The Story of A Ball

Chapter Four: Of Knowing Looks and Meaningful Winks

"Well," Kirel stated, sounded a little disappointed, "here we are."

"Thanks for walking me home." Daja said while looking down at her feet and brushing a lock of hair behind her ear. 

"I guess I'll see you tomorrow then," he said as he reluctantly released her hand.  Oh, I wished had kept holding my hand…

"Yeah…I guess so." Daja said looking up from her shoes.  "No wait, Rosethorn and Lark are taking me dress shopping tomorrow." Daja said with disgust apparent in her voice. 

"Well it won't be that bad." Kirel said trying to cheer her up.  "It won't be hard to find something either, you'll look beautiful in anything you choose." As he said this a slight blush appeared on his face. 

"Um," Daja managed to choke out.  What's he implying with that comment?  What am I supposed to say?  Is he just saying it to be nice…or does he really mean it?  Is he saying it as a friend, or does he think of me as something more than that? Quite thinking about it and answer him Daja!  

"Thanks Kirel…" Yeah...that was smooth. 

"I guess I'll see you at the ball then.  Bye Daja" But he made no move to leave, and just stood there gazing down at her. 

"Are you planning to ask anyone to the ball?" Daja asked hesitantly. 

"Actually I was planning to today," he answered tentatively.  Daja's face fell at this last comment.  How could I have been so stupid?!  How could I actually think that he liked me?  He probably has some completely ravishing girl he has his eye on.  And why shouldn't he?  Why would someone like him like me?

But Kirel's seemingly hasty voice cut into her thoughts.  "No Daja, I didn't mean, don't think…"

"Goodnight Kirel." Daja said her voice sounding surprisingly cold to her own ears. 

She turned and started to leave when she felt a hand gently graze her shoulder.  Kirel slowly turned her around until she was facing him. 
            "Daja," he took a deep breath, "What I meant was that I wanted to ask you to the ball today.  I just chickened out…" he trailed off. 

Daja gazed up at him disbelievingly.  "M-me?" She stammered. 

"Yes," Kirel said as he took a step closer to her so that their bodies were almost touching, "you."  Daja's breath caught in her throat as Kirel reached up a tentative hand and slowly ran his thumb along her jaw line.  She slowly closed her eyes, reveling in his touch.

 "Daja" Kirel murmured.  She slowly opened her eyes, and looked up into his blue ones.  He moved closer to her, she could feel his breath on her face.  Her eyes fluttered shut once more as Kirel's lips met with hers.

 It was pure bliss.  She slowly ran her hands through his blond locks as he pulled her closer to him, running his hands along the small of her back.  She moved her hands down from his hair and ran them along his chest, letting them rest there.  Kirel deepened the kiss and Daja tasted delight as their tongues brushed.  When the broke apart, both were breathing raggedly. 

"Daja," Kirel said, speaking between the kisses he was trailing along her jaw, "will you give me the honor of being my date to the ball?" 

"It would be my pleasure," Daja answered kissing him softly.  Kirel pulled her into a tight embrace placing his head on top of her hair.  They stayed like that for quite awhile, until Daja reluctantly pulled away saying that she needed to get up to bed or Rosethorn and Lark would be worried about her.  They shared one last kiss, and both walked away with their dearest wish of that day fulfilled. 

Rosethorn and Lark looked knowingly out the upstairs window as Daja and Kirel parted.  As they made their way downstairs Lark snorted and said, "I guess she won't be needing to impress anyone with that new dress she'll be getting tomorrow.  She's already caught herself a prince charming." And with a wink to Rosethorn, Lark opened the door of Discipline to welcome Daja. 

A/N: THANKS FOR ALL MY REVIEWS EVERYONE!!! I've finally got another chapter up! Don't worry, once school is over I'll be updating more often!

Zurizip, surfergurl16, Kore Yan, and  LisSakura: Thanks for all the encouragement! I'm glad you like it!

Niko goldeye:  yes it's true..there is a lack of Daja and Kirel fics…which inspired me to write this one! I'm sure you are a wonderful writer! You can do anything you put your mind to! I'll be sure to read anything you post! (although regretfully I won't be able to review it because for the past few months my computer hasn't been letting me review stories..hmmm stupid computers)

Miamouse: I'm glad you've grown to like it so much! (Contrary to your first review! I'm glad I had the chance to change your mind about the couple!)

SperryDee: True, true…as said before, it's quite hard to find a Daja/Kirel fic! I'm happy you like this one!

Lady Wolfspeaker: O yes the fluff…I live for the fluff..haha.  As you can see in THIS chapter, there is some definite kissage going on..lol, but they're won't be any plot twists TOO big, I was planning on making this just a short fic. 

PLEASE REVIEW!!!!! J