Previously in Needle in the hay: I have one left. One invitation to give and I know exactly who to give I to. The person I love, Altair. I smiled to myself I hope he accepts. I wonder if he still here. I walk into what to be the center of the Hide-out. There was a nice red carpet on the floor and bookshelves stuffed with books. There also was a man sitting on a table in the center of the room. He seemed too deep on thought to notice me or maybe he did but didn't care. Wait I recognize that man he's the one who was with Altair. What was his name, Malik?
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So I guess he's ignoring me maybe. I would talk to me either not after using him to break my fall but it wasn't my fault. Now that I think of it he was with Altair wasn't he? Maybe knows where he's at. I walked over to him and tapped him on the shoulder.
"Um, excuse me I sorry about earlier it wasn't my intention to fall on you."
"Hn . . ."
"Ah, well there's something I have to ask you." He didn't turn around to look at me. Man this guy's such a wall, but being so close to him I notice his arm was missing. Poor guy he must have lost in in one of his missions.
"If you had your fill of staring at me I prefer if you leave."
"Eh, oh s-sorry I didn't mean to stare but I'll be on my way if you answer my question."
'What is it that you want?"
"That man you were with earlier, by any chance do you know where he is?"
". . . You're referring to Altair."
"Yes I believe that was his name." I have to act as if I don't know him. I mean I don't want him to get into any trouble.
". . . You're quit a shameless woman, aren't you? He stood up from his chair and turned to me. He's response through me back a little. Where this coming from? I blinked a couple of times.
"Um, excuse me?"
"First you literally throw yourself on me and then I have the displeasure of witnessing you trying to seduce Zeno and if that weren't enough now you after Altair. You're quit a loose young girl aren't you." He's stare turned into a glare when he finished his sentence.
"Seduce what are you talking about? Like I said I didn't mean to fall on you and I wasn't seducing anyone! Also what business that I have with Altair is none of you concern!" The blood rushed to my heads of anger. Who does this guy think he was? He doesn't even know what happened and so he just assumes I'm some kind of slut!
"I know what I saw don't try to act so innocent girl you are just another who- I didn't, couldn't let him finish his sentence. So I punched, not slap, but punched him square in the jaw.
"You know nothing of me so don't dare call me a whore!" His had his hand over the spot where I punched him. He didn't respond he just glared at me.
"Forget it I don't need your help." I was about to storm off but I felt something pull me back. In an instant I was pinned to the wall. Malik grabbed both my hands and held them above my head then leaned down to my ear.
"That's fine I like my women with a little kick to them." I could feel his breath on my ear, I felt disgusted.
"Let me show you what a true man is like." I squeezed my eyes shut.
"Unhand her Malik or you'll regret it." That voice! He let go of me and opened my eyes and saw Altair with a pissed off expression. I ran over to him and hid behind him.
"Altair, no surprise you would be the one defending this woman."
"Get out of my site or I'll make you wish you had never laid a hand on her!"
"I'll leave but not because I fear you, but because I have more important matters to handle." Then he exits the room. I let out a relief sigh.
"Are you alright Ela, that bastard didn't harm you did he?"
"No I'm fine thanks to you, but don't pay any mind to him there's something I want to talk to you about."
"Fine I'll deal with him later."
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So that there would be any more problems Altair took me to the roof of the hide-out. He was sitting across from me and staring at me with his look that could melt an iceberg.
"So what is it you wanted to talk to me about?" I couldn't help but blush.
"Um well you see I want to that you first of all thanks for helping me the other day and also I want to g-give you this." I took the invitation out and put it in front of me and I lowered my head so I was looking at the floor and not his face. I felt the invitation slip from my hand.
"What's this?" He then took a moment to read it.
"An invitation to a ball held by King Richard, but why gives this to me?"
"Well you work soo hard I was thinking a ball would be a great way to, well you know relax. You could invite someone to go with you. I'm sure you'll have a good time if you go"
"So are you going to this ball Ela?"
"Uh, I was kind of force into going hehe." I gave him an awkward laugh.
"I see your escort is quite fortunate to be taking you to the ball."
"Eh, well I guess she is, but I'm sure she'll be busy dancing with other men."
"She?"
"Yeah you see I'm not going with a guy I'm just going to go with some friends. You don't know Cathy but, you know Zeno and Allen, there going with us."
"Then in that case the only person I would consider taking is you." I blushed even harder and by heart raced.
"Oh, but I'm sure there are more beautiful women out there that you would want to take, I mean there is no need for you to have to settle with me." I heard him sigh and then I felt his and on my cheek. Then he gently glided down to my chin. He brought my face up so I could look at him.
"For me there is no woman more beautiful that the one sitting before me." I was dumb struck. What could I say after something like that?
"I would love nothing more than to be with you all night and dance till sunrise but I'm afraid time does not permit it. I have something important I must do and I'm not sure if I'll make it in time, but I give you my word I will do everything to my disposal to be there." I was a little disappointed but being with him like this was more than enough. I closed my eyes and placed my hand and head on his chest.
"It's alright you don't need to overdo it. I rather you take you time so you won't end up hurt. I'm happy just being like this." He was warm and I could hear his heartbeat. It was like a wonderful lullaby.
"Ela . . ." I looked up at him. I looked in his eyes. He leaned down and pressed his lips on mine and I gladly accepted them. This kiss wasn't like the one we shared in the ally. There was more passion, more desire but I could tell he was holding back and all for me. I didn't want him to though. I know I love him so I'm not afraid. I wrapped my hands around his neck, pulling him closer to me and I quickened my pace. I heard a low growl come from him. I guess he didn't expect me to do that but then he followed and wrapped his arms around my waist bringing us closer to each other if that was possible. Then he deepened the kiss. I felt his tongue glide along my lower lip. To be honest it scared the crap out of me. I jump back and gasp in surprise. I covered my month with my hand. Altair had a surprise look on his face.
"Forgive me I didn't mean to-
"N-no i-its ok I just wasn't expecting it is all."
"Even so I over did it I should of controlled myself more."
"Well it's not your fault its mine I'm sorry."
"You have nothing to be sorry for Ela."
"W-well ima g-go n-now Cathy is waiting for me." I didn't want to leave just like that because then it would make it seem like I didn't like the kiss so I peeked him on the cheek before leaving or rather feeding.
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Hahaha I love messing thing up. :}
Oh and srry for the errors I rushed
