Free Kidnap by Lisa Esparza Page A

him. I reply, “Thank you. Your not to bad yourself either.”
    Closing my eyes I thought great come back D.
    Clearing my throat I quickly say, “I mean you look very handsome too.” Gaylon chuckled saying, “Thank you.” I look at our hands intertwine wishing this moment could last forever. I felt him watching me intently. Feeling a little vulnerable I try to think of something to talk about. I say, “You and Captain Artoon seem to have worked out your differences.” Gaylon smiles replying, “You mean I’m not trying to take his head off anymore.” My eyes widen I say, “No, that’s not...” Gaylon says interrupting me, “I know. We have a treated now between our people. If I was to kill Artoon, one of the Garlandians commanding officers, how do you think they would react?” He continued answering his own question, “It would mean the end to any peace for both our peoples. That I will not allow.”
    I smile sadly up at him. We dance in silence for sometime. I sigh saying, “I wish this night wouldn’t end. Everyone seems so happy now.
    Safe. Two more days is all we have right? Til we are at war with my own people. What good is a peace treated if there is still no peace, Gaylon?”
    Gaylon leans down gently kissing my forehead saying, “There will be peace. I promise you that.
    We are going to win Dorothy, we have too.”
    Feeling warm all over I giggle smiling up at him. I whisper, “Your my Prince in shining armer, aren’t you.” Wrapping my arms around his neck I pull him closer to me. I could tell he was a little shock at my sudden change of mood. But, I didn’t care cause I felt like I was lighter then air. I smile up at him saying, “When you were researching earth history did you happen to study earths dances?” I continue not letting him speak, “We dance much closer like this.” I move dancing around him.
    Wraping my arms back around his neck as I came back to face him. I kiss him and ask, “Did you see the movie Dirty Dancing?” I w ink at him. His eyes grow huge. Gaylon exclaims, “Dorothy, I don’t think that would be...” He pulls my arms from around his neck stoping me from kissing his lips again. Pouting I cry, “But their just begging to be kissed. Don’t you want to kiss me.” I stumble slightly walking along side of him. He places his arm around me keeping me up right. He responds, “You don’t know how much. But, not like this love.” By the time we walk back to Captain Artoons table I was feeling numb all over. Gaylon gentle guides me into my chair. He ask, “Something is wrong with her. What has she had to eat and drink?” Nerissa replies, “Calm down, your going to blow a vein or something.” Gaylon glares at her saying,“Nerissa if your the cause...” She glares back at him saying,“I didn’t do anything. She took a sip of the honey juice that’s all.” Gaylons voice turned to a low growl as he says, “Why didn’t you stop her? We don’t know what type of effect it can have on her.” Lady Flor replies, fighting back a smile, “We do now.” I slowly pull my head up off my arms saying, “I am right here you know. I feel perfectly fine. Just a little loopy... but fine.” I set my head back on my arms feeling the room spin out of control. Nerissa leans towards me rumbing my back saying, “Your going to be fine. It was just one little sip.” Gaylon kneels down beside me saying, “She better be.” Looking at him I smile running my finger down his nose I ask, “Your worried about me? That’s so sweet. Isn’t he soooo cute?” I blow a kiss at him. The women at the table start to giggle at Gaylons disconfort. He stands up saying, “We should get you to bed. Artoon, could you notify the Doctor to come to Dorothy’s room for me.”
    Captain Artoon nods, his eyes twinkling as he replies, “Of course.” I declare standing up quickly slurring my words, “Look I’m fine.” I turn to walk out onto the dance floor but felt myself falling instead. I