She's So High

By: Midnight Maiden
Briar led Sandry out under the moonlit sky. The gardens sparkled and moonbeams played on her face. He pulled her against him so her cheek was pressed to his and twirled her around. He didn't know why, he just felt like dancing.

"Briar, there's no music," she whispered.

"So?" he asked.

She giggled. "I guess you right."

*I would never break her heart,* he thought. *It would break mine.* She traced his cheek with her finger and kissed him softly. Their dancing was temporarily postponed as he kissed her back, fulfilling his love.
*Dancing in the dark

Middle Of the night

Taking your heart

And holding it tight

Emotional touch

Touching my skin

And asking you to do

What you've been doing

All over again*
She closed her eyes and leaned against him, trusting him to lead her across the floor. He kissed her hair and smiled. She was his, finally. "I love you Sandry."

His voice was barely a whisper, but she heard. "I want to tell everyone Briar. I want every one to know I love you."

"If that's what you want, you can have it."

She looked at him curiously. "You want to tell?"

He nodded. "If you do."
*Oh, it's a beautiful thing

Don't think I can keep it all in

I just gotta let you know

What it is that won't let me go*
She kissed him again. He felt himself drowning, and didn't feel like pulling back out. He let himself melt into her. Her love was unlike anything he had ever known. More than his Saati, she was his love. It was impossible, but somehow it had happened.

She pulled away to breath. "Do you want to tell? We don't have to, it would just be nice not to keep secrets."

He smiled. "I told you. If you want to then we will. Anything you want, you can have."

"Good." She seemed content with that and laid up against him again.
He had changed, he knew. He was softer, more caring. At first he thought it would be bad, but it felt good. He didn't have to be cold and rude to be tough.
*It's your love

It just does something to me

It sends a shock right through me

I can't get enough

And if you wondered

About the spell I'm under

Oh, it's you love*
All the next day Briar couldn't keep a smile off his face. Daja chose not to comment, but sure enough Tris had something to say. "What's with you?" She eyed him suspiciously. "You're acting different."

"In a good way or a bad way?"

She thought about it for a minute. "A good way--- I think."

"Briar!" Sandry called. She ran down the stairs and collided with him, flying head over heals. She sat, legs sprawled, hair mussed, laughing hysterically. "There you are! I guess I found you."

He sat down next to her. "Yeah, I guess so." He whispered in her ear. "When?"

"Now," she whispered back, sitting with her hand outstretched. Briar got up and grabbed her hand, pulling her up. "Everyone come downstairs!" She shouted through the whole cottage. Rosethorn, Lark, Daja, and Little Bear all burst into the kitchen.

"What?" Rosethorn demanded.

Tris, already downstairs, shrugged. "Ask them."

"We just thought you might like to know that we are in love and we wish to be married someday." Sandry said simply, with her typical innocence. Briar blushed at her blunt way of putting, and looked down at his shoes. All but Rosethorn stared at them open mouthed.
*Better than I was

More than I am

And all of this happened

By taking your hand

And who I am now

Is who I've wanted to be

And now that we're together

I'm stronger than ever

I'm happy and free*
Briar pulled Sandry up against him on the couch. She snuggled up against him sighing. He ran his hands through her hair. The news had been taken well. Everyone had decided that it was okay, somewhat. It was a huge relief on Briar's part but he still wondered if Lark and Rosethorn really minded. Especially because they lived together. Would they think things happened? They did sleep in the same bed, but with their clothes on. He didn't care. He wasn't going to worry about them right now. He had Sandry. She fell asleep in his hold; he couldn't help but notice how gorgeous she looked in her sleep. He picked her up and carried her back to the room. Before he went to sleep he kissed her gently so he wouldn't wake her and curled up beside her.
*Oh, it's a beautiful thing

Don't think I can keep it all in

And if you asked me why I've changed

All I've got to do is say your sweet name*
*It's your love

It just does something to me

It sends a shock right through me

I can't get enough

And if you wondered

About the spell I'm under

Oh, it's you love*
Sandry woke him with a kiss. It was quick; she pulled away too soon for him. He brought her back and kissed her hard. He opened his eyes and put his arms around her waist, pulling her over him.

"Good morning," She said between giggles.

"It is good, isn't it. Though I'm not sure I'm ready to get up. I say we stay here, like this for the whole morning."

"Well, maybe for a little while." She lowered herself down to him and melted him in a flurry of passionate kisses.

Tris and Daja opened the door. Sandry looked up and smiled. "Morning," she said cheerily.

"They want you to come to breakfast," Tris said.

Briar scowled. "Tell them we'll be down eventually."

Sandry added quickly. "Please? And say it nicer than he did."

"Sure Sandry."

Both girls left and Briar pulled her lips down to his once again. He kissed her cheeks and neck, feeling her melt under his touch. He was interrupted when a sharp voice shouted, "Briar Moss! Get down here NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Sandry got off of him so he could get up, "Meany," he said under his breath.

"Don't be mean silly." She kissed his nose and pulled him out of bed. "Come on, before you get yourself killed."

He pouted. "I can't ever have a morning to myself." He pulled on a shirt and followed her downstairs.

"Well, I'm not completely sure they agree, so I don't think they'll give us much time together if they can help it."

"True."
*Oh, it's a beautiful thing

Don't think I can keep it all in

I just got to let you know

What it is that won't let me go...*
*It's your love

It just does something to me

It sends a shock right through me

I can't get enough

And if you wondered

About the spell I'm under

It's your love... It's your love...*
Briar walked down and saw Rosethorn glaring at him. Almost just to piss her off, he put his arm around Sandry's waist and pulled her against him. "Yes, what do you need?"

"Since when do you miss breakfast; both of you," she snapped.

"Since I decided I wasn't hungry and I wasn't ready to get up," Briar said, glaring back at her.

"Sit. Eat. NOW!" She yelled. Sandry cringed. She couldn't remember the last time Rosethorn had spoken like that.

Briar of course totally ignored her. "Why are you so against us being together!"

"I wasn't, but it has gone way too far! You two are already sleeping together!"

Briar's eyes raged. "No we aren't! Not that way! Honestly! Have a little faith!"

Rosethorn just walked over to the door and threw it open. "OUT!"

Sandry's eyes widened. She was kicking him out. She looked at Lark who just shook her head. There was no stopping the old plant mage. Briar looked down at her. She grabbed his hand and squeezed it. "Let's go, Briar," she said, tugging his shirt.

"Not you, fa Toren," Rosethorn snapped.

Briar growled and turned to face his teacher. Sandry pulled harder on his shirt, choosing to ignore her orders. "Let's go *Briar*." Reluctantly he turned around and followed her out the door. Rosethorn was glaring at them so hard it felt like daggers were piercing their flesh. "Don't look back," Sandry whispered. They just needed to walk away.
*It's a beautiful thing

Don't think I can keep it all in

I just gotta let you know

What it is that won't let me go...*
*It's your love

It just does something to me

It sends a shock right through me

I can't get enough

And if you wondered

About the spell I'm under Oh it's your love It's your lo-o-o-ove...*
As soon as they were out of Discipline Briar looked at Sandry, who was looking down at her feet while she walked. "Go home," he told her. She didn't need this.

She looked up and like always, even though he sometimes couldn't believe it, she was smiling. "She'll cool off, don't worry. You should learn when to shut up you know."

He had to laugh. "Okay, so what else is new? Though, it's never gotten me kicked out of my own house before."

A/N: Well that's chapter four. I really love reviews you guys and anyone can leave them. If you liked it (or if you didn't) go ahead and tell me. The more opinion I have the better I write.