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𝓕𝓵𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻

I felt so hot and empty. 

Keir's lump of an arm was wrapped over me and all I could think of was water.

I needed water. 

Rolling off the bed, my butt hit the floor with a soft pad. 

I moaned at the headache that rocked through me. 

Reaching for the table on my right, I tried to lift myself up off the desk. 

My legs wobbled but I got up and moved to the kitchen to make myself tea. 

As I waited for the kettle to go off, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. 

My face flushed and I touched my lips. 

I could feel the ghost of that passionate kiss on my lips as I looked at Keir's shirt.  

It was hard to know if it was the whiskey that took my breath away or the kiss, but it was knee-buckling. He made my legs feel weak. 

I picked up my tea and padded over to the bed. 

I placed a soft kiss on Keir's cheek and moved over toward the wardrobe. 

Today I picked out a hot pink dress that hung low on my back, and a matching bathing suit underneath. 

I felt bright and happy despite the pounding headache. 

I decided I would join breakfast today instead of constantly sleeping myself into a coma. 

Biting my lip, I forced my feet into a pair of sandy platform sandals. I wrapped up small white ribbons around my ankle and took a test walk. 

They were very comfortable. 

Finding a piece of paper and a pencil, I wrote Keir a short note and placed it by the bed. 

The cool morning air breezed through my hair lightly. 

I decided to wear it down today, with a little braid at the top. I had never left it down before because it was so long. 

Keir also liked it up. 

But I guessed now was the best time for a change. 

I walked past the cottage and up to where I heard the most life. 

A lot of people were buzzing around in the morning. 

It seems I got out at just the right time, as I spotted Lilabeth grabbing some fruit and I walked up to her. 

"Hey Lila" I smiled. 

"Calenthe! oh honey how are you feeling?"she asked concerned. 

I giggled. "I'm feeling fine Lila thank you." 

She linked her arm with mine as we took a walk toward the mass of people. They were all talking and laughing around a fire. Drinking tea and juices. 

I took a seat beside Kallen and Durian who were just discussing their plans for today. 

"Hello ladies" Kallen smirked at us with that certain look in his eyes. 

I laughed at his obviousness. 

"Calenthe, Lilabeth" Durian nodded his head towards Lilabeth who blushed deeply. 

I chuckled to myself. 

"How's your face Durian" I laughed. 

He rolled his eyes at me, one of which was healing into a nice yellow bruise. 

"I'm fine little girl, don't flatter yourself." he grumbled. 

Kallen laughed. 

"Wow, both you and your brother have some serious attitude huh." I mused.