Sisters Always
They could be nothing more, nothing less. Two-Shot Farroncest.
It never felt wrong to her. Even since that day, when she was no longer a daughter, but an orphan, the way her heart and mind reacted never seemed wrong.
It felt so right; it was easy and free and effortless.
She didn't hesitate to say exactly what was on her mind, nor did she ever mask her feelings.
She knew she didn't have to when it came to Claire.
Claire would listen honestly, listen openly, listen carefully.
No wonder she was so suited for military life, the woman never missed a detail.
Not the others.
With the others, she'd always add a little giggle, a quick wave of the hand, no, it really isn't that serious, don't worry, I'm fine.
She was never that hurt, never that afraid, never that nervous around the others; her friends, her classmates.
It was always Claire, always her big sister and her only family, with whom the mask would come off.
Only Claire knew for sure how many times she had cried, because she'd been there to hold her every time.
It was always, always with Claire that she felt safe. Felt comfortable.
It was the older sister whom she trusted completely, and it was only for her that her heart would quicken at her comments, her mind race at her touches, her cheeks flush at her glances.
She would worry a little more when it was Claire getting home late, laugh at little louder at Claire's sarcastic remarks, listen a little closer to her words.
And she knew Claire felt the same.
She knew everything about her sister, just as her sister knew everything about her.
They were really all they had, after all.
Claire depended on her, and she depended on Claire.
And as long as Claire was there for her, she'd be there for Claire.
They were sisters, after all.
Serah Farron smiles softly as her sister leaves their home, a long day of work ahead of her.
The rose-haired girl waits until Claire's footsteps were faint and small, before resting her forearms on the table.
And the little sister cries for the first time without Claire's arms around her.
Because as long as they were sisters, they could never be anything more.