The Tiger Within

It only took him a few moments to weave her long white hair and secure it with the ribbon once again . She turned back to face him her smile genuine .

"Thanks . " Kyera whispered a bit embarra.s.sed but forgetting that awkwardness the moment his eyes met hers . The soft warmth a.s.sured her he didn"t mind, he never had . She tilted her head and allowed her cheek to rest in the palm of his hand, her eyes closing as she took in his warm sent . It reminded her of the earthy spices and the smokeyness of a campfire blended together in perfect harmony . Comforting and safe .

"Don"t mention it . " He smiled a bit mischievously "Officially we had a training session today and you didn"t show up for it . " Her eyes opened and she arched a elegant eyebrow . A slow smirk started to form on her lips and he shared a grin .
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"Unofficially?" She asked taking a step forward, as if challenging him . He laughed, knowing she was going to ask, he lowered his lips within a few inches of hers .

"Well it"s obvious isn"t it?" His lips brush against hers gently, the lightest brush of skin to skin . Then he gently rested his forehead to hers, meeting her eyes with a soft smile . "I was worried about you . I knew where to find you thanks to the little hint on your pillow . " She smiled as well, wrapping her arms around his waist .

"Thanks, let"s head up to the Bazaar and get something for breakfast . Once we eat something we can head up to the training grounds . " Kyera replied kissing his cheek before letting go and stepping back . He chuckled and nodded following her as she walked out of the garden .

Kyera"s walk had a new bounce as her aura soaked in the shadows and positive energy from resting . He knew the moment she noticed Talis standing near the edge of the wood . Her head tilted to the left quizzically before turning to look at Verone . He coughed, running a hand over the back of his neck… the realization that he probably should have warned her about the tag along hit a little late .

"Oh I told Talis that you wouldn"t train him as a warrior… he wanted to talk to you about it and tagged along . " Verone explained and she nodded flashing him a teasing grin . Kyera ultimately loved the way he avoided her eyes with that slight embarra.s.sment on his face . The sweet vulnerability endeared him to her .

"Oh? Well that is a bit of a dissapointment… . Guess your determined to spoil my plans . " Kyera sighed but offered him a soft smile . "That"s okay… guess next time . " she waved to Talis as they moved closer . He waved back, perking up tp see them both walking out of the gardens together .

Something about the way she said that hinted to Verone that he would very much regret having brought Talis . Her tone was teasing but… her eyes were not . The hint of disappointment there was deep set, a small pang of guilt hit him .

For the last two days he had been working toward getting Talis"s training started . He never stopped to wonder if there was another reason Kyera didn"t invite him along as of yet .

"I"m sorry, Ky . I didn"t know there was a plan . " he replied following her with that uneasiness dancing in his chest . There were very few times Kyera made plan for them . He was caught between curiosity and not wanting to know what he had unwittingly spoiled . She shot him a smile, full of mischief and he realized he wouldn"t have that option .

He was going to pay for this… and he was fairly sure he knew how .

"Don"t worry about it… I just thought you might like a date, but guess we will put it off . " she said nonchalantly before dashing forward to hug Talis in greeting .

Verone stopped in his tracks and blinked rapidly a few times . His brain trying to process exactly what had just been said . After it sunk in and he watched the pair engage in conversation he shook his head laughing ruefully at himself .

There was no denying he was his own worst enemy .