Loves
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After hearing about Domitan of Masbolle's way of telling Keladry of Mindelan that he loved her or some other such thing Evin Larse had an idea. He knew what Miri loved the best and that was horses and the ocean. So putting two and two together he had gotten the idea of going riding on the beach. Except here was no beach in Corus and he couldn't get leave to go to one.
So, at the moment Evin was riding through the forest with Miri to go a creek instead of an ocean. A sad replacement for the sea, that creek was but he hoped Miri would enjoy it. She seemed pleased to be riding through the woods with him. She'd even been slightly merry when he'd offered it.
They rode in silence both of them enjoying the ride. Miri had an expression of thoughtfulness on her face and Evin used this as an opportunity to examine her. Her dark hair that she had once worn boyishly cut was still cut in a similar manner but had grown to a little past her ears. It was still the dark pretty color that it had been but the sun had let some strands of light brown through it. Her eyes were a dancing green full of mirth almost all the time and she had delicate features although she was anything but delicate. He watched her as she pursed her lips and gazed off in the distance.
Evin wasn't sure how he was going to express his own love for Miri. She was definitely not the most traditional person but there had to be a way to tell her that was not romantic or player like at all. She was a serious down to earth person and needed him to balance that off. So maybe a grand declaration of love would be fitting.
They swung off their horses after reaching the creek and Miri wasted no time un-tacking and letting her pony mingle while tied to a tree. Miri walked knee deep into the water without a second glance at her breeches and smiled at him. He himself was unsure if he wanted to go in but followed her in none-the-less. A perfect opportunity he decided.
As they stood in the water, relaxing and smiling Evin dared do it. He kissed her rather gently and when she didn't pull away fully relaxed. Oh this ride may not have been to the ocean, and it may have been a poor substitute but it indeed had paid off quite well.
A/N: I like this one too haha which is a rare occurrence. Well, I'm probably actually going to go write the last chapter I had in mind right now and then be done with this. I'm not sure though, these are fun to write along side the 20 themes, and Princess Vania stories.