Alright, now for my EXCELLENT excuse for not updating in forever!!! Actually, it's not really very good, I've just been wicked busy lately, buuutttt, I hope you guys all understand :P

And I'm sorry about this whole filler chapter situation thats going on right here...next chapter is where the REAL fun begins...I hope.: )

And thanks to all my reviewers!! Keep it up! You guys are amazingg!!!!

Disclaimer: WOW, I totally forgot to put this in my last chapters but in case you all were wondering I am not Tamora Pierce.

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The next morning, Kel awoke at dawn like usual and thinking of the previous night, groaned loudly. I think I'll sleep late today. she thought, which was VERY unlike her but under the circumstances, she couldn't bring herself to get out of bed. She was still upset and though she wouldn't admit it, she had really wanted Dom to come after her, or at least say something when she walked away; but he hadn't (or so she thought).

Closing her eyes, she once again went back to sleep, only to be awakened a few minutes later by a loud knock on her door. She rolled over and tried to ignore it. The pounding sounded again.

"Kel?" A voice shouted. "KEL!" With her pillow over her ears she couldn't quite make out who it was.

Suddenly there was a loud crash and she shot up just in time to see Dom stumble into her room.

She groaned, Great, just who I wanted to see.

"Kel?!" he shouted worriedly, eyes darting around the room.

"I'm right here you dolt." She said almost laughing despite herself; the whole scene was just too funny.

He exhaled loudly, "Oh, you scared me Kel! You're always up this early!"

She half-smiled, "Well I'm glad you care so much but I was, in fact, getting some quality beauty sleep."

"Great! Now that you're done with that do you wanna get some breakfast? I'd like to talk to you."

She rolled her eyes, "You mean now that you've ruined my sweet dreams? How can I ever forgive you?"

"My lady," he knelt by her bed and took her hand in his. "I apologize sincerely for all my actions, including that of last night-" She tried to cut him off but he silenced her with one finger on her lips. "I realize that I was a complete idiot and I would love it if you would spend some time with me today so that I may atone for my inexcusable behavior." His blue eyes twinkled awaiting her answer.

"Why is it that I can't stay mad at you?" Kel asked grinning.

He exhaled pent up breath. "Well, I mean it could be because I'm so handsome...and charming, and witty, and-" Kel cut him off.

"Oh yes, that has gotta be it." She said sarcastically. "Now if you can fit your head through that door, I suggest you use it; I do still have to change my clothes you know."

Dom sat in a chair and stretched back lazily. "Nope, I think I'll stay right here."

Kel raised an eyebrow. "Somehow I think you won't."

Jumping out of bed she strode over to the chair, dumped him out of it and kneeling down, pinned him to the ground with his arms behind his back. Still pressuring his arms she leaned down and whispered in his ear. "Ready to leave yet?"

He shivered when he felt her breath and rasped, "You...win."

She grinned, "I knew you'd see it my way."

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Waiting outside Kel's door, Dom closed his eyes and took deep breaths. He had barely even been able maintain composure enough to speak when she was on top of him. He shook his head. Mithros, what that girl does to me- he couldn't even hope to explain it.

Her nightgown didn't help either. He sighed deeply.

A few minutes later she came out and tried to lock her door (which was slightly off balance and wouldn't lock). Remembering Dom's 'heroic' excuse for busting in her door smothered a laugh.

"You're going to have to pay for that you know." She said with a smile.

"This is what I get?" he scoffed. "I show my concern for a dearest friend and all I get is a broken door? That I have to pay for I might add." Dom stuck his nose in the air and started towards the mess.

Laughing Kel caught up to him. "Okay, okay I'll just make Neal pay for it."

Dom gave her a cheesy smile. "Thanks Kel, you're a real pal."

"That's what friends are for right? Breaking down each others' doors for no reason while they are sleeping and then making someone else pay for it."

"That was deep Kel," Dom nodded approvingly, "Have you ever thought of writing poetry?"

Kel shook her head, "Nah, I'll leave that to the Meathead."

Dom couldn't hold it in much longer and he burst out laughing, soon followed by Kel.

Almost to the mess Kel asked, "So what are we doing today?"

Dom smirked mischievously, "I have no idea."

Kel raised an eyebrow. "So what's that look for then?"

"What look?" he asked innocently.

"Never mind." She shook her head, knowing she wasn't getting anything out of him.

Walking into the mess hall they spotted Neal, Yuki, Merric and Owen sitting at a table. Grabbing a tray they sat down at the table. Dom snagged Neal's apple and took a bite out of it.

"HEY!" Neal shouted, "I wanted that!"

"And...?" Dom asked.

"I need my energy for today!"

Kel perked up. "Why, what's today?"

Neal glanced at Dom. "You didn't tell her?"

"Tell me what?!" Kel demanded.

"We're going ice skating!" Neal blurted out.

Kel glared at Dom, who was grinning widely. "What?" he asked.

"I'm not going." Kel said simply.

"Tsk, tsk, Lady Knight," Dom smiled. "You already promised me the day."

"I-" She didn't finish, realizing her first mistake. Laying her head down on the table she mumbled, "I don't know how to ice skate."

"You will after today!" Owen added in. "Come on Kel! It'll be jolly!"

Grabbing her toast and fruit Kel stood up. "I'm going back to my room to feel sorry for myself."

"Meet us in the stables in a half hour!" Neal shouted at her. "Dress warm!" He grinned.

"Skates...stables...warm." Kel mumbled angrily as she was walking away. She really was very excited about spending the day with Dom but ice skating...not so much. Making a fool out of herself was not her idea of fun. But still, being with Dom...she couldn't complain.

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Back at the breakfast table Neal was bombarding Dom with questions. "So how come you left the banquet? Where did you go? What was wrong with Kel? Why was she wet?"

"Slow down Meathead!" Dom yelled, "How would I know?"

"I don't know," Neal said. "I just had a hunch you might, considering you were STARING AT HER ALL NIGHT!"

"I was not!" Dom lied. Of course I was, who wouldn't?

"Were too!" Neal fired back.

"All right, all right," Merric broke it up. "Do you know anything or not? Kel looked pretty bad last night leaving the banquet, no one even tried stop her."

Should I tell them? He actually didn't know too much himself. "I don't really know, she just wasn't having a good time at the party so she left." He shrugged. "As for the whole wetness part, after she left she went outside to practice her glaive and got locked out in the snow so she had to come back into the party as it was the only door left open."

Neal raised an eyebrow, "She went outside?"

Dom nodded in confirmation.

Neal, Merric, and Owen looked at him suspiciously. "And you know this because...?" Neal asked.

"She told me." He said simply. No use Neal being any more skeptic.

Neal looked doubtful, but let it pass. "So how come you left?" Merric asked.

Dom sighed, Why are they grilling me so badly? "Because of that Lady Adarra...she was too clingy."

Neal laughed out loud. "Wait a minute...the infamous Dom!? Finally out growing his reputation?!"

Dom chuckled, "I just...wasn't in the mood."

Neal rolled his eyes and got up to leave, soon followed by Merric and Owen.

"Let's do this!" Dom said pushing off the table and standing up.

"Remember, meet at the stables!" Neal yelled behind him.

This should be fun. Dom thought, grinning like a child.

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AHHHHHH!! So basically this chapter was pretty pointless...I'm sorry, hopefully next chapter will be betterrr! LONG LIVE KEL AND DOM :D

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