Drabble #93: Lock
Summary: For now I'll keep my emotions locked up, maybe after we defeat Sephiroth, I'll tell you how I feel.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the plot. Characters and places belong to SquareEnix
"Just once Cloud, will you open your heart? Showing emotion doesn't mean your weak."
Her words ran clearly through my mind as I regarded her thoughtfully. She was sitting opposite me, her form glowing in the light of the Cosmo flame. Everyone was silent, not that I minded. I preferred silence to idle chit chat. However, something inside me made me want to talk to Aeris, as I watched her closely.
Her head was resting on her knees, which were drawn up to her chest. Even I could tell that something was bothering her. After a few more minutes, I stood and made my way over to her, my heart stinging slightly from the blank expression on her face. Wordlessly, I sat down next to her.
"Hey, you okay?" I asked. She shifted slightly.
"I'm alone...I'm all alone now." I frowned, tilting my head to the side as she turned away from me.
"But I..." I began but stopped myself before I finished. "We're here for you." I felt embarrassed for almost revealing my feelings. I didn't want her to know how I felt, despite what she had said to me about it not being weakness.
"I'm the only Cetra," she whispered softly. I realised she wasn't going to talk anymore so I stood and walked away. I'm sorry Aeris but for now, I'm keeping my emotions locked away. I can't risk it. Maybe later, after we defeat Sephiroth. Yeah. I'll tell you then.