered herself a poetic person but people change so why couldn't she.
A voice interrupted her path to the mess hall.
"Miri is that you? Good could you do me a favour and find Evin? He is needed in an hour with the King."
Miri was about to protest but seeing it was Alanna the Lioness; Miri did not fancy her chances at refusing an order. Well, great idea I had! Miri thought rudely. The Lioness gave her a quick and rare smile and headed down the corridor to the apartments of the royal wing. Miri turned on her heels and marched back up the spiral staircase to get Evin.
Miri had an idea where he could be after drinking and dancing all night. In his bed. Why do only close friends gain a deep understanding of one another? Miri shook her head in mirth. The stories she could tell of Evin when he is under the influence of alcohol were good evidence if blackmail was ever required.
Reaching the door Miri leaned against it gathering her thoughts and getting her breath back. Though she was adamant to Danric, the healer, she was in perfect health strenuous exercise still tired her out.
Firstly Miri chapped lightly whispering under her breath "Be up you lazy git!"
No response came the second time when Miri pounded on the door with both her fists.
"Fine have your way Commander", said Miri.
At that she bent down, checking the passage was clear of anyone, and pick up the mat laying outside Evin's door to reveal a extra door key. Miri smiled at Evin's ability to lose his keys all the time. It had now become one of the betting highlights in the Riders. Unlocking the door, Miri replaced the key and the mat to its former places and slipped inside quietly.
After closing the door Miri turned round to see Evin spread across his bed with the clothes that he had wore to the ball. From scanning the room it looked like her friend had collapsed straight onto the bed when entering his own rooms. Gingerly Miri crossed the room dogging piles of clothes and paper work.
Coming face to face with a sleeping Evin Miri could not help herself at thinking that he was actually good looking even in a ruffled sort of way. Miri stretched her hand out and brushed Evin's blonde fringe away from his closed eyes.
Bending down that her eye level matched his Miri called out softly "Evin time to wake up now."
Evin remained sleeping like a log.
Miri decided that talking into his ear might help to break his sleep. But the only response she got was Evin digging deeper into the pillow due to the feeling of something brushing his ears.
"Well this is a treat." Miri totally exasperated, "Here I am risking my modesty against a lump of rock who won't even move at the sound of a nice wake up call. FINE!"
With that Miri stomped into Evin's bathroom and filled the basin with water and carried it through to the bedroom. Placing both hands at opposite sides Miri threw the contents over the Commander. The water hit him with great force but by the end of it hitting him Evin was sitting up in bed wondering Mirthos' Black Gates where the puddle of water came from.
"Now that I have your attention", Miri said sweetly, "You have to see the King in an hour's time about something. The Lioness ask me to find you."
Evin blinked at the voice and was trying hard to thinking clearly. After several times of peering out to the end of his bed he finally focussed on the form of Miri.
"MIRI! What is BLAZES did you do that FOR!"
"Isn't it obvious?"
Evin continued to stare stupidly at her. Again Miri gave him her sweet smile and in calm tone replied "You needed a shower".
Evin jumped up out of his bed and rushed straight for her while Miri tried to dodge out of his grasp.
"Shower Miri! I'll show you a shower!"
Like children they both ran around the room until Miri had got herself into a corner. Desperate to escape from a wet Evin Miri tried pleading with him.
"Come on Evin you are difficult to wake up".
"Really?"
"Yes and I was running out of ideas."
"Well Miri I have plenty of images to what I am going to do with you!"
Evin stalked like a hunter waiting for Miri to try any moves but Miri stood perfectly still knowing that one way or the other she was getting some serious pay back time.
"You know what Miri?"
Miri shook her head.
"If I'm wet then you will have to be too!"
Miri gasped as Evin lifted her across his shoulder and started to move towards the bathroom. He was going to soak her, fully clothed, in a bath.
"You can't do this Evin!" Miri screamed.
"And why not little flower?" Evin said very calm and dangerous.
"For one thing I don't have a change of clothes so coming out wet of your room will start up ideas about us."
"Would that be such a bad thing?" mouthed out Evin before he could control himself.
Miri stop squirming and felt heat raising from her body very quickly indeed. Evin sensed Miri quick intake of breath and the stiffness in her body under his touch. Evin could hit himself for saying that comment out loud but Miri's reaction was strange too. Usually she would display a torrent abuse and reasoning for it to be bad. Hope began to spring into his mind.
Unfazed Miri coughed and continued "Secondly the King wants to see you in under an hour which doesn't give you enough time to punish me, get dress and have breakfast".
Pulling Miri down from his shoulder, Evin pulled her into a tight hug. Miri's arms voluntarily went around his neck bring them closer and making it more intimate. Evin felt a delight running through his veins at the touch of Miri's body close to him. It felt right. Slowly he released her and brought her arms down from around his neck though he still kept one hand in his.
Pulling her into his living quarters he dropped the hand also. Miri's body urged for some connection between even Evin's hand made her feel warm and fuzzy which was a positive thing for her emotions. However he had let go.
He doesn't like you in that sense said the nasty part of her mind. Really? Well that hug seemed to drag on for longer than friend retorted the other part.
Glancing down her shirt it became clear that she was wet anyway from the contact. She sighed out loud.
"What's wrong Miri?"
"You still got me wet" commented Miri "an interesting trick Evin."
"Yes it was interesting wasn't it?" mused Evin more to himself than to the whole of the room.
"Can I help you out with anything Evin? Or do you want me to leave you to get change?"
"No. No. Please stay. Breakfast will be finished in the mess hall now so have some with me."
"If you are sure", meekly said by Miri feeling uncomfortable by the minute with just Evin in the room.
"Of course I am".
A knock at the door made Miri jump out of her skin while Evin laughed at her reactions. Opening the door so that Miri could see, a servant with hot water jugs carried them through to Evin's bath. The task only took a few moments but the glance that Miri received from the manservant was a sure indication that rumours would be spreading soon. Damn it thought Miri. Evin whispered something to the servant about food and gestured to both himself and Miri. It that Miri gave the man a quick nod of acknowledgement.
From inside the bathroom which Evin had adjourn to Miri absentmindedly started to tidy up the room placing dirty clothing in the washing basket. Putting objects correctly back on the shelves, getting fresh clothes for Evin out and laying them on the bed. She was content in her spot of cleaning it allowed her to ignore the conversation in her mind. Through this daze the servant had returned and placed the breakfast tray on the now cleared table and went. Evin had his bath and found some trousers and sat amused at the table while following Miri's every movement.
Finally satisfied with her job Miri turned round to find a half dressed Evin staring at her.
"What?"
"Nothing," said Evin, "If I knew that you would clean up for me then I would have married you when I met you!"
Miri pulled a face and flopped into the seat next to him. Eating pieces of toast was difficult than Miri remembered but what didn't help matters was Evin's muscular chest in her view. She blushed at her thoughts and kept her eyes to the plate.
"You look flushed Miri", concern creeping into Evin's voice. "Are you alright?"
"Fine" mumbled Miri.
Reaching over Evin placed the back of his hand against Miri's forehead finding no high temperature, which led him to believe something else was bothering her. Knowing he had no chance at breaking through the tough shell he resided to finish off clothing himself properly with a light blue shirt.
Evin began to button the shirt and asking Miri what she was planning today. The conservation was light and he entreated her to have dinner with him as she should be informed on the new plans.
Turning and facing Miri, Evin was ready to see the King. He had ten minutes to make it. Miri spotted the mistake at once and chuckled to herself. Reaching over to Evin she started to unbutton his shirt which caused Evin's head to spin.
"What are you doing?" Evin demanded huskily while his hands found Miri's waist.
"I can't let you go to the King with your shirt unbuttoned properly", teased Miri, "It would look bad on the rest of the Queen's Riders if the Commander can't put on clothes."
She finished in a few seconds patting the shirt in place. Evin grabbed her hands and rested then against his chest.
"Miri you are the best friend ever" whispered Evin into her ear.
Miri smiled and was about to reply but Evin stopped her with a kiss. Miri went all numb and breathless in the same moment. It was quick but it didn't stop Miri wanting more. Opening her eyes Miri notice Evin glancing at her quickly then pulling away.
"I better go", hoarsely spoken by Evin, "Can you lock up behind you?"
Not waiting for a reply he shot out of the room like lighting and left a very stunned Miri behind.
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Miri's patient was at breaking point. For the last couple of weeks everyone insisted that she should be resting and to occupy herself away from the Riders' routine. The idea was fantastic at the beginning: she could go and read the book Numair had suggested, went riding whenever the mood took her and was allowed to float through the city all day.
But now that her arm wasn't aching anymore, Miri wanted to rejoin the activities. Evin refused and told her to calm and relax and promised after another week Miri could partake in all the games.
With his lopsided smile, Miri turned away from Evin and walked purposely back to the Riders' quarters without saying goodbye. Evin knew she was furious but he was only following the healer's advice and if it meant that he was not getting his arse kicked every day then his backside was grateful.
"The girl can't stay away from you Commander" noted Sarge.
Evin chuckled and replied "More like can't wait to beat me to a pulp".
"I wasn't thinking of Miri", Sarge twitching his mouth, "Here comes Lady Clara".
Evin spun his head to his right and as Sarge predicted Lady Clara walked daintily on her own with fan to combat the heat. Why can't she get the hint? Evin felt a tiny bit of annoyance but then saw his chance. By the vague expression crossing Lady Clara face she had not seen him yet.
"Sarge" Evin exacting his commanding tone "I'm disappearing for a while...let's say business. It is unfortunate that it will be all day."
Sarge's face became a totally blank except for his eyes, which was laughing uncontrollable. Evin nodded and then left the putout Lady Clara to vent her dismay on Sarge. Thank the goddess that Evin could blend in with the background of other Riders. A couple were on the verge to shout him over for advice but extravagant hand signals made them look to the fence where Sarge stood and to the Commander and then smile sympathetically.
His first thought of refugee was to visit Miri. She won't be so angry with me by now thought Evin though he wasn't totally sure. When Miri had fallen asleep in Evin's arms, he could only remember a calm peacefulness washing over him. It made him feel complete. But that had been weeks ago and he had the memory to keep him content. Evin was trying to find the perfect time to speak to Miri about his feelings however there wasn't any. Evin increasingly found his spare time either wrapped up in Riders' duties or secret meetings with the King.
These talks contain nothing more than information about where the Rabbits were going to enforce the law however Evin was to be prepared on the subject of the King's spies who were working near the boarder gathering information on the uneasiness of the Tuisanin's new royalty.
He reached Miri's door in the matter of minutes. Those servants access really does come in handy smiled Evin to himself. He knocked the door but gained no response from inside. He chapped the wooden door louder just encase Miri didn't hear. Only silence welcomed him. With a sigh of regret Evin headed towards his rooms to start on that tower of paper that was forming on his desk until Miri was no longer a distraction. It was recently he realised that she would always be one because of there was solely person on his mind.
"Diane can I have a chat" said Miri quietly, fearing that Numair might be in the next door of their joining workrooms.
Diane, in cat form, guessed the apprehension from Miri and purred what sounded like a yes. With that she trotted out of the room only to return in a few minutes in human form with two cups of hot tea.
"Numair has gone for two days on King's business", sighed Diane, "I don't like it when he is on his own. For a great mage he needs a lot of looking after."
A gentle smile spread across Diane's face, which brought a pang of jealous in Miri. Daine and Numair relationship was what Miri was longing for. Coughing to clear out sorrow and the ache Miri Received a confused look from Diane.
"You know Miri", said Diane gingerly as if Miri was a skirted horse, "Evin is quite protective of you particular since the wound."
Miri made a mumble answer sound something as a disagreement. Diane laughed which jerked Miri out again of her own reverie.
"You two are like chalk and cheese", Diane said, "Why don't you mention it."
"Because", Miri replied, "he likes Lady Clara at the moment and then it will be soon some other court flirt. I overheard him yesterday mentioning a Lady Lessa would be meeting him on a date!"
Miri blushed at the memory of eavesdropping and the fact that she nearly got caught. Thank the goddess for statues lining the hall. Diane raised an eyebrow for elaboration on the tale but Miri found the floor tiles very interesting instead.
"I bet" Diane mused, "that by the end of the year Evin will find you as even more special as any of the court ladies."
"Well, I'll be making easy money then" Miri countered. "Lets say... two silver nobles?"
Diane put her hand out to seal the bargain that Miri shook defiantly. Though, if true be told she would rather lose the money just to spend one day with Evin.
The more time she was forced to spend on her own till the arm healed allowed her to question hidden desires that were increasingly coming up to the surface now. Evin has been the greatest companion from day one of pledging into the Queen's Riders and on several occasions he has saved her life out on the field. Miri admitted this all to herself. This friendship has grown year by year even when they were separated into different groups for three years they stilled communicated by letters or words of mouth throwing jabs and insults.
Last year when Miri had to return home for her sister's wedding and her mother suggested on bringing a friend so that she wasn't travelling on her own. Miri asked Evin right there and then in the mess hall when the letter arrived. The memory was extremely special to Miri because it was one of the firsts, which showed Evin in a different light.
A confusion of Miri and Evin actually being a couple formed when they reached the fishing town brought embarrassment to Miri but did not burst Evin's jolly and theatrical presence. At every chance Evin would play the charming prince and after a few hours had completely dazzled Miri's little cousins that they followed him everywhere like new born lambs. Miri found this utterly delightful in a humorous way and teased him since at every opportunity.
Evin took the misunderstanding in his stride and gladly danced with every girl in the town who suddenly appeared for the night time celebration. Miri thoroughly enjoyed her spectator viewing until Evin noted her staring and only waggled his head in an amusement. After the music had finished and he said his parting words to his partner the lanky Commander moved directly towards her and on reaching the table made the uppermost pompous bow. Miri had covered her mouth to stop her giggles spoiling the mood.
"Would this beautiful young lady dance with such a handsome Commander".
Miri was going to reply that if he should be kind enough to indicate where this man was she would be honoured. However Evin's eyes had taken a strange shine and Miri was lost in them. Her mind went for a walk at that moment though she was aware that she was performing physical movement of walking and dancing.
"Miri....Miri!" Diane practically shouting.
Miri hit the earth and returned with a huh! Daine chuckled at the action while Miri perceived Numair presence in the room as well.
"I was enquiring if you had finished the book", Numair said in his velvet tone, "But it seems you are having pleasant daydreams".
Then he raised his eyebrows like a teacher wanting to know what the pupil was thinking making him look like a wise owl.
"Not yet." Miri smiled apologetically "Nearly though as I will be reading it in the leisure of my rooms with no distraction if you are going to the ball?"
Daine pulled a face and Numair masked his expression behind his large hands. Miri chuckled at their discomfort and while standing up thanked Diane for listening and escaped from the workroom. Daine's eyes twinkled at the parting words of "Remember our bet!".
Morning was the best time to start the day with hope believed Miri as she made her way to the mess hall for a snacking breakfast.
I will return Numair's book after eating and then head out for a ride on Raindrop thought Miri. Nothing is going to interfere with my plans and for once I am glad to be out of action autumn is the best time to sit and gaze at the landscape. Miri never considered herself a poetic person but people change so why couldn't she.
A voice interrupted her path to the mess hall.
"Miri is that you? Good could you do me a favour and find Evin? He is needed in an hour with the King."
Miri was about to protest but seeing it was Alanna the Lioness; Miri did not fancy her chances at refusing an order. Well, great idea I had! Miri thought rudely. The Lioness gave her a quick and rare smile and headed down the corridor to the apartments of the royal wing. Miri turned on her heels and marched back up the spiral staircase to get Evin.
Miri had an idea where he could be after drinking and dancing all night. In his bed. Why do only close friends gain a deep understanding of one another? Miri shook her head in mirth. The stories she could tell of Evin when he is under the influence of alcohol were good evidence if blackmail was ever required.
Reaching the door Miri leaned against it gathering her thoughts and getting her breath back. Though she was adamant to Danric, the healer, she was in perfect health strenuous exercise still tired her out.
Firstly Miri chapped lightly whispering under her breath "Be up you lazy git!"
No response came the second time when Miri pounded on the door with both her fists.
"Fine have your way Commander", said Miri.
At that she bent down, checking the passage was clear of anyone, and pick up the mat laying outside Evin's door to reveal a extra door key. Miri smiled at Evin's ability to lose his keys all the time. It had now become one of the betting highlights in the Riders. Unlocking the door, Miri replaced the key and the mat to its former places and slipped inside quietly.
After closing the door Miri turned round to see Evin spread across his bed with the clothes that he had wore to the ball. From scanning the room it looked like her friend had collapsed straight onto the bed when entering his own rooms. Gingerly Miri crossed the room dogging piles of clothes and paper work.
Coming face to face with a sleeping Evin Miri could not help herself at thinking that he was actually good looking even in a ruffled sort of way. Miri stretched her hand out and brushed Evin's blonde fringe away from his closed eyes.
Bending down that her eye level matched his Miri called out softly "Evin time to wake up now."
Evin remained sleeping like a log.
Miri decided that talking into his ear might help to break his sleep. But the only response she got was Evin digging deeper into the pillow due to the feeling of something brushing his ears.
"Well this is a treat." Miri totally exasperated, "Here I am risking my modesty against a lump of rock who won't even move at the sound of a nice wake up call. FINE!"
With that Miri stomped into Evin's bathroom and filled the basin with water and carried it through to the bedroom. Placing both hands at opposite sides Miri threw the contents over the Commander. The water hit him with great force but by the end of it hitting him Evin was sitting up in bed wondering Mirthos' Black Gates where the puddle of water came from.
"Now that I have your attention", Miri said sweetly, "You have to see the King in an hour's time about something. The Lioness ask me to find you."
Evin blinked at the voice and was trying hard to thinking clearly. After several times of peering out to the end of his bed he finally focussed on the form of Miri.
"MIRI! What is BLAZES did you do that FOR!"
"Isn't it obvious?"
Evin continued to stare stupidly at her. Again Miri gave him her sweet smile and in calm tone replied "You needed a shower".
Evin jumped up out of his bed and rushed straight for her while Miri tried to dodge out of his grasp.
"Shower Miri! I'll show you a shower!"
Like children they both ran around the room until Miri had got herself into a corner. Desperate to escape from a wet Evin Miri tried pleading with him.
"Come on Evin you are difficult to wake up".
"Really?"
"Yes and I was running out of ideas."
"Well Miri I have plenty of images to what I am going to do with you!"
Evin stalked like a hunter waiting for Miri to try any moves but Miri stood perfectly still knowing that one way or the other she was getting some serious pay back time.
"You know what Miri?"
Miri shook her head.
"If I'm wet then you will have to be too!"
Miri gasped as Evin lifted her across his shoulder and started to move towards the bathroom. He was going to soak her, fully clothed, in a bath.
"You can't do this Evin!" Miri screamed.
"And why not little flower?" Evin said very calm and dangerous.
"For one thing I don't have a change of clothes so coming out wet of your room will start up ideas about us."
"Would that be such a bad thing?" mouthed out Evin before he could control himself.
Miri stop squirming and felt heat raising from her body very quickly indeed. Evin sensed Miri quick intake of breath and the stiffness in her body under his touch. Evin could hit himself for saying that comment out loud but Miri's reaction was strange too. Usually she would display a torrent abuse and reasoning for it to be bad. Hope began to spring into his mind.
Unfazed Miri coughed and continued "Secondly the King wants to see you in under an hour which doesn't give you enough time to punish me, get dress and have breakfast".
Pulling Miri down from his shoulder, Evin pulled her into a tight hug. Miri's arms voluntarily went around his neck bring them closer and making it more intimate. Evin felt a delight running through his veins at the touch of Miri's body close to him. It felt right. Slowly he released her and brought her arms down from around his neck though he still kept one hand in his.
Pulling her into his living quarters he dropped the hand also. Miri's body urged for some connection between even Evin's hand made her feel warm and fuzzy which was a positive thing for her emotions. However he had let go.
He doesn't like you in that sense said the nasty part of her mind. Really? Well that hug seemed to drag on for longer than friend retorted the other part.
Glancing down her shirt it became clear that she was wet anyway from the contact. She sighed out loud.
"What's wrong Miri?"
"You still got me wet" commented Miri "an interesting trick Evin."
"Yes it was interesting wasn't it?" mused Evin more to himself than to the whole of the room.
"Can I help you out with anything Evin? Or do you want me to leave you to get change?"
"No. No. Please stay. Breakfast will be finished in the mess hall now so have some with me."
"If you are sure", meekly said by Miri feeling uncomfortable by the minute with just Evin in the room.
"Of course I am".
A knock at the door made Miri jump out of her skin while Evin laughed at her reactions. Opening the door so that Miri could see, a servant with hot water jugs carried them through to Evin's bath. The task only took a few moments but the glance that Miri received from the manservant was a sure indication that rumours would be spreading soon. Damn it thought Miri. Evin whispered something to the servant about food and gestured to both himself and Miri. It that Miri gave the man a quick nod of acknowledgement.
From inside the bathroom which Evin had adjourn to Miri absentmindedly started to tidy up the room placing dirty clothing in the washing basket. Putting objects correctly back on the shelves, getting fresh clothes for Evin out and laying them on the bed. She was content in her spot of cleaning it allowed her to ignore the conversation in her mind. Through this daze the servant had returned and placed the breakfast tray on the now cleared table and went. Evin had his bath and found some trousers and sat amused at the table while following Miri's every movement.
Finally satisfied with her job Miri turned round to find a half dressed Evin staring at her.
"What?"
"Nothing," said Evin, "If I knew that you would clean up for me then I would have married you when I met you!"
Miri pulled a face and flopped into the seat next to him. Eating pieces of toast was difficult than Miri remembered but what didn't help matters was Evin's muscular chest in her view. She blushed at her thoughts and kept her eyes to the plate.
"You look flushed Miri", concern creeping into Evin's voice. "Are you alright?"
"Fine" mumbled Miri.
Reaching over Evin placed the back of his hand against Miri's forehead finding no high temperature, which led him to believe something else was bothering her. Knowing he had no chance at breaking through the tough shell he resided to finish off clothing himself properly with a light blue shirt.
Evin began to button the shirt and asking Miri what she was planning today. The conservation was light and he entreated her to have dinner with him as she should be informed on the new plans.
Turning and facing Miri, Evin was ready to see the King. He had ten minutes to make it. Miri spotted the mistake at once and chuckled to herself. Reaching over to Evin she started to unbutton his shirt which caused Evin's head to spin.
"What are you doing?" Evin demanded huskily while his hands found Miri's waist.
"I can't let you go to the King with your shirt unbuttoned properly", teased Miri, "It would look bad on the rest of the Queen's Riders if the Commander can't put on clothes."
She finished in a few seconds patting the shirt in place. Evin grabbed her hands and rested then against his chest.
"Miri you are the best friend ever" whispered Evin into her ear.
Miri smiled and was about to reply but Evin stopped her with a kiss. Miri went all numb and breathless in the same moment. It was quick but it didn't stop Miri wanting more. Opening her eyes Miri notice Evin glancing at her quickly then pulling away.
"I better go", hoarsely spoken by Evin, "Can you lock up behind you?"
Not waiting for a reply he shot out of the room like lighting and left a very stunned Miri behind.
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