Up into chapter 11 of the game now...The massive portion that IS chapter 11...this might take me a little while to get through. But here's another chapter for all those who have been reading this story. It's a bit AU, as there's mention of cell phones and text messages later on. Oh well, I must say I had a LOT of fun writing the conversation between Serah and Lightning. :)

Wedding Date

Chapter 4

-Day before the wedding-

"Lightning wake up!" I felt a weight crawl onto my bed. "You slept all night, are you still alive?"

I cracked open my eyes to see Serah. "I'm alive…" I couldn't help the groan that escaped my throat as I sat up. It was soon followed by a rumble in my stomach. "…and hungry."

"No wonder, you didn't eat anything yesterday." She sat on her knees and watched me as I climbed out of bed and grabbed clothes to take a shower. "We're going out to lunch, then we need to pick up our dresses."

"Let me shower first, then we can go." I rubbed my head, the ache still lingered from yesterday. How many beers did I have exactly? I walked through my door into the hallway. From there I could see the living room. There were no other signs of life in the house. "Where's Fang?"

"She wanted to stay. She didn't leave until after midnight. Had work this morning. Then I think she said something about getting her clothes for the wedding." I was somewhat disappointed to know Fang was no longer here. As much as I hate to admit it. I liked waking up next to her yesterday morning. "You like her."

She followed me into the bathroom. I didn't mind, she was my sister. I kept my back to her as I started to strip. "What are you talking about?" I was still trying to admit the feelings to myself. How could I just come right out and tell Serah. Serah would then tell Snow. Then everybody would know before I even had the guts to tell Fang.

"Light!" She pouted, I could hear it in her voice. "I saw you two in bed together. Something happened didn't it? You know you can tell me. I swear it won't leave this room."

I pushed back the shower curtain and reached in to turn on the water. "Nothing happened Serah."

"Are you trying to fool me, or you?"

The truth was, I was simply trying to delay my answer until I was hidden behind the curtain. The only images that kept repeatedly playing themselves in my mind were those of Fang poised on top of me. Her hips grinding against mine. Her hand had made its way under my shirt to my breast. And that's when I stopped it. "Fine…something did happen."

"I knew it! Tell me!"

"We kissed…" I pushed the curtain shut after stepping under the warm water.

"Then what happened?" I could hear the anxiousness building in her voice. She's such a kid sometimes.

"Nothing else happened."

"Then how did you guys get in your bed? And why were Fang's clothes in the living room?" I peeked around the curtain to see her sitting on the counter beside the sink now. "You made out with her didn't you?"

"Serah!"

"And you just admitted your guilt right there Light. That explains how you were in your bed, but it doesn't explain why Fang was nearly naked."

I sighed. It was obvious she wasn't going to let up. "I went into the kitchen to get us another drink, when I returned she had stripped down, getting ready for bed. That's why her clothes were in the living room."

"Uh huh…continue…I want to know the details. I can't remember the last time I saw you like this. You're like a love-struck teen all over again."

"There are no details Serah."

"You're lying, and you know you can't lie to me. I know. I always know."

"Why do you have to be such a pest!" I leaned my head back under the water with a sigh, my eyes closed and instant images of Fang appeared. I was falling for her, and hard. I took a deep breath and proceeded to tell Serah everything. By the time I had finished my story I was finished my shower. I reached blindly around the curtain for a towel to wrap around my damp body before stepping from behind the curtain.

"She wanted you...and you stopped it!" The look on her face caused me to chuckle.

"We were both drunk Serah…now move I can't see the mirror." I pushed her off the counter and wiped off the steam from the surface.

"You know, I always suspected you were gay."

"Excuse me?" I stopped in the middle of towel drying my hair to give her a sideways look.

She took a step away from me. She knew when I was getting agitated. "Well think about it. Look at all your past so-called boyfriends. You were the dominant one in all of those relationships Lightning. You barely do anything feminine. I'm actually amazed you agreed to wear a dress for my wedding."

"I am your maid of honor Serah." I popped a toothbrush in my mouth as she continued talking.

"All this soldier stuff you went through. You were the fastest of any of the other women. It was almost like you were trying to be a guy." My brows raised. "Whenever we were younger and we went downtown to go shopping, remember all those times I pointed out amazingly hot men and you just shrugged your shoulders? I think you were gay then, but you were just afraid to admit it." She folded her arms over her chest in triumph and nodded at me. "Fang brought your gayness out of you…and it's about damned time!"

After spitting out the toothpaste and rinsing my mouth clean I looked at her. "I'm still trying to figure out what I am. I really don't need you making assumptions about my sexuality."

"Did you like it?"

"Like what?" I let my towel drop as I started to get dressed

"Stop playing stupid with me. Did you like kissing Fang?" She suddenly smirked and leaned closer, her voice softened. "Did you like her holding you close?" My eyes closed. "The feel of her hand against your bare skin by chance?" I shivered, my mouth falling open some to gasp for air. "What about her tongue dancing with yours?" I bit my lower lip. "Yup, you liked it."

"Go to hell Serah." A heavy blush climbed to my cheeks. I picked up my brush to run it through my hair.

"Awww, why are you getting upset with me?"

"Did I ever pick on you about your boyfriends?"

"Actually, no. But! You always intimidated them to scare them away from me. So, consider this payback for all my failed relationships due to you."

I glared at her one last time before walking from the bathroom and returning to my room just in time to see my phone light up. 1 new message from Fang. I blushed slightly and flipped open my phone to read the text from her. Before I could finish though the small device was snatched from my hand.

"Oh Fang, I love you soooo much!" She mocked as she read the message from Fang. "Oh…ew…here, sorry I took it."

"Get out of here Serah. I want five minutes to myself since we're going to practically be glued at the hip all day today." I pushed her from the room after taking my phone back.

"I hope you're feeling better. I'm sorry I couldn't be there with you when you woke up. Me saying this over a message is easier. Two nights ago, I really didn't want to stop. I kissed you because I wanted to, not because I felt like it was what you wanted. I've wanted to hold you, kiss you, and touch you ever since the first moment I laid my eyes on y…"

I grumbled and moved to the next part of the message, it was a total of three pages.

"…ou. The alcohol gave me the courage to finally act on my feelings. Lightning, I wanted to make you mine that night. And, honestly, I still do. It took everything I had to stop when you asked me to. I acted like I didn't remember because I felt like that was safer. I remembered every moment. The whimpers, the moans, the feeling of your legs around…"

I bit my lower lip, I was almost afraid to move to the next page now. But I wanted to know what she had to tell me.

"…my waist. The way you arched your back as I drove my hips into you. The goose bumps that formed on your skin when I barely touched you. And most of all, the taste from your lips. If you don't want to see me again, I do understand. If you don't respond then it was nice knowing you Lightning… 3 Fang."

I laid back on my bed, holding my phone above me, reading each page over and over again. After the fourth time I finally decided to hit reply.

"I do want to see you again…Fang…all of this scares me. Knowing I was so close to letting you take everything. I still want you to come to Serah's wedding with me tomorrow. Please."

"Just tell her you love her and lets go, I'm starving Lightning."

I wanted to say more to Fang, but I just couldn't find any way to put the words together. I looked at the message once more before hitting the send button. "I'm coming."

Lightning really did want to say more to Fang…well…but the author couldn't find any more words. lol