A/N: Okay, time for some changes, time for something new: SHOUTOUTS!

Queen Tigeress: Thanks! I am in love with it too, kinda. Sometimes I reread all of my old writing and I can't believe I've written it. Isn't that weird?

tortallanrider: I know, I would love to hurt him too, but you'll just have to wait. Soon, my child, soon. Haha, yes I am weird. Oh, and, don't worry. Kaden will find out the hard way. We all have to learn, don't we?

0jenjen0: He does, doesn't he? But that's a good thing. He's a weak shang. That's the point. He's supposed to be that way. Ha.

Thayet1231: Yes, I do believe it's okay, and I appreciate your support. Thanks so much Elena!

I do beleive that's it. Well, enjoy!

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The spring air forced Kaden's black hair from her eyes and she smelled the sweet air. It was her favourite time of the year. Ambrose sat on a bench not too far away from her, and she walked to meet her friend.

"Kaden!" Ambrose ran up to hug her. Kaden and Ambrose had met just last winter on a bittersweet note. They had soon become friends, and now were closer than two peas in a pod. Kaden told her and trusted her with everything, but ever since she had to lie to her, it had been a little uneasy to be around her. Kaden put that thought at the back of her head and embraced her friend back.

"What's your plan for today?" Asked the brunette.

"Actually, I was hoping you had something planned..." Kaden and Ambrose always planned something for one of the few days of the week, a girls only day.

"Well," Ambrose pondered and brushed a curl out of her face. "We could go to the city, browse the shops and eat dinner? How does that sound?" She exclaimed, her brown eyes twinkling.

"It sounds perfect. Lets get going." As they headed for the stables, Kaden caught the eye of Eadulf standing with one of his co-workers, one of the other shangs in the palace. He only made eye contact while she smiled at him. She thought it better not to wave or make any sudden jolts, seeing as he wasn't too pleased to see her. It shook her as strange, that he didn't look happy with her, that maybe he didn't really love her. She thought about it for a while longer and she shook her head. Of course he loved her. Maybe he was just in a bad mood.

When they reached the stables, Kaden saddled up Moonflower, as did Ambrose with her gelding, Dancer, and they got ready to leave. When they were on their way out, Kaden caught the eye of her lover once more. This time he smiled and waved, as if he'd never seen her before that day. She waved back, but couldn't force herself to smile. There was something wrong with the way Eadulf was acting, and it wasn't just daydreaming.

When they came back, at dark, later that day, Kaden was just as pleased with the days events as if nothing bad came over her that day.

"Did you see that guy?" Ambrose asked when they were unsaddling. She turned and smiled at Kaden, and they burst out laughing, stopping only to catch their breath.

"What about Edvard? I thought you two were on a new level?" Kaden asked thoughtfully as they walked out of the stables.

"Yes, but that doesn't mean I can't swoon over other men, does it?" She smiled mischieviously and Kaden laughed at her. Ambrose was always the same, and Kaden never wanted to change her.

"You're right on that one."

"So, how have things been with Eadulf?"

"Well, it's funny you mention that..." Kaden realized what she was saying and shut herself up, knowing that Ambrose would be worried. "We're doing good, great actually." She smiled falsely. 'What is up with me today? Stupid, stupid me! I could get myself in trouble!' She silently beat herself up about it.

"Are you sure you're great? You don't exactly look that way."

"I'm sure, it's just..." 'Think, dammit! Think up a good excuse!' "I miss him." It was a stupid excuse, but Kaden thought it might work.

"Well then, I won't keep you, go find your love!" She grinned, and when Kaden hesitated, Ambrose pushed her on her way. "Go!"

Kaden hurried down the path as best she could in the light the moon gave, looking behind only once to give Ambrose a funny face. When she reached his rooms, she knocked on the doors and waited patiently. If Ambrose knew she didn't go to his rooms, she'd never hear the end of it.

"Kaden? Come in, love." She could hear him say in the dim light of a lone candle. "What brings you here at this hour? Is there something wrong?"

"No, Eadulf, nothing's wrong. I just... well, I actually just got back from the city, and I... um," She didn't know what to say now that she was here, but since she had been lying a lot lately, she could lie about this. "I just wanted to see you." She said dhyly, thanking the Gods silently that the room was dark and he couldn't see her blush.

"Well, I was just working on a letter... you can come in though, just let me clean this all up." He fumbled to put the parchment and pen away while he made room for her to sit. She felt like she was in an office, and she was the patient. It was uncomfortable, and she didn't like it. "Are you comfortable?" He asked quietly. She replied with a simple 'yes' and turned her head away. She felt like if she was Pinnochio, and if she lied anymore, her nose would grow really big. She felt it just to be sure.

"How was your day?" He asked from behind the desk. Why was he being so distant? He hadn't kissed her, or even touched her. This was beginning to be quite strange, and Kaden decided to break the awkward silence. She stood up, came behind the desk, and kissed him, making him stand up. She wrapped her arms around him and he deepened the kiss, passionately squeezing her with his arms around her waist. Kaden stifled a squeal, and they came up for air.

"What was that for?" Eadulf asked after a few moments of staring into each others eyes.

"You, well, you seemed a little distant. Is something on your mind? I can ease it for you..." She smiled playfully and he leaned in for another kiss, and another. Soon, Kaden and Eadulf were on the bed, tearing each other's clothing off.

"I love you, Kaden." Eadulf said as they slipped under the covers, away from the cold night air.

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They woke that morning, in each other's arms. Kaden winced as Eadulf moved slightly and leaned in for a goodmorning kiss.

"Morning, Eadulf."

"Morning sweet." He said and sat up in bed. "I forgot you were a virgin, I didn't think it would hurt you that much."

"I didn't know either." She said and kissed him back again.

"Breakfast?" He asked and got out of bed, going into the bathroom.

"Mmm." She mumbled from under the bedsheets and fell back asleep. When she woke up again, Eadulf had breakfast set up on a table. Her stomach growled and she laughed unconciously.

"You sound hungry, love. Come and eat." She curled herself around a blanket, sat on Eadulf's knee, and ate greedily. Love was fair and all, but she still didn't get an answer from Eadulf last night. What was up with him? 'First he loves me, then he doesn't even know I exist, then he loves me again, then he avoids me, then he's awkward around me, and then he loves me again? Love is fair fine and all, but does it really have to be so complicating?'

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A/N: Muhahahahah! I love this story and where it's going, and it's so funny that none of you have a clue of what's going to happen, and OH it will be badddddd! Hahahah! Actually, some of you know, but MEH. Oh, and I'm not going to answer you if you ask me. Muahahah! Sorry for the evil laugh thingy. Oh, and don't forget to read and review!

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