Disclaimer: I do any of these characters only the ones I may or may not make up.

This is set after FF13 but I really don't think it will contain spoilers although Serah being in the story is a pretty big spoiler.

She smiled onto his lips, a truly genuine smile, she felt for once at peace. She didn't want this moment to end- no she wouldn't let it end. She wanted every part of him, she loved him more than he would ever now, and she was a fighter and she was going to fight for the one she loved so deeply.

Lightning looked out the window for perhaps the fifth time, she didn't know what she was waiting for. A battle, a disaster, maybe even a sudden change in the weather anything was better than the blue sky that seemed to always appear outside after everything that had happened.

Everything was as it should be, the world was at peace, no dark secrets shrouding over humanity. No everything was perfect, and for a time Lightning was happy, and relieved that she didn't have to be on guard every waking moment, but then she realized that that was part of who she was. Who was she if she couldn't protect?

Lightning was jostled out of her thoughts when she heard Hope's footsteps make their way down the hall, she had almost forgot that she was in charge of him now. She had thought that taking care of him would make her like his mother but he grew to be mature, and rarely depended on her for anything. She was glad that he could be independent, although she liked the idea of raising him.

"Lightning, I'm going to school right now, but I was wondering when I get back if we could go visit Sazh, and Dajh." Lightning was surprised that he didn't seem to be asking more like informing her. She turned to face him.

"Why is there something important going on?"

"Well the light festival is coming up, and everyone we know is going, and I thought it would be nice if we all saw each other again." He then put on a big smile, and without waiting for an answer walked out the door.

Lightning rolled her eyes, but in her head agreed it wouldn't be so bad to get out of the house for a little bit. After all it had been months since she last saw everyone. It had also been a whole month since Serah and Snow decided to push back the wedding, though at this point it seemed as if they weren't going to get married at all. The thought of them made Lightning feel a ping in her chest, but she quickly ignored it.

She jumped up, and stretched her legs, and her back sitting down made her stiffer than she expected. Not really knowing what to do with her time, she walked towards the door and before changing her mind opened the door and stepped out to, for once in a long time get a breath of fresh air.

Without really knowing where she was going ,she found herself walking down a secret path that her and her sister used to take when they were younger. As she wound her way through the trees and the dirt path, she couldn't help thinking back to the times where her and her sister always got along and when Lightning wasn't jealous of her sister's naivety and of the man she called her own.

Snow sat across the table from Serah who for the longest looked everywhere but at him, he loved her but why did she keep avoiding him like this. Didn't she know he did everything for her? This was the third time in a row they had breakfast in silence, if he wasn't so laid back he would have already complained and stormed out, or better yet moved out maybe to be with Gadot, maybe then their relationship could improve if only a little.

"Serah, what's wrong?" Snow couldn't take anymore though he tried not to show his frustration.

"What do you mean Snow? Nothing is wrong." Then she put on a tight lipped smile that didn't reach her eyes.

"Serah, I know something is wrong, you haven't been talking to me this whole time." Serah furrowed her brows, but quickly relaxed them.

"Snow how do you see me?" It was Snow's turn to furrow his eyebrows.

"How do I see you?"

"Yes Snow. How do you see me as a girl no a woman, as a friend, and as a fiancée?" She mumbled something else but Snow could not catch it.

"Well Serah you are truly a sweet person, and you deserve all good things that go your way, and with you I feel happier you know, or at least when we get along." He smiled at the end hoping to make a joke, but all Serah did was shake her head.

"Do you love me Snow? After everything that has happened do you love me still?" Snow was surprised at her question.

"I thought you knew this already, why else would I want to marry you?" All she did in response was nod, then picked up her fork than began to eat, Snow gave her a quizzical look before he started to eat again, leaving them both in a slightly uncomfortable silence.

It was a few moments later that Serah started to talk again.

"Then why won't you do me." She mumbled but he heard her loud and clear.

"What!" Snow almost choked on the scrambled eggs he was eating.

"You know d-"

"I know, I know what you meant," He took a moment to swallow his food, "Serah we can't , at least not yet." Snow said evenly.

"Why? Is it because I'm younger than you? Do I not make you excited? Is there something wrong with me? Or better yet is there something wrong with you?" Serah jumped up, and stepped in front of Snow with her hands on her hips.

"Serah no, it's not like that. I just don't want it to be something you regret."

"Don't give me that Snow, I know about all the other women you have been with, Gadot told me." Snow reminded himself that later he would have to kill Gadot.

"Serah-"

"No Snow listen to me, really listen to me for once. I want to marry you I really do, but after everything has calmed down you've changed," her eyes softened a bit and she sat on the table next to Snow's plate, " The kisses you give me at night feel like the type of kisses my father used to give to me when I was little." Snow opened his mouth to protest, but Serah leaned to press her lips on his., leaning back she saw something in his eyes that she wasn't hoping for, so instead of looking at him again she embraced him, and fell onto his lap.

"I just don't want to lose you Snow." She said while tears formed at the corners of her eyes. He tightly gripped her back, though neither him nor her knew if it was because he wanted to get closer or because it was in his nature to accept everyone.

"I know." He said moments after being in her embrace.