A/N OK, I'm finally updating. W00t w00t! OK, well I'll get to the story now.

Chaper seven

The whole way home Bryce was right behind me saying things like "Kyra, come on. Amin deele ten' lle. I'm worried about you. Amin hiraetha. I'm sorry."

I turned around to face him and stared at him.

"Amin nowe lle n'kelaya amin. I thought you would never leave me." Before I could finish Magic stepped forward.

"Elandili, Half-elf," She said to him, "Amin merna quen lle. I wish to speak with you." As of this day I still don't know what Magic said to him, but when he came back he seemed different.

"Templa, Come here girl." I called to her and she came to walk beside me.

"Amin nauva auta yeste'. I will go first." She told me. As she moved ahead I was left standing with Bryce. I looked at him and he looked back. I said nothing and he replied with the same silence. As we continued to walk I could feel him looking at me still.

"Mani naa essa en lle? What's your name?" I finally asked him.

"My real name? It's Mablung…but I go by Bryce on both sides. What's yours?"

"Do you really want to know?" I asked him. I was tired of all the secrets and I thought I deserved to tell atleast one person who I really was. He nodded. I took a deep breath and finished "I am Tarien Ireth Órelindë." I turned away from him so I couldn't see his reaction.

Bryce placed his hand on my shoulder and I felt my shoulders rise in defense. He gently turned me around and looked down at me. I stared down at the ground and when he lifted my chin up and looked away.

Suddenly he leaned down and whispered in my ear, "If you always look away like that, you're going to miss the best things happening right infront of your eyes." He stared into my eyes for a moment and kissed my cheek. I felt a blush creep up my face as I continued to look away. I was at a loss for words; when I opened my mouth nothing came out so I just shut up and enjoyed it. I'll never admit that I enjoyed it but I did.

When we got to the castle I was still quiet and thinking about ''The Kiss''.

Suddenly, just before we were in sight of the castle, Bryce picked me up bridal style and walked back into the forest.

"Are you sure you wanna go back right now?" He asked. I shook my head 'no'. He sat down against the base of a tree and put me in his lap. Despite myself…I liked it a lot. I leaned into him and he put his strong arms around me.

"Kyra? KYRA?" I looked up to see Bryce waving his hand in front of my face.

"Sorry…" I replied, "I was day dreaming I guess."

Then I got an idea. Yes, I got an idea! I thought that if I said I couldn't walk anymore, then maybe he would carry me!

"I don't think I can walk anymore…" I whined.

He looked at me uncertianly and picked me up. I leaned into him slightly and I felt him tense.

"What? Do I have a disease?" He laughed nervously and held me close to him. I didn't mind at all.

What was happening to me? Before I would slap him if he even tried to pick me up. Before I would never let anyone touch me. I'm not sure if this change is for the best or not but I kind of like it.

Soon we were at the castle and I asked to be put down. He set me down gently and stared up at the castle.

"Ready to go in?" He asked.

"I'm not sure…"

OK, I know it isn't very long but I gotta go to school and I hope this is enough. Thanks a whole bunch!