As some of you may already know out there on the internet there isa writing challenge called 30 kisses 30 themes (Some of you may be aware of the fic that Kimra did to that theme set). I have decided to use the theme set for my own writing ( Be aware that I do not have permission from the website or the community do so so, and I hope that this does not upset anyone, if it does simply private message me) since I think it looks like a lot of fun ;) (If anyone else is interested in the site I can PM them the link, there are multiple theme sets to choose from)

Second rather random note about where I got the title from, I was simply trying to think of a title that could fit in with the whole kiss theme when I remembered this quote:

The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial in any love story. It changes the relationship of two people much more strongly than even the final surrender; because this kiss already has within it that surrender.
-Emil Ludwig

Heh, that being said, the scenario in each story will change greatly as they are not connected to eachother, not all will be their first kiss and not all eill even be happy (although I DO have a great love for getting them together for the first time, so there may be a lot of that) So at the begining of the chapter I will write any extra information that you need to know about the setting so as not to be confused in my authors note at the top. Also, any chapter where they are not already together the happenings in realms of the gods, obviously, will not have happened in regards to their confession of feelings.

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters (Tamora Pierce) or the quote (Emil Ludwig)

Info: D/N not together yet.

Theme 1: "Look over here"

Daine was nearly sprinting as she tried to keep up with Numair. They were with a Delegation party to Maren and ever since Numair had heard about the new, and apparently very extensive, library that had just been built in the royal palace he had barely been able to keep still. Now that they finally had some time to themselves (thank the gods, she wasn't sure if she could deal with his fidgeting through any more opening ceremonies) he had immediately set out for the library with her in tow.

Upon entering the much anticipated room she glanced at him quickly, slightly worried that he might just pass out from the excitement. Daine turned to examine the room and had to admit that it was amazingly impressive. Rows upon rows of books stood atop one another with great ladders that one had to climb to reach a majority of the shelves, if that wasn't enough there was a second level that was just as big and numerous sections that led off into smaller areas, no doubt holding even more texts. As she approached a shelf, examining the titles as she ran her finger over the bindings, she wondered idly whether someone should write back to their majesties and warn them that the party may be returning sans black mage.

"Daine, look over here!" Numair voice called from somewhere behind the shelves. Daine took a few minutes and finally found Numair on the second level in a smaller area that overlooked the first but was still very secluded. She grinned at the awed expression on his face.

"Look! These are all about dragons." He motioned to the shelf in front of him, a gesture that was made rather difficult due to the fact that his arms held at least seven different books.

"Really? Is there anything that might be useful with Kit?" She walked up close to the shelf, looking at the various titles intently.

"There must be, look at this! It's amazing, I should talk to Jon about extending our resources when we return." He mumbled, looking down at the books in his arms longingly, as though he would miss them greatly when they returned home. Daine looked up and saw a particular tome that caught her eye. She quickly hoisted herself up the ladder that was closest to it and climbed up a few rungs to reach it.

"Careful Daine." Numair's voice said warily as he moved to stand below the ladder and Daine, now with the book in hand, began to descend.

"I am perfectly capable of handling a ladder Numair." The effect of this statement however was rather reduced due to the fact that at that moment her foot missed a rung and she slid down the rest of the way quickly. Numair dropped the small library he was carrying, something he only did under the direst of circumstances, and put his arms out to catch her. Upon coming into contact with Numair's arms Daine found footing on one of the bottom rungs and quickly turned around to face the taller man, his face now level with hers. Her arms ended up over his shoulders as she juggled the book she had retrieved, trying not to drop it. Finally managing to get a hold on the text she sighed in relief and smiled at Numair, whom she was very close to at the moment.

"Saved this one." She grinned at him, looking levelly into his eyes for once, and didn't notice when he didn't reply as she was distracted by looking at the floor around them that had books strewn about. She bit her lip and began to wriggle a bit in an attempt to move to pick them up; she knew how much Numair hated the mistreatment of books.

"Sorry." She said, pulling her arms back and holding her book to her chest as she moved to lower herself fully from the ladder. Instead, she felt Numairs hand on her shoulders, stopping her and looked up at him, surprised. The look on his face was part thoughtful and part something that she was having trouble placing but somehow it made her freeze and her breath come more heavily. He moved forward slowly, fully pressing his body against hers. Daine gasped, surprised, as he reached out and took the book form her, gently, before throwing it unceremoniously onto the floor. She stared at him, wide eyed and mouth open slightly, as he ran his hand down her cheek and neck, making her shiver slightly. The next thing she knew his lips were on hers, soft and teasing, and she finally understood the look on his face. She decided that she really liked where that look led as she wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer and deepening the kiss. This was something so far beyond any kiss that she had ever had that she lost track of just how long they stayed like that, Her wrapped around him while he ran his hands down her neck and back and, to her absolute delight, at one point thigh. They carried on in that manner for gods knew how long, content to simply surround themselves in each other and the new emotions that coursed through them until a voice calling forced them to break apart, much to Daine's aggravation.

"Numair, are you here?" Alanna's voice called out.

"Yes." Numair called back, through gritted teeth as he leaned over her, his arms still pinning her between him and the ladder.

"I thought I'd find you here, find anything interesting?" The other woman asked innocently and Numair smirked down at Daine and moved closer to whisper into her ear in a husky voice that made Daine shudder with desire.

"I dare say I did." He bit her ear gently and Daine bit her lip to prevent a moan from escaping her before he moved to kiss her tenderly once more, hands on the side of her face, before backing away as the two prepared to make themselves presentable to go greet the lioness. Daine had to say that she was now very impressed with this library.

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