When I Look to those Strong Eyes

By: YukikoFarron

Author's note: Just a NoelxSerah fanfiction. Alternate World! So yeah, recently, I've been quite obsessed with Final Fantasy 13-2. I leave all my NoelxSerah fantasies in this fanfiction. English is not my main language so please forgive me if I ever have a grammatical/spelling errors. Please enjoy! I will appreciate any comments or suggestions. The story is written in Serah's point of view. JUST IMAGINE NOEL KREISS WITH EYEGLASSES. HE'S SO DEYUM HOT.

Disclaimer: Final Fantasy 13-2 does not belong to me.

Summary:

A carefree girl like Serah Farron meets an innocent boy, Noel Kreiss. How will Serah change Noel?

CHAPTER ONE: THE WEIRD GUY AND THE WORKSHEETS

(Serah's point of view)

Noel Kreiss is probably one of the most outstanding students of our school. But he's kinda weird, innocent and unique at the same time. Yeah, he has the looks. Simple yet attractive. But the thing is, he is a dupe. He easily lets people deceive him and take advantage of him. He is too kind and shy. He is also wearing eyeglasses that makes him more awesome. But from what I heard from my best friend, Vanille, he never had a girlfriend. He never dated with any girl. He is too busy with his studies. We've been classmates for two years but I rarely talked to him. But there was this one time that he was bullied by the other guys who was jealous of him, and I was there. I really shouted at the top of voice to stop those foolish boys. I was shocked because they were afraid of me. They shouted, "It's Meanie Miss Farron! Let's run before it's too late!" Now where did that come from? AHAHAHA! He thanked me, but he never looked at me at the eyes. He was staring at the floor. Yes, THE FLOOR. I think he was too shy to face me. He was shaking when he said his thanks. I have to admit that it's kinda cute. He was scratching his cheeks with his pointing finger. He left me in a snap. Did I scare him as well? Well, I think so.

So the next day, we were tasked to find a partner for our Mathematics project. We were asked to answer ten pages of worksheets, full of problem solving. Who would want to answer that? Every single student in our class except me and Vanille, was getting wild to get Noel as their partner. Basically , because he's the only one who would answer it and his partner will get a high grade without doing much effort. Most of them would leave Noel alone and let him do ALL the work. I really feel bad for him. Even though he knew that he was being tricked, he kept silent. Finally, Tiffanie (OC) was chosen as his partner. She was picked by our teacher by pointing some random name on his class record. She was jumping with joy, probably because she is failing the subject and Noel is her only chance to pass. Tiffanie is pretty, but Noel doesn't seem to be affected by her charm.

"Hey, Noel you know I am failing the subject right?" Tiffanie asked in a cute and irritating way.

"Yes." Noel said as he fix his eyeglasses

"So please?"

"I understand. I'm will finish this as soon as I can"

"Oh My God Noel! You're the best!" she squealed. Then the bell rang, signalling the students that it is already the dismissal time.

Noel just have this "no reaction" face. There it is again, he was taken for granted. Tiffanie ran to her friends as they planned to go to the mall after school. Of course, me and Vanille are partners in this project, just in case you're wondering.

"Serah, I really feel bad for Noel. He's been too kind." Vanille said as she looks at Noel while he was fixing his things.

"Yeah, why can't he speak for himself? Many people have been taking advantage of him."

"You think we can help him or something?"

"You know what, I heard from the other section that Ms. Yuri is giving another group project to our class. We'll team up with him. Let's make sure that our work is equally distributed!"

"That's a good idea! Let's do it!"

Me and Vanille went home together. But we planned to stop by the convenience store to grab some snacks. Coincidentally, we saw Noel walk by. He seems lonely. I wanted to approach him.

"You want to talk to him?" Vanille said as she open her chips.

"Yeah, if it's possible."

"Then let's go!"

Vanille held my hand, as we chase Noel. I hurriedly placed our snacks in my bag, but Vanille can't seem to let go of her chips and ate it as we ran. Well, that's how hungry Vanille is.

"Noel!" Vanille shouted

"W-what is it?" Noel asked

"Come on Serah! Talk to him!"

Vanille suddenly pushed me in front of Noel. Then she went to the nearest bench and left us alone. She was planning something fishy.

"He—ey, Noel how are you?"

"I'm fine." He was blushing. I don't know why. He was hiding his face. But I can still see his pinkish cheeks.

"Do you need help with the project? You can give it to me. I'm planning to finish all of these tonight."

He was holding a bunch of papers, probably the worksheets of the whole class. I can't believe that they actually gave it all to Noel. This has to stop.

"No we don't." I told him directly.

"T-that's so unusual. People would only talk to when they need something." He said shyly.

I can't deny the fact that he really looks cute when he's shy. And his short brown hair, it perfectly falls on his face. I wonder why no one ever had a crush on him, probably because of his personality.

"Give me 5 pages of your worksheet."

"W-what?" he makes this curious face which is so / I can't explain it.

"I'll give them to Tiffanie. And the rest of the class' worksheet, hand it to me as well." I said as I offer my hand.

"You don't have to. I don't want to cause you trouble." He finally lifted his head with a little confidence. His voice was so caring and soft.

"Please?" I said as I smile. He was looking at the other direction, avoiding my look. His face was as red as tomato.

"But what if they-" I interrupted him before he can complete his sentence

"Leave it to me okay?"

Again, he makes this shy and caring face that drives me crazy. He hands me the papers. And for the first time, I saw his smiling face.

"Thank You. This is the second time I owe you."

I just smiled at him and we departed.

Vanille asked me what me what happened. So I told her everything.

"You're so cool Serah!" Vanille said as she held my shoulder.

"It's the least I can do."

"Well, I have to admit that you suit each other. Just like a couple."

"What? Are you kidding me?"

"You can't deceive your bestfriend. You like him do you?"

"So what if I like him?" I chuckled.

"I knew it Serah!"

"But what if he doesn't like me? I'm not very pretty like the others. Even Tiffanie's charming aura does not have any effect on him."

"Trust me, you are simple yet elegant. Simplicity is very essential my dear."

"You're not joking right?"

"I'm serious here. HAHA"

Me and Vanille are neighbors. So we usually hang out together. Vanille handed me half of our worksheets. That's how we work things out. We are fair to each other.

We finally reached our home then we said our farewells.

"See yah Vanille!"

"Bye! Mrs. Kreiss!"

"What? AHAHAHA. You're teasing me again. Bye!"

This has been a tiring day. I was so hungry. I can smell something from the kitchen. It was my favourite dish. For the love of Etro I'm gonna grab a plate! I'm as hungry as a Behemoth!

"SERAAAAAAH!" My sister, Claire, shouted so loud. I even have to cover my ears.

"What is it?"

"Care to look at the clock?" she smirked

"It's 8 pm."

I saw her angry face. It's been scaring me for more than 16 years.

"You're playing dumb are you?" She said as she raised her fists.

"Huh?"

I can see flames of anger around her. It's like a Bahamut.

"Oh sorry. I have to take care of these paper works." I said as I pointed my classmates' worksheets.

"You must have sent a message to me. I'm worried as hell you know! " She said it with a facepalm.

"Sorry. Can we eat already?"

That's my sister. So unique right?

END OF CHAPTER ONE! :D