Chapter 8 - Reassurance.
"Ali, Ali?" Teddy was walking, calling for me. "Where are you?" Teddy walked into my tent. I pulled a pillow on my face. I couldn't let him see my tear stained eyes. "Hey." Teddy said in a soft voice. That same soft voice is what Nicky (Nicole) uses to calm me down. Thinking about her made me cry again. Teddy hugged me and whispered, " Hey, everything's going to be okay." That made me push him away scream. "No, it's not okay. I'm not a Tamer. I don't think I'm even a Keeper and I'm never going to fight in a war... I'm a horrible Tamer. Tamers are suppose to be brave and not afraid to face their fears but I... can't do anything." I stood up. "I mean look at me. I'm just a girl. My parents... they would be so worried. And what if I die in the war. I'll never see them again." That did it. I started the waterworks. I felt a sword has been stabbed through my heart now that I confirmed my fears. Teddy looked ... no other word than clueless. It's like he doesn't know how to comfort a girl. But then he came over and hugged me, stroked my hair. " I know this is hard for you. but even though you're not good at it yet, you're a Tamer. And don't worry. I won't let anyone or anything hurt you."
Those words were so comforting. I smiled at Teddy. Then I looked into his eyes. His beautiful eyes. And my mind went black. He leaned forward. So did I. Suddenly, our lips touched. I never felt so blissful before. Then we broke apart. Teddy's face turned red. I still had a tingle from my first kiss. "Um ..." He said. "Let that be our little secret." I finished. He smiled. He kiss me again and left the tent. I did a little joyous whoop and threw myself to my mattress with a smile on my face.