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Post by PeroxidePirate on Feb 17, 2010 16:50:27 GMT 10
Title: Swimming Hole 10 Rating: PG Length: 175 words Competitor: Nealan of Queenscove Round/Fight: 1/C Summary: Kel explains.
They got dressed in silence, not looking at each other, and spoke little as they made their way back to the palace. The heat had not lessened as the day went on, and the forest was oppressively humid. Even the birds and animals that lived there were silent.
“Neal?” Kel caught his attention just before they reached the edge of the forest.
“Kel, I'm sorry.”
“Don't be,” she said quickly. “Thank you for bringing me there.”
He looked at her, confused. “You're not mad?”
“Of course not. I had a great afternoon. I had my first kiss – first several kisses – with someone I really like. I'm glad it happened.” She looked at him steadily, willing him to understand. “But I don't want to do it again. I mean, I do. But I don't – can't – because I can't have romance distracting me.”
He studied her for a moment. “Of course, Kel,” he finally said, with a lopsided smile. “I understand.”
They were best friends, so she believed him.
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Post by Lisa on Feb 18, 2010 11:14:43 GMT 10
That's so Kel. It's everything I love about her, wrapped up in everything that frustrates. I imagine Neal feels the same.
Loved this little piece!
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Post by PeroxidePirate on Feb 18, 2010 23:29:24 GMT 10
Thank you! I did want to polish it a little more, but Smackdown being what it is, I had to post it as is. I'm glad it worked anyway.
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Post by queenscovegirl on Mar 10, 2010 19:24:16 GMT 10
Awe this is so perfect. Well in a sad kind of way, poor Neal!
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