Only with Me
Paine: a not to be taken lightly 18 year old. At least, that's what others thought. They also thought that she had no feelings. She sat on the deck of the Celcious; alone. Yuna and Tidus had went to Besaid while Rikku and Gippal to Djose Temple. Barali and Nooj were down below doing who knows what. Buddy was piloting the ship and Brother had been missing for two months. She felt the wind push gently through her hair as she laid down on the deck. She closed her eyes and thought, Why am I even here? Slowly she slipped into deep sleep.
The next thing she knew, the sun had set. She sat up and pulled her knees tightly to her chest. Soon the door opened behind her. She didn't bother looking back when she heard the person behind her. -step-click-step-click- A cain. The serious man stood quietly beside her for sometime, but finally spoke.
"It's a very good night to be outside."
"Whatever." Paine said softly. he put his hand on one of her slim shoulders.
"Barali and myself are getting some drinks, would you care to join us?" Paine was about to protest, but she knodded and followed the serious man, who was Nooj, to the cabin.
As the friends sat, Paine's mind still ran wild in thought. She would pick up the glass of neon liquid, stare at it and take a small sip. Barali quietly studied the expression on Paine's face. Nooj broke the silence.
"I am going to check on Buddy, I will be back shortly." He stood and headed for the elevator. Barali moved a seat closer to her and put a gentle hand on her shoulder.
"Is everything okay?" he said softly. Paine was hurt. She heard sincere worry in his voice; for her.
"I just have a thought, that I don't belong here. Like why even live?" Barali pulled Paine toward him. She buried her face in his chest.
"You are one of us," Barali began. "As long as you are with us, as long as you are with me.... you aren't out of place." He wrapped his arms around her tightly. A feeling overwhelmed Paine. Do I love Barali? She pushed aside the thought and threw her arms around Barali. If she did, did he love her?