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Chapter 4: Return of favour.

Two hours had past and there were no difference in his state. Talim had as soon as they got inside cleaned his wounds and put bandage on them, but she felt unsucceeded, when there was nothing changed.

Who do I think I cheat? ´she asked her self, while rinsing a cloth made by a non-bloody piece of her skirt. She didn't have had time to take care of her self yet but kept that in mind.

Talim hold the wet cloth against Kilik's burning forehead and recalled how it was, when she was little. It was her grandfather, whom got the village people well back then. Now she sat here and was the one. She smiled a little sad smile. Tears were running down her cheeks. She missed them, but she couldn't come back - she didn't wanted too either.

Talim noticed, relieved that the fever had fallen and his statement stabile.

She rose and went outside, where the rain poured hardly down - Making everything blur and colourless. But she didn't care about that.

Talim took off her clothes and stood as naked as the day she was born. It was wonderful to feel all the sweat and blood disappeared from her light brown skin.

"It was just that I needed, "she said glad and looked surprised into the sky. The rain had suddenly stopped and the clouds vanished, for then letting the sun shine hot. Talim was dry in no time. She listened to the nature, which had come to life once again and heard Kilik groan. Just a moment was she a bit unsure whether to take the dirty clothes on or just be naked. The result was just undergarments.

"Are you awake?" She asked while pulling the tent canvas to the side and looked inside the tent.

"Yeah…I guess, "He answered.

"Oh, that's good. How are you feeling? Headache? Are you thirsty?"

"Hey! Slow down a bit, will ya! Yes, I'm thirsty," Kilik made an effort to sit up, but Talim was right by his side, before he could do it.

"You shouldn't do that. The wounds…" She said and pointed hopelessly to his chest. Kilik looked down.

"How did that happened? "His face began lighten up, "I remember now. The crowd of wolves – how the heck are you dressed! "His dark glance lay focused upon her and she looked away blushing. Talim had never felt so embarrassed in her whole life. I don't like the way he is gazing´

"Eh…Uh… My clothes got ruined under the fight and…um…I didn't have time to take anything else on, because I should take care of you… eh… That's it," she stemmed.

"You saved my life?" He said it like he couldn't really believe it.

"Technically….Yes, "she said and sent him a big warm smile still without seeing him right in the eyes. She couldn't.

"How can I return the favour…he-he…I know." He said with a teasing voice and his eye glinting naughty.

Talim moved automatically backwards. Oh, noo…´ she thought with a feeling to know what he meant. A horde of butterflies was flying around in her stomach.

Kilik took her face in his big hands, so she couldn't escape. Talims heart was beating like it was going to explode. He moved his own face closer to hers and kissed her gentle. He kissed her again, this time a little harder and filled with passion. She laid her arms around his neck, to deepen the kiss.

Talim felt very dizzy and everything spanned. She hold on to him, as if it depended on life or dead. Hers knees got weak, when he whispered sensual in her ear:

"I don't regret that I choose this. You are a damn good kisser. "

She smiled blushing against his hair. She have had several boyfriends, but they never managed to get a kiss from her, either because she didn't thought they took her seriously enough or that she had to go on with travelling.

So this is actually my first kiss. Not bad at all, ´ she thought smirking. This is just a favour, right? Or can he really mean it? Of course he couldn't have planned to get hurt by the wolves, but a favour is easy and normal…

Talim came to that conclusion that he loved her back.

After being locked in hot kiss, there was dwelling a wry smile on her lips.

"You know. If I'm going to save you every time you are getting into problems, then you have to return THIS favour," she whispered back and grinned.

"Yeah, but that's okay" he said grinning, while pulling on his broad shoulders.

There was a little silence.

"Kilik…"

"Hmm?"

"Let's get going," she answered seriously.

"You can't mean that, Talim" He frowned disappointed.

"True, but you should have seen your face," she laughed.

They looked smiling at each other.

This was a whole new start for their journeys.

- The end -