Page 17 of The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly

I can’t read the rest of the bullet points after that like I usually do because instead of getting closer to the first one, after my stunt at the Castle tonight, I’ll probably have to start over and get a new job.

Not part of my plan at all.

After brushing my teeth, I crawl into bed, ignoring the Big Plan. My bones ache as I settle onto the pillow. Another text comes in as I’m falling asleep.

Jett: You okay?

Kit: Erm … I got grounded. And I got my letter from Marquette… .

Jett: Well?

Kit: Well what?

Jett: Did you get in?

Kit: I didn’t open it. I’m preparing myself for a rejection.

Jett: KIT!

Kit: JETT!

Jett: What if it’s not a rejection?

Kit: I’m not ready to take that leap of faith just yet.

Jett sends me a GIF of a squirrel leaping from one branch to the next. I reply with one of a dog trying to jump over a kiddie pool, failing miserably, and landing in the water.

Jett: Ye of little faith.

I can almost hear the teasing tone in his voice.

Kit: Promise I’ll open it tomorrow. Just can’t handle any more drama tonight.

Jett: You get in trouble for fighting as a Knight?

Kit: To be discussed later.

Jett: Call you tomorrow. Oh, and did you see this?

He sends a link that takes me to a YouTube video. It’s titled Kickass Girl Knight Takes On the Castle!

My heart speeds up as I recognize myself in the arena. This is definitely not flying under the radar.

Kit: Did you have anything to do with this?

Because of course he did, since Jett’s planning on studying filmmaking in college and he’s seen like a million documentaries. This video also looks like it was shot from the royal box.

Jett: Maybe.

Kit: I can’t decide if I’m mad or delighted.

Jett: Sleep on it. Tell me what you think in the morning.

I risk one heart emoji and promise I’ll watch it tonight. After I say good night to Jett and blow out the candle, I click on the video.

It starts with my “I am no man” moment, then has a bunch of clips from the show. I watch it three times in a row, still not quite believing it’s me on the screen.

It’s fierce, badass, and fun.