Zell's Heart Part One
By: Brandon Logan
Disclaimer: I don't own anything.well alteast nottin in this fic.don't sue me.ahhh cowers in fear THIS IS A ZELLPHIE!! ZELL AND SELPHIE FOREVA!!
It had been another challenging day. Zell managed to move his sore muscles after returning from the training center. It seemed training was all he had been doing for a while. He exhaled and pushed up a loose piece of his blonde cowlick that really bothered the hell out of him, but it didn't really look any different from the rest of his full head of hair. He was wondering what everyone else would was doing at that moment. "They are probably having a good time." Zell knew he was alone. His friends have all paired with each other, which left Zell, alone. He doesn't even converse with his best friend Selphie anymore. "Selphie." Zell bit his lower lip as he thought of his old friend. Well she isn't old, she is after all only nineteen, but he honestly was kind of jealous of the fact that that flirter Irvine won her heart. "I don't know what she sees in that man, because he is always eyeing different women. How does she stand for it?" It seems dinner is the only thing to keep his mind from wandering. Zell could barely move a muscle as he trudged his way out his dorm room door. The cafeteria was so full tonight. People were laughing and conversing everywhere. It was like being surrounded by a bunch of jubilant elves. He managed to find a lone seat in the corner of the cheery cafeteria. His elbows rested on the table as he tried to drown out the sound of laughter and talking. Zell really didn't feel himself today. Seeing as he was alone made him feel uneasy. "Zell?" A small perky voice arouse from behind him. He turned to find Selphie standing there with her hands propped against her sides. "Zell, why don't you come sit with us tonight. You know you've been so quiet lately, and it's just not you. Please sit with us. Do it for me?" Zell let loose a small smile. He wanted to spend time with his old friend, but he would feel left out, especially with a table full of couples. "If you don't come I swear I will kick you." She raised her knee high boots and threatened him playfully. "Oh my god! Not the boots, oh please not the boots!" Zell faked his little cowering in fear act, which they both enjoyed a good laugh at his act. "Well, are you going to come and sit with us?" Selphie tugged the sleeve of his shirt. He desperately tried to shove the last hot dog into his mouth as Selphie dragged him to her table where everyone was standing. Once Zell was seated, Selphie took her seat next to Irvine, who instinctively wrapped his arm around her girlfriend's shoulder. Zell really didn't mind, because Selphie was his best friend, and he was happy for her. But, Irvine wasn't exactly the best boyfriend. He always eyed other women, which really irritated Zell, knowing his best friend's boyfriend isn't all for her. Zell felt alone.It really didn't bother him as much. What he was really concentrating on was Irvine. Irvine had been focusing his attention to two drop-dead blondes near the hot dog stand. He had been distance-flirting with them, and all while keeping his arm around Selphie. Zell studied her forlorn expression. She was staring down at her lap. She didn't want to admit it, but she felt desolate. "Selphie." Zell broke the long, yet, agitating silence by calling out to the spunky brunette. "Yes Zell?" Their starting conversation was being closely reviewed by the others at the table, and they all knew what Zell wanted to do. They all also knew that they felt the same way about Irvine. Irvine, on the other hand, had not even heard his own girlfriend reply to Zell. He was two busy sending winks over to a suave red head over at the table near the counters.
"Selphie, you know, um, we haven't really gone out like we used to. Want to go to the movies tonight, just to catch up on old time?" Selphie was held back by his inquest. She knew she wanted to be with her old friend Zell, but what about her boyfriend? "I don't know if Irvine would let me." She looked up at the side of her cowboy boyfriend's face. Then she glanced back at Zell who was eagerly awaiting her answer in his captivated mood, which made her giggle. "I'm sure Irvine wouldn't mind, now would you? She raised her voice a little to try to capture his attention." "Oh yeah sure, go on. I'll be fine." Zell wanted to give Irvine a piece of his mind. He had said that while waving to a group of exchange students, but Squall, who had been sitting next to him the whole time, held him down. "Forget about it Zell, you and Selphie go have a good time." Squall took his black gloved hand off of his introversive friend. Zell stood up and gestured for Selphie. "Aren't you worried about Irvine?" Zell glanced down at the petit figure walking beside him. Just looking at her made him feels sad, knowing that her best friend is stuck with such a loser. "I know what you're thinking Zell, but Irvine is a really great guy. I mean, I see him eyeing other women, but I know he's all for me. Irvine is not the kind of guy to cheat on me." The whole time she spoke it looked like she was about to burst, but yet, her spunky and outgoing attitude kept her from breaking up. She knew something, yet, she kept it hidden within herself. "Ok, I trust you." He placed his hand on her back and made his way to her shoulder as they continued walking down the long pathway to the port town of Balamb. Like always, Balamb was so lively. It was always so bright and beautiful in this port town. The moon was exceptionally bright that night; reflecting its light upon the water's surface. Zell and Selphie took sat at an empty boating dock and stared off into the horizon. "It's very beautiful out tonight, isn't it?" Zell focused his attention upon Selphie, who had been eyeing him the whole time. "It sure is." She looked away with a bit of disappointment in her eyes. "Selphie, is something the matter?" Zell wrapped a single arm around the slender brunette. "It's just sometimes I wish I had a man who was for me, and only for me. Without eyeing other women, or always spending time with other women. I mean I don't mind if he sees his friends, even if they are female, but when it gets out of hand. it gets to me." Selphie tried her best to hold back her tears. She really was a strong-willed girl. Zell really admired her emotional and physical strength. The night pressed onward. The two talked about their past, and there troubles. They had a few laughs, and a few tears, but all in all they enjoyed each others presence. "Damn, already one in the morning." Zell yawned, but did his best not to wake up Selphie who had fallen asleep between both his arms. He had been lying down on the dock with the petit girl on top sleeping away. "She looks so cute when she sleeps." Zell took his gaze off of her and stared up into the stars before finally shutting his eyes and falling fast asleep. "Zell? Zell!" He awoke abruptly to a pair of small hands shaking his sleeping figure. It was Selphie. "Zell it's morning. Wake up sleepyhead." He finally gathered himself and sat up, nearly blinded by the nearly blinding sunlight. He needed a minute to wake himself up mentally, but all the while he stared off into the oceans, which now were perfect shades of blue. The sunlight gave a glimmering effect on his eyes, which Selphie thought made him look irresistible. "Breakfast anyone?" He turned his attention to Selphie who had helped him up. While helping him up, Zell's forehead accidentally hit Selphie's chin, causing their faces to be only inches apart. Zell was awed. He wanted to bad to kiss her, but she knew if he did than Irvine would pack him a barrage of bullets. Plus, she wasn't his girlfriend; she was only his best friend. He slowly backed away, and was surprised to see a look of disappointment in her face. "Why hadn't he kissed me? I was hoping he would kiss me. It's probably because of Irvine." She regretted not making the move. She knew her boyfriend, who by the way also doubled as the best rifleman in the school, would be pretty angry if he found out. But, on the other hand, Zell was the top notch martial artist in the school, and he could easily dodge any of Irvine's bullets. But, they were friends anyhow. She didn't want to ruin the friendship between Zell and Irvine. "Selphie is something the matter?" Zell waved his hand in front of her zoned out eyes. "Zell, let's get some breakfast." Selphie offered in a cheerless tone of voice. She was the spunky and active girl that he knew her to be at that moment, but none the less, he followed her. They went to the Café across from the weapon remolding shop. Zell seated Selphie, who took his politeness joyfully. He then offered to pay for her. "Zell that's incredibly sweet." She noticed how Zell was directing his attention to her and not any of the other beautiful women in the café, which brought her inner happiness. She was only nineteen, and he was twenty, but the other women were how you say, more matured. That didn't matter thought, what mattered was that Zell wasn't like Irvine. Irvine would love to be here just for the women, but no Zell, no he is different. Her jeans were all wrinkled from sleeping last night. So she tried her best to de wrinkle them by brushing them with her hands, but it didn't work. She wanted to look nice. "Has Irvine ever told you how beautiful you are?" Zell was held back. Did he just ask that? He hoped she didn't hear him, but her reply made him regret what he had asked. "No, no he never has actually." She looked down towards the floor. "Oh Selphie I'm sorry if I made you feel bad. What can I do to cheer you up?" Zell reached across the table to grab her hand into his. She didn't look all that depressed. She actually looked quite pleased that he took her hand. It was already noon, and they were both on their way back to the garden. Selphie regretted coming back when she saw the Garden's gates. "Zell, I'm going to go back to my dorm ok? I'll see you later." She knew she was in deep. If Irvine found out how late she came in he would freak and accuse her of cheating on him. She decided to let off some stress and the training center. She was kind of tired for sleeping in late, and waking up early, then making that long trip back to the garden. Her nunchakus felt heavy in her hands. She stayed there for about three hours. She was weary after that. "Need a good shower." She could barely talk. She was extremely exhausted. Three hours of fighting in the training center was enough for that afternoon. She stepped back into her dorm room and jumped into the shower. "Nothing like a nice cold shower to start you afternoon!" She cheered as she stepped back into her dorm, fully dressed. She stopped dead in her tracks as she met eyes with a very distraught Irvine. "Where were you last night baby?" She didn't like his subtle, yet enraged tone of voice. "I told you I was out." Selphie neared her arm towards her nunchakus in case Irvine tried anything funny.
"I said you could go out, but I didn't want you to stay out until the next morning!" Irvine sat up, but Selphie pulled out her weapon, which made Irvine heel.
"So, it's come to this. You'd rather be with your failure friend than with me?"
"It was only a night. I was just hanging out with my friend. Is there anything wrong with that? I mean I see you. I see you everyday. Eyeing other women and you even have the nerve of doing it while I'm with you. Explain that!" She held her nunchakus tight.
"That's because you're a dud! I'd rather be with Quistis if I had to. I'd rather be with those beautiful women, instead of-of you!" Irvine stormed off. Selphie dropped to her knees. She was about to cry when she heard something outside. It was Zell.
"Damn you, I heard the whole thing Irvine." She heard Zell send two blows into Irvine who was knocked against the wall. "I heard you all the way from down the hallway. How dare you say that to her! How dare you! She is a fine and respected woman. You should respect her. I don't even know why she was stuck with a loser like you. Always eyeing other women." Zell was enraged. He glared at Irvine who had been knocked to the ground. Zell needed to control himself. He saw Selphie focused on him. Her eyes, her sad azure eyes kept him calm. He helped Irvine up, but still had a death glare in his eyes.
"Never, never cast down her spirit like you just did in there ever again, and if I see you place one rotten hand on her, I'll knock you to hell and back." He shoved Irvine behind him as Irvine got to his face and scurried away. Zell was about to leave when he felt a small figure immediately fall into his arms.
"Thank you Zell." She buried her face into his chest as she felt a pair of strong muscular arms embrace her small body. "Do you want to come in?" Selphie gestured Zell in. She walked over and started boiling water for some tea.
"I can't believe him. The nerve of that man." Zell rubbed his metal knuckled gloves. "My knuckles feel kind of sore actually."
Selphie giggled. "You know back there I was kind of hoping you would knock the tomato juice out of him."
"Naw, I couldn't do that, especially while you were watching. I didn't want you to think differently of me." Selphie handed him a cup of tea before taking a seat on her bed across from Zell who had been sitting on the couch.
"Zell, I wanted to ask you something." Selphie turned red, but regained her composure. "I don't want to be alone tonight. I'm afraid Irvine might come. Can you stay with me tonight, or until I feel safer?"
"I don't mind. I already showered and everything so I don't need to return to my room." Zell placed his tea on the lamp cabinet next to him. Selphie flushed when she saw him take off his shirt and fold it neatly on the floor. He wore a plain sleeveless shirt underneath which showed off his muscles. Unlike Selphie, who mastered nunchakus, he was a martial artist who uses brass knuckles as his weapon of choice.
"In return for letting me stay with you, I'll do the dishes tonight." Zell sat up and slipped on a pair of yellow latex gloves. He voice snapped her out of her reminiscing state of mind. Was she falling in love? Was she already in love? His back was turned to her as he scrubbed the dishes and loaded them into the dishwasher. He looked like he needed a haircut. His long spiked up blonde hair might get in the way of his fighting, but it also made him look adorable. When his face was turned to load the dishwasher she glanced at the long serpent-like tattoo beside his left eye and extended up to his forehead. It really was unique. She decided to lay down and listen to the clanking of the dishes. She was about to fall asleep when the light turned off and she heard Zell nestle onto the couch.
"Zell!" she growled.
"What! Selphie what's wrong?" Zell was shocked. He thought it was a snake that got into her bed or something.
"Oh, oh I see." Zell looked shocked at first, and wondered why Selphie wanted him to sleep with her. Zell sat up and walked over to the bed were Selphie scooted over and made room for him. They both lay dead still for a while. Zell had been staring up at the ceiling while Selphie had been facing away towards the wall. She loved Zell. She really loved him. But, how can she tell him. When will she bring the relationship beyond friendship? She just decided to take it a step at a time. She neared closer to him and cuddle up against his chest. Her actions just made Zell even more confused. Why was she doing this? He loved her, no, he really loved her, but when was he going to tell her. When was he going to bring the relationship beyond friendship? He wrapped his arm around her slender figure. She cooed at his actions and cuddled closer to him. His chest was really muscular. It was actually amazingly comfortable. Even more comfortable than the pillow. She was about to fall into the best sleep of her life when she heard a slamming at the door. She just brushed it off, but when she looked at Zell, he wasn't as comfortable. He stared at the door wildly like he was expecting the devil to break it. He quickly jumped up and ran towards his gloves. I was bewildered. Suddenly another slamming was heard at the door, except it was more powerful.
"It sounds like the butt of a rifle!" Zell showed little fear as he slipped on his last glove. "Irvine!" I ran over and grabbed my nunchakus. I huddle closer to Zell as he prepared to protect me even if it cost him his life.
To Be Continued. Read and Review
By: Brandon Logan
Disclaimer: I don't own anything.well alteast nottin in this fic.don't sue me.ahhh cowers in fear THIS IS A ZELLPHIE!! ZELL AND SELPHIE FOREVA!!
It had been another challenging day. Zell managed to move his sore muscles after returning from the training center. It seemed training was all he had been doing for a while. He exhaled and pushed up a loose piece of his blonde cowlick that really bothered the hell out of him, but it didn't really look any different from the rest of his full head of hair. He was wondering what everyone else would was doing at that moment. "They are probably having a good time." Zell knew he was alone. His friends have all paired with each other, which left Zell, alone. He doesn't even converse with his best friend Selphie anymore. "Selphie." Zell bit his lower lip as he thought of his old friend. Well she isn't old, she is after all only nineteen, but he honestly was kind of jealous of the fact that that flirter Irvine won her heart. "I don't know what she sees in that man, because he is always eyeing different women. How does she stand for it?" It seems dinner is the only thing to keep his mind from wandering. Zell could barely move a muscle as he trudged his way out his dorm room door. The cafeteria was so full tonight. People were laughing and conversing everywhere. It was like being surrounded by a bunch of jubilant elves. He managed to find a lone seat in the corner of the cheery cafeteria. His elbows rested on the table as he tried to drown out the sound of laughter and talking. Zell really didn't feel himself today. Seeing as he was alone made him feel uneasy. "Zell?" A small perky voice arouse from behind him. He turned to find Selphie standing there with her hands propped against her sides. "Zell, why don't you come sit with us tonight. You know you've been so quiet lately, and it's just not you. Please sit with us. Do it for me?" Zell let loose a small smile. He wanted to spend time with his old friend, but he would feel left out, especially with a table full of couples. "If you don't come I swear I will kick you." She raised her knee high boots and threatened him playfully. "Oh my god! Not the boots, oh please not the boots!" Zell faked his little cowering in fear act, which they both enjoyed a good laugh at his act. "Well, are you going to come and sit with us?" Selphie tugged the sleeve of his shirt. He desperately tried to shove the last hot dog into his mouth as Selphie dragged him to her table where everyone was standing. Once Zell was seated, Selphie took her seat next to Irvine, who instinctively wrapped his arm around her girlfriend's shoulder. Zell really didn't mind, because Selphie was his best friend, and he was happy for her. But, Irvine wasn't exactly the best boyfriend. He always eyed other women, which really irritated Zell, knowing his best friend's boyfriend isn't all for her. Zell felt alone.It really didn't bother him as much. What he was really concentrating on was Irvine. Irvine had been focusing his attention to two drop-dead blondes near the hot dog stand. He had been distance-flirting with them, and all while keeping his arm around Selphie. Zell studied her forlorn expression. She was staring down at her lap. She didn't want to admit it, but she felt desolate. "Selphie." Zell broke the long, yet, agitating silence by calling out to the spunky brunette. "Yes Zell?" Their starting conversation was being closely reviewed by the others at the table, and they all knew what Zell wanted to do. They all also knew that they felt the same way about Irvine. Irvine, on the other hand, had not even heard his own girlfriend reply to Zell. He was two busy sending winks over to a suave red head over at the table near the counters.
"Selphie, you know, um, we haven't really gone out like we used to. Want to go to the movies tonight, just to catch up on old time?" Selphie was held back by his inquest. She knew she wanted to be with her old friend Zell, but what about her boyfriend? "I don't know if Irvine would let me." She looked up at the side of her cowboy boyfriend's face. Then she glanced back at Zell who was eagerly awaiting her answer in his captivated mood, which made her giggle. "I'm sure Irvine wouldn't mind, now would you? She raised her voice a little to try to capture his attention." "Oh yeah sure, go on. I'll be fine." Zell wanted to give Irvine a piece of his mind. He had said that while waving to a group of exchange students, but Squall, who had been sitting next to him the whole time, held him down. "Forget about it Zell, you and Selphie go have a good time." Squall took his black gloved hand off of his introversive friend. Zell stood up and gestured for Selphie. "Aren't you worried about Irvine?" Zell glanced down at the petit figure walking beside him. Just looking at her made him feels sad, knowing that her best friend is stuck with such a loser. "I know what you're thinking Zell, but Irvine is a really great guy. I mean, I see him eyeing other women, but I know he's all for me. Irvine is not the kind of guy to cheat on me." The whole time she spoke it looked like she was about to burst, but yet, her spunky and outgoing attitude kept her from breaking up. She knew something, yet, she kept it hidden within herself. "Ok, I trust you." He placed his hand on her back and made his way to her shoulder as they continued walking down the long pathway to the port town of Balamb. Like always, Balamb was so lively. It was always so bright and beautiful in this port town. The moon was exceptionally bright that night; reflecting its light upon the water's surface. Zell and Selphie took sat at an empty boating dock and stared off into the horizon. "It's very beautiful out tonight, isn't it?" Zell focused his attention upon Selphie, who had been eyeing him the whole time. "It sure is." She looked away with a bit of disappointment in her eyes. "Selphie, is something the matter?" Zell wrapped a single arm around the slender brunette. "It's just sometimes I wish I had a man who was for me, and only for me. Without eyeing other women, or always spending time with other women. I mean I don't mind if he sees his friends, even if they are female, but when it gets out of hand. it gets to me." Selphie tried her best to hold back her tears. She really was a strong-willed girl. Zell really admired her emotional and physical strength. The night pressed onward. The two talked about their past, and there troubles. They had a few laughs, and a few tears, but all in all they enjoyed each others presence. "Damn, already one in the morning." Zell yawned, but did his best not to wake up Selphie who had fallen asleep between both his arms. He had been lying down on the dock with the petit girl on top sleeping away. "She looks so cute when she sleeps." Zell took his gaze off of her and stared up into the stars before finally shutting his eyes and falling fast asleep. "Zell? Zell!" He awoke abruptly to a pair of small hands shaking his sleeping figure. It was Selphie. "Zell it's morning. Wake up sleepyhead." He finally gathered himself and sat up, nearly blinded by the nearly blinding sunlight. He needed a minute to wake himself up mentally, but all the while he stared off into the oceans, which now were perfect shades of blue. The sunlight gave a glimmering effect on his eyes, which Selphie thought made him look irresistible. "Breakfast anyone?" He turned his attention to Selphie who had helped him up. While helping him up, Zell's forehead accidentally hit Selphie's chin, causing their faces to be only inches apart. Zell was awed. He wanted to bad to kiss her, but she knew if he did than Irvine would pack him a barrage of bullets. Plus, she wasn't his girlfriend; she was only his best friend. He slowly backed away, and was surprised to see a look of disappointment in her face. "Why hadn't he kissed me? I was hoping he would kiss me. It's probably because of Irvine." She regretted not making the move. She knew her boyfriend, who by the way also doubled as the best rifleman in the school, would be pretty angry if he found out. But, on the other hand, Zell was the top notch martial artist in the school, and he could easily dodge any of Irvine's bullets. But, they were friends anyhow. She didn't want to ruin the friendship between Zell and Irvine. "Selphie is something the matter?" Zell waved his hand in front of her zoned out eyes. "Zell, let's get some breakfast." Selphie offered in a cheerless tone of voice. She was the spunky and active girl that he knew her to be at that moment, but none the less, he followed her. They went to the Café across from the weapon remolding shop. Zell seated Selphie, who took his politeness joyfully. He then offered to pay for her. "Zell that's incredibly sweet." She noticed how Zell was directing his attention to her and not any of the other beautiful women in the café, which brought her inner happiness. She was only nineteen, and he was twenty, but the other women were how you say, more matured. That didn't matter thought, what mattered was that Zell wasn't like Irvine. Irvine would love to be here just for the women, but no Zell, no he is different. Her jeans were all wrinkled from sleeping last night. So she tried her best to de wrinkle them by brushing them with her hands, but it didn't work. She wanted to look nice. "Has Irvine ever told you how beautiful you are?" Zell was held back. Did he just ask that? He hoped she didn't hear him, but her reply made him regret what he had asked. "No, no he never has actually." She looked down towards the floor. "Oh Selphie I'm sorry if I made you feel bad. What can I do to cheer you up?" Zell reached across the table to grab her hand into his. She didn't look all that depressed. She actually looked quite pleased that he took her hand. It was already noon, and they were both on their way back to the garden. Selphie regretted coming back when she saw the Garden's gates. "Zell, I'm going to go back to my dorm ok? I'll see you later." She knew she was in deep. If Irvine found out how late she came in he would freak and accuse her of cheating on him. She decided to let off some stress and the training center. She was kind of tired for sleeping in late, and waking up early, then making that long trip back to the garden. Her nunchakus felt heavy in her hands. She stayed there for about three hours. She was weary after that. "Need a good shower." She could barely talk. She was extremely exhausted. Three hours of fighting in the training center was enough for that afternoon. She stepped back into her dorm room and jumped into the shower. "Nothing like a nice cold shower to start you afternoon!" She cheered as she stepped back into her dorm, fully dressed. She stopped dead in her tracks as she met eyes with a very distraught Irvine. "Where were you last night baby?" She didn't like his subtle, yet enraged tone of voice. "I told you I was out." Selphie neared her arm towards her nunchakus in case Irvine tried anything funny.
"I said you could go out, but I didn't want you to stay out until the next morning!" Irvine sat up, but Selphie pulled out her weapon, which made Irvine heel.
"So, it's come to this. You'd rather be with your failure friend than with me?"
"It was only a night. I was just hanging out with my friend. Is there anything wrong with that? I mean I see you. I see you everyday. Eyeing other women and you even have the nerve of doing it while I'm with you. Explain that!" She held her nunchakus tight.
"That's because you're a dud! I'd rather be with Quistis if I had to. I'd rather be with those beautiful women, instead of-of you!" Irvine stormed off. Selphie dropped to her knees. She was about to cry when she heard something outside. It was Zell.
"Damn you, I heard the whole thing Irvine." She heard Zell send two blows into Irvine who was knocked against the wall. "I heard you all the way from down the hallway. How dare you say that to her! How dare you! She is a fine and respected woman. You should respect her. I don't even know why she was stuck with a loser like you. Always eyeing other women." Zell was enraged. He glared at Irvine who had been knocked to the ground. Zell needed to control himself. He saw Selphie focused on him. Her eyes, her sad azure eyes kept him calm. He helped Irvine up, but still had a death glare in his eyes.
"Never, never cast down her spirit like you just did in there ever again, and if I see you place one rotten hand on her, I'll knock you to hell and back." He shoved Irvine behind him as Irvine got to his face and scurried away. Zell was about to leave when he felt a small figure immediately fall into his arms.
"Thank you Zell." She buried her face into his chest as she felt a pair of strong muscular arms embrace her small body. "Do you want to come in?" Selphie gestured Zell in. She walked over and started boiling water for some tea.
"I can't believe him. The nerve of that man." Zell rubbed his metal knuckled gloves. "My knuckles feel kind of sore actually."
Selphie giggled. "You know back there I was kind of hoping you would knock the tomato juice out of him."
"Naw, I couldn't do that, especially while you were watching. I didn't want you to think differently of me." Selphie handed him a cup of tea before taking a seat on her bed across from Zell who had been sitting on the couch.
"Zell, I wanted to ask you something." Selphie turned red, but regained her composure. "I don't want to be alone tonight. I'm afraid Irvine might come. Can you stay with me tonight, or until I feel safer?"
"I don't mind. I already showered and everything so I don't need to return to my room." Zell placed his tea on the lamp cabinet next to him. Selphie flushed when she saw him take off his shirt and fold it neatly on the floor. He wore a plain sleeveless shirt underneath which showed off his muscles. Unlike Selphie, who mastered nunchakus, he was a martial artist who uses brass knuckles as his weapon of choice.
"In return for letting me stay with you, I'll do the dishes tonight." Zell sat up and slipped on a pair of yellow latex gloves. He voice snapped her out of her reminiscing state of mind. Was she falling in love? Was she already in love? His back was turned to her as he scrubbed the dishes and loaded them into the dishwasher. He looked like he needed a haircut. His long spiked up blonde hair might get in the way of his fighting, but it also made him look adorable. When his face was turned to load the dishwasher she glanced at the long serpent-like tattoo beside his left eye and extended up to his forehead. It really was unique. She decided to lay down and listen to the clanking of the dishes. She was about to fall asleep when the light turned off and she heard Zell nestle onto the couch.
"Zell!" she growled.
"What! Selphie what's wrong?" Zell was shocked. He thought it was a snake that got into her bed or something.
"Oh, oh I see." Zell looked shocked at first, and wondered why Selphie wanted him to sleep with her. Zell sat up and walked over to the bed were Selphie scooted over and made room for him. They both lay dead still for a while. Zell had been staring up at the ceiling while Selphie had been facing away towards the wall. She loved Zell. She really loved him. But, how can she tell him. When will she bring the relationship beyond friendship? She just decided to take it a step at a time. She neared closer to him and cuddle up against his chest. Her actions just made Zell even more confused. Why was she doing this? He loved her, no, he really loved her, but when was he going to tell her. When was he going to bring the relationship beyond friendship? He wrapped his arm around her slender figure. She cooed at his actions and cuddled closer to him. His chest was really muscular. It was actually amazingly comfortable. Even more comfortable than the pillow. She was about to fall into the best sleep of her life when she heard a slamming at the door. She just brushed it off, but when she looked at Zell, he wasn't as comfortable. He stared at the door wildly like he was expecting the devil to break it. He quickly jumped up and ran towards his gloves. I was bewildered. Suddenly another slamming was heard at the door, except it was more powerful.
"It sounds like the butt of a rifle!" Zell showed little fear as he slipped on his last glove. "Irvine!" I ran over and grabbed my nunchakus. I huddle closer to Zell as he prepared to protect me even if it cost him his life.
To Be Continued. Read and Review