Trey awoke curled up next to Diana.  He spooned closer to her back, wrapping 
her in his arms.  She moaned appreciatively.  Slowly their bodies adjusted, 
joining quietly.  They made love at a leisurely pace, quietly climaxing.

He held her, remembering the events of the previous day-- Laria's 
forgiveness, his confession to Diana, their subsequent lovemaking.  He 
hadn't felt this peaceful in a long time.

"Mmmmm, I suppose we should get up," Diana said, stretching.

"I suppose so," he admitted.

"Who does breakfast?" she asked.

He thought about it.  He decided it might be better if he started showing 
himself a little more.  Continued absence would only increase people's 
suspicion of him.  "Let's have breakfast in the Dining Hall."

She turned to look at him.  "You sure?"

"I think I need to."

She thought about it and nodded.  "You're right.  It would probably be better."

He slid out of the bed and then helped her up.  "How about a swim first?  I 
have yet to see your lake."

******

They arrived at the Dining Hall at about the middle of breakfast time.  His 
stomach knotted with fear.  He had decided to do this, but now he almost 
changed his mind.  Diana must have sensed his discomfort, because she gently 
took his arm and lead him inside.

He saw Z'lec nearly choke on his food as he saw them and then scowl at him. 
Trey nodded pleasantly at him.

"I'll go get some breakfast for both of us.  You sit," Diana ordered.

Trey nodded and sat.  Diana soon returned and sat next to him.  He took a 
bite.  "Mmm!  Your cook is good."

She smiled.  "Bet it's nice to get out and not have to cook for once."

"Oh, I don't know.  It hasn't been too bad cooped up with you for company.  
Better than R'chein, that's for sure."

She laughed.

"Diana," he said, his face turning serious, "I've been thinking this 
morning...  I know we've moved pretty fast, maybe because we both needed 
someone so desperately, but... what... what would you think of... taking an 
apartment together?"

Respectfully submitted,
 Lynette R. F. Cowper
  Tr'etram and Koroth

NRPG: Kat, tag again!

Kris: Z'lec may very well see the two get suddenly serious.

All: Same goes for anyone else in the dining hall.


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