Very few people were in the dorm hall as we walked. Silently we walked through the courtyard and out the front gate. When still Herc did not talk to me, I spoke up.

"Dinar for your thoughts." I said lightly.

"I'm sorry."

"Geez, Herc. For what?"

"For giving you the third degree about Endevi."

I chuckled slightly.

"It's ok, really. He and I have always been like that. Is that what's bothering you?"

"To tell the truth, yes."

I desperately tried not to blush, but I could not help the smile that passed over my face.

"I had been thinking about last night." He began

Here we go… "Yeah?"

"Well, I found out that the whole dance thing Ashley was talking about is actually going to happen in three nights. Chiron moved it up."

"Really. What does that have to do with last night?" I stopped and stood to face him.

"If I recall," He said turning to me. "You owe me a dance."

I laughed slightly.

"So you're calling dibs on the first dance with me?"

"Um…no." Herc looked down for a moment. My heart skipped a beat. Is he about to do what I think he's doing?

"Will you go with me?" Herc said looking up at me innocently. My initial reaction was to say yes. But then something struck me wrong.

"Before Endevi can ask me?" I said crossing my arms.

"What?"

"I asked you what was wrong with you and you told me, Endevi. Then all of a sudden you ask me out? You never showed that type of interest in me before. Why now?"

"Wait, that's not what this is about."

"Oh yes, I'm sure." I began to walk. I really did like him….In fact I was crazy about him. What was I doing?

"'kia please!" He said grabbing my arm. "I'm serious. So maybe I got a little jealous…."

I paused for a moment.

"You were jealous? Of a guy who-may-be-but-isn't interested in your best friend?"

"No….maybe…I was jealous be cause you gave him a hug and a kiss while he's a friend…but…" Herc sighed nervously and turned his back on me. My world spun a little. Short of breath, I made a decision. If I did this, I could ruin our relationship for good. It was now or never.

"Herc."

Herc spun around to say something. Taking a deep breath, I gathered up all my courage, I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him. Silently I prayed to the gods I had not misinterpreted what he was saying. I nearly died when slowly he responded by wrapping his arms around my waist and kissing me back. When we pulled apart, I found I had stunned him.

"Well, not what I was going for." He said surprised. " I only meant you never show that type of affection to me. But this….this is good."

I blushed and laughed nervously.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have…" I was cut off when he kissed me. Then the presence came, grabbing the attention of my senses. I broke off the kiss quickly and looked around.

"Makia? What's wrong?"

I stepped a way from him cautiously. Then I heard it. A snarl erupted from the bushes as someone jumped out and attacked me. On instinct I called on my wolf senses and wrestled with the person, snarling. The impact sent us rolling down a hill. I heard Herc call out my name. I landed on top, when we stopped rolling. I was surprised when my attacker began to laugh.

"Endevi!" I exclaimed angrily.

"That's my girl!" He exclaimed happily. Before I knew it he had kissed me. It was a quick enthusiastic kiss. But a kiss none the less, and Herc saw it. I did not notice he had seen it and began to chastise Endevi.

"What in the name of the gods do you think you are doing?"

"Aw, come on. We used to wrestle all the time. What's wrong with that?"

"What's wrong with….What's wrong with that!" I stopped when out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Herc. He was standing there watching us. I got off of Endevi quickly. Seeing my reaction he stood as well.

"Can I ask what is going on here?" He asked.

"Hay! Hercules!" Endevi exclaimed like nothing is wrong. Endevi came up to him patting him on the back. "I saw how you were treating my girl. Huh…eh…"

"Your Girl." Hercules stated blandly. Looking at Endevi then to me. I opened my mouth to explain, but Endevi continued.

"Yeah. She's my girl." Endevi said circling Herc. "We grew up together. It's good to know that she's been taken care of."

Endevi circled around back to me. With his arms wrapped around me he continued.

"Now that I'm back. I can pick up where I left off." Endevi sweetly kissed my cheek.

I could tell Hercules was mad…well pissed off more like.

"Right. You do that." Angrily Herc spun around and began to head back to the academy.

"No. Herc…wait!" I said elbowing Endevi. He doubled over at the impact. I began to follow Herc.

"Don't follow me!" He exclaimed. I stopped for a moment. Angrily, I spun around to fight with Endevi but found he was gone. With no other choice, I followed Hercules.