Sun, surf, and worries?(Calling M'kel)

[Skye]

Skye heard the sand shifting behind her as M'kel approached, but she didn't turn to look at him as she simply concentrated on getting her tears and anger under control so that she could speak. She sniffled softly and tilted her head slightly as she heard the bronze rider speaking and she breathed a soft sigh at his words, which no longer seemed to be angry at least.

She brushed her hands over her face to get rid of the tears lingering on her cheeks before she turned slowly to face the man behind her. Her eyes were red from crying and her nose slightly red too. She sighed again as she let her arms rest at her sides as she looked at M'kel a long, silent moment.

"M'kel, I wasn't tell you I was pregnant to try and trap you into a relationship or anything. I just wanted to let you know," she said, struggling to find the words. "I don't know what I'm going to do and I know the final decision is mine and its going to be a hard one," she said, clearing her throat before taking a hesitant step closer to him.

"I don't want things to change between us M'kel, I really don't, but can you still see me the same? Will you still be able to see me a friend and playmate even when my belly is swollen if I decide to keep the child to foster when its born? Answer me honestly M'kel, its something I need to know. I know that I am just a green rider and your a bronze rider and could become Weyrleader again, but I still want to be a friend to you M'kel, thats the relationship I want with you." she hesitated for a moment before she put a hand lightly on his arm.

"I've heard the gossip in the weyr. Many other riders think I'm trying to get myself into the good graces of a bronze rider just to heightening my rank. But, I'm no fool hon, I know I'm a green rider and I know my place and I am in it gladly. I do the things I do with you because I want to as a woman and because I enjoy your company," she said with a slight smile and a soft sigh.

"But, I need to know if what I have told you today has changed how you view our friendship so I won't be shocked if my schedule of duties suddenly change," she looked up at him and waited, her emerald green eyes searching his face.

She stood there silently waiting. To say she wasn't afraid of the worst would be a lie, but she would handle it if that was the case.

(Sorry if its rambley, but I was only working with what I was able to drag from my muse.)

[M'kel]

It seemed like a long time, though it was probably only mere moments, before Skye turned to face him once more. M'kel found himself reluctant to look at her, unsure of what he'd fine. Finally, he caved, risking a glance, and sure enough, her tear-streaked face and reddened eyes caused him to cringe and look away again. Why did this have to be so hard? Real life wasn't supposed to catch up with him. Life was supposed to be fun and games.

But this was happening, and he needed to deal with it. As tactfully as possible, ideally.

"I, um, I'm glad you told me. I mean, better off than wondering, if you decide to keep it, in any case." He shrugged awkwardly, glancing over her shoulder and staring off at the sea.

"I don't know if things will be the same... Well, if you do have it, after everything's back to normal, then of course. But while you're..." His gaze dropped for a moment, to the stomach that had yet to reveal the signs of what was hidden within, "...maybe we need some time. Some space.

"I wish I could step up for you. But it's just not me! It's not!" M'kel sighed harshly, giving his head an abrupt shake.

When she laid her hand on his arm, he looked down at it and then back up at her. "Hm?" A puzzled expression crossed his face. "I never thought you were...doing anything for power." The very idea was kind of jolting. Almost sounded like something he might do...

"This whole thing will blow over. Right?" M'kel met her eyes again, wishing for reassurance and knowing it wouldn't come. This wasn't the kind of thing that blew over.

[Skye]

Skye sighed softly and patted his arm gently, her tears dried though her eyes were still a bit red. "I didn't tell you to try and make you take responsibility. I don't even know if I want the responsibility!," she shook her head and lowered her hand to her side.

Skye met his eyes and offered him a soft, slightly lopsided smile. "I hope it will M'kel, but I really don't know how to answer that. Only you can decide how it will change you and only I can decide how its going to change me," she said softly as she looked down at the gently waves brushing against her feet.

She tilted her head and glanced up at him from under her bangs. "Unless I have completely ruined your appetite, we still have that red berry pie," she said with a soft smile. She really didn't want to keep dragging the whole situation over the coals so to speak. She had told him and she had told him she still wanted to be friends. She had her own choice to make, just like he did and she knew that would be better done with clear minds.

"No sense in letting the lovely afternoon go to waste," she said, lightly kicking a small splash of water at him. In a lot of ways Skye was much like her green, never dwelling on anything too long.