His Number One Girl – by crystalamaris
A Tales of Symphonia fic
It was Christmas in Meltokio, and the city was decked out in its finest. Zelos carefully made his way through town, stopping every few moments to be greeted by another of his fangirls. Every single one questioned the bouquet of roses he carried. Every single time, he told them it was for a special little cutie who owned his heart. And every single time, they huffed indignantly; like they should be the only one Zelos looked at.
It was normal for Zelos. He was quite used of all the girls getting upset. But he wasn't about to give those roses to just anyone.
They were lucky he was even in Meltokio at that moment, as it was gently snowing. Had it been a normal time, he'd be somewhere else, hiding until spring. He make some excuse just not to be near the snow.
However, today was special. He had a date and promised to be there. And far be it for Zelos to break a promise to a girl
Speaking of girl, the one he was supposed to meet up with was standing in the middle of the court yard, fidgeting as a couple of young men were shamelessly flirting with her. Her usually pale face was bright red and she was clutching at her skirt, looking like she was about to bolt.
Zelos pursed his lips unhappily. This wouldn't do. He could have other guys trying to take his girl away. Pausing at the top of the stairs, he held out his hand and started muttering a spell beneath his breath. He grinned sadistically as his fireball hit the snow by the guy's feet, causing the snow to hiss and melt, and the guys to jump in fright.
"Shoo. This little lady is taken today. Go find someone else to torment." He stated, strolling forward and wrapping his arm around the girl's shoulder.
"Ye-yes Zelos-sama!" they stammered before bolting.
"You're late." The girl stated, her cheeks puffing up.
"Gomen, gomen. I got a little side tracked. I didn't keep you waiting too long, did I?"
"No… And thank you…"
"Ah… Of course. Anything for my number one lady," Zelos cooed, passing the roses to the girl. He smiled happily as her eyes lit up and she took the flowers. Yes… she was his number one. The only one who could make his day brighter just with a smile. The only one he'd bend over backwards and try to please in any way possible.
Still smiling, Zelos lead her towards the noble quarters, all while asking her what she wanted to do.
Off to the side, a bunch of Zelos's fangirls were fanning themselves unhappily.
"Who does she think she is?"
"What does Zelos see in her?"
"What does she have that we don't?"
"Who is she?"
At that moment, Lloyd was passing by and looked towards Zelos and the girl before smiling.
"That girl is Seles Wilder, Zelos's little sister. I'd watch what you say about her around him."
The girls stared in shock before departing in their own directions. Their jealousy was ill-spent on a family member. She truly was Zelos's number one girl.
(A.n: This little ficlet was done for .com as part of a secret santa present. The other half will be posted on my DA page later at .com Thank you for reading.)