My first time writing a story EVER!! Don't expect it to be too awesome. This was originally meant to be ready for Valentine's day but I underestimated how long it would take to write. Not a one-shot. I would just love it if I could get reviews/feedback. Valenwind for Valentine's Day! Warnings: Slash (Don't like, don't read). This story is meant to take place aboard the Highwind. Hopefully Enjoy! NsDb
In no way do I own Final Fantasy VII. All characters and concepts of Final Fantasy VII belong to Square Enix. I do however, own the story.
Be My Valentine: Ch 1: The Procured Package
Cid Highwind felt like he had been punched in the gut and emitted breathless chocking sounds as he stared at the small object he had recently discovered lying on his bed.
Maybe if he stared at it long enough, it would either disappear or give him some explanation as to what the hell it was doing in his room. After a minute of wide-eyed, open-mouthed staring he was forced to turn his attention to the smell of burning carpet from where his cigarette had dropped from his mouth and laid forgotten.
He swore and stamped out the burning stub; then slowly made his way to the bed to pick up the foreign object, turning it over in his hands. On the back written very simply were the words: 'To Cid. I love you! Be Mine, From Your Valentine. The handwriting was almost mechanical, straight without a single letter out of place. This at least proved its presence in his room couldn't be accident nor coincidence.
But there was no name.
He ran a gloved hand through his pale, blonde hair in frustration and resisted the urge to pinch himself to make sure he wasn't just dreaming. Damn, maybe his mind was starting to go in his old age and he was just hallucinating. There didn't seem to be any other possible explanation to the question:
'Who the $#! left me a heart-shaped box of chocolates on Valentine's Day?'
It was a frilly heart-shaped box of chocolates. Red and carefully strewn with lace and ribbon fashioned by meticulous, caring hands.
Unknown meticulous, caring hands.
In a seemingly uncharacteristic show of gentleness, Cid carefully unwound the ribbon that held the box together with nimble fingers rather than tearing or cutting it off. The decorating may have been a bit girly but he was grateful for it nonetheless.
Chocolate be damned! What he really wanted from the box was more clues as to who had left the gift in his quarters. It was rare that anyone would take such care in something(anything)that was meant for him, unless of course it was Shera. But she didn't count.
When the silken red ribbon had been removed and placed gently to the side, Cid lifted the cover of the box. There were those typical Valentine's Day chocolates he had expected but nothing else. No clues, no notes, nothing.
Suddenly determined, Cid silently absolved to find out the identity of the sender and their intentions.
End First Chapter
How was it? I know it was short but I'm definitely going to write more. If it didn't completely suck anyway. I'm always open to ideas. Grammar/Story problems? Questions? Concerns? Visit the reviewers page please. All help and ideas are taken into careful consideration and greatly appreciated. No Flaming!