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Siuan had been willing to tell everyone right away, but it was Moiraine who had held back, who had convinced her that it would be more fun, more special, if they kept it secret just a bit longer. And it was, at first… sneaking touches under the table and smiling knowingly at each other from across the classroom. But after a while, it was hard, always hiding, not even being able to hold hands in public.
All of which led to the current situation she found herself in, at another girl's night, where Alanna had declared another game of Spin-the-Bottle.
"All of you, come on!" Alanna called, clapping her hands with a mischievous grin. "Everyone in the room who’s up for some fun, get in a circle!"
"Can't play, I've, erm… got a bad cold," Siuan said, taking a seat just outside the circle and casting a side glance at Moiraine.
Moiraine froze, unsure what to do, her mind racing as Alanna shouted, "Moiraine! Sit your arse down this minute!" Of course, she didn't want her mouth on any lips that weren't Siuan's, but somehow, feeling helpless, she found herself taking a seat with everyone else. (She'd think of something, maybe pretend she needed to vomit?) Siuan shot her a hurt look and then stared at the ground, refusing to meet her eyes.
It went alright for the first few spins, and just when she thought she could now safely make an excuse to leave, the bottle was pointing at her, Moiraine, and Alanna reached to spin once more.
"Right." Moiraine reached out and grabbed the bottle. "Don't spin it. I'm not kissing anyone because… I'm not single."
"What?" Alanna stared, mouth agape, and Ellid made an 'Ooohhh' sound as though she was watching a plot twist in a book. Across the circle, Sheriam had frozen, drink midway to her mouth, and Leane looked at her steadily.
"And neither is Siuan," Moiraine declared loudly, pointing at her. Siuan was still staring at the ground, but this time with a small smile. "I mean— we're together. As a couple."
Sheriam, Coladara, and Ellid clapped, and Myrelle laughed, as Alanna admonished her for having tried to play the game in the first place.
Siuan looked across the circle to catch Leane's eye. 'Is it okay?' she wanted to ask.
There was a moment's hesitation before Leane grinned, winking at her in a proud sort of way, before reaching across and grabbing the bottle herself. "Alright, let's keep going then! The rest of us are still bloody single!"
A blush and smile lighting up Moiraine's face, she lowered herself gracefully onto the floor beside Siuan. Their shoulders brushed.
"Hey," She whispered and smiled.
"Hey," Siuan replied, meekly.
Moiraine leaned in, kissed her softly on the mouth. It was a soft, tender kiss: A kind of kiss that made Siuan feel warm and loved.
"You taste like ale," Was the first thing out of Moiraine's lips once they pulled apart.
"So this means we can kiss whenever now, right?" Siuan asked with a small giggle.
"I guess so." She said. "Just let's not become that couple that loudly makes out in the library...or Verin will scold us.
They both chuckled softly, getting lost in each other’s eyes, and everything was perfect.
"Agreed," Siuan smiled, and kissed her tenderly. Moiraine gladly kissed back.
Of course, it didn’t last long, soon, they were sneaking kisses in every corner of the Tower, completely convinced no one would notice.
The Brown Sister had a sex radar. Or perhaps a pre-sex radar. Either way, when Verin stormed into the library one morning in search of a book, she was greeted with an interesting sight.
The Damodred girl was on the table, legs wrapped around none other than the Tairen girl. Lips pulled away from each other with wet smacks as Verin made sure both women were indeed clothed. Along Moiraine’s pale neck, she could see love marks blooming, and both women had swollen lips.
Siuan turned quickly, expertly sliding Moiraine’s panties from her ankles and stuffing them into her pocket.
"Verin Sedai," They both mumbled in unison.
“Ladies. I didn’t mean to intrude,” Verin said dryly, though the amused smile on her face told that she was not at all upset about it. Moiraine turned a lovely shade of pink when caught, and this time was no different as Verin began to count off on her fingers. “Two weeks ago it was the kitchen, then out in the garden, against a hallway, and now the Library. Is no place safe?”
“From you? Apparently not,” Siuan snapped half-playfully.
Moiraine lightly elbowed Siuan.
"We’re so sorry, Verin Sedai," Moiraine said, trying to compose herself
“You have heard of a room with locks, haven’t you?” Verin asked.
Siuan was about to retort when Moiraine stepped in, straightening her dress. "We sincerely apologize, Aes Sedai. It will not happen again."
Siuan and Moiraine glanced awkwardly at each other as Verin grabbed some books. She turned with that same grin as she headed towards the door. “I’ll see you both at dinner. Oh, and make sure you return Moiraine’s panties to her, Siuan.”
Siuan groaned and put her head in her hands, while Moiraine’s jaw dropped and her eyes widened.
Verin hid her grin as she slipped out of the library and gently shut the door.