Misery Loves Company, Especially Yours
This chapter is dedicated to the wonderful Dracorium, who has such wonderful opinions...:)
Chapter Four: Rescuers
"I wish Kel were here. She'd find something interesting to do." Neal said glumly to the other men in his room.
Merric, who was stretched out on the couch, shook his head in agreement. "Yeah. Instead she's stuck at some boring ball. Well, at least she has Dom to keep her company. Maybe she won't be too bored."
Neal quickly sat up from his spot on the bed, a light in his eyes. "I have a brilliant idea!"
"Does it involve food?" Seaver asked hopefully. Owen threw a wadded up sheet of parchment at him.
Neal sighed before stating irritably, "No, you numskull. It involves rescuing my best friend."
"That sounds jolly!" Owen said excitedly.
They all rolled their eyes at the young knight.
"What's the plan?" Merric asked, sitting up and looking towards their older friend.
"Well, I was thinking...."
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"So glad that's over." Kel shook her head. She had to smile, however, at Dom's reaction to her family. Instead of becoming embarrassed or offended, he had laughed and joked, accepting it as it came. She was glad to have such a wonderful date. Well, if that's what you wanted to call him. She did.
"Ah, it wasn't so bad." He said lightly.
She snorted. "Or so you say." A smile was on her lips, however.
He just laughed and offered a hand, nodding his head toward where the couples were dancing.
She took it and let him lead her onto the dance floor.
"I still can't believe you actually offered to go through all this torture for me." Kel told him after a moment.
Dom's grip on her waist tightened, and he smiled down at her. "I couldn't let you suffer alone. And, as I said before, misery loves company.""Especially yours." She informed him. What would be called a flirtatious smile graced her lips.
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"Okay, gentleman. We're almost there." Neal whispered to the knights behind him.
They nodded, afraid to breathe, not wanting to get caught. Their fears was ridiculous however, as there was no one was outside the place.
Neal snuck behind the house, onto an alleyway, and stopped when they were outside a fence right behind the house. "This, I believe, will lead into the garden."
Merric rolled his eyes at his friend's way of stating the obvious. "Shall we continue?"
Neal nodded his head, deep in thought. "Now if only...if only there was a way we could get in..." he mumbled.
Seaver elbowed the older knight in the ribs. "Nealan?" When he was sure he had his attention, he stated, humor in his quiet voice, "We're knights. Maybe we could, just this once, climb the gate, for the sake of a lady, not to mention a friend?"
Neal slapped his head, amazed at his own stupidity. "Of course! Seaver, you're a genius!"
He chose to ignore the comment and instead gestured towards the fence, telling Neal to go first. He silently began to climb, careful not to fall.
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A large grin stretched across the face. He leaned down, until his face was right next to hers.
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"We're in!" Neal said, still breathing heavily. After climbing the fence, they had sprinted across the garden, hoping no one would see them. On the porch off the house, right where the door was, a group of people stood, chatting merrily. To avoid being seen, the group had had to climb a rather large tree that's branch touched the roof of the first floor. They had then snuck across the roof until they got to a second story window and climbed in.
Now, they were standing in the library, nervously watching the door. After several moments of silence, Neal walked to the door, careful not to make a sound, and gestured for them to follow him.
The stairs were just feet away, and Neal could hear the music playing below. He led the way down the stairs, then stopped at the door to the ballroom. He hoped that no one would be watching. He pushed open the heavy wooden doors....
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They danced like that for a few moments, each refusing to breathe, afraid of what might happen.
Then, he leaned closer, until his lips were touching hers.
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The four knights watched in amazement as Dom kissed their friend. And she kissed him back!
Neal about fainted. Oh, great gods! He thought to himself. Well, this was certainly an unexpected surprise. Not in a bad way, however. Quite the opposite, actually. He had always hoped this would happen between his best friend and favorite cousin.
He crept up behind them, ignoring the odd looks being shot at him, and poked the two in the ribs.
They jumped apart, startled, and both of their faces exploded with color when they saw who stood there."Ah, Neal....How nice." Kel mumbled, attempting to smile at her friend.
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That, I believe, qualifies as a cliffie. So there. Now, on to the reviews!!!
Aura Rayne: Thanks!
The Weaving Wheel: you don't love dom?! gods, what is wrong with you??? Well, thanks for the compliment. Still can't believe you don't like Dom. Humph. Glad you thought it was funny, and I hope you liked this chapter!!!
ShortyLisa: lol. Ah, thanks! You're so sweet! Hope you liked the chapter!!!
warrior of tortall: thankyou! Yeah, I've been in a situation like that...embarrassing! Ugh! Hope you liked the chapter!
Immortals Gurl: lol. Thanks so much! I could too...it just seemed so much like something he would do in the book...you can just picture his beautiful blue eyes dancing...lol.
RisuMusume: Ah, your so nice. Hope you liked this chapter!
mebp:yeah, she does sound rather...scary, i guess...but fun to write...It was rather choppy...so sorry! Glad you liked it, though!
Lady Angelique of Mystiqu: thanks, and i will!
Rock-Faerie: Me too! Hes sooo....amazing, cute, perfect....Thanks sooo much! Hope you liked this chapter as much!!!
Atlanta Enchanted: Haha! I did! Yay! lol. Thanks!!!
keladry9: ah, i have that in a different story...and i already had this one planned out...for once...thanks for the idea, though...maybe i'll write another with that, if you dont mind me stealing it...glad that you enjoyed it!
Sayadaine: of course they're gonna end up together! Kel just hadn't realized it yet...she wanted it to happen, of course...glad you liked it so much!!!
dracorium: thankyou! i'm dedicating this chapter to you because of that wonderful comment! It infuriates me when people do that to her! Its so...fake! Its like they don't know who she is! And i feel really weird asking this...i usually dont....but would you mind if i emailed you? I love to talk to people...anyway, no bd if you dont want me to, id totally understand!
PsychoLioness13: Don't worry, I do too. lol. Glad you liked, though...i felt sorry for her too...however, it was fun to torment her like that....
lena-jade: oh, i cant believe i do that! I always do, though...its just because its easier to say, i guess...anyway, thanks for correcting me, and thanks for the compliment...And i swear i'll try this thing called 'longer chapters'.
Aura-Rayne: Oh, two reviews! I feel so priveledged! anyway, thanks for the compliment! Glad i made you laugh!!!
Keziah: thanks...Its just so hard not to put in your thoughts on something...Glad you realize that i wasnt meaning to be rude. If im meaning to, i dont answer your reviews...like ive done to someone...i only do that when someones being stupid and rude and doesnt offer any tips, and instead just complains. Glad you liked it...Dom's always great...