Jr. Weyrling

“Do you have somewhere that you would rather be Comadra?” The weyrlingmaster asked. She looked up at him and said, “No of course not. I’m enjoying my every moment with you.” The weyrlingmaster crossed his arms and said, “That better had not be sarcasm that I heard there miss. Anyway, every day when there’s only ten minutes left in class you start tapping your pencil on the desk. I would like to know the reason you do this.” Comadra felt herself blushing. She hated being put on the spot and she could feel everyone looking at her, waiting for her lame excuse. “I…I guess I just want to get back to my weyr so that I can see Xellth,” she said calmly. The weyrlingmaster nodded and said, “Well have no fear, you shall be with her soon enough.” He turned back to the board and continued writing about the anatomy of the wing on the board.

When class ended Comadra started walking back towards her weyr. Halfway to the stairs however a young man stopped her before she could get very far. “Hey wait!” Comadra turned around and pushed her hair behind her ears. “Hey, I’m Zelfarr. You’re Comadra right?” She nodded and he said, “I’ve got a friend who wants to know if you would join him for dinner tonight.” She half-smiled and said, “Tell him that if he wants me to dine with him he must ask me himself. Tell him to come to my weyr before dinner and ask, that is, if he has the courage.” Zelfarr smiled and said, “Alright I’ll tell him that.” Comadra said goodbye and walked up to her weyr. As she walked into the weyr Sauri flew towards her and landed lightly on her shoulder. She stroked his head as she walked into the other room so that she could greet her lifemate. “Hello Xellth,” she said. The green looked up and warbled. That was a very good move on your part Comadra, the hatchling said

. Comadra smiled and sat down at her dragon’s side. “I’m so happy. I’m not exactly the most sought after person in the whole weyr. I mean, when I was still at the Hold I had a total of three boyfriends,” she said as she pushed her hair back again. Xellth snorted and said, Why did you not have many boyfriends in the Hold? I see nothing wrong with you. Comadra blushed and said, “Well I wasn’t exactly the most pretty of all the girls there and I guess I was too shy, but I’m determined to change that now.” Xellth warbled again and said, Well whatever you do Comadra I shall be proud of you.

Later that night there was a knock on the door. Comadra looked up from her studies, put her hair up and then walked to the door. As she opened it a handsome young man flashed her a smile and handed her some flowers. “Hey Comadra,” he said happily. She smiled back and said, “I’m guessing you’re Zelfarr’s friend?” He nodded and said, “Yes, I'm Selvin and I would be honored if you joined me for dinner tonight.” Comadra smiled again and said, “Well just let me get these flowers into a vase then. You can come in if you want.” He nodded and followed her into the weyr. As she was searching for a vase he began to look around. “You’ve got a very spacious weyr Comadra. Mine is so very cramped.” She found a vase and arranged the flowers in them and then walked back towards the door. “Alright, she said.” He walked towards her, linked his arm through hers and then they headed for the dining hall.

They sat down at one of the tables in the dining hall and waited for a drudge to bring them their food. When it came they both ate in silence for awhile until Selvin said, “You’re very pretty Comadra, I’ll expect you’ve had many boyfriends in your years at the Hold.” She blushed and finished chewing the meat in the mouth before saying, “Well actually no. I’ve only had a few.” He pulled his eyebrows together and asked, “How could someone like you even keep single for a single week?” She smiled meekly and said, “Well you may think me pretty but I suppose I was considered not at the Hold. Also, I think I was too shy. Not many guys want to go out with a girl who will barely talk.” Selvin smiled and said, “Well I don’t think you shy either. And even if you were, I still would have asked you to dinner.”

They talked for awhile after they finished their diner and then Comadra looked at the wall clock and said, “Wow it’s getting late. I’ve got an early class tomorrow so I really must be going.” Selvin nodded and stood up. “I’ll escort you.” Comadra smiled and let him take her hand and lead her from the hall. When they reached the door to her weyr she said, “I had a great time tonight Selvin.” He smiled and replied, “As did I, we shall have to do this again.” She nodded and just as she was about to turn around and open the door he grabbed her arm and turned her around, kissing her softly on the lips. “Sleep well,” he said as he gently pulled away. Comadra stood there a little shocked and then he winked and walked away. She sighed and walked into her weyr, ready to retell the entire story of the night to Xellth.