The Experiment

I just wrote this (I haven't spellchecked yet so please forgive the errors). I warn
all YAOI HATERS AND SHOUNEN-AI HATERS to leave right now!!!! (If boy/boy
romance offends you then leave!) If I get a positive review I will continue…so far this is
Squall remembering his first kiss with Seifer but Seifer will return later on. Also any
suggestions would be very helpful…(this is my first fanfic). Anyway enjoy!!!! ^_^
(Hopefully!) ^_^

I couldn't believe he was gone. He might be dead, my lover. My cherished one, I
remember the day before the SeeD exam with perfect clarity. It replays in my mind as
though it is some kind of silent, black and white movie. It was just for show, to let him
show off to the juniors. Because even though I refused to admit it, I enjoyed the
'Disciplinary Committee' as much as he did.

We thought it would be fun to let off a little steam before the exam tomorrow. When we
were discussing it some kids had overheard and started taunting us. So we decided to
make it public as an ironic joke. After all, who realized that Seifer was the one that kept
me from going insane? We both suffered from some kind of depression, it used to be
unbearable when I was alone. But about two years ago it had struck just as I was going to
meet him for a duel. He got worried and came looking for me, much to his shock he
found me lying on the floor clutching my sides in agony. As soon as I saw him come
through the door I started laughing uncontrollably, I mean there I was, vulnerable. I was
sure he would just leave there, that or bring his posse to witness the 'breaking of the
Lion's heart.'

Instead, to my everlasting shock, he smiled tenderly and gathered me into his arms. I
froze then; I hadn't felt any non-violent human contact in nine years. He carried me over
to the bed and started whispering something about lions. I don't really remember what he
said, all I can remember is the feeling of contentment when he started stroking my back
and running his hand through my hair.

When I woke up the next morning I thought it had been a dream. Just as I started my
inner monologue (other people call it weird but it helps me sort out my problems), Seifer
entered my room and asked if I was feeling any better. Instead of answering I found
myself once again in his arms. He carried me to the bathroom and forced me to look at
myself in the mirror. He then lectured me about eating responsibly and taking care of
myself.

This of course completely freaked me out, though I was able to conclude that last night
was in fact reality. He must have noticed that I had tuned him out because he glared at
me and ordered me to get dressed. As soon as I put on my clothes he grabbed my wrist
and dragged me to the infirmary. Dr. Kowadaki was busy at the moment so he sat me
down on one of the beds and sat beside me so that our thighs were touching. I cocked my
head and looked at him quizzically.

"Why do you care so much Seifer?" I was honestly puzzled as to why anyone would
bother with me. I didn't have anything to offer anyone; not friendship, not love, there was
nothing that I could do right. I was really clumsy despite my skill with the gunblade. Not
to mention scrawny and antisocial (by habit mind you, not by choice).

He shook his head slowly, causing his bangs to flop over his eyes. Even though I couldn't
see the amusement in his emerald, cat like eyes I could see the wry smile he was
desperately trying to curb.

"You don't understand, do you Leonhart?" In one fluid movement he stood up and
framed my face with the palms of his hand. He pressed his lips to mine in a chaste kiss.
Instinctively I leaned forward, wrapping my arm around his neck. He chuckled and
pulled away, keeping his hands around me face.