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.

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AdventureCalenthe's life fell to pieces after the death of her mother. Her father became a ruthless dictator and her home became a warzone. Calenthe risks her life to run away from her broken home. She finds peace in paradise along with her first love. Every...